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N4 or Note II

I have a chance to exchange my N4 for Note II + $120 C on top of my phone. I don't know what to do. I would really like to have super amoled 5.5" screenn, SD card and stronger battery. The things I don't like is physical buttons, and not a Google phone (updates and freedom of Nexus phones). I have no idea what to do. Should I go for it. What you think? Please give me your opinion.

Do it. Use the $120 towards the N4 8gb.
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Decide it for yourself. One thing I hate about the Note(all Sammy devices) is that they get really sticky due to sweat. I have seen my brother's GS3 that it's really sticky to touch. On the other hand, the N4 requires a fragile user. You must have seen the numerous thread about people breaking the phone on the first day. If you are one who drops the phone a lot, then stay away from the N4.
OS side isn't a problem, if you don't mind rooting and modding. Both phones have great dev communities backing it up on the software side.
I highly suggest to try both phones by yourself in a store or some other place and decide it for yourself.

Before I got my Nexus, I was going to get the Note ll. Then I saw it up close, too big to fit in my pockets and a pain to hold. I ended getting the nexus 4, you can't beat it. I ended buying it unlocked because I don't want to sign another contract with ROBBERS. Great specs, great price, timely updates and stock Android.
It falls on the user though. Some people enjoy a huge phablet like a note ll. Depends what you are going to use it for.
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I never put my phone in the pants poked anyway. My hands can hold it normally, not to too big. Plastic look is bothering me I have to say that. Compare to N4 look Note II is like a toy. From other side Samsung device like Note II have no others to compare. What else you can take to have super amoled 5.5" screen and similar spec. Nothing really.

I've had both . The note is nice but i think its to big to be a phone for me . The removable battery is nice and I got over a SD slot a long time ago. So for me its N4 all the way .
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N4, nice solid phone, you can't go wrong go with it
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exactly...

I had the original Note and now I have the Nexus 4. The only thing I miss about the Note is the bigger screen. I don't make a lot of calls, my smartphone is more of a mobile computer, so a big screen is desirable.
The reason I switched is because Samsung (as well as most OEMs) do a horrible job of updating their phones. I've had two non-Nexus Android phones, and I hated that every time a new version of Android was released, I had to wait months or a year to get the update, if at all.
Sure there's always CM, but without kernel source, a lot of phones run like crap with CM. I have the HTC Inspire and battery life was awful with CM. I had the Note and it would randomly reboot with CM because the kernel was a hack because no JB source.
For me, features and stability won out over screen size. That being said, if the next Nexus phone is bigger than the N4, I'll be getting it immediately.

EvoXOhio said:
I had the original Note and now I have the Nexus 4. The only thing I miss about the Note is the bigger screen. I don't make a lot of calls, my smartphone is more of a mobile computer, so a big screen is desirable.
The reason I switched is because Samsung (as well as most OEMs) do a horrible job of updating their phones. I've had two non-Nexus Android phones, and I hated that every time a new version of Android was released, I had to wait months or a year to get the update, if at all.
Sure there's always CM, but without kernel source, a lot of phones run like crap with CM. I have the HTC Inspire and battery life was awful with CM. I had the Note and it would randomly reboot with CM because the kernel was a hack because no JB source.
For me, features and stability won out over screen size. That being said, if the next Nexus phone is bigger than the N4, I'll be getting it immediately.
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I came from the Note n7000 as well. Used my phone in the same manner, as a mini PC. However, I wouldnt go back to the Note. It all depends on your needs for the phone. If you want a better camera and a media device due to the large screen. Then ya. However, if you prefer excellent battery life on a phone with a global community of great developers then stay with the n4.
PS remember Nexus 4 will get updates much faster than the note 2 and you wont get asked/mocked/ridiculed CONSTANTLY about having such a massive phone and explaining to others why you have it.
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ak700 said:
Decide it for yourself. One thing I hate about the Note(all Sammy devices) is that they get really sticky due to sweat. I have seen my brother's GS3 that it's really sticky to touch. On the other hand, the N4 requires a fragile user. You must have seen the numerous thread about people breaking the phone on the first day. If you are one who drops the phone a lot, then stay away from the N4.
OS side isn't a problem, if you don't mind rooting and modding. Both phones have great dev communities backing it up on the software side.
I highly suggest to try both phones by yourself in a store or some other place and decide it for yourself.
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i gotta say though the note 2 is lacking in the "original development" area. there's lots of ports and touchwiz based roms but for an aosp, there's much to be desired.
cyanogenmod was onboard until relatively recently then it stopped. it's up to a few to really keep it up and so far, it's all been nightlies and no stable releases.
i just gave up my note 2 and had to come back to a nexus 4 because of the lack of support. gs3 or gs4 probably has proper support.

Having both the N4 and the NII I'd say emphatically the Note II is worth it. No picky, fragile sim card tray. No fragile glass back, poor reception, slow mobile data.
The Note II has a 2-3 day battery, gets a signal where the N4 can't, and has a beautiful display.
The best thing about the N4 is the price and it's a Google device. For $120 anybody would be nuts to choose a N4.

testulous said:
Having both the N4 and the NII I'd say emphatically the Note II is worth it. No picky, fragile sim card tray. No fragile glass back, poor reception, slow mobile data.
The Note II has a 2-3 day battery, gets a signal where the N4 can't, and has a beautiful display.
The best thing about the N4 is the price and it's a Google device. For $120 anybody would be nuts to choose a N4.
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Is nexus reception that poor? I need to decide between those two phones. One big drawback for me is mali400 in note 2. I think that adreno 320 is more futureproof. Could you tell me about camera quality on nexus vs note 2? My brother has note 2 but unfortunately i dont know anyone with nexus 4 to compare them.
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Camera in note2 is far superior in focus IQ and speed. Low light images are better on the note 2. I also used to have one.
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Depends on your needs! For instance, a friend of mine is a designer, she loves NOTE2.

Thank you everyone. I will stay with my N4. I just can not stand physical buttons, cheap plastic and huge price differences. N4 is better device except sd card and smaller screen. The only thing I would like is 5.5" but everything else is step back for me. Not even mentioning the community for N4. So much stuff to choose between. With Note 2 after having N4 I will feel like having old device and stick with what I have. No way, not me...

Sold m8, shall I get the s5 or wait?

Hi all, I sold the HTC One m8 and looking to get the S5, like the look of the camera, overall device looks and touchwiz looks improved from the s3 I use to have and get praises? from some users as a stock offering. I really enjoyed the s3 but rom community was not as good as its was closed source from samsung..was the s5 rom's / developer scene like? compared to xperia z2/3?
What do fellow s5 owners think, get one or wait for z3 / nexus 6 / note 4?
Im tempted by the z3 (when they come up for £430!), as it will be my first sony, I have loved and something really draws me to the the z ranges, started from z1, but really want to try the S5 before jumping deep in on xperia z3.
Appreciate your view.
Thanks.

The S5 is awesome....You won't regret getting it...But, if you have the money for the Note 4 and size isn't an issue, then get the Note 4 as it is coming soon

Wait for next gen lol. Not far away
BTW I had an Xperia z and the software and updates were so trash. Late updates that don't address bugs that slow down your phone. 4.4.2 came May this year and was unusable because it made me feel like I was on froyo with touchwiz and it gave me like 15 hours of standby. The standby was so trash. The ui fluidity was non existent. Seriously, pulling down the notification bar was delayed and had a laggy animation from a 2013 quad core flagship device running kitkat
ROM dev for the z was alright because some of the later gen devices features gets ported over so you don't feel like the phone is a pile of rubbish anymore.
Just had to let you know of my experience with Sony that was actually very very recent.

mhh, thanks, the more I see the s5 im tempted.
Love to get a note 4 but im one of those who can watch and wait for a decent price..........till I get a burning itch!! Plus cant justify paying 500+ on a phone, ill let someone else do that and buy it reduced after 2 - 3 months
May just sway towards a decent price Z3, new tech and few months down come back to Samsung Note 4 or..................s6!!
Let see.
What is the rom / dev like on the s5? I know on the s3 xynos? processor it was barley active but closed sourced on binary's and stuff.?

I'm in a similar situation and this is what I'll do: I'll wait for the presentation of Nexus 6 and then choose between that device and the S5.
They should have a similar price tag, but quite different hardware. We'll see...

Hellscythe said:
Wait for next gen lol. Not far away
BTW I had an Xperia z and the software and updates were so trash. Late updates that don't address bugs that slow down your phone. 4.4.2 came May this year and was unusable because it made me feel like I was on froyo with touchwiz and it gave me like 15 hours of standby. The standby was so trash. The ui fluidity was non existent. Seriously, pulling down the notification bar was delayed and had a laggy animation from a 2013 quad core flagship device running kitkat
ROM dev for the z was alright because some of the later gen devices features gets ported over so you don't feel like the phone is a pile of rubbish anymore.
Just had to let you know of my experience with Sony that was actually very very recent.
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I will straight up say that this is total bulls***... I had an Xperia Z2 and it was the smoothest phone i have used other than the M8. Wait for the xperia Z3 or wait for the Note 4 whichever suits your needs the most. The other phones are irrelevant as those 2 are definitely the best right now

crzykiller said:
I will straight up say that this is total bulls***... I had an Xperia Z2 and it was the smoothest phone i have used other than the M8. Wait for the xperia Z3 or wait for the Note 4 whichever suits your needs the most. The other phones are irrelevant as those 2 are definitely the best right now
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I wasn't talking about the Z2...anyway, just wait for the Z3 to come out and watch the quality of software updates hit rock bottom for the Z2. If you're lucky, the notification dragdown will actually be smooth rofl

nrd\ said:
Hi all, I sold the HTC One m8 and looking to get the S5, like the look of the camera, overall device looks and touchwiz looks improved from the s3 I use to have and get praises? from some users as a stock offering. I really enjoyed the s3 but rom community was not as good as its was closed source from samsung..was the s5 rom's / developer scene like? compared to xperia z2/3?
What do fellow s5 owners think, get one or wait for z3 / nexus 6 / note 4?
Im tempted by the z3 (when they come up for £430!), as it will be my first sony, I have loved and something really draws me to the the z ranges, started from z1, but really want to try the S5 before jumping deep in on xperia z3.
Appreciate your view.
Thanks.
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You must go for Note 4.
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I've just sold an iPhone 6 64GB and bought another S5 :good::laugh:
Paid £385 with some discount for a brand new UK sim free one from a retail store on ebay.
The iPhone 6 is shocking worst phone Apple ever released, the coating on the screen scratches very very easily, not included all the hardware faults people are complaining about aswell, plus it's a slippy in the hand as the S3 was if not worst due to the thinness.
Luckily i managed to make all my money back on the iPhone 6 as people are still desperate to get hold of one.
The Note 4 will also drop considerable in price in the next few months, as it did with the Note 3.

I too switched from the iPhone 6 plus. I preordered it and really didn't like it at all. It was too tall and narrow. I just got the GS5 and am loving it so far. I was torn as well but when I considered the good battery life, removable battery, expandable memory, ultra power mode, IR sensor with Peel remote app, and the awesome screen...I decided to go ahead and get the GS5.

I am liking the s5 except one thing, why oh why does Samsung think I only need 16gb of storage?
The note 3 came with 32 and I am sure the note 4 will too. This s5 should be standard at 32.
Why?
Because the ext SD isn't that great if you can't write to it (Thanks google)
after installing my apps I have about 5 GB left. Even with them installed on ext sd.
So yeah just want more internal space.

ixon2001 said:
I've just sold an iPhone 6 64GB and bought another S5 :good::laugh:
Paid £385 with some discount for a brand new UK sim free one from a retail store on ebay.
The iPhone 6 is shocking worst phone Apple ever released, the coating on the screen scratches very very easily, not included all the hardware faults people are complaining about aswell, plus it's a slippy in the hand as the S3 was if not worst due to the thinness.
Luckily i managed to make all my money back on the iPhone 6 as people are still desperate to get hold of one.
The Note 4 will also drop considerable in price in the next few months, as it did with the Note 3.
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Do you please talk more about the iPhone 6 fraud? It's quite interesting.

Parradox said:
I too switched from the iPhone 6 plus. I preordered it and really didn't like it at all. It was too tall and narrow. I just got the GS5 and am loving it so far. I was torn as well but when I considered the good battery life, removable battery, expandable memory, ultra power mode, IR sensor with Peel remote app, and the awesome screen...I decided to go ahead and get the GS5.
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It's not worth the money is it, the GS5 or Note 3,4 ect are much better smartphones with an OS that works not the horrid mess that iOS8 is atm.
Honestly there only so much people will put up with Apple before switching, alot of people have started to question both their software & hardware considering the price they charge.
It be interesting next year when the S6 launches how many once diehard Apple fans switch over to Android for a better smartphone experience.

I currently have a Z2 and love it, but want to use SideSync with my tab s, so thinking of switching to an S5. They are similar spec. I would like to get the Note 4 but unfortunately it isn't waterproof/resistant...

The Nexus 6 will be introduced probably tomorrow and sold in November, i would wait for that one. I plan on getting one asap and i`ll sell my S5. The S5 is a good phone don`t get me wrong but i long back to pure Nexus android

gee2012 said:
The Nexus 6 will be introduced probably tomorrow and sold in November, i would wait for that one. I plan on getting one asap and i`ll sell my S5. The S5 is a good phone don`t get me wrong but i long back to pure Nexus android
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It may be good, but come on, S5 has plenty more features and most of them are actually very useful I'd rather sacrifice some performance, but have those great features that stock android doesn't (and probably won't) have!

koragg97 said:
It may be good, but come on, S5 has plenty more features and most of them are actually very useful I'd rather sacrifice some performance, but have those great features that stock android doesn't (and probably won't) have!
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There are similar apps for most of the Samsung features available in Play mate, and i`am a bit bored with the S5 i must say truthfully

gee2012 said:
There are similar apps for most of the Samsung features available in Play mate, and i`am a bit bored with the S5 i must say truthfully
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Alternative to SideSync? But better than AirDroid?

gee2012 said:
There are similar apps for most of the Samsung features available in Play mate, and i`am a bit bored with the S5 i must say truthfully
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I guess it's all a matter of taste. I just love TouchWiz, but some people hate it Anyway, let me know how Android L is performing on the Nexus 6 when you get it
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Yes, Nexus 6 announced and few forums are very busy discussing prices vs size points, "hands up" im F5'ing daily to see if the UK price is out!! ARGHH come on google.
Looking at the S5 second hand prices have dropped around £20+ due to the Note 4 release / Z3.
Some good comments (thanks!) towards and s5 and I think ill be going S5 if I can see a tempting price and local to me.
Currently picked up a Moto g 2014, 5", very nice handset, running close to stock, but lack of internal storage is a bummer and im sure the 3G HSPA speeds are not great but for the price cant really moan, ergonomically very nice to hold and 5" screen, performance is mid, nexus 4 is slightly faster but cant moan for the price.
Does touchwiz really slow down the phone? Cant say I remember from the S3 days but I thought it was graphically nice to use and look at?

Moved to S6 from which device & why

Current device: Galaxy S5
Why: Because S6 will be / is better in every aspect.
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Gonna stick to Note 4
I like GalaxyS6Edge but i am going to stick to Note4 because SPen. By the way, SdCard and Removable battery are also my main reasons.

Sticking to S4 until I find a quality phone with MicroSD
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Micro SD card get the m9.
For 5years I had several htc devices back to touch HD and now m8. The point was I hated Samsung for their plastic devices and TouchWiz. Imo sense is way better.
But now with the s6 edge samsung has done everything I expected. Metal Frame and unbloated TouchWiz. So I will switch to the s6 cuz for me it has the more advantages then the m9. I will miss sense and the speakers, but I will get a fantastic camera and design.
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The only smartphones I have owned are the SG1 and 4. Contract is up at the end of the month so the 6E it is. Never had any issues with both phones.

from a Note 4
loving the premium build and specs on the s6 edge

Going to be coming from the G3.
Mainly for the green model and because the M9 is underwhelming. Also to have a new piece of tech to play with

Moving to the S6 Edge 128 from my HTC One XL (Evita) because it's just about time lol. Also my device now suffers from excessive random reboots and severe battery drain issues.
Small chance I might go with the HTC One M9, but I'm strongly leaning S6 Edge at this point.

My smartphone evolution: S3, Xperia ZL (only one week), S4, Oppo Find7a and last but not least Xperia Z3.
The S3 remains in my possession in case of loosing/destroying my current smartphone... it's a reserve. The Z3 is a really nice device but the camera isn't a point and shoot one.
After skipping the S5 (didn't like the backside) the S6 is a Samsung phone that attracted my attention again in spite of the glass back (Z3), the non removable battery (Z3) and the missing sd-slot (I lost many, many data because of a broken sd card!!!).
Perhaps Otterbox designs a water/dust/shockproof case for the S6...that would be great...waterproofing is a nice to have feature but it's nonessential.

Probably going to switch from a Note 4 because after having the iPhone 6 I always told myself my perfect phone would be Android running on the iPhone 6 hardware with the iPhone 6 camera... the GS6 looks to achieve that

Once I see what LG has in stock, I might move over from my G3. I have unlimited data on vzw so I'm not too concerned about storage and as long as the battery does well in the reviews, I might consider it since I do like the new look.

From note 3 because I want the fastest and best phone on the market aka s6. Also want to have a smaller phone (Higher PPI yeaaah)

Current device: note 3
Reasoning: really hoping to, but not switching mainly because of the lack of SD slot and removable battery. I love their choice of new materials, but not worth sacrificing the usefulness of those features (swap batteries often and like multiple SD cards for back up/romming/music/etc.). Additionally, I've always opted for snapdragon variants (although I am not opposed to exynos, but that real world performance remains to be seen in this case), and the extreme protrusion of the camera is a real turn off.

Coming from M8 after a really good two year journey with HTC... I have very high expectations for the S6.

Glitch4583 said:
Once I see what LG has in stock, I might move over from my G3. I have unlimited data on vzw so I'm not too concerned about storage and as long as the battery does well in the reviews, I might consider it since I do like the new look.
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you dont think its too expensive?
$699 for the 32gb regular s6 / $799 for the 32gb edge
or mind the locked bootloader?
im on the fence too. wanting a green S6 EDGE but ifk vzw is getting the green one

altimax98 said:
Probably going to switch from a Note 4 because after having the iPhone 6 I always told myself my perfect phone would be Android running on the iPhone 6 hardware with the iPhone 6 camera... the GS6 looks to achieve that
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Apple has never made a camera this good

GreeleyXda said:
you dont think its too expensive?
$699 for the 32gb regular s6 / $799 for the 32gb edge
or mind the locked bootloader?
im on the fence too. wanting a green S6 EDGE but ifk vzw is getting the green one
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The price is definitely a concern to me since if I was going to get one, I would go with the 128GB model to get over the fact that I don't have an SD card anymore. Thank god I have a partner that allows me to buy stupidly pricey stuff every so often. As far as the locked boot loader, I would have to see how people are able to build out custom ROMS that run on Sense. Especially with the Edge model, I'm wondering if running on Sense might allow for the extra features on the phone to run better or at all. I always run Nova as my launcher so Touchwiz's interface would be running in the back instead of in my face all the time. On top of that, this would hardly be the first phone I've used that had a locked bootloader that the dev community has managed to get unlocked. We have some very talented people on this site that manage to do some very cool stuff. I remember in the early days of the M8, people were saying that we were doomed to get the device fully unlocked. Now, it's very easy to get that thing running fully unlocked. Plus, if we're super lucky, Samsung might release a developer edition with at least 64GB if not 128.

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Apple has never made a camera this good
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Have you ever used the iPhone 6 camera? It is bar none the best camera available in almost every light. I love my Note 4 but it gets thrashed by the wifes iPhone in everything but outdoor sunlight. The focus time is the real difference.

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Have you ever used the iPhone 6 camera? It is bar none the best camera available in almost every light. I love my Note 4 but it gets thrashed by the wifes iPhone in everything but outdoor sunlight. The focus time is the real difference.
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We aren't talking about the Note 4 camera. We are talking about the camera on the S6. This is going to be the best camera in a smart phone upon release. The iPhone will be a distant second. By the way, you might be the first person I've heard that has anything negative to say about the pics rom the Note 4. I personally don't have one, but everyone I know that has one thinks it blows the iPhone away.

Coming from a One plus one. Just sold it on swappa and also sold my moto 360 just in case the device is a little more expensive. all in all , have $800 to spend. Lookiing at the 64GB Edge version. hopefully its just 750 and I use the other 50 to get a case or something,
Why? well honestly, I wanted the iphone 6 design with android and samsung has accomplished this (not something to be proud of). Also because of the fingerprint scanner, the speed of the device, the smaller screen compared to my 1+1, and samsung pay. oh and the attention grabbing aspect of the 6 edge

Moto x Pure or Nexus 6

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.

Edtothewords said:
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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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

Previous Phone and Why Note 7

S7 edge and the curved on note 7 is better

S7 Edge, and because why not. New stuff is always fun, and I typically upgrade phones a lot.

Nexus 6p to note 7 because I like new phones

HTC One M8 to Note 7 because the M8 is wearing out and the Note 7 looks to be an awesome device. However I'm a bit uneasy about not having the ability to root, not being able to restore apps borked by updates, and not being able to TWRP backup the device once I have it set up the way I like. Hoping the device is good enough that no root will seem like a minor trade off.

Nexus 6 to Note 7. Nexus 6 is a lag-fest. I miss calls constantly because the screen refuses to let me swipe to answer. Yes, I've tried reflashing, keeping apps uninstalled, etc. The only thing I haven't tried is rooting and doing a custom ROM, which I am not doing to make the phone simply usable. Not to mention the camera is awful. Laggy, slow, and takes awful pictures. Of all the Android phones I've owned, the Nexus 6 is 2nd to worst [worst was Droid RAZR due to horrid battery life].
As much as everyone loves the Nexus, it feels like the only thing going for it is updates straight from El Goog.
One of my favorite phones was the Note 2, if not the favorite. It feels like I am coming home with the Note 7.

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HTC One M8 to Note 7 because the M8 is wearing out and the Note 7 looks to be an awesome device. However I'm a bit uneasy about not having the ability to root, not being able to restore apps borked by updates, and not being able to TWRP backup the device once I have it set up the way I like. Hoping the device is good enough that no root will seem like a minor trade off.
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I went from M8 to Note 5 and was uneasy like you. It was the first phone I ever bought with (1) Nonremovable battery, (2) no expandable storage, and (3) the knowledge that it probably would never get root. I have not regretted it or missed flashing ROMs constantly at all, honestly! Maybe I'm just over the non-stop updates and stuff, but it was great having a phone that flat out rocked and I never felt the NEED for root because it was fast and pretty damn great out of the box (and still is!). I think you'll find a similar experience with the Note 7, which looks even better!
Anyway, I'm coming from the Note 5 and going to the Note 7 because I was able to get a good deal and sell my Note 5 for $450, making my Note 7 free for 13 months (and then my upgrade kicks in so the cost per month drops to $16/mo basically). So the phone will cost me under $200. No brainer at that point!
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HTC 10 - I thought I could live with the screen size. Turns out I can't.
Also -- The n7 just looks so damned good.

Very reassuring, thank you! I am SO looking forward to getting this phone, and really tired of seeing the "order processing" status on Verizon lol.
PsiPhiDan said:
I went from M8 to Note 5 and was uneasy like you. It was the first phone I ever bought with (1) Nonremovable battery, (2) no expandable storage, and (3) the knowledge that it probably would never get root. I have not regretted it or missed flashing ROMs constantly at all, honestly! Maybe I'm just over the non-stop updates and stuff, but it was great having a phone that flat out rocked and I never felt the NEED for root because it was fast and pretty damn great out of the box (and still is!). I think you'll find a similar experience with the Note 7, which looks even better!
Anyway, I'm coming from the Note 5 and going to the Note 7 because I was able to get a good deal and sell my Note 5 for $450, making my Note 7 free for 13 months (and then my upgrade kicks in so the cost per month drops to $16/mo basically). So the phone will cost me under $200. No brainer at that point!
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Note 3. I REALLY wanted the Note 5 but was not impressed enough, I love my rooted Note 3. I thought it was just time for something new. Not thrilled with the Edge screen but tired of waiting for the perfect phone that just never seems to come out as expected.

Note 5, and because it's a Note.
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HTC M 9 because it's my 4th one and it's garbage. HTC NEVER AGAIN

jak341 said:
Nexus 6 is a lag-fest.
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My Nexus 6 is one of the fastest, smoothest phones I've ever used.
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The only thing I haven't tried is rooting and doing a custom ROM, which I am not doing to make the phone simply usable.
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That's unfortunate, because that's one of the main features of buying an unlocked Nexus device. Being able to ROM it with any number of amazing ROM's. And that is why my Nexus 6 runs super-fast and super-smooth.
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Of all the Android phones I've owned, the Nexus 6 is 2nd to worst
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My Nexus 6 has been the 2nd best device I've ever used, only next to my Note 2 and 3.
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As much as everyone loves the Nexus, it feels like the only thing going for it is updates straight from El Goog.
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One of the features is frequent updates. Another is one that I mentioned previously: to be able to install any ROM you like. To be able to completely customize the phone however you like from top to bottom. It's all about freedom to do what you wish with your device.
The only negatives I have about my Nexus 6 is battery life is waning. And the phone is much heavier and thicker than a Note. I'll be retiring my Nexus 6 (as a backup device), and getting the Note 7. I'll miss being able to root and ROM. But, with the updates to TouchWiz, and the amount of features and settings that come with the Note 7, I think I may be able to live without rooting/ROMing...... for now.

Exactly. Honestly I am tired of chasing custom roms, kernels, radios..... trying to figure out what works best, what's compatible with what, having to maintain software updates myself.... I want my phone to work and I don't have time or interest in "modding it". That's why my Nexus 6 is going back to VZW and I'm finally getting another Note..
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Note 5... because of the IP68 water and dust resistance.

S6 - wanted to give the curved screen and s-pen a try. Also miss microSD storage, but it appears I'm trading that for the IR blaster.

iPhone 6S Plus 64GB, Upgraded to the Note 7 for the iPhone 7 supposedly not having a headphone jack and never getting a jailbreak. Got bored with the phone and needed to go back to Android.

Coming from the Nexus 6P, main reason was no support on Verizon for my phone so features like wifi calling at my house isnt an option and I need to be able to receive calls for work. Love my 6P but when I saw that Note 7 i had to order

iPhone 6s to the N7. Bored of iOS and want a bigger screen. Love the water/dust resistance and miss having an s-pen when I had a N3.

Note 4. Because I dropped it and broke the screen about a month ago and had to use my wife's old phone waiting for the 7 to come out.

Coming from Note 5 64GB which I liked more than the note 2, 3, and 4. Upgraded because the SD is back, better battery, cool Iris feature, sleeker, Spen is better, color, and just the fact that it's a new note.