For those that might not know the rumours, it has been said that the next Nexus phones (yes 2) will be an LG 5.2" 808 soc, and a Huawei 5.7" 810 soc this coming fall. Will you be "upgrading" to one of these if the rumours hold true?
I'm seriously considering keeping my N6 for another 1 1/2 years. I don't see anything compelling with those 2 offerings. And for now I can't see myself using a smaller phone. To me, the N6 has enough horsepower to keep me happy for a while. Then again, I said I wasn't going to get an N6. But my N5 crapped out, so at least I had an excuse.
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For those that might not know the rumours, it has been said that the next Nexus phones (yes 2) will be an LG 5.2" 808 soc, and a Huawei 5.7" 810 soc this coming fall. Will you be "upgrading" to one of these if the rumours hold true?
I'm seriously considering keeping my N6 for another 1 1/2 years. I don't see anything compelling with those 2 offerings. And for now I can't see myself using a smaller phone. To me, the N6 has enough horsepower to keep me happy for a while. Then again, I said I wasn't going to get an N6. But my N5 crapped out, so at least I had an excuse.
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I doubt the 810 will be used for the Nexus 6 (2015) with its heat and throttling problems, i guess and hope they will go for its successor. That said i`am super happy with my N6 and i have no idea if i will even upgrade unless there is a major update hardware wise. Aah well, we`ll see i gues.
Nexus 6 is just holding me over for the next huawei device.
Huawei nexus or new ascend mate 7
And probably a lg g4 at some point after the hype.
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For those that might not know the rumours, it has been said that the next Nexus phones (yes 2) will be an LG 5.2" 808 soc, and a Huawei 5.7" 810 soc this coming fall. Will you be "upgrading" to one of these if the rumours hold true?
I'm seriously considering keeping my N6 for another 1 1/2 years. I don't see anything compelling with those 2 offerings. And for now I can't see myself using a smaller phone. To me, the N6 has enough horsepower to keep me happy for a while. Then again, I said I wasn't going to get an N6. But my N5 crapped out, so at least I had an excuse.
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I would like a fingerprint sensor and if there is a Nexus on Verizon with a fingerprint sensor, I am getting it.
I'll be keeping mine until the 2016 Nexus line up, however, I'll buy my g/f one of the new Nexus phones later this year (she has a Nexus 5)!
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I'll be keeping mine until the 2016 Nexus line up, however, I'll buy my g/f one of the new Nexus phones later this year (she has a Nexus 5)!
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do what i do and take the selfish route, give her your n6 and buy one of the new ones for yourself lol, my gf isn't a techy like me but she is happy for me when I get a new toy.
if the rumors are true, the i wont be getting another nexus phone, but rather something else with at least 6 inch screen. why would i want to reduce my real-estate after having this huge screen?
People missing big pic painted by Google this last 6 months. 2 phones??? Maybe only one nexus like always but because of Project FI I would guess Google is going to sell about 5 different phone by this time next year. You have to have something for everyone.
If Motorola makes one 99% chanse I buy (and there has been small amount of talk Motorola is talking to Google) LG maybe Huawei maybe Samsung not even (don't like Apple don't need I wish I was an iPhone phone)
The Nexus 5 refresh from LG doesn't really interest me as much as the refreshed Nexus 6 from Huawei. The Snapdragon 810 is cause for some concern along with the smaller display. I have no complaints with the Nexus 6 screen size but I am fairly sure Huawei will use a higher quality diplay with better brightness and color saturation by comparison.
I'm perfectly happy with my nexus 6. I'll be keeping it no matter what comes out next. I definitely wouldn't settle for a smaller phone.
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If there is a finger print sensor and USB c I may take the plunge. If not I'd keep the nexus 6. I would be on the nexus 5 now if I could get LTE functioning properly on AT&t
Would ARA phones be out around the release times of the Nexus phones?
Man I had my Nexus 4 for about 2yrs then I upgrade to this whale of a phone and I can't be any happier with it. With the N6 I feel like I finally have a phone that fits perfect in my big hands, lol
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I might, but then again I just bought a S6, lol. I would be more inclined if the rumored fingerprint scanner is there. Its such a nice security feature (encrypt with long password, fingerprint for phone access, again for access to certain apps) that is still easy to use.
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For those that might not know the rumours, it has been said that the next Nexus phones (yes 2) will be an LG 5.2" 808 soc, and a Huawei 5.7" 810 soc this coming fall. Will you be "upgrading" to one of these if the rumours hold true?
I'm seriously considering keeping my N6 for another 1 1/2 years. I don't see anything compelling with those 2 offerings. And for now I can't see myself using a smaller phone. To me, the N6 has enough horsepower to keep me happy for a while. Then again, I said I wasn't going to get an N6. But my N5 crapped out, so at least I had an excuse.
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Sure, Ill try them both out.
I rather have a 6 inch screen. 5.2 is too small. 5.7 is OK if there are no alternatives...
Would we expect to see a new Nexus 6" er for several more years?
Might spring for the 5.7" option if it also includes at least a 128GB storage option and/or external SD card. The fingerprint scanner would be great as well, but not a deal-breaker if not included.
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The fingerprint scanner would be great as well, but not a deal-breaker if not included.
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Fingerprint scanners are perfectly useless for anyone who actually uses their hands for anything besides wanking, because your fingers won't scan the same one day to the next.
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Which do you find more disappointing or will be more likely to keep you from getting the Nexus 6, the size or the price?
They made it 6 because they did not want itnto hurt moto x sales i guess and a phone in phablet section
Size!!! Because I think everyone can agree when I say that the specs are worth every top dollar except for the size...
The size is my favorite part. I don't think it's badly priced for what it brings to the table either.
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They made it 6 because they did not want itnto hurt moto x sales i guess and a phone in phablet section
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That was never an issue for the past two Nexus phones made by LG that had same sized LG counterparts.
They wanted a phablet so developers could develop for phablets. Why they did not also make a smaller Nexus 6 for the huge number of people who hate the size, I do not know, but I think their reasoning was stupid whatever it was.
that damn size.....OMG! worst move ever...
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The size is my favorite part. I don't think it's badly priced for what it brings to the table either.
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Yeah, I can live with the price. It would be nice if it's cheaper. But I don't buy a new phone every year, so I can scrape together the money for the awesome specs (much better specs than the Moto X).
But I just don't want a huge phablet. Super disappointing to me. My sense is that the majority of users don't want a phablet (they currently only make up 14% of the global market).
I do understand though that there are many people who like phablets and so for them the Nexus 6 is an amazing device, really the best Nexus device yet and the nicest design since the Nexus One (LG and Samsung just make cheap designs, as far as I'm concerned).
I'm gonna definitely have to say the price.. my bank account is crying right now:crying:
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that damn size.....OMG! worst move ever...
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Yeah, I'm with you on that. And nice to see someone from Berkeley!
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Yeah, I'm with you on that. And nice to see someone from Berkeley!
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Heyyyy
I was honestly hoping for a second set of handset with smaller size...heck, it did not even have to come with those killer specs. I just wanted an upgraded nexus 5 lol with maybe 5.5 inch to make my debute into the nexus line...now im caught in a loop about big devices
Price. But I don't care. Still gonna get it. Haha.
There's no reason it had to be 10.1mm thick at its deepest points. Other similar phones have spaced in identical or larger batteries in a significantly thinner frame.
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Heyyyy
I was honestly hoping for a second set of handset with smaller size...heck, it did not even have to come with those killer specs. I just wanted an upgraded nexus 5 lol with maybe 5.5 inch to make my debute into the nexus line...now im caught in a loop about big devices
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Yeah, I was definitely hoping there would be a second smaller Nexus 6. I would be happy with basically a Nexus version of the Moto X that it's based on, with the 5.2" screen. Although the OIS and the stereo speakers are nice, that's definitely an improvement over the Moto X. That said, I guess the best alternative for a smaller screen is the Moto X, though it will never get all the development and roms a Nexus device will have (the 1st Gen Moto X basically had no development).
Maybe you can just save your money and spend it at Moe's Books and Gordo's Burritos instead. There are more important things in life, right?
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There's no reason it had to be 10.1mm thick at its deepest points. Other similar phones have spaced in identical or larger batteries in a significantly thinner frame.
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I think because it's so thin at the edges, there's less space for the components, which have to be more in the middle, than with a phone that has one even thickness edge to edge. I'm pretty sure that's why the battery in the 2nd Gen Moto X is relatively small, even though it's a pretty large 5.2" screen device. It's not about thickness at the middle, it's about overall internal volume and geometry of the phone.
My Note 3 already feels a tiny bit small.....the extra screen size will be welcome. Especially with front facing stereo speakers. It's like my wifes HTC One M8 but much nicer. The Note 4 moved back to a rear facing single speaker.......screw that noise. Price? I'll be edge'ing up to the N6 so it won't matter.
Neither. When looking at the complete line up, starting from the Nexus 5, Moto x (2nd gen), Nexus 6, Nexus 9.. Google caters to all tastes. As for the price, it is STILL competitive considering specs and materials. Google+Motorola+HTC did a great job by having something for everyone.
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My Note 3 already feels a tiny bit small.....the extra screen size will be welcome. Especially with front facing stereo speakers. It's like my wifes HTC One M8 but much nicer. The Note 4 moved back to a rear facing single speaker.......screw that noise. Price? I'll be edge'ing up to the N6 so it won't matter.
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Yeah, it's a great upgrade from the Note 3. If you're already happy with that size phone, then there's nothing to complain about.
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Neither. When looking at the complete line up, starting from the Nexus 5, Moto x (2nd gen), Nexus 6, Nexus 9.. Google caters to all tastes. As for the price, it is STILL competitive considering specs and materials. Google+Motorola+HTC did a great job by having something for everyone.
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The Nexus 5 is a year old phone with year old specs. I do not count that as part of the current "lineup." It does not have a 64 GB option; it does not have 3 GB of RAM; it has last year's Snapdragon chipset with a slower CPU and GPU; it does not have Wifi Direct; it does not have stereo speakers; it has crappy noise cancellation. The Nexus 5 is a perfectly good phone, but it's last year's phone, and it's only going to get older and more out of date, while waiting for the next Nexus phone and hoping it has a smaller option.
The 2nd Gen Moto X is not a Nexus phone and will get zero development (like the 1st Gen Moto X). It will also be dependent on Motorola for Android updates, with inevitable (if hopefully short) delays, and will not work properly with direct updates from Google (which would disable the special Motorola features like active notifications and Moto voice). That definitely does not count as part of the Nexus lineup.
I think the only honest way to look at it is that the Nexus 6 is the new king of hill Nexus device. It has lots of great upgrades. It is one of the best phones currently out there. And if you don't like the screen size you are out of luck.
I agree with most of what you said, although the Nexus 5 is still and will probably be amazing for several upcoming months. Hell, I would reccommend people to upgrade to it - those that need an upgrade but are turned off by the Nexus 6.
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I agree with most of what you said, although the Nexus 5 is still and will probably be amazing for several upcoming months. Hell, I would reccommend people to upgrade to it - those that need an upgrade but are turned off by the Nexus 6.
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Yeah, the Nexus 5 is great (except for the crappy noise cancellation), no doubt about it. But it is a fary cry from the Nexus 6. It is in no way a smaller but otherwise equivalent device.
The size is just too damn big! Couldn't they stay at a 5" screen!
In another thread someone pointed to a more complex poll with more respondents on this question (size and price) at Reddit. So if you like voting in polls, here's another chance.
Poll:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mLrlUA7RrwTE7n5_E0u3Kk9bD93QclhMT4pynNPh3BY/viewform?usp=send_form
Poll Results:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mL...lhMT4pynNPh3BY/viewanalytics?usp=form_confirm
Thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2jdr40/meta_nexus_device_poll_for_randroid/
Interestingly, despite have many more respondents, its results are similar to my poll.
Just to keep up with the previous models, here's a thread dedicated to the New Nexus 6 made by Motorola. Unfortunately since we still dont have a official Google Play store for Pakistan, we will have to rely on inflated prices on the phone being brought in by importers or shopkeepers.
Feel free to give info on price and availability of the phone in all regions of Pakistan, along with any advice or accessories.
For those who dont know, a brief overview of the phone is,
It is made by Motorola
5.95 inch full HD Amoled screen (almost 500ppi)
Qualcomm 805 processor with 3gb ram
32gb/64gb memory
3220mah battery
13mp back camera with f2.0, front 2.0mp
Water resistant
Wireless charging
NFC
Android 5.0 lollipop
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So how many, if any of you guys plan to upgrade to the N6...??
I think for me the biggest boner kill is the price... Its just too much unfortunately...
Since retail is $650 in the U.S... I doubt you can find it for less than Rs.80k in pak then...
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Any thing above 5.0" is nonsense. End of story.
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Any thing above 5.0" is nonsense. End of story.
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That's a pretty ridiculous benchmark in my opinion. 4 years ago people said anything bigger then 4.0" is nonsense when the Galaxy S came out, and now it seems you can't even find phones with 4" screens now.
The basis is not really the screen size as much as the shell/case that holds the screen. Take a look at the Sharp Aquos Crystal for example. Although it is a 5.0" screen, the phone is SMALLER than the Nexus 4 which you are using with its 4.7" screen.
I'm sure noone would have any problem with a 5.5"- 6" screen as long as the footprint of the phone isn't too big and the battery life is good, which unfortunately isn't the case with the nexus 6.
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That's a pretty ridiculous benchmark in my opinion. 4 years ago people said anything bigger then 4.0" is nonsense when the Galaxy S came out, and now it seems you can't even find phones with 4" screens now.
The basis is not really the screen size as much as the shell/case that holds the screen. Take a look at the Sharp Aquos Crystal for example. Although it is a 5.0" screen, the phone is SMALLER than the Nexus 4 which you are using with its 4.7" screen.
I'm sure noone would have any problem with a 5.5"- 6" screen as long as the footprint of the phone isn't too big and the battery life is good, which unfortunately isn't the case with the nexus 6.
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I did see the sharp, pretty sleek device. Non gsm tho but anyways it's beauty. Thanks for mentioning that wish we could have the supported version here in pakistan. Now back to discussion not to the argument.
Fee-fi-fo-fum, Phone-Phablet-Tablet, 5.0"-7.0"-9.0".
(I'll be exact if you are going to pin point that as well 5.3", 6.9", 8.9")
So, where is our new Nexus phone? Affordable, purest form of android, easy to fit in back pocket, an ounce lighter, wasn't awkward in public, easy to make calls, easy to carry traveling on public transit, not having such a roman pearce forehead, remember?
Oh yeah, my bad they didn't make it.
Hence proved: nonsense.
Wish the new nexus so called Six was aquos*Crystal and Crystal X but let me pop the bubble by heavy heart *pop* but it's just isn't. You are welcome, mate. Hope you share the unboxing when you get your all new Motorola Google Nexus 6, phablet.
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I did see the sharp, pretty sleek device. Non gsm tho but anyways it's beauty. Thanks for mentioning that wish we could have the supported version here in pakistan. Now back to discussion not to the argument.
Fee-fi-fo-fum, Phone-Phablet-Tablet, 5.0"-7.0"-9.0".
(I'll be exact if you are going to pin point that as well 5.3", 6.9", 8.9")
So, where is our new Nexus phone? Affordable, purest form of android, easy to fit in back pocket, an ounce lighter, wasn't awkward in public, easy to make calls, easy to carry traveling on public transit, not having such a roman pearce forehead, remember?
Oh yeah, my bad they didn't make it.
Hence proved: nonsense.
Wish the new nexus so called Six was aquos*Crystal and Crystal X but let me pop the bubble by heavy heart *pop* but it's just isn't. You are welcome, mate. Hope you share the unboxing when you get your all new Motorola Google Nexus 6, phablet.
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Your missing the point...
Firstly you were quite specific about anything bigger than 5.0" its nonsense... Nothing to do with affordability or weight etc. See I'm simply saying that's a very vague and unrealistic criteria, that just if its bigger than 5" its just ridiculous.
Secondly, to say a Nexus is MEANT to be affordable and small and easy to carry with the purest form of android is kind of a long stretch. Just if the last 2 nexus models which used hardware that was just a few months away from being outdated to keep the price low, doesn't mean that's what they are always supposed to do. This time they have added the top of the line latest hardware in the phone. Barely any phones had the 805 processor yet, so naturally it will come at a price, along with the massive battery.
I'm not going to lie, I'm also not too happy about the price or the size, but one can not say the price isn't justified considering the specs. Nor can one say its a bad phone for those reasons. I myself am leaning more towards the note4 or note edge, but one eye is nonetheless on the N6 if a good deal comes by.
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How big is the difference in sizes ?
Who else is going to jump the ship for pure Android experience ?
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How big is the difference in sizes ?
Who else is going to jump the ship for pure Android experience ?
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I'd wait on the camera reviews. Then I'd try to hold a Nexus 6 and make sure its comfortable...it is also a thick phone. But I doubt I'd leave the G3.
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I'd wait on the camera reviews. Then I'd try to hold a Nexus 6 and make sure its comfortable...it is also a thick phone. But I doubt I'd leave the G3.
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For the size of the phone I think it's good that it has a decent thickness. Also it's really not that thick... It's just not iphone thin (I don't like how thin the iPhone is)
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I'm very tempted to take advantage of my Jump and get the Nexus 6. The bigger size, dual front speakers, and stock Android are huge pluses in my book.
However, I fear the Nexus 6 will have a worse camera (despite having a sensor that's technically better than the one in the g3.. trust me, Motorola will find a way to screw this up) and the amoled screen is also a negative for me.
So overall I'll probably keep the g3.. hopefully we'll get Android 5.0 on it sooner than later.
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Personally gonna wait for some sort of AOSP Rom for the G3.
I'd love to have another Nexus (had the 4 and still have the 5 as backup) but this bugger is waaaaay too big for me. I can just about handle the G3 with 1 and a half hand
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Personally gonna wait for some sort of AOSP Rom for the G3.
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fuggedaboutit unless you have t-mobile's version.
lg will never ever unlock the bootloader.
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fuggedaboutit unless you have t-mobile's version.
lg will never ever unlock the bootloader.
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Catch up dude, it's been unlocked... not by LG, but it's been 'Bumped'.... unlocked.
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/LG-G3,Google-Nexus-6/phones/8347,8626
Umm, not for me. If I want to carry something larger than the 5.5 inch screen I already have in the G3 I'll pull out the full sized tablet. If it had the excellent Multi window capabilities that Note 4 does and a stylus I might be more inclined to consider it.
As it is both taller than 6 inches and wider than 3 inches, both were my cutoffs for comfortable to hold in the hand - its simply too big for my hands.
Same prospect as the Iphone 6 Plus really - it's a huge unwieldy phone with no real use scenario that I can see.
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http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/LG-G3,Google-Nexus-6/phones/8347,8626
Umm, not for me. If I want to carry something larger than the 5.5 inch screen I already have in the G3 I'll pull out the full sized tablet. If it had the excellent Multi window capabilities that Note 4 does and a stylus I might be more inclined to consider it.
As it is both taller than 6 inches and wider than 3 inches, both were my cutoffs for comfortable to hold in the hand - its simply too big for my hands.
Same prospect as the Iphone 6 Plus really - it's a huge unwieldy phone with no real use scenario that I can see.
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After seeing this there's no way I want the nexus 6. I'm happy to wait for handsets with the snapdragon 810 then will be time to upgrade.
Way too big, way too expensive for a nexus. Not this year, i'm afraid.
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Way too big, way too expensive for a nexus. Not this year, i'm afraid.
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Spot on, in both counts. Pure android is nice to philosophise about but a good deal of draw of the nexus line was surely price?
There is no circle case and SD card slot with the nexus 6.
But it looks very nice !
It's too big for me. The G3 is the biggest phone I want to deal with.
We need android L
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I am. I like my G3, but I can't wait to no longer own this phone and be back on stock Android.
I feel there is no real advantage for the Nexus 6 other than the Android L.
It's too big, no sd storage, probably inferior camera, probably inferior sound quality and it will be likely that its Amoled display will be inferior as well. One great thing about the G3 and its RGB stripe display is that its effective resolution is higher than the comparable Amoled pentile displays. Some people don't notice it, but I find them to not have the same sharpness.
So far I have not found any phone that I would jump ship for. I had an IPhone 6 Plus for two weeks and I did like it mostly due to the software but I ended up returning it as the call quality and the camera were considerably worse than my G3. I gather I will be passing on the Note 4 because of its bulk, sound quality and pentile display. I'm one of those guys who loves to switch phones all the time but so far nothing this year is the equal of the G3. Maybe G4 next year?
The wife has a Jump to use and I feel like I should use it even though I still like G3. LoL. I like the Note 4 and Nexus 6. I'm pretty sure I can return a phone in 30 days with the discount I have on my account. Will the Nexus 6 be out in 30 days and if so can I return the Note 4 for it?
Been thinking and reading lots... And will probably take the jump as LG will take forever to push out Android L and I love the Android L stock look. Love the G3 but want the L experience unless we see a custom Rom. As I will wait for hands on reviews and pricing for UK.
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Nexus 6?
I'm pretty sure I am going to own Nexus 6 but I'm unsure wether or not it will be my everyday phone I've gotten used to big phones and my personal favorite so far is still the note 3. After having seen the reviews of the Note 4 I don't I will buy it. A note 4 ROM for the 3 (which will become available in time) will give me everything I need. The increased specs on the Note 4 don't matter for me as I cant see the difference as an average user.
I'll just go for the nexus 6 because it's going to be my first Nexus device, and I want tot check it out. My everyday phone will swapp between note 3 and g3.
I'll be flashing myself silly with all of them
http://bgr.com/2016/07/06/google-nexus-2016-pictures/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...us-phones-sailfish-and-marlin-will-look-like/
A few articles have been written about the rumored new Nexus phone. If this is how it looks, it looks horrible. The front facing speakers appears to be gone and it looks very iPhone-esq.......similar to HTC's A10.
If it is accurate, it looks pretty bad compared to Motorola's 6.
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If it is accurate, it looks pretty bad compared to Motorola's 6.
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The economic position of HTC will be worse.
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A few articles have been written about the rumored new Nexus phone. If this is how it looks, it looks horrible. The front facing speakers appears to be gone and it looks very iPhone-esq.......similar to HTC's A10.
If it is accurate, it looks pretty bad compared to Motorola's 6.
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It's all still leaks and rumors at this point but if things play out the way the leaks are leaning, I'll still be hanging on to my Nexus 6. With the larger screen and running Android Nougat at a more than acceptable performance level I just can't find anything that compels me to upgrade.
Even though that's just a rumour and not confirmed, I gotta say HTC really hasn't changed much in a decade. My HTC Sensation looks pretty similar to that, and it's ancient. No, I don't use it anymore, it's a backup phone in case my other device breaks. lol. In other words; not liking it and won't be getting one.
My contract ends around the same time as the new line of Nexus' come around. If HTC fails to wow me, it seems as though I might be going for the galaxy note 7 or s7 edge. Not a big fan of restricted Samsung, otherwise I'd use the OnePlus 3, but alas it doesn't support CDMA
The bigger Nexus 6 variant will probably look slightly different from the smaller though.
I kinda like the new look, but don't like that they're ditching the stereo speakers. I think I'll hold on to the N6 until it dies on me.
Those are just renders. Hopefully they won't ditch the stereo speakers. Either way I'll be sticking to the nexus 6 for a while and wait for reviews instead of purchasing it right away. Judging from the renders, I don't like the look but it might grow on me eventually, kinda like the camera bump on the nexus 6p. I'm actually more excited about custom Roms on Nougat that the new devices. My phone contract finished March next year and even then if the new devices does not seem to fit me I probably would have to wait. The nexus 6 is a fully capable phone for this day and age and will continue to be for a long time thanks to the xda community. The whale will definitely be a legendary phone in my book.
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Those are just renders. Hopefully they won't ditch the stereo speakers. Either way I'll be sticking to the nexus 6 for a while and wait for reviews instead of purchasing it right away. ....
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That's wise. I would prefer a phone with a new display like
http://www.slashgear.com/jdi-full-active-lcd-panel-has-nearly-no-bezels-10451334/
I've been watching the leaks and rumors and yeah I'm not too excited. I'll probably be sticking with the 6. For me 6" is the perfect size and I love the stereo speakers and wireless charging. And it's plenty fast enough so I don't see any compelling reason to "upgrade" at this point.
I'd be more compelled to pick up a 6P which will have a reduced price when the Nexus 2016 comes out.
Well I suppose once it comes out the 6p will be cheaper so if the HTC isn't great there will be a cheaper option. I'm guessing they will price it around $500 which has been pretty typical for the Nexus pricing.
HTC has been struggling since they had their last real hit the M8
The rumor design though with no front facing speakers looks awful but would be consistent with HTC lol
Will there ever be a 6" Nexus in the future?
i love the nexus 6 except for the weight of it. the shape was great but right now id prefer something flat.
the only reason why im interested in the new nexus is because of daydream. other than that the nexus' killer features are the screen - 6" qhd amoled - pretty much unique, stereo speakers and qi charging.
will the new nexus have any 2 out of the 3 of these? i sure hope so!
This may be something to wait for....
http://www.slashgear.com/jdi-full-active-lcd-panel-has-nearly-no-bezels-10451334/
what is daydream? doesn't the nexus 6 already have that? I've never seen it do anything
Not certain those HTC really appeal to me. Depends on what phones Verizon has in September, or is announced for it.
buschris said:
what is daydream? doesn't the nexus 6 already have that? I've never seen it do anything
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Daydream has two meanings
1 screensaver while charging
2 compatibility with new vr standards
Since our nexus 6 already has #1, I'm guessing he means #2
I don't like these renders either. But I remember the dislike for the 6P when renders and test units started showing up. Most hated the design because of the "LaForge" visor. But once we got the real deal it looked much better than anticipated.
Hopefully that's gonna be the case here.
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This poll is to determine and estimate how much the new nexus (2016) is anticipated in nexus 6 community.
Used to be YES! But not if the front speakers are gone. Sticking with n6.... Looking at ZTE axon 7 as bootloader is unlocked and twrp plus good hw and cheaper price, good speakers seems worth a better look.
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I see moving to a 5.5" screen as a downgrade.
After spending the price of two laptops on my N6 (£549) I expect it to last more than a couple of years. I like new toys, but there's a limit imposed by common sense. Newer processors may give an infinitesimal improvement in performance, which no doubt can be measured by benchmarks, but the N6 is plenty fast enough for me. The screen may not be the best around these days, but every time I watch a video I think "Wow, this is an amazing quality picture", so again, good enough for me.
No point in squandering resources, is there...?
("I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/George_Best)
I'll stay with Nexus 6, it's the best phone I ever had, even if it's not my daily phone because it's too big, it's really wonderfull with big screen, nice resolution (ready for carboards), enought RAM, 25Go is enought for me, nice photos/videos, good stereo sound with front speakers, fast charge... :good: I still love it
The Nexus Marlin and Sailfish will indeed not be true Nexus devices. It has been announced that Google is rebranding the Nexus brand, rumored at the moment to just be called "G"; and it will not feature a stock version of android, rather there will be G-only features built into the ROM. No word of bootloader yet.
(source: http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/30/12712722/google-new-nexus-phones-brand-name-change)
If there is no Nexus device then maybe I will get the One Plus 3
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I see moving to a 5.5" screen as a downgrade.
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Me too, not going to happen as long as there are decent 6" or bigger phones available. It's a pain trying to type messages or emails on such a small screen.
I really want a 64 bit mobile to develop my rom, but the 6P might break if I think about it too hard. So I'll check the new ones, but if they are too expensive here in Europe, and the early reviews are negative, then I'll just keep my N6.
I still love my N6 but I cracked the screen a bit in the corner.
I also want to finally make the move to Project Fi so I'm hoping for a bundle deal.
If what is in the leaks is true. I rather buy note 7. Back design too ugly for me.
There are a lot of reasons why people buy a Nexus device. The 2 most common reasons I always see is either the simplicity of the device (dare I say, bare bones of what a phone should do/have) and stock skin of Android or on the other side, the complex and customisable options that is possible with the fact that Nexus devices are easy to tinker with combined with the support of the developer community who are constantly providing support for devices for years even after they reach their sell by date(shoutout to all the devs btw )
Combined with this I guess its safe to stay for the most advanced users and beginners alike it all depends on if they're specific needs are still being met for them to stay with Nexus 6 or any other device for that matter and if not then it's time to upgrade.
Personally I will probably stick with Nexus 6 for as long as it lasts me or if a phone gets released with everything the Nexus 6 is and hopefully more ( Preferably a phone such as the Xperia Z5 Ultra , if Sony ever release it )
The price is too high for me. No front facing speakers, "just" a 5.5 Inch screen etc etc. For the moment my N6 is fast and stable enough to use it for the best part of the next year as well.
Bottom line, I would rather buy a OnePlus 3, than a "New Nexus" at this point.
Did they unviel it yet? I have my credit card ready. But i love my n6 to much lol
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I've grown to the size of my phone and cant seem myself owning anything smaller.
Since first buying the Nexus 6 a couple years ago or so I've had a Moto X Pure, Huawei Mate 7, OnePlus 3, and now I'm back to the Nexus 6. This phone just has everything I want in a phone. 6 inch screen (which for me is the perfect size), simple, clean design, great development, stereo speakers, and good battery life. No point in updating to a newer phone for minimal gains in speed at the cost of at least a couple of the N6's great features.
More than likely I'm going to upgrade. My N6 will be paid off in October.
I'm ready for a smaller form factor, unless they completely **** it up and the design is completely underwhelming, I will be getting one, I'm not gonna get it on launch day like the Shamu though , gonna take my sweet time waiting for reviews to make a final decision, there is a chance I will be sticking with this device for another cycle, we'll see
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Outatime67 said:
I see moving to a 5.5" screen as a downgrade.
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Me too, I wish they would make another Nexus with a screen this size! They did it once and never again! I LOVE my N6!
I'll be keeping my N6 or getting the One Plus 3 if what I have heard and read about the new devices is true. I just love my N6, has everything I've ever wanted (minus a removable SD and/or battery which I really don't miss). Got my son a OP3 and it is really nice, I really liked my OP1. OnePlus is as close to a Nexus as you can get and unlike recent Nexus they are still inexpensive.
Nexus 6