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we just got a care package from Google and there's more in this box than just batteries I'm Michael Fisher with PocketNow and this is a double unboxing join us for a first look at the new Nexus smartphones Google's blueprints for a perfect Android folks this is just a quick unboxing to give you a feel for what it's like to buy these devices and unpack them by the time this video goes to press we'll have spent a full weekend with the new NEX eye and our first impressions will be up as well be sure to look for that in video and text form both here on YouTube and at pocketnow.com this is the first time ever that Google is launching two Nexus smartphones side-by-side so let's start with the smaller and more familiar of the two the Nexus 5x built by LG is essentially a direct sequel to its very popular Nexus 5 of 2013 in keeping with the spirit of its minimalistic predecessor this one comes in our no-frills white box and the first thing you notice when you get inside is the very basic instruction sheet I love this this just oozes Google there's almost no written language on it at all yet it tells you exactly what you need to know to get started underneath there are very few surprises here the Nexus 5x is the less expensive of the two devices and that's borne out by the lack of any accessories beyond the basics besides the phone which we'll get to in a second and the usual sim tool and warranty information you've got a wall board and USB cable the charge current here is higher than almost any other charger at 3 amps and the cable is both thicker and reversible due to its new type-c connector take note that there's no adapter here which you'll need to connect this phone to anything using standard older USB ports to get such an adapter you need to spend a little more moolah 120 dollars more to be precise the Nexus 6p comes to us from hallway it's the first time the Chinese manufacturer has built a device for the Nexus program and it replaces Motorola's gargantuan Nexus 6 from last year oddly even though you're spending more money here the packaging feels cheaper than the 5 axis instead of a high-end cardboard wrap the 6p has lamb paper and under that the capsule-like box feels much less substantial open it up and get ready for the deja vu there's a Spartan instruction sheet a smartphone wrapped in a protective jacket the same SIM tool and warranty materials a similar three amp reversible USB type-c charger and connector and here's the difference this time around you do indeed get an adapter for plugging the phone into older USB ports we should mention that Google's also offering some free google play music and 90 days of it and it also sent along some protective cases and a project five sim card which we're excited to test but for now let's get to the phones my first impression when taking the 5 X from its jacket hello Lumia I have no evidence that LG took inspiration from Nokia's old Windows Phone line when designing this thing but it sure reminds me of a lighter less metallic version of the old Lumia 925 like the Nokia's of old this injection molded polycarbonate feels tough and high-quality almost soft to the touch the Nexus 5x is a little humdrum from the front but actually quite sleek on the back the two sides coming together and a crisp seam that reminds me of two-thirds of an Oreo at 136 grams it's super lightweight but it feels somehow lighter and once we've lays it our ways for the initial setup process for Android marshmallow and it's 5.2 inch LCD we can confirm that the fingerprint scanner beneath its 12 megapixel camera is lightning quick providing a nice anchor point for a finger as well it's like a Moto X dimple that actually does something after using it for 20 minutes the Nexus 5x feels like it's priced exactly right it doesn't have the premium ID of a flagship but neither does it feel at all chintzy the Nexus 6p is a completely different bag the extra 120 bucks get you a lot more than a USB adapter where the 5x is universally rounded and friendly this phone is sharp metallic cold to the touch topped off with a curious visor of a top hat its panelized aluminum almost sparkly in the light at 178 grams at sea Navigant Lemoore massive and the graphite color of our review unit makes it look conventional from some angles and almost menacing from others despite the strange window surrounding the 12 megapixel camera it's not as odd-looking as its initial render suggested and its 5.7 inch quad HD AMOLED display is absolutely gorgeous the fingerprint sensor here is the same as on the 5x and just as fast but the hardware it unlocks access to is significantly more powerful taken together this is quite an interesting pair two smart phones from two different companies unified by a common design intent and built for the same purpose-- to showcase the very best of Android whether they achieve that goal and whether their phones you should consider investing in we'll do our best to answer in pocket now's full review once again folks be sure to check out our first impressions from a full weekend with these devices available here on YouTube and in written form at pocketnow.com also leave a comment below letting us know what you want to see from our full review and subscribe here on youtube if you haven't already until next time this has been michael fisher captain to phones on twitter thanks for watching we'll see you real soon