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I'm about to sell my Nexus 10 to buy a smaller tablet. The Nexus 10 is great but it's too big to use comfortably daily. Playing games is almost impossible and holding the tablet in portrait it's too uncomfortable.
I've narrowed it down to the new Nexus 7 or the upcoming LG G Pad 8.3. I prefer the LG because 8 inches seems to be the perfect screen size for gaming, video playback, web browsing and PDF reading.
The Nexus 7 has great price, updates, great stock experience and it's already available. But I feel I would get tired of the small screen too quickly. Reading PDFs would be almost impossible, as well as web browsing.
I've been thinking about it for days and still can't decide.
Do you guys that own the Nexus 7 feel the screen is too small after a few months with it? I'll be using the new tablet at home always. I think the LG is great because it's the first 8 inch tablet with 1080P screen. The snapdragon 600 inside is also better and the battery is bigger also, but I know I wouldn't get updates. This wouldn't be too much of a problem if the tablet works for me. I think I could keep an 8 inch tablet longer than a 7.
No. In fact I think the size is perfect. Its wide enough to hold in one hand comfortably (portrait). It fits in my front jeans pocket (barely). Big enough to do whatever on.
The N7 uses an under clocked S600. It has updated cores and GPU. I don't know why they called it an S4 Pro. So speed wise you will see very little difference.
LG never supports their products. It will probably come out with 4.2.2 just as we're getting 4.4. They have horrible update schedules. You're lucky to get one OS update before EOL. Development on them are also lacking. They usually come locked without an easy way to unlock. The LG G2 is rooted by a special method but remains locked.
It will probably never see an update past 4.4
I wouldn't pick a LG device unless I gave it several months to settle and see where it ends up with updates and dev. They make some great hardware but really botch up the software and support. The G2 seems like a great phone out of the box but will be left in the dust in a few months. Take your chances with their tablet but think about one thing:
How well will you like it in a year when the N7 has the latest and greatest Android (5.0?) and cool ROMs and mods, and you're stuck on an iffy modified stock rom with no support?
I left the Nexus line once, and it was rough.
The 7" is very nice because you want to downsize for toting. It fits easier into your coat pockets and lighter. 7 and 8 inches aren't that different unless you are comparing. Standalone you won't even notice the difference.
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Actually the N7's 7 inch display isn't too small for PDF and web browsing. Given its retina grade PPI, words are crisp even when they are zoomed out. I've been using it for my classes which I read PDF PowerPoint slides on daily basis, and I am happy with it. :good:
7 inch is also the largest you can get for comfortable 1 hand use with portrait mode. 8 inch tablets has to be held with 2 hands even in portrait.
You lay down, put tablet on your belly. Can be held with one hand...
So size doesn't matter.
Reading? n7 is good... No more headaches.
Oh well go with n7 and next year maybe a nexus8 will come out.
It sounds like you've answered your own question, you find 7" tablets to small. Both are excellent tablets, you can't really go wrong with either of them.
I've not used a Nexus 7 but have used a Galaxy Tab 2 7" and I thought the size was great for what it was, small, pocketable but 7" tablets are rather small for day to day use (they're fine for reading PDFs though, Kindles are even smaller).
Personally I find 10" tablets to big.
For me the iPad Mini is pretty much the perfect tablet size but Apple products interest me not. I was interested in the Galaxy Tab 3 8" but oddly for Samsung their Galaxy Tab specs are low. I understand both the Galaxy Tab 3 8" and LG G Pad 8.3 are roughly the same size and crucially aspect ratio as the iPad Mini.
It's the wider nature of 8" tablets that interest me and of course the LG G Pad 8.3 is a much better tablet than the Galaxy Tab 3 8".
Sure I doubt LG will upgrade the version of Android much (if at all), their track record is poor but you know what Android 4.2.2 is already a decent version of Android and it's not as if Android 4.3/4.4 add much.
Yes not getting Android 5.0 (possibly) would irk me but it's all about the size and aspect ratio with a tablet for me and 8" tablets are the "sweet spot". Plus I like the look of QSlide, it doesn't look as useful as Samsung's Multi-Window but is the next best thing. Being able to display two apps at once on a tablet is genuinely useful.
p.s - IMO this whole phones/tablets not getting the latest Android version is overrated, you've still bought a decent product (hopefully) and the past few Android upgrades have been minor anyway. Android 4.0 came out 2 years ago!
Reading is amazing especially with Play Books on N7
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I think the LG is better. But nobosy knows when it will be released..
I had the Nexus 7(2013) and returned it because of the nonfunctional GPS and random reboot issues. From what I understand, the GPS now works, but the reboot issues persist, and some still complain of multitouch issues.
I've got the LG G2 and it's the best phone I've ever owned. With that said, I'm looking forward to the G Pad. The Q-Pair software looks really slick, in that you can tether to your phone(supposedly any Android phone) for a data connection with one click. It will also send and receive texts and phone calls from a connected phone.
As to the comments about one handed use, the G Pad is a hair under 1/2" wider than the Nexus 7, thanks to the thin bezel. LG supposedly studied average hand sizes to come up with comfortable overall dimensions.
I'd say if you want the bleeding edge latest-greatest version of Android, and can live with the smaller screen, Asus build quality, and random reboots, go with the Nexus 7.
If you don't mind slow or no software updates, but want a bigger screen, most likely superior build quality, and hopefully no random reboots, go with the G Pad 8.3. That said, I'd still wait for it to hit the market to see if any serious issues surface.
I'm in the same situation as you. I currently have the nexus 7 and love the screen quality and all. It's good for reading super small texts but I've always felt like 8 inch screen was the perfect size. I'm waiting to see when the lg comes out and the price. If it's $299, that's a bargain and I'm probably gonna sell my nexus 7 and get the LG. I'm not too worried about software with the LG because I know I'm gonna end up rooting it and installing AOSP on it eventually.
Also I feel like the nexus 7 doesn't have a great build quality. my nexus 7 most likely has a grounding issue (ie: I have touches not registering when I place it flat on my bed or table) but who knows maybe lg will have the same problem. I would say wait for lg to come out, play with it, then make your decision
LG is terrible with releasing updates for their products. I'd actually wait a bit to see if the dev community does anything for it. I had a phone from them that they basically stopped doing updates for a month after it was released, rendering it useless. I had bought it on the basis that they were going to release an update for it, and after a year, they didn't.
My Nexus 7 2013 have been great, and have neither multitouch or random reboot issues. If the Gpad can be rooted/unlocked/restored as easily as Nexus 7 and have a Dev community just as large I might consider it. Otherwise I prefer the Nexus 7.
I have an N7 2013 running PA to get the Tablet UI, which I feel works much better than Phablet mode (lots more real estate).
I do feel the N7 bezels are a waste and would much prefer an 8" tablet with much smaller bezels. I had an iPad mini before the N7 (my wife has it now!) and as much as iOS is boring, it worked much better as a tablet in terms of its size. So I'm thinking the LG would close that gap.
Like others, however, I feel it would need to be BL unlockable to make the switch. I have hope only because it's a WiFi only device, thus no carriers to be beholden to.
LG G Pad 8.3 to be available October 14th in Korea and other markets by the end of the year.
Price: 510$.
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.
I love the new N7. I just got rid of my iPad 3, it was big and of course boring. I'm not experiencing any of those issues, I rooted and unlocked it straight outta the box, still running stock ROM. It's great for web browsing and everything else of course. I personally think this is the best tablet on the market. You can't go wrong with price, usability and support from Google and XDA.
For on the go, I like the 2013 N7. My 2012 got really laggy even after the update. There are a few bugs still with the touch response, but its better now. Ill still use an iPad 3 at home, mainly because the wife prefers Apple. The LG looks like it could be nice, but not for the rumor prices.
It's really about the tradeoff you want to make. The new N7 is great and it wins where Nexus devices win: frequent updates, freedom to flash and competitive pricing. If you're a person (like me) who likes to muck about a lot, there's no alternative. With non-Nexus devices, I think you have to ask yourself if you're potentially comfortable with that device as-is for the entire time you own it. If it never got a new feature or the newest OS base and the like, would you be satisfied with the purchase? If you feel good saying yes to that, it sounds to me like the screen size is a big feature for you, so I'd go that way. If you're putting your faith in an OEM to fix or improve software, there's history to support the conclusion that you will generally be disappointed, as a rule of thumb. Just go into the purchase with your eyes open to that likely scenario and you'll be fine.
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Today I went to a store to try again the Nexus 7 and I think I'm sold. Great screen, great materials, very nice to hold with one hand, stock android, etc. Then I tried the Note 8.0 and Tab 3 8.0 and they felt heavier and my hand got tired much quickly than with the Nexus 7. Screen was not that bad, but comparing touchwiz to stock on the Nexus 7 showed me again stock is better for a tablet.
I'm not gonna wait for the LG. Will try the Nexus 7 for a week and see how that goes.
Fistly, for comparing, we must try in hand G8.
I bought a month ago N7 lte, and now thinking to try G8, and if it will be the same in tactical feelings i prefer 8 inch vs 7 inch.
10 inches is big for mobility, 7 - small for reading. 8 - best compromise.
And of course, price is one more important factor.
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.
This tablet is great. Bought it today to replace my Nexus 10, which is a great tablet but I just can't use it comfortably holding it for hours. Too heavy and big. Playing games was impossible, as doing almost everything else.
I wasn't quite sure about 7 inches, but after a couple of hours playing with the device I can say it's great. It's AWESOME being able to hold the tablet with one hand for long periods of time without problems.
The screen is even better than the one in my Nexus 10: more bright and better colors. It just pops out.
The performance is great also. It may be slightly slightly faster and more fluid. It's great having such a good GPU: the adreno 320. I've gotalso more RAM available now, since with the Nexus 10 we were losing more and more RAM with every update Google released. They were giving more memory to the GPU and in the end I only had 500MB free. Now I have 1,2GB! This is after all apps installed and everything obviously.
It's so light and comfortable. In the end this is the most important feature.
I'm super impressed with the quality of the speakers! So loud and clear! I got the 32GB model for 249. Great price.
I can definitely see that Google has put more care in the software performance of this device than on the Nexus 10. Performance is consistent, no lags, no reboots or freezes for now. Even touch response is better than on the Nexus 10. Trust me.
I can finally play games comfortably and do everything without having to hold in my hands such a huge tablet. No more 9 inch tablets or bigger for me thanks. Even 8 inches seems big now. I actually tried the Note 8.0 and Tab 3 8.0 on the store before buying the Nexus 7 and they weren't as comfortable to hold as the Nexus 7. The plastic was horrible and it slips out of my hands. Touchwiz didn't perform half as quick and smooth as stock on the Nexus 7.
This is the best experience I've had with Android definitely. Can't imaging how Google will be able to improve this hardware anymore in the next versions. The materials are excellent, screen can't be better, loud speakers... and I'm even getting great battery life.
Now just waiting for 4.4. So happy right now. Selling my Nexus 10 this week.
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That's the conversion price. you can't go off of that because the US price will be different from the won price. example: the note 8 has the same won price as the lg g pad but only costed $400 in the US. the ipad mini was 640,000 won (vs 650,000 for note 8 and lg g pad) and only costed $329 in the US. only way to tell the true cost will be to wait until they release that info for the US, which is after South Korea so next!
So, yes, I'm buying either of those. Which one do you think I should buy?
I'm going for the Nexus 4, but the Moto G has been getting alot of rave reviews, which led me to asking this question to get you guy's opinions.
Even though the n4 is a year old, its still a beast. What are your thoughts? Moto G or N4?
even I still have a nexus 4, I would suggest to buy a moto g! the price is awesome, the hardware (except the camera) equal or better, and the software will almost as fast updated as on the nexus 4
keep calm and push the thanks button!
Nexus 4 - hardware/updates
Moto G - Less better hardware then N4/Updates tend to be slower/Stylish
I've owned quite a few Android Devices... Will never buy a non-Nexus device after my experience with the Galaxy Nexus and my N4.
Actually the moto g keeps up the the GS4, nexus 5, and nexus 4...get a moto g,
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IF you ar eon T-Mobile then a nexus 4 with one of the 4.4 ROMS with LTE baked in is a bargain!
Ignore.. Guess I was wrong.
Some people are making ridiculous claim. The Moto G do not have equivalent hardware of the Neuxs 4.
First off the Nexus 4 is 3G pentaband, it work anywhere and doesn't have to deal with having two different global and US version like Moto G. It have that hidden Band 4 LTE support too.
It have a clearly faster SOC, at 1.5ghz and Adreno 320. The Moto G is slower at 1.2ghz and only Adrena 305. And the N4 have 2GB of ram instead of one.
Lastly, better camera. The 5MP from the Moto G barely cuts it.
Since KitKat is light you might not see a difference, but the Nexus 4 is outright faster.
There are some better factors for the Moto G like longer battery life and out of the box USB OTG support, however it lacks physical TV output. If these factors are important to you, then maybe the Moto G is a better choice. I think KitKat run so well especially with ART, and better battery life by itself may be the killer factor for some people.
However, on the enthusiast side, I am not really convinced with the lacking of roms for the Moto X. I would rather get a used Nexus 4 still at this point, but for buying it as a gift or regular Android users, then I would recommend the Moto G.
If you can possibly ever stretch your budget, get a nexus 5. But if you're strictly limited to N4 or Moto G, then I'd recommend the N4. The Nexus 4 has a slightly bigger screen (4.7inches) and VERY slightly higher resolution (1280x768). The SoC in the Nexus 4 is significantly much faster than the Moto G, don't rely on benchmarks such as Quadrant and Antutu. Use cross platform benchmarks to compare such as Geekbench (For CPU) and GLBench (For GPU). The Adreno 320 in the N4 is more than enough to power the N4 reso allowing it to keep up with devices such as the Nexus 5 and Note 3 since they're pushing 1080p. Customization is questionable for either devices, the question is, do you like a custom back cover for your phone more than a custom ROM & kernel? The N4 will have way more support for ROMs and Kernels. The cons of the N4 to the Moto G is that it has a Glass back, requiring more care if you want to use it without a case. Neither device doesn't officially support LTE, but as far as I know, there is a flashable zip for a custom radio allowing Band 4 LTE. In my point of view, I do not see a reason to go for the Moto G unless you prefer a smaller screen, ability to switch out the back cover for a different color and how it feels in hand (Moto G does feel better in hand, although this is just an opinion).
If you want better performance then definitely nexus 4 because it is still a very high end device. If you are not a power user, only uses basic stuffs then moto g is a good phone at really fair price.
lmao moto g = n4 hardware? ofc no,moto g uses adreno 305 as gpu and our n4 uses 320.its a notable difference in gaming performance.not in system performance tho.
Thanks everyone. Going for the N4. Regarding Moto G having USB OTG, you can get that on n4 with a otg y cable which I will be purchashing, plus a great case for it too so that it doesn't break that easily.
I was already on the heavy side of getting the N4, and you guys just affirmed my "thoughts". And the dev scene is just too good for the N4, which I think would never be that good for the Moto G.
And even if the N4 doesn't get updates after 4.4.1, either I'll get a new device by then or it'll be ported to N4 anyway.
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even I still have a nexus 4, I would suggest to buy a moto g! the price is awesome, the hardware (except the camera) equal or better, and the software will almost as fast updated as on the nexus 4
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thanks button for what ? for your ignorant post ? moto g has Adreno 305 and only 1 gb ram , nexus 4 has 2 gb ram and adreno 320 how is that equal or better
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So, yes, I'm buying either of those. Which one do you think I should buy?
I'm going for the Nexus 4, but the Moto G has been getting alot of rave reviews, which led me to asking this question to get you guy's opinions.
Even though the n4 is a year old, its still a beast. What are your thoughts? Moto G or N4?
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Buy the phone the suits you :thumbup:
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hi guys. Please help me here. I search the net and read a lot of threads and already know nexus 7 is a great device to watch long movies in bed or read for a while. it is nicely light and so easy to hold in one hand. but what about g pad. did you find it uncomfortable to hold in one hand? how is it?
I just picked up the g pad from Verizon for $99 and I love it. I was torn between those devices as well but for that price it was an easy decision. It is light enough to hold for extended periods but when I watched my movies I use the flip out case. I'm coming from a 10" tablet and my phone is already over 5" so kind of wanted the bigger screen. Honestly I probably still would of got this tablet if the nexus and g pad were same price.
After seeing both, I went for the G Pad. Never regreted. 8.3 is so much better than 7
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I have the v500 and my wife has the nexus 7. We usually use the v500 for watching movies in bed because of the bigger screen. We also use one of these:
http://www.dockem.com/mobile/Product.aspx?id=37880
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Thank you all friends but honestly I didn't get that is it light enough to be held in bed for 1-2 hours?
dear b1narydigit, the fact that u use a stand doesnt indicate that it's uncomfortably heavy or big?
thanks in advance
The reason I use a stand is so that it's more comfortable than having to hold it all the time and because it keeps it upright on an uneven surface not specifically because of weight.
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the fact that u use a stand doesnt indicate that it's uncomfortably heavy or big?
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Try hold your hand in the same posiition for the length of a movie.
Just your hand alone will feel uncomfortably heavy and big.
If you go the G pad route, buy the wifi model over the LTE. The LTE has no root yet where the wifi models do already.
The difference in weight is not that much between these two tablets. I think you can barelly feel the difference.
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8.2" vs 7" inches is like 50" vs 42"..
For me gpad.. better screen (i like this more than nexus 7), same performance (with aosp roms), microsd, build quality, screen dimensions, estetic, e some others little things
If you have the budget whait for galaxy tab 8.4 pro.. you miss some things (in my point of view) like estetic, build quality, knock on etc, but you will take better screen and better processor
I enjoy knock on my g gpad and I like the Spen on my note. I want LG to make a tablet with a pen and I'll buy it
To Actually Answer Your Question.
Having owned both,
The Nexus-7 2013 by far is the best of the 2 choices for watching full length movies in bed..
The 30% difference in screen size is nullified by simply moving the screen slightly closer to your eyes... If you want to use the "Bigger is Better" analogy..
As far as quality... it's no contest.. Having owned both and having watched many a night of Netflix & Slingbox from the prone position, The Nexus is a Far Better Choice over the LG.. The weight distribution is much, much better.. and the screen much, much brighter..
I have both too, LG Pad is nice for general use but screen is too dark and sound is also not as good as the nexus. Just my opinion.
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LG G Pad 8.3
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hi guys. Please help me here. I search the net and read a lot of threads and already know nexus 7 is a great device to watch long movies in bed or read for a while. it is nicely light and so easy to hold in one hand. but what about g pad. did you find it uncomfortable to hold in one hand? how is it?
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Anyway, the G Pad 8.3 is better than the 7" tablet. I upgrade from a 7" tablet to this 8.3" device, and the difference is really huge.
The convenience of holding the tablet with one hand adds to the benefits of viewing videos/documents on this larger screen compared to the smaller 7" device. Additionally, it is more convenient than using a 10" device.
I actually just sold my Nexus 7 for a G Pad and am very happy. The increased screen size is nice even though the device isn't that much bigger, since it doesn't have the excessive bezel like the Nexus 7 does. Haven't had any problems with my screen like many say they do, I keep it at around 50-60% usually. The G Pad has a micro sd slot which is nice for being able to store more movies and music. Plus it has a haptic feedback motor which for me, improves the touch experience a little bit more.
I too switched from the Nexus 7 2013 to the G Pad google play edition.
The Nexus is an awesome device and yes it's brighter and the sound it produces is better.
But, I have to say that I am enjoying the larger screen on the G Pad. I had the Nexus from the day it was released and just never was able to get used to the 7 inch screen, having come from a 10 inch Motorola Xoom. I have watched plenty of movies and you tube videos on both devices and I have had zero issues with comfort, brightness and sound quality with either one.
The 8.3 g Pad is the perfect size and I'm glad that I made the switch.
I have both and I'm having a really hard time deciding, I love reading books in bed with the LG G pad but it does get a little tiring holding it up on my belly where as the Nexus feels great in hand for games. As far as Movies I usually watch them on the LG just because it's bigger. As far as the brightest between the two I have no complaints about the LG being a little darker. But I love both and cannot decide which one I like better yet
As the title states, which device and why?
I'm switching over to the pure edition from a OnePlus One. I didn't feel as though the OnePlus 2 met flagship standards and then found this. A phone priced at about the same price with a plethora of extras
Will probably be coming from an N6. Love it but this is actually the first phone spec and feature wise that has come close to my "perfect" phone. Bought a Moto X 2014 a couple months ago as a play phone and loved it just too small being a phablet lover. Love the N6 the Pure is just simply my dream so far
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Will probably be coming from an N6. Love it but this is actually the first phone spec and feature wise that has come close to my "perfect" phone. Bought a Moto X 2014 a couple months ago as a play phone and loved it just too small being a phablet lover. Love the N6 the Pure is just simply my dream so far
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I'm in the same boat. Love my N6 but miss those moto features. Moto X Style is blend between the 2 but I would love it if somehow the Nexus 6 was able to get these features. I'd like to stick with the larger battery and slightly larger AMOLED screen. That is of course unless the Moto X style proves to have better battery life than the N6.
Switching from S6. As long as the camera can hang with the S6 in the real world testing, the Pure Style is mine. I miss the Moto Display and free of bloat
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Switching from the n5. Would have ran this phone another year or so but bad build quality of LG means that I've been dealing with a sticky on/off button for the past year and now at breaking point ^.^
I'll be switching from the nexus 5, after six months with the nexus 6. The Pure is a tiny tiny bit smaller and hopefully will provide a lil bit less of a hand cramp and what looks like a much much better camera.
Note 3. Unless the note 4 drops a lot in price. There wasn't enough of an improvement for the note 4 to warrant upgrading our notes last year, now I'm ready for a new phone. The note 5 appears to have missed every mark, and I can get this for half the price of the note 5
I'll be coming from a Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition to either the Motorola X Style or one of the new Nexus phones when they come out this Fall. If the Nexus doesn't have an option for 128GB internal storage, I'll definitely be going for the Style, since it has a microSD card slot and a must-have for me is enough storage space to contain my music collection and a few Nandroid backups.
I will be upgrading from an HTC One M7, that was a T-Mobile version. But I flashed it to Google Edition, soon as the GE RUU was available here on XDA. I will be getting the Moto Pure.
I was so very disappointed, that the Google Play Edition program ended. The timing for Nexus phone releases is always too late in the year for desired upgrade timeframe. But I was going to hold out for the 2015 Nexus, till the Moto Pure was announced. MicroSD slot, Moto Maker, GREAT PRICE and everything else I've been wanting.
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Switching from an M8. I love the phone and until now I feel like its the smoothest Android phone I've ever had but the camera quality is just horrible imo and I feel this would be a nice step up especially with the price point. Not to mention the 5.7 inch screen which I loved when I had the Note 2
I've had too many phones to count. I currently have a G4 and I really like it. I've owned the nexus 6, but not the moto X '14. this new moto style seems decent, its like a smalled nexus 6 with a micro SD, seems like a dream come true for me. It's one of the reasons I will probably miss out on the oneplus 2. Memory expansion for me is a big deal, the G4 has this but it lacks in build quality and developer support(only due to bootloader bi*ch problems) I know the moto will get loads of roms and support.
I will be coming from a bog standard S3 which I have been using with a cracked screen for a month or so. Do I need to say more LOL. I was looking at buying the OnePlus 2 but CBA playing their game tbh so they can bugger off!
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Well if sprint get this phone i might try it . Coming from a g3 note3,nexus6,gflex2 to now a note 4 im in no rush. i love the note 4 but i like new devices . If i get another samsung device it's gotta be 128 gig and the edge screen. For some reason sprint and Motorola dont do alot of business.
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Well if sprint get this phone i might try it . Coming from a g3 note3,nexus6,gflex2 to now a note 4 im in no rush. i love the note 4 but i like new devices . If i get another samsung device it's gotta be 128 gig and the edge screen. For some reason sprint and Motorola dont do alot of business.
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The Pure Edition will work with Sprint. So you don't need Sprint to offer it. Unless you have a need for a subsidized device.
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Coming from a GS3.
Reasons for [potential] change:
1. Unlocked
2. External SD storage
3. Off contract
I'm coming from the LG G3. I'm so sick of the lag and random issues I have off and on. Would love for the x to hold a charge and have a good camera. We will see the reviews
I'll be walking away from my laggy/slow ass Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Phone is beautiful, but it's flawed like every other Samsung phone I've owned. Thought the S6 would be the one, but was completely wrong.
Plus, I've always wanted a Moto X, but for some reason I never bought one? I did have the Droid Turbo, and loved the Moto features. Can't wait to go back!
My Droid Maxx will be getting replaced. Verizon's lockdown and lack of full root makes it something I'd like to throw at a wall once I get something better. Considering the high likelihood of the X Pure getting Bootloader unlock, it's a no brainer. Also really liking the idea of being able to expand storage with an SD card.
If, as it sounds, the note 5 fails to meet my standards for a (near) $1000 phone, the wife and I will be coming from the notes 1,2 & 3. We skipped the 4 since I didn't see enough of a difference between it and the note 3.
We live in the sticks. No broadband except satellite and at&t and now tmo. So, our phones are our internet devices. I am a retired programmer. I used to build a new machine from scratch every 18 months or less. Now I haven't bought a new laptop in about 5 years because it's windows 7, has office and I use it maybe once a month.
My phone is my device of necessity. I'll be able to get two moto pure phones for the price of one note 5. If it had a 6" screen I'd be even happier.
The delay until September is a bit of a downer. On the other hand maybe some other device will pop up.
Moto, you snooze you lose. Announce vapor make me wait two months, my eye starts to wander.
Provided the Style has an unlockable bootloader, TWRP support and a good rom community, I'll be coming from my N5.
Sticky power button and a video glitch (that it's had for ever) means it's about time to change to something.
I've had the alcatel idol 3 for a few months. Its pretty much pure android and my first pure android phone. I love it, its awesome, but i want a bigger device and i'm done with other oems. Im not buying anything other than pure android for now on. So i'm stuck between the nexus 6 which in theory is faster than the lg g4, and the new moto x pure. I'd love to try out a 6 inch screen, im just fine with lugging it around but the moto x does have the micro sd card. so im hoping you guys can help me come to a decision.
I have the Nexus 6 and it is a awesome phone. I will never buy a carrier branded phone again. Pure android is the way to go for me. I am thinking about buying the Moto X Pure mainly because of the sd card slot and the moto assist features. Both are great choices.
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moto x if you want sd card
moto x if you use voice commands a lot.
the X's software enhancements are geared towards using voice commands
One day I hope that google includes these little tweaks into stock android down the line
Customization of "Ok Google' so something as simple as a TV commercial or my daughter on her ipad activating my phone.
When using a voice command to make a call, it automatically goes to speakerphone because most likely if you used your voice to dial you can't really hold the phone. (optional)
Say "what's up" and it will read your unread notifications.
Say "Find my phone" and it will start ringing so you can locate it.
The drive assist is probably my favorite. There are 3rd party apps that do similar things but none of them are refined as moto's implementation.
twist to launch camera
chop chop to launch flashlight
Camera software in moto x has burst mode and slow mo which the N6 doesn't
MicroSD
Nexus 6
bigger screen with amoled display if that's your thing
better GPU
stock android if you're not into the moto features
faster updates
bigger battery (not necessarily means better battery life due to other factors)
I have the nexus 6 and i've been waiting and trying my best to find alternatives to the features my moto x 2013 has and that's pushing me to make the jump to the moto x pure.
Don't forget about the camera, apparently the Moto X Pure is going to be a big difference.
If you want a big screen Nexus, why not wait till the new Nexus phones drop in about a month?
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I'm in the same boat! Want a Nexus 6 because of Project fi but also holding out to see if the Moto X Style (Pure) will work on fi.
I love my N6 its a great phone at least for me coming from a locked down Note 4 vzw. My reason for switching is the sd card and the better camera, the N6 camera while not the worse its not that great compared to others. Also the slightly smaller size will bet better for my pocket.
I think either is a good option.
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I've had the alcatel idol 3 for a few months. Its pretty much pure android and my first pure android phone. I love it, its awesome, but i want a bigger device and i'm done with other oems. Im not buying anything other than pure android for now on. So i'm stuck between the nexus 6 which in theory is faster than the lg g4, and the new moto x pure. I'd love to try out a 6 inch screen, im just fine with lugging it around but the moto x does have the micro sd card. so im hoping you guys can help me come to a decision.
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I've had both the Idol 3 and the Nexus 6. I'm hoping that either the Pure or Huawei Nexus ends up being a good choice for me. I like the lightness and thin profile of the Idol 3. The N6 is a brick by comparison. I'd love to have that weight and size in a more powerful phone that has the kind of ROM/kernel/root support that the N6 has. I'm hoping that either the Pure or Huawei Nexus matches my wishes. I like it that the Pure is almost the exact same size as the Idol 3, other than thickness. And at 5.7", the screen is only a quarter inch smaller than the N6's. I look forward to having a look at its display. The Pure should be faster than the N6 and it supports a Micro SD card, a very nice convenience. It has the benefit of similar technology, but a year newer.
I'd also wait until the end of the month to have a look at the Huawei Nexus. It's very likely to have all the benefits of a Nexus phone, a major plus when you get used to that. We'll find out how the details of it play out.
Darnell_Chat_TN said:
If you want a big screen Nexus, why not wait till the new Nexus phones drop in about a month?
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Because they are the ugly ducklings
well amazon has the nexus 6 on sale (350 for 32 and 399 for 64) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1984DI?tag=at88-20 I think I will like the moto x better
joshuadjohnson22 said:
well amazon has the nexus 6 on sale (350 for 32 and 399 for 64) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1984DI?tag=at88-20 I think I will like the moto x better
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That's compelling for people who don't need microSD slot in their phone. Nexus 6 32GB is 100$ cheaper than Moto X Pure 32GB. That's very big savings! Not for me though... I want my microSD slot, better camera and stereo front speakers.
I would say go for the Moto X Pure. I have the LG G4 and I absolutely love it... but I'm switching to the Moto X Pure and am choosing it over the Nexus 6 simply because of the size fits more realistically, the camera is MUCH improved over the Nexus 6 and Moto Assist features take the stock Android experience to a new level.
devsk said:
That's compelling for people who don't need microSD slot in their phone. Nexus 6 32GB is 100$ cheaper than Moto X Pure 32GB. That's very big savings! Not for me though... I want my microSD slot, better camera and stereo front speakers.
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Nexus 6 has a front facing stereo speakers also Nexus 6 has wireless charging that moto x doesn't. I had the nexus 6 before and i was really good but it was big, now i order it again because i got a steal on amazon on a amazon warehouse Nexus 6 64gb cloud white for 339! I already had preorder a moto x pure and gonna check it out and deiced which to keep.
quailallstar said:
I'm in the same boat! Want a Nexus 6 because of Project fi but also holding out to see if the Moto X Style (Pure) will work on fi.
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Ended up getting a white 64gig Nexus 6. Yeah it doesn't have a micro SD card but I'll manage to get over it. Waiting to see if someone gets Google fi working on the Moto X Style Pure before unpacking the N6. If so, then back to Amazon the N6 goes