Once I got used to exactly where the sensor was located, I’d unlock my 5X as I’d be pulling it out of my pocket, so it would be ready to go even before I’d have a chance to look at the screen. I know it only shaves a second or two off each interaction, but it made a much bigger difference than I would have ever expected (and made a lot of friends jealous). While USB-C was useful for charging the 5X in a flash, the fingerprint sensor, and more specifically its positioning, was seriously a godsend.Ĭompared to its placement on latest iPhone, Galaxy and OnePlus smartphones, Nexus Imprint is just better. Solidly built and able to fit into my jeans pocket with ease, it’s a slightly a refined version of the Nexus 5, outside of two new additions, a fingerprint sensor and USB-C charging. The grippy sides and matte plastic finish felt great in my hand, and as a clumsy guy, I much prefer this sort of non-slip shell than what’s considered today’s premium materials like metal or glass. The look and feel of the Nexus 5X was absolutely perfect for me. Launched alongside the release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, this software update made a bigger difference than I would have expected.īut did the Nexus 5X live up to the hype? If you’re interested in my thoughts, read on. I used the Nexus 5X for just over a month and from my first impressions, I felt like LG and Google did a pretty good job addressing the drawbacks of the original Nexus 5 while adding some useful additions into the mix. The Nexus 5X is part of a new generation of affordable flagships that claim to offer top-notch performance at a reasonable price. As a big fan of the Nexus 5, Google’s first true breakthrough in the Nexus smartphone world, I was excited to see what was in store for its successor. We previously covered one of the best contenders in the sub-$200 range, and thought we’d step it up a notch for our second “Month with” smartphone review.

Nexis 5x fingerprint hardware