Nexus 5X: 2 Reasons to Buy & 4 Reasons Not To (2017)

The Nexus 5X is getting older but it’s still in great shape with an Android O update on the way. If you’re hunting for a new Android phone the Nexus 5X is worth considering but there are also some very good reasons to avoid it, at least for now.

Google’s Nexus 5X is no longer the company’s flagship model but the device continues to impress us as we push further and further away from its release.

The device’s hardware and software (Android 7.1.2 Nougat) are holding up nicely in 2017 and it’s definitely worth a look if you don’t want to break the bank. Google no longer sells the Nexus 5X but various retailers still have new and used models in stock.

As we push deeper into the year, the smartphone market is becoming volatile as rumors pinpoint the features and release dates of upcoming flagships like the iPhone 8, Google Pixel 2, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

If you’re going to buy the Nexus 5X or any other smartphone in July or August you’d better be confident because new flagships and price drops are on the way.

To assist you we want to take you through a few reasons to consider buying the Nexus 5X now or in the near future. We also outline some reasons to avoid the Nexus 5X temporarily or for good.

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