Nexus 5X and 6P deep-dive review: Google's dynamic duo

Nexus phones present a strange duality. To Android enthusiasts, they're the most buzzworthy devices of the year. And for good reason: They're the flagships of Google's Android platform, carefully crafted to show off the latest software and services -- and they get speedy ongoing updates directly from Google itself.

To most average Joes, though, Nexus phones are -- well, practically nonexistent. Most typical smartphone shoppers have never even heard of 'em. And it's no surprise: Google hasn't done much to market the things and they've rarely been sold in any prominent places. They've been mainly the phones for people in the know.

This could be the year that changes -- or at least, maybe the year it should. For the first time, Google is selling not one but two Nexus phones: the small and understated 5.2-in. LG-made Nexus 5X and the large and premium 5.7-in. Huawei-made Nexus 6P. The phones are more focused than ever on delivering well-rounded experiences, not just with software but also in areas like photography, where past models have struggled. Google's been advertising the phones aggressively, too, with primetime ads popping up in places like Sunday NFL games.

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