Google has announced the Nexus 5, the company´s stock Android smartphone that promises to instantly become one of the most appealing handsets on the market. Google alongside manufacturer LG has boosted the Nexus 5´s specs to flagship levels but are selling the device for just $349.

Under the hood the Nexus 5 boasts a blazingly quick 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 and 2GB of RAM, so expect multi-tasking, 3D gaming and anything else to be easy. The 5-inch 1080p Full HD display promises to be one of the best in market, while the 8-megapixel snapper on the rear has been vastly improved Google says.

The Nexus 5 also ships with the brand new Android 4.4 KitKat, making it the only smartphone game in town for the latest and greatest Android OS.