Nexus 5 Release Date: Specs Of Upcoming Android Handset Include 4.94-in IPS Display, Snapdragon 800 Processor, 8MP Camera According To Leaked Service Manual

Nexus 5 release date has only been fueled more by a leaked manual of an LG Nexus 5 that PhoneArena posted Saturday. The 281-page manual reveal the sketch of the upcoming device as well as some key specs that have been in the rumor mill of the tech world for months.

The specs of the LG Nexus 5, according to the manual, include a 4.95-inch IPS display that offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920. The smartphone will also have a Snapdragon 800 processor (MSM8947), 2GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. Phone Arena reported that the manual also revealed that the LG Nexus 5 will be powered by a 2300mAh cell battery, which can be recharged wirelessly.

The back of the LG Nexus 5 will have an 8MP shooter with Optical Image Stabilization and a 1.3MP front-facing camera handy for selfies and also support video chats. The LG Nexus 5 will be NFC-enabled and have LTE connectivity.

Phone Arena explained that this type of materials need to be taken with skepticism, but as per their review of the manual, nothing stands out as being too ridiculous or unrealistic. The sketches and diagrams on the manual’s pages is also consistent with earlier speculations on the Nexus 5.

The said service manual pertain to an LG Model no. LG-D281 and goes through the performance, troubleshooting, download and calibration of the device. It also features scores of pages of diagram and a disassemble guide.

LG nor Google has commented on the leaked manual and in keeping with tradition, does not comment on future release of their products except on the announcement date itself. The Nexus 5’s supposed predecessor, the LG Nexus 4 is sold out in both 8GB and 16GB versions.