The Google Nexus 6 is one of the most anticipated handsets to arrive this year.

Persistent Nexus 6 rumoured features include the 64-bit version of its Snapdragon 800-series chipset known as the Snapdragon 810 clocked at 3 GHz. Other speculated specs and features of the next Google smartphone are 5.2-inch full-HD, curved LCD display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass; 3 GB RAM; 13 MP camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera; Bluetooth; NFC; Micro-USB; Wi-Fi; and 4G.

Below are the ten reasons why Google Nexus 6 is worth waiting for.

Bigger and better screen display - Rumours claimed that Nexus 6 will have a bigger screen display of 5 inches with 2K HD display resolution. Moreover, the screen panel was protected by Gorilla Glass.

Faster processor - Google Nexus 6 was speculated to get an upgrade in its chipset. The handset may pack a 64-bit from either Intel or Qualcomm.

Bigger RAM - In order to complement the processing power of the alleged new CPU, the Google Nexus 6 may also come with a bigger RAM. Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 are equipped with 2 GB of RAM and it won't hurt giving 3 GB to 4 GB RAM on Nexus 6.

Better back camera - Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS comes with optical image stabilisation that would be best for a camera with higher megapixel that would yield to better video calls and new camera modes such as selective focus or quicker automatic focus.

Operating system - Based on the tradition of Google when releasing new devices, the company releases also a new version of its operating system.

Waterproof and dustproof - After the release of Samsung Galaxy S5, Nexus 6 may also follow its lead to pack waterproof and dustproof features. IP 58 or "mostly resist dust with water resistance within 30 minutes under 1 metre" that is commonly found on selected Xperia devices.

Battery life - The Google Nexus 6 may sport a 3000 or 3200 mAh battery capacity that will support all the speculated power hogging features that it will pack.

Fingerprint sensor - It seemed that the inclusion of fingerprint sensors in mobile device is a thing nowadays after Apple, Samsung and HTC equipped their smartphones with such sensor.

Manufacturer - Google still has not confirmed any third party manufacturer it will work with in making the Nexus 6 smartphone. However, some of the candidates are LG, Lenovo and Motorola.

Release date - The Nexus 6 release date was speculated to happen in June at Google's annual I/O Conference.