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I just saw that my local best buy is offering the nexus s for free with 2 year contract renewal. I love my aria the size is perfect and it's a great phone but with what appears to be the end of the road for cm7 and a lot of uncertainty about cm9 for the aria I was wondering what some of your opinions are about the nexus s. Things that stand out to me are that even though it has a 480x800 the phone still seems to be quite small in comparison to some of the other monsters out there the phone seems to be well supported here on xda. I know it only has 16gb of internal memory with no external sd card but that's not a deal breaker for me I have 16gb card now and am no where close to running out of space. I know the phone is older and does not have a duel processor or 4g but free is very tempting. Any ways I respect the opinion of many of you here so wanted some of your opinions.

Honestly, I wouldn't get it for the fear that it would become an obsolete device one year into your 2 year contract.
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It is a very good phone, but you would be better off waiting or getting something like the atrix 2 for 50-100 bucks. Get something dual core so you know it has a future. The nexus s would feel more like the aria in terms of performance because of the extra resolution. Not to mention, it's almost obsolete now, with the galaxy nexus taking it's place. Just my 2 cents. I would honestly get the s2 or vivid if you can get the extra money.... S2 is where I'm headed in a month.

I switched to the A2 two months ago and even stock I love it. Development has been slow with the locked bootloader but is picking up now that we have a way to dual boot. Currently all Motorola owners are banding together petitioning and media bombing the carriers and Motorola to unlock our bootloaders. It worked with HTC so I don't think it will be long.All in all it's an awesome device with a great future ahead.

Yes...it took a while for HTC to get there head out of there a$$.

Thanks for the opinions the sg2 does look like a nice phone it's just the size overall that bothers me but that seems to be the direction all the manufacturers are heading. Still undecided on what to do. I bought my aria off contract from Craigslist so if I did go with the nexus I could always sell it some point and do something like that again.
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I was actually undecided between the SGS2 and the Nexus S. The SGS2 just seemed huge, and the pixels seemed cartoon big. I ended up getting the SGS2 and one month later, I'm used to the size. Still fits in the hand or pocket, and the bigger screen is nice. I probably squint less looking at the screen too. Overall, I still think the Nexus has the nicer form factor.
But you're right, selling the Nexus when you're ready to upgrade again is a solid plan. What'd you end up doing?

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I was actually undecided between the SGS2 and the Nexus S. The SGS2 just seemed huge, and the pixels seemed cartoon big. I ended up getting the SGS2 and one month later, I'm used to the size. Still fits in the hand or pocket, and the bigger screen is nice. I probably squint less looking at the screen too. Overall, I still think the Nexus has the nicer form factor.
But you're right, selling the Nexus when you're ready to upgrade again is a solid plan. What'd you end up doing?
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Decided to hold out a little longer and see what comes out in the next couple of months. But glad to hear you adjusted to the size.
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well i guess it is really worth to wait for the sgs 3

Would you still buy the N4 today?

Hi, i'm an Atrix owner, and my dad's phone just died, so i thought that i could buy a new phone for me and give my atrix to him. It will have more than he can use anyway.
So, i'm trying to go with the best for under $300 (unlocked). I suffered the Motorola's lack of updates with my Milestone and this Atrix, so i want a futureproof device (balanced with the price). So my first thought of course is the Nexus. If it gets 5.0 i'll be happy for another year i guess.
But i don't know what's in the market right now, so maybe i'm missing another good device for the price, or maybe the Nexus 4 is not as good as it looks. So that's why i'm asking what the title says.
Would you still buy the Nexus 4?
Thank you.

nlabrad said:
Hi, i'm an Atrix owner, and my dad's phone just died, so i thought that i could buy a new phone for me and give my atrix to him. It will have more than he can use anyway.
So, i'm trying to go with the best for under $300 (unlocked). I suffered the Motorola's lack of updates with my Milestone and this Atrix, so i want a futureproof device (balanced with the price). So my first thought of course is the Nexus. If it gets 5.0 i'll be happy for another year i guess.
But i don't know what's in the market right now, so maybe i'm missing another good device for the price, or maybe the Nexus 4 is not as good as it looks. So that's why i'm asking what the title says.
Would you still buy the Nexus 4?
Thank you.
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I gave my old lady my old Atrix and grabbed the Nexus.
Now I'm trying to talk her in to getting one.
The price now @ $249 to performance ratio can't be beat considering you own the phone out right, no contract crap.
Get updates on day 1 release, it will get 5.0
The camera is decent enough I find...after all it's a phone.
If you don't care about the lack of a SD card and a non removable battery. Then it's def worth it
After the Atrix you'd be very happy with it.
I'd get a case for it the as it's an extremely slippery phone though.

If you're on a budget and looking for unlocked and properly priced, then yes, it's perfect. You don't get 4G LTE out of the box, and you only get it with fixes and always changing the settings back. If not having 4G LTE is fine, then yes, it's your best bet. MetroPCS and Boost are selling the SIII for $400 still. You still get a year warranty of course when you buy it from Google.

Only if I didn't already own one. Why?
1. Price/performance ratio is insane
2. Dev support is lively
3. LTE on Tmobile
4. No contract
5. Storage fits my music collection
6. Dat back

so seems buying n4 still worth it if you just want to use it for a decent purpose only, am I right ? I'm not a type of person who loves to rooted or change kernel to phone.

I did 3 days ago and its flying

I got mine the other day. Coming from a GS3, I am more then happy with the N4. Will I get an N5 when it comes up, most likely but depending on the price maybe not as soon as it is released.
My wife picked up a HTC One. Spec wise and quality build that is on the HTC One is top of the line right now but I would not take one over the N4. There is just something special about a Nexus device and it runs fantastic.

Looking at this thread i am going to say a big YES http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nex...y-google-play-store-1642317?page=104#comments

Yep. Just bought another N4 (to replace a stolen N4) and it has been a good idea

Its the best. No doubt about it. Just go for it. I'd buy it again if I have to. Best performance with such specs at this price. Just brilliant.

I did. Am selling my Xperia Z for profit, and got an Nexus 4 for £159. Much prefer the look, feel and performance over the Sony. Love it.

For some stupid reason, it still costs Rs. 24,990 ($ 379) in india (flipkart.com). Were it not for this silly pricing, i would have bought it a long time back.
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Yes, I would for sure.
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I would but just because of the value. For $200-$300 you get a great unlocked phone. It isn't the best phone but it definitely is for the price range. It definitely does have it quirks though. For one I hate the fact that I am limited to 16gb of storage as there is no SD Card slot. Google however has great cloud based apps so you really don't need 64gb. For me, I have 30+ GB of music and its all on the cloud with Google play. Even when your offline you still have access you your music though because the app very conveniently caches songs periodically to keep some stored locally (I have about 2gb local). The screen is not full 1080p which is becoming the norm now and not to forget the phone has horrible color calibration, which can be fixes with a custom kernel. The phones battery life also isn't the greatest... As a pretty heavy user I probably would have to charge it at least once throughout the day. The camera also is pretty crappy and so is the speaker.
Bottom line. The phone is definitely worth every cent but it does have its issue. There are plenty of phones better than it but they're all $600+ phones. So yes even today, I would say to Stoll get it for the value

I definently would,
given there has just been a price drop of 100$ on both versions!
Now there is really no way to beat the price.
Take the 8 gb version for example and look at other models in the same price range.
You see things like the Samsung Young, which really are no match at all for the Nexus 4!
Try and name 1 device for under 400$ that is better, I think you will have a hard time.
And now the Nexus is only half of that!

I just ordered mine last week when the price dropped. I have been using the Galaxy Nexus for the last year and will likely never purchase another non-Nexus device ever again.
For me, it was all about value. As others have mentioned - it is pretty hard to beat the current 199/249 price point that these are available at right now. I had originally planned on holding off until the N5 was released but simply couldn't pass up this deal.
Now just anxiously waiting for it to arrive!

I just did - a few days ago. I was never happier. :cyclops:

Artego said:
I definently would,
given there has just been a price drop of 100$ on both versions!
Now there is really no way to beat the price.
Take the 8 gb version for example and look at other models in the same price range.
You see things like the Samsung Young, which really are no match at all for the Nexus 4!
Try and name 1 device for under 400$ that is better, I think you will have a hard time.
And now the Nexus is only half of that!
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hell yes. And here in Europe is not just a 100$ drop, its a 100€. Finally the 1€-1$ thing is on our side

I would die to the damn price.
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i would go as far as to say that I even would not be able to recommend any other phone after the price dropped last week

Should I buy a Nexus 6P?

I'm on Sprint.
So I have a Nexus 6 now, which is fine. But the curved back with its wobblyness on a desktop annoys the hell out of me, it's basically a top.. That's my main annoyance with this phone. That and the missing fingerprint reader.
Aside from that, has anyone switched devices and never wanted to go back?

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I'm on Sprint.
So I have a Nexus 6 now, which is fine. But the curved back with its wobblyness on a desktop annoys the hell out of me, it's basically a top.. That's my main annoyance with this phone. That and the missing fingerprint reader.
Aside from that, has anyone switched devices and never wanted to go back?
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Absolutely. I had the Nexus 6 before I got lucky enough to get a 6P. The 6P is hands down my favorite phone ever. I also own a Note 5 and have used many other phones for my job and nothing for me comes close to the 6P.
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Othoric said:
Absolutely. I had the Nexus 6 before I got lucky enough to get a 6P. The 6P is hands down my favorite phone ever. I also own a Note 5 and have used many other phones for my job and nothing for me comes close to the 6P.
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Guess I have to go find a store that has it and play with it to see. Best Buy has it, right?
And since Sprint and those guys don't subsidize devices anymore, will they still buy back devices?

agentfazexx said:
Guess I have to go find a store that has it and play with it to see. Best Buy has it, right?
And since Sprint and those guys don't subsidize devices anymore, will they still buy back devices?
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Actually that's where I work. Best Buy Mobile. While I have seen the 6P online (in gold at that), our store has not received a demo unit in store as of yet. I am hoping it will be soon though. I can't speak for other stores, but your best bet would be to go to the largest Best Buy in your area. If there isn't one there, ask a sales associate to look up if there are any available at a nearby store.
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I've had both. Hard to beat the Nexus 6p. You have to ask yourself if it's worth the ~$250 price difference between what you can sell the 6 for and what you'll pay for the 6p. I found the camera alone made it worth it, not to mention the smoothness and beautiful design. Nexus 6 is a great, fast phone though. It was a tough decision but I find myself without any buyer's remorse.

I have both. It's not much of an upgrade for $500. The camera is way over rated vs the original Nexus 6. Battery life is almost identical for me on both phones with my usage pattern. I say unless you just must have the 6p because it's a nexus don't purchase the 6p. It has its fair share of flaws also. Id wait and get something with a snap dragon 820. Those phones will perform much better than the 6p. Also you can root something with the 820 and make it vanilla Android. I like nexus devices but this was over rated because it was a nexus with a camera that was over hyped. I like the phone but it's just not an upgrade over the original N6 unless you're basing it off of looks. I've taken many pictures with both at the same time and I feel the og 6 takes better photos and I've put the pictures on my computer to investigate for myself. I also have had 2 6ps at once and the photos were identical on those two as I was wondering if something was wrong with my camera. There wasn't. Point and shoot the og 6 takes better photos with much less noise especially inside where the 6p should be the clear winner. Of courses this is my opinion and there will be naysayers. But I'm giving you an honest review and have based it off of facts having both phones.

Idk I think aesthetically it looks better. Plus it doesn't spin like a top when you put it on a table...

For me the 6P is a great looking device, I've only had it a day, I'm giving my M9 back for it, I'm more than happy with it.
I've heard good and bad about the nexus 6 but only good from the 6P. Go for it

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For me the 6P is a great looking device, I've only had it a day, I'm giving my M9 back for it, I'm more than happy with it.
I've heard good and bad about the nexus 6 but only good from the 6P. Go for it
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No stores have it in stock so it's kinda a crap shoot right now as to whether or not I'd like it.
This phone works on Sprint, right?

agentfazexx said:
I'm on Sprint.
So I have a Nexus 6 now, which is fine. But the curved back with its wobblyness on a desktop annoys the hell out of me, it's basically a top.. That's my main annoyance with this phone. That and the missing fingerprint reader.
Aside from that, has anyone switched devices and never wanted to go back?
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wait for Snapdragon 820 device. or stay with Nexus 6 until major upgrade comes out.

Switched in October 2015 and never looked back! Try one and send it back if its not your gig...

How does the 5X compare?

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No stores have it in stock so it's kinda a crap shoot right now as to whether or not I'd like it.
This phone works on Sprint, right?
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Not too sure mate, I'm UK based.

agentfazexx said:
No stores have it in stock so it's kinda a crap shoot right now as to whether or not I'd like it.
This phone works on Sprint, right?
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Why wait for it to be in store? If you want to test the software, it's essentially the same as your N6, only with an improved camera and a few minor differences. As for physicality, it's obviously easier to handle because the footprint is smaller in width, lighter, and flat (something you desire). Unless the lack of qi wireless charging is a deal breaker, the 6p seems to fit the bill in many ways.
The 6p is advertised to work on all major US carriers. Why not order one, try it out, then decide if you like it? Playing with one at the store doesn't give you a proper representation of how you use a phone in normal situations anyhow.
Had mine since early December 2015. No buyer's remorse at all. And this is coming from someone who refused to pay more than $200 for a phone for the past 4 years.
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How does the 5X compare?
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For me its the iPhone C to the S as the X is to the 6P. For me there's no comparison..if you'd like this in a smaller phone then I suppose the 5X would be the device to get, in all fairness, the performance is there as its an extremely well made OS.

dladz said:
For me its the iPhone C to the S as the X is to the 6P. For me there's no comparison..if you'd like this in a smaller phone then I suppose the 5X would be the device to get, in all fairness, the performance is there as its an extremely well made OS.
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Yeah I mean I like the real estate the Nexus 6 gives me. My wife's Galaxy S 6 feels tiny. Like original iPhone tiny. lol.
According to bestbuy.com, the 6P is out of stock in stores until 1/13 so maybe they're getting it in to play with?

agentfazexx said:
Yeah I mean I like the real estate the Nexus 6 gives me. My wife's Galaxy S 6 feels tiny. Like original iPhone tiny. lol.
According to bestbuy.com, the 6P is out of stock in stores until 1/13 so maybe they're getting it in to play with?
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No idea mate order online

Back from the 6P

I just can't seem to help myself, every year I buy the new Nexus as soon as it comes out. This year was no different with the Nexus 6P. After using the 6P for a few months, I am back to the N6. The 6P was great but there is just something about the N6 that keeps me coming back. Here is what I found;
The larger screen on the N6 is better for me. (The phones are almost the same size in height)
Wireless charging - I liked it more than the fingerprint unlock.
The bottom and top bezels on the N6P are just too large - almost like an iPhone.
What are your thoughts?

The lack of wireless charging was/is the deal breaker for me. I've had all the latest and greatest Nexus phones since the Nexus S. Hopefully my lack of voting with my dollars send a message to Google... I choose wireless charging over a phone that's a 1mm thinner. Time will tell, in the meantime I've got my 64g N6 and a backup 32g N6 just in case.
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Trade my n6 for a 6p.. Lol who's down ?

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I just can't seem to help myself, every year I buy the new Nexus as soon as it comes out. This year was no different with the Nexus 6P. After using the 6P for a few months, I am back to the N6. The 6P was great but there is just something about the N6 that keeps me coming back. Here is what I found;
The larger screen on the N6 is better for me. (The phones are almost the same size in height)
Wireless charging - I liked it more than the fingerprint unlock.
The bottom and top bezels on the N6P are just too large - almost like an iPhone.
What are your thoughts?
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I'm coming up on my deadline to be able to return my 6p and am also missing my n6. I really miss the wireless charging also.
Mostly what has me concerned is the whole bending controversy on the 6p. I baby it but would be really pissed off if I found a bend on the frame for no reason. Anyways, I feel the 6p was not a huge step forward besides the camera and fingerprint sensor, there isn't much that wows me. Maybe I'll get the 6 again and wait til the next iteration of nexus.
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Henrock11 said:
I'm coming up on my deadline to be able to return my 6p and am also missing my n6. I really miss the wireless charging also.
Mostly what has me concerned is the whole bending controversy on the 6p. I baby it but would be really pissed off if I found a bend on the frame for no reason. Anyways, I feel the 6p was not a huge step forward besides the camera and fingerprint sensor, there isn't much that wows me. Maybe I'll get the 6 again and wait til the next iteration of nexus.
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I have not had any bending issues, but I keep a case on it.

I wirelessly charge my N6, but wireless charging was not the deal breaker for me. The 6P just wasn't a large enough step forward. Like @Henrock11 said, the camera and fingerprint scanner weren't reason enough to move forward. My 6 gets great battery life and is buttery smooth with M.
Hopefully the 2016 Nexus 6 will have the Snapdragon 820. I'll be all over it this fall.

I haven't owned a N6p but fingerprint sensor to me is pretty important in my next phone, it has a lot of security implications and major uses in authenticating. I hate entering my credentials in lastpass and Google authenticator.

A Huawei can't just pretend to be like a Motorola. There is a learning curve...

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The bezel craze and the rip off of iPhone was unbearable in 2016.
Never understood Android OEMs. IPhones are bland and uninspired,with huge bezels and a design language that doesnt speak to males or females.
If i wanted a phone that looked like an iPhone., i would get an iPhone.

IPhone advantage is there warranty . it follows device from the time activated. Not the purchaser. I found this out when I bought my daughter an iPhone 6 that I knew was broke. The apple support I found out it had 4 days of warranty left according to the serial number. They swapped me a new iPhone 6 64gb . others should follow apples customer service. I was amazed.

I don't really care about the wireless charging or fingerprint scanner tbh so both are a non-issue for me. The big thing is:
1. The phones are size-wise nearly the same, yet the 6p has slightly less screen.
2. I don't feel like replacing all my charger cables and the 6's micro USB is just easier with everything I have set up.
3. I don't like the build or look of the 6p. I don't know how much merit the bending issue has, but I like the plastic, it's sturdy and durable enough.

I'm holding out for 2016 Nexus especially if it really turns out to be HTC.

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I'm holding out for 2016 Nexus especially if it really turns out to be HTC.
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If its htc I wonder if we will have a bad time getting s-off or if that would be an issue . my last htc device took a long time for s-off

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IPhone advantage is there warranty . it follows device from the time activated. Not the purchaser. I found this out when I bought my daughter an iPhone 6 that I knew was broke. The apple support I found out it had 4 days of warranty left according to the serial number. They swapped me a new iPhone 6 64gb . others should follow apples customer service. I was amazed.
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Probably because when you buy an Iphone you pay for a couple of spare iphone..

siggey said:
Probably because when you buy an Iphone you pay for a couple of spare iphone..
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Samsungs S and Note devices are just as xpensive as iPhones nowadays in the EU

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Samsungs S and Note devices are just as xpensive as iPhones nowadays in the EU
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With Knox and Exynos, the Samsungs are basically iPhones at this point.
HTC A9= iPhone rip off

I love my Nexus 6 as well! Seeing your thread only helps me confirm that my decision in not ordering a 6P was the right choice. I actually ended up ordering a Brand New Cloud White 64GB Nexus 6 when Amazon had them for $250! Well, I actually ordered 10, but one was for myself! A nice phone "refresh" for me. HaHa. I ordered them the first time Amazon had the $250 sale, left them sealed and ended up selling 8 of them locally via Craigslist for $400-$450 a piece. I'm still sitting on number 9 and I sold my used one for $250, what I paid for my new one! HaHa

I forgot about the price issue. For $250 for a new nexus 6 that's easily a no brainer

Good to know they've kept some value!
I bought the Nexus 6 32GB off Amazon specifically for Project Fi at just $300, Brand new, but missing the original box and accessories. (Original owner received as a warranty replacement from Motorola, not even a refurb!)
When I received it and went to activate, Fi tossed my Google Voice number instead of using it and assigned a random replacement instead.
After hours on the phone with Google, they can't figure out how to port their own GV number into Fi.
In the meantime I had gone into the Fi app and chose the option to add another device, and a few minutes later I was approved for payments on a 6P 64GB!
Prior to activating that N6, all attempts to be approved got shot down right away. I'm thinking it's much easier to get approved with an active account, or as I've heard from others too.
Now I have an extra Midnight 32GB N6, though I wasn't too hopeful on resell without any accessories, but I had low expectations anyway.
Anyone know of a place to purchase these types of items; like just the box to a N6 and an OEM charger? I figure it may be the difference between listing it for $250 or $300.

Nexus 6P in 2017?

So recently my M8 has decided to degrade a lot faster than a typical Android phone would, so I'm looking for an upgrade. Considering I'm still a college student, I can't make sense of spending over $500 just for a phone. I recently saw a few models (64GB and 128GB) for under $400, but would anyone still recommend buying this phone in 2017? The bootloop issue keeps me from pulling the trigger. I would rather not purchase another phone that I'm gonna want to throw at a wall only a few months into owning it.

akaTRAP said:
So recently my M8 has decided to degrade a lot faster than a typical Android phone would, so I'm looking for an upgrade. Considering I'm still a college student, I can't make sense of spending over $500 just for a phone. I recently saw a few models (64GB and 128GB) for under $400, but would anyone still recommend buying this phone in 2017? The bootloop issue keeps me from pulling the trigger. I would rather not purchase another phone that I'm gonna want to throw at a wall only a few months into owning it.
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If you can get a NEW model 64GB for a great price, then yeah. In the US, Walmart is selling a new 32GB model for $365. The phone is still fast as hell, runs 8.0 and gets monthly security updates. Ongoing community support is guaranteed for a LONG time. :good:

I used my 6P for about a year without any issues but I can't recommend it to those that need a reliable phone. Definitely wouldn't pay anywhere near $400. Just too many potential issues and there's better options in that price range. I bought my 64 GB gold 6P over a year ago for about $400 but had other options (5x and 6) if it had boot loop or battery issues. Now I have the 3T and will probably sell the 6P.
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I used my 6P for about a year without any issues but I can't recommend it to those that need a reliable phone. Definitely wouldn't pay anywhere near $400. Just too many potential issues and there's better options in that price range. I bought my 64 GB gold 6P over a year ago for about $400 but had other options (5x and 6) if it had boot loop or battery issues. Now I have the 3T and will probably sell the 6P.
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Yea I'm still weary of the bootloop. The phone I found was an official refurb from Google, but still, if it's unreliable even afterwards, I'd rather spend the extra money now so I don't have to spend even more later.
BTW I would prefer to buy one that works on all four networks. Currently on Sprint (hot garbage) but I'm looking to move to T-Mobile after I graduate.

My Pixel XL died and I picked up the Nexus 6P.
It's 95% as fast as the Pixel XL.
Apps do open faster on the Pixel, but the difference is negligible.
I never realized I'd be this happy with the 6P.
My only issue is premature battery failure.
I'd budget $25 to get a replacement battery if you're comfortable doing it yourself.
If not, then budget a lot more, or get a better phone.

how long have you had it?

Have my 6P for 14 months now. 95% battery health and working flawlessly so far.
Can't see any reason to replace it. if the only issue I'll have in the future is the battery than I'll simply replace it and keep using it.
It got a 2K AMOLED screen , 2Ghz big cluster and 1550 little cluster CPU, 3 Gb RAM.. can't see any reason to replace it by now.

wizardwiz said:
Have my 6P for 14 months now. 95% battery health and working flawlessly so far.
Can't see any reason to replace it. if the only issue I'll have in the future is the battery than I'll simply replace it and keep using it.
It got a 2K AMOLED screen , 2Ghz big cluster and 1550 little cluster CPU, 3 Gb RAM.. can't see any reason to replace it by now.
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What are you using to check your battery life? I've been trying to find something but haven't been able to.

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What are you using to check your battery life? I've been trying to find something but haven't been able to.
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I still think it's very worthy phone even in 2017. It's my all time favorite Android phone. I've owned it twice now. I as of about 4 days ago just bought another Nexus 6p from an individual who had bought it from Google but never even opened it up. It had just been sitting in the box unopened at his house for the past two years. Although I really wanted the silver, the one he had was 64g and in frost white. When he told me what he'd sell it to me for I went into shock. I bought a brand new 64g Nexus 6p for $150!!! Sealed in box never even turned on. This phone is butter smooth. The screen is amazing. It's great for media. Runs the very latest software from Google. I like it tens times better than the Pixel. The Pixel is absolutely ugly and it's not even a true XL at 5.5 inches where the 6p is 5.7 which I would consider that to be an XL. The phone design thanks to Huawei is stunning. So yeah if you can find one in the original box at the right price that was purchased from Google in case you do need a replacement then I'd say definitely yes to getting one. Don't let the boot loop scare you. Although it happens it's not to the majority of the phones. You only hear of the bad apples and not the good ones. Well mine is perfect although it was brand new it's still two yesrs old just never opened up and my battery is fine. Just do your research and ask questions and get you one. You won't regret it. This phone is by far the best and most smooth Android phone I've ever used. It's definitely at the right price very worth buying even in 2017. I believe it will get updates until late 2018 so you're good there too. Like I said research it and definitely fine one that comes in the original box with the contents. It'll help your resell value down the road.

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So recently my M8 has decided to degrade a lot faster than a typical Android phone would, so I'm looking for an upgrade. Considering I'm still a college student, I can't make sense of spending over $500 just for a phone. I recently saw a few models (64GB and 128GB) for under $400, but would anyone still recommend buying this phone in 2017? The bootloop issue keeps me from pulling the trigger. I would rather not purchase another phone that I'm gonna want to throw at a wall only a few months into owning it.
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Don't do it... Worst build quality ever, it's essentially made out of tin foil

Until the Google Pixel dual partition phones get Xposed working, I'm sticking with the 6P.
Even TWRP doesn't backup/restore reliably for Pixel dual partition setup yet.
My 6P has RR and Xposed for Nougat working just right and I'm not letting that go.

I have my 6p for over a year now and to be honest I am not happy In 2017 you would end up much better with OnePlus 5 that has similar performance to iPhone 8 and much better than Samsung Galaxy 8. Nexus 6p is way behind them now
The "frame" (thin plastic around the screen) goes off quickly and it looks quite bad and the body is made of soft metal so you would have a lot of tiny holes and few scratches after few months (and drops). Battery is good though, after a year still holds about 95% (due to AccuBattery app) and performance itself is neither bad or good.

No it's not a good buy. You want a phone to last long look elsewhere. You might get lucky and get a good model or you might get one that has one of the many issues that plagues these phones. Go for a one plus 3T

I absolutely love mine. expect to replace the battery at some point, but other than that, I think it's still a relevant phone in 2017. buy it if you see it cheap.

So hey guys. I've not really used XDA in a while, last time really active was when I got my Note 3 (that I am STILL using today.)
My budget for a "new" phone is small, aprox 200-300. I was looking at the LGv20's, but not able to nail one down (locally) for that price.
I have an offer of a great condition Nexus 6p for 225. Should I? Any idea how common the batt/loop issues are?

kingdazy said:
So hey guys. I've not really used XDA in a while, last time really active was when I got my Note 3 (that I am STILL using today.)
My budget for a "new" phone is small, aprox 200-300. I was looking at the LGv20's, but not able to nail one down (locally) for that price.
I have an offer of a great condition Nexus 6p for 225. Should I? Any idea how common the batt/loop issues are?
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Swappa has v2O for 250-300.
My 6P has been great for over a year but I wouldn't buy even a cheap 6P unless I didn't need it to be a reliable phone. My 6P is now used as a backup.
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kingdazy said:
So hey guys. I've not really used XDA in a while, last time really active was when I got my Note 3 (that I am STILL using today.)
My budget for a "new" phone is small, aprox 200-300. I was looking at the LGv20's, but not able to nail one down (locally) for that price.
I have an offer of a great condition Nexus 6p for 225. Should I? Any idea how common the batt/loop issues are?
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No. Short battery life, lag and overheating, very poor build, terrible support from Huawei. I would avoid it personally

seabro01 said:
Swappa has v2O for 250-300.
My 6P has been great for over a year but I wouldn't buy even a cheap 6P unless I didn't need it to be a reliable phone. My 6P is now used as a backup.
Sent from my ONEPLUS 3T using Tapatalk
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crixley said:
No. Short battery life, lag and overheating, very poor build, terrible support from Huawei. I would avoid it personally
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Thanks, guys.
When this phone came out, I SUPER wanted one bad, but pretty glad I avoided it, if what I've read online is truly a common thing and not just a vocal minority. (I tried to see if I could find actual failure stats/percentages, but nothing concrete.)
And yeah, I looked at swappa, but I'm one of those "must be in my hand to inspect before I spend" guys, online purchase of expensive used electronics makes me nervous.
Found an LG V20 for ~200 this morning, but its a bit of a drive. Might do it...
Thanks again for the XDA community support.

kingdazy said:
Thanks, guys.
When this phone came out, I SUPER wanted one bad, but pretty glad I avoided it, if what I've read online is truly a common thing and not just a vocal minority. (I tried to see if I could find actual failure stats/percentages, but nothing concrete.)
And yeah, I looked at swappa, but I'm one of those "must be in my hand to inspect before I spend" guys, online purchase of expensive used electronics makes me nervous.
Found an LG V20 for ~200 this morning, but its a bit of a drive. Might do it...
Thanks again for the XDA community support.
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Glad to help out. I try not to fanboy out on any phone I own, and be honest about the good and the bad. XDA can be the worst place to ask for advice about buying phones honestly. People will say anything is good.
I keep mine around to play around with and test android updates. It hasn't been my main phone in a while though.