Google is probably working on at least two Nexus devices this year, and it’s likely that the upcoming “Sailfish” and “Marlin” smartphones will ship with Android 7.0 Nougat software.
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Google is gearing up for its next device releases. The leaked redesign of the navigation keys of Android Nougat are also expected to accompany the Nexus Launcher. Because the release of the Google Nexus 2016 variants is being done rather discreetly, online rumors have been widespread in recent months.
It features an aluminum case which closely resembles that of the HTC 10, the company’s latest flagship device.
Nexus Blog reports that the high-end Marlin will feature a metal body similar to the HTC 10, but the cheaper Sailfish could sport some plastic in its design.
The HTC Nexus smartphones are codenamed “Sailfish” and “Marlin” and have already made appearances on various benchmarking sites, where some of their key specs were detailed. The smaller Nexus Sailfish – which is expected to have a 5-inch display – will reportedly feature a metal frame that surrounds a poly-carbonate plastic body. It was also previously reported that Google has rendered once again the expertise of the Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturer HTC in mass producing these upcoming handsets. On the other hand the Nexus Sailfish will arrive with 5.2-inch screen with HD AMOLED display technology.
Google turned to Motorola in 2014 to build its six-inch Nexus 6, which ran Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.
In addition, it is said that the phone will have 4 GB of random access memory (RAM), with two editions of the phone with varying storage capacities that include an entry-level 32 GB and a 64 GB storage cap and both are expandable via a microSD card.
If the rumors turn out to be true, the Nexus Marlin will flaunt a 12MP rear camera paired with an 8MP front-facing snapper for the selfie enthusiasts.
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Meanwhile, both devices will also be released with different specs under the hood. However, there has been no confirmation from Google about the continuation of Nexus 6P line. According to latest reports, the highly anticipated Nexus 7 2016 might come with Android Nougat running in the device.
