Google offers Nexus line of devices as a reference to other mobile devices that provides a blueprint or a prototype for other devices to follow. Nexus 5x same to its predecessors, was created with highlighted hardware and software features for Android. It exists to act as catalyst to push the Android experience into singularity.

Nexus 5 sports a back smooth plastic same as the HTC One X, with a matte finish that makes it easier to hold. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 1.8 GHz hexa-core 64-bit with Adreno 418 GPU for an ultra fast processing, 5.2 inch LCD at 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, 423 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for a great viewing experience without compromising the toughest of materials,

Android 6.0 Marshmallow the latest Android software in the market has a descent 2GB of RAM, 16 and 32 GB internal options, Rear 12.3 megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture and large 1.55 micrometer pixels. 5 megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and 1.4 micrometer pixels for taking crispier photos with vivid details, 2,700 mAh battery with fast charging via USB Type-C (up to 7 hours of use with 10 minutes of charging). The battery life of the device was actually good because of the latest iterations made by the Marshmallow software.

Google launched Nexus 5X last Sept. 29, along with Nexus 6P.  Comparing the Nexus 5X to Nexus 5, the difference is quite big. Nexus 5 only offers a 5.0 inch display while 5X sports 5.2. The battery life of 5X is much greater than 5, it has 2700 mah and 5 has only 2300 mah. The Nexus 5x also received a score of 100 in charge time much greater than Apple's 6s 150. It is also notable that Google provided Nexus 5x with the Doze feature for its Marshmallow software, which allows the phone to enter sleep mode and save battery life. 

The Nexus 5X, the product of the joint project of Google and LG, focused the device direction on stock android, no bloatware present in the device and quick software updates. Thus cementing the purest android experience, among other devices offered by giant tech companies like Samsung or HTC.