New Google Nexus devices: Here's what we can expect from Google's launch event September 29

The new Huawei and LG-built Nexus smartphones are expected to make an appearance, so here's what we know so far.

Google is all set to to host their next launch event on September 29 with "new treats", as the invite says, and high up on the list of priorities are the all new Nexus devices incoming. This is the first time Google will be releasing two versions of their Nexus smartphone series simultaneously, so here's everything we know so far.

This time around, Google has partnered up with two different companies to release separate versions of their smartphones simultaneously: namely LG and Huawei. LG is producing the Nexus 5X, the next installment of the popular Nexus 5. It's rumoured to have a 5.2-inch full-HD (1920x1080) display, a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB RAM, Adreno 418 GPU, a 12MP/5MP camera combination, and a 2700mAh battery. It also has a polycarbonate back, laser autofocus and likely a fingerprint scanner on the back.

Huawei's model, meanwhile, will be the Nexus 6P, the larger of the two devices. It's likely to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, 5.7-inch QHD display (2560x1440) with dual front-facing speakers, a 13MP/8MP shooter combo, a 3500mAh battery, and a fingerprint scanner as well.

Both phones will reportedly be available in 16GB and 32GB storage variants, will sport USB Type-C, with the LG Nexus 5X priced at US $400 for the 16GB (Rs 26,400) and US $450 for the 32GB (Rs 29,700). The Huawei Nexus 6P prices, however, are as yet unknown. Both the 5X and the 6P will also ship with Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box, including the new Now on Tap feature, that lets you hold the home button to pull up relevant information regarding the currently open app. Also finally available will be Android Pay, which uses NFC and the fingerprint scanner as authentication, to make digital payments. Unlike Google Wallet, Android Pay is built into the OS and doesn't need a separate app download.

So now we sit tight, and hope that the pricing of these devices is on point, in the hopes of them being a strong competitor to the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, set to drop in stores on September 25.