Google Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P India launch date set for October 13

The stage is set for the launch of new Nexus devices in India and Google has decided to do it before the new Apple iPhones lands in India. Google has sent out invites for an event scheduled for October 13 in New Delhi, India, where it will launch the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.

Google will partner with Flipkart and Amazon India to sell the new Nexus devices online. Pages have already gone live- Flipkart has listed the Nexus 6P on its website while Amazon India has listed the Nexus 5X. The devices will also be available offline (retail stores). Notably, Amazon India has listed the 16GB model of Nexus 5X as Amazon exclusive.

Google’s Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P was announced by the company on 29 September in San Francisco. The Nexus 5X has been made by LG, while Huawei is the latest in line but first Chinese brand to make a Nexus- Nexus 6P.

Both devices comes with Type-C USB, finger print sensors, fast charging technology and a large 1.55 micron pixels camera sensor. The devices run on the latest Android Marshmallow OS.

The Nexus 5X  has 5.2-inch 1080p display, 1.8GHz hexa-core Snapdragon 808 SoC, 2GB RAM, 12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and 27000mAh battery. The Nexus 6P features 5.7-inch Quad HD display, 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 810 SoC, 3GB RAM, 12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and 3450mAh battery.

The Nexus 5X 16GB and 32GB model is expected to be priced at Rs. 31,900 and 35,900 respectively. The Nexus 6P 32GB and 64GB model will be priced Rs. 39,999 and Rs. 42,999. The prices were spotted on Google Store via placeholders of the devices.