Nexus 5 Design Tweaked in Newer Models, Speaker Grills Enlarged
Google slightly tweaked the design on newer Nexus 5 models, according to a new report.
The latest versions of the smartphone feature larger speaker grills on the bottom for louder sound. The power button is also said to be a little bit stiffer along with the volume rocker. The changes were first spotted by XDA-Developers user shinral.
The sound emitted from the device's speakers when it first launched was a bit muffled, causing owners to complain. The audio turned out to be buzzy and unclear. Enlarging the holes could potentially correct that issue. The tighter buttons also will give the Nexus 5 a better feel overall.
Images showing off the differences between the older and newer models can be seen here.
Google launched the Nexus 5 last month. Specifications on the device include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 processor running at up to 2.3GHz, a 4.96-inch LCD 1080p display, 2GB RAM, Adreno 330 GPU, 16 or 32GB internal memory, a 2300 mAh battery and an 8-megapixel camera with Optical Image Stabilization. It is also one of the first devices to run Google's latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
The handset is currently available in the Google Play store off-contract for just $349. Sprint and various carriers charge customers an extra $100 because that it what they have to pay Google per device. Google is able to discount it since the sales process takes place in-house.
The Nexus 5 is the successor to the wildly popular Nexus 4. Both models run pure forms of Android. The newer model was also used to introduce the world to Google's latest operating system Android 4.4 KitKat. It was the final high-end flagship to launch this year to be that highly anticipated.
