Switching over to nexus 6p - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all!
I am used to phones that are around 5.2" sizes like the current z2 I'm using. Although z2 has 5.2 inch screen, the overall phone is slightly bigger than other similar ones due to bezels.
The only factor that is preventing me to switch is the size of nexus 6p. Need some input from people here who changed from a smaller phone to nexus 6p.
Thanks

earthtk said:
Hi all!
I am used to phones that are around 5.2" sizes like the current z2 I'm using. Although z2 has 5.2 inch screen, the overall phone is slightly bigger than other similar ones due to bezels.
The only factor that is preventing me to switch is the size of nexus 6p. Need some input from people here who changed from a smaller phone to nexus 6p.
Thanks
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its great. i used to have a serious aversion to the larger phones. now my only complaint is the 6p is smaller than the 6.

earthtk said:
Hi all!
I am used to phones that are around 5.2" sizes like the current z2 I'm using. Although z2 has 5.2 inch screen, the overall phone is slightly bigger than other similar ones due to bezels.
The only factor that is preventing me to switch is the size of nexus 6p. Need some input from people here who changed from a smaller phone to nexus 6p.
Thanks
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When I switched from a smaller phone to a large phone it took me a few hours to get used to it, now I'd never go back. You won't know until you actually do it though.

earthtk said:
Hi all!
I am used to phones that are around 5.2" sizes like the current z2 I'm using. Although z2 has 5.2 inch screen, the overall phone is slightly bigger than other similar ones due to bezels.
The only factor that is preventing me to switch is the size of nexus 6p. Need some input from people here who changed from a smaller phone to nexus 6p.
Thanks
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I switched from an lgg4 and I'm loving the bigger screen.

I've had mine about 24 hours. Coming from a moto x 2014, it's definitely large. Still trying to get used to it.

You adjust quickly and probably never look back.

I came from the Note 4 5.7", but prior to that I had the Note 2 5.5" then Galaxy S2 4.3". The jump from the s2 to the note 2 was an easy transition. Takes a day or so to get use to it. You won't regret it!

used to have a razr hd (4.7") went to a note 3(5.7") and refused to go back, was so happy when the 6p was announced to be same size.

yeah I remember jumping from the HTC amaze with a 4.3 inch screen to my note 3 5.7 inch. you can no longer one hand your phone.. but the display is awesome. after awhile it doesn't even seem big just right.
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My dad had a blackberry q10 with a 3.1" screen and when i recommended him to the 6p, with no prior experience to other android/iphone smartphones, he actually really likes the 5.7" jump that he'll be using for the next year or two. One notable quote from him is "i can see more stuff on the screen"
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I came from a Galaxy S4. I absolutely love the 6P. I can still use this phone one handed, for the most part. Have a case on it has helped the phone stay in my hand.

Wow everyone who posted here gave positive feedback I guess I will have a go . Thanks everyoneee!

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Galaxy note 3 size,don't worry

Hi guys I had a chance to hold a ZTE phone today which was 5.7 in size,and it felt really really good,I obviously have the note 2,and will be going for the note 3 on launch day, but I have to say even if it was slightly bigger, maybe 6.1 still will be OK,
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androidflea said:
Hi guys I had a chance to hold a ZTE phone today which was 5.7 in size,and it felt really really good,I obviously have the note 2,and will be going for the note 3 on launch day, but I have to say even if it was slightly bigger, maybe 6.1 still will be OK,
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I worry A LOT about its size because according to the most recent rumors it will have a 5.7" display while even the previously rumored 5.99" one disappointed me...
I think these rumors will turn out to be accurate seeing how Samsung recently made the S4's display slightly bigger than the SIII's while actually making the device itself "SMALLER".
I really hope they will offer at least 2 display sizes: a 6.3" one like the Mega (which I can't buy because of its too low specs ) and a smaller one which I really don't care what it will be...
a mobile phones should be small, so it will stick to your hand..lol, I have note2
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rashid.fairus said:
a mobile phones should be small, so it will stick to your hand..lol, I have note2
via Note 2
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A mobile phone should be the largest size possible which fits where I have *always* kept/carried my mobile phones/smartphones. 7" tablets are too big but not by much (a couple of years ago I tried the original Galaxy Tab 7" as soon as it came out but returned it), a Mega 6.3" would be more or less the perfect size for me. Eventually we will get there, I know it.
I have *always* wanted something like the Mega 6.3", even when people gawked at the first 4" smartphones or, later on, were saying that 4.3"/4.5" were "just too much"...
I think the market will coalesce around a couple of "standard" sizes: 5" and 6.5" (of course with small bezels, light, thin etc)
xdapao3 said:
A mobile phone should be the largest size possible which fits where I have *always* kept/carried my mobile phones/smartphones. 7" tablets are too big but not by much (a couple of years ago I tried the original Galaxy Tab 7" as soon as it came out but returned it), a Mega 6.3" would be more or less the perfect size for me. Eventually we will get there, I know it.
I have *always* wanted something like the Mega 6.3", even when people gawked at the first 4" smartphones or, later on, were saying that 4.3"/4.5" were "just too much"...
I think the market will coalesce around a couple of "standard" sizes: 5" and 6.5" (of course with small bezels, light, thin etc)
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5.5 IMO is a bit too big to do certain one handed operatins, and anything larger then that would just be over kill.
He123321 said:
5.5 IMO is a bit too big to do certain one handed operatins, and anything larger then that would just be over kill.
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I am not interested in one handed operation in the slightest. I have always found "irritating" trying to operate touch screen mobile devices one handed, even when smartphones had less than 4" displays.
Large displays may be "overkill" if you look at it (and use it) as a "mobile phone", I see it (and use it) as a "pocket computer" because, well, it is.
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Large displays may be "overkill" if you look at it (and use it) as a "mobile phone", I see it (and use it) as a "pocket computer" because, well, it is.
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1+ I totally agree!
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7 inch tablet and 6.5 inch phone may have almost the same screen size but ease of handling and using it is not comparable because in most cases phones have very small bezel while tablets have wide one. As stated before if Note 3 has 6 inch screen and is still not much bigger than Note 2 then there is no problem with handling, it would be even easier than Note 2 to use. All that aside, personally I have used 2 hands approach since I got Note 2, the only gripe I have with it is I can't answer phone with one finger without serious stretching... I think it would not be hard to code answering (or not) mechanism that looks like Pie control in shape but from right or left down corner, or even better when phone is ringing and you touch the screen, then from that point sliding left answers the phone, right denies the call (with sliding directions to be configured as you like).
Forgot to mention I have big hands, so this is why it wouldn't be a problem, unlike someone with average sized hands,
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rashid.fairus said:
a mobile phones should be small, so it will stick to your hand..lol, I have note2
via Note 2
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Mobile phone maybe but we are speaking about phablet
Actually, I'm not worried about the size of the Note 3. I'm actually disappointed. I was expecting 6".
Alexei Volkoff said:
Actually, I'm not worried about the size of the Note 3. I'm actually disappointed. I was expecting 6".
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Wow lol, I hope it's 5.7 inch but the same body size as the note 2 with the side and top bezel reduced. .2 inches is a noticeable difference.
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To Samsung:
Listen, if you make anything smaller than a 6.3" inch, I will get the Xperia Z Ultra. You will lose millions of sales.
Just been holding the Samsung mega 6.3, it's a great size, kind of thinking if the note 3 is not even 6 it will be quite disappointing, when you hold it in your hands and realise the thinness, it's not a big deal at all, I say 6.3 all the way.
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barondebxl said:
.2 inches is a noticeable difference.
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I think it would be noticeable if you were moving, say, from 3.5" to 3.7". From 5.5" to 5.7" I'm not so sure it makes much difference. With the Mega 6.3", Samsung proved that the Note 2 bezel can fit a bigger screen without increasing it's size. I believe 5.7" is doable with the current bezel size and 6" with a minor increase in size. Maybe just a couple of millimeters more in width and height.
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I think it would be noticeable if you were moving, say, from 3.5" to 3.7". From 5.5" to 5.7" I'm not so sure it makes much difference. With the Mega 6.3", Samsung proved that the Note 2 bezel can fit a bigger screen without increasing it's size. I believe 5.7" is doable with the current bezel size and 6" with a minor increase in size. Maybe just a couple of millimeters more in width and height.
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I had the S3 and the S4, you definitely can notice the difference between the 2 phones in use. It won't be a HUGE difference from 5.5 to 5.7 but it'll be noticeable. Same with the Galaxy S2, I had the I9100 that had a 4.3 inch display and also had the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 which had a 4.5 inch display. You could definitely tell the difference.
I think 5.7 inches would be perfect in order to keep a decent amount of ppi with a 1080P panel. 6+ inches would be too big, in my opinion
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FinancialWar said:
To Samsung:
Listen, if you make anything smaller than a 6.3" inch, I will get the Xperia Z Ultra. You will lose millions of sales.
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LMAO. Go get the Ultra now, don't waste anytime!!!!!!!!
Alexei Volkoff said:
Actually, I'm not worried about the size of the Note 3. I'm actually disappointed. I was expecting 6".
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Yes, 6 inch would be nice. I'm also dissapointed if it is turns out to be true.
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Let's just all calm down and take a deep breath, and perhaps agree to disagree on certain matters.
What people in this thread were arguing upon is called an "opinion", and as much as everyone is entitled to their own, you also need to be considerate of other's too.
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artorelis said:
Yes, 6 inch would be nice. I'm also dissapointed if it is turns out to be true.
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As taip pat! :good:
I dont need it to be 6.3 but if it is not 6" (or the 5.99), I will seriously consider just going with the Xperia as much as I love my Note 2 and loved the Note 1 before. I am keeping my finger's crossed!
more than size, I'd like them to fix the input lag.. so the actions will follow your touches instantly.. I'm one of those affected by it..
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Have you gotten used to the size of your ONE?

After almost a year of using my ONE, I don't think I'll be able to go back to phones smaller than a 5.5 inch screen. At first when I got my phone, I found it to be too big for my smallish hands but I got used to it quickly. Now if I were to upgrade to another phone, I think I would consider the size of Samsung Note or even Google Nexus 6 being my ABSOLUTE limit.
How about you? Is 5.5 inches your limit? Are you looking to downsize or get a phone with a bigger screen?
adibeckett said:
After almost a year of using my ONE, I don't think I'll be able to go back to phones smaller than a 5.5 inch screen. At first when I got my phone, I found it to be too big for my smallish hands but I got used to it quickly. Now if I were to upgrade to another phone, I think I would consider the size of Samsung Note or even Google Nexus 6 being my ABSOLUTE limit.
How about you? Is 5.5 inches your limit? Are you looking to downsize or get a phone with a bigger screen?
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Man, I picked up my galaxy nexus and my nexus 4 today while cleaning my office and was blown away at how small the screen is! When I got those I thought they were big!
I think I will try to stick work about this size but who knows. Six inches may become my new normal if I buy a six inch phone.
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jmtjr278 said:
Man, I picked up my galaxy nexus and my nexus 4 today while cleaning my office and was blown away at how small the screen is! When I got those I thought they were big!
I think I will try to stick work about this size but who knows. Six inches may become my new normal if I buy a six inch phone.
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Yea, I was helping someone with their Samsung Galaxy 4 phone and during that whole time I was wishing the screen was bigger .
Android is Always About New Opportunities and I'll always be interested with whatever is to come
I don't think I would want to go bigger than 5.5, it's nice having a big screen but a bit pointless to go to 6", especially for me as I have a 7" tablet. I think anywhere between 5-5.5 is the sweet spot, probably 5.2.
LOL, I know what you mean. Everytime I pickup my GF's S4, I can't believe how small it is. I don't remember it being that small when I was using it. That said, I don't think I'd want to go much bigger than 5.5". Maybe 6", but I'm not sure. That's one of the thinks I love about Android though, there is always someone willing to try something to see how it works in the market so we can push the boundaries and experiment.
Yeah, even My Nexus 4 feels so tiny. I picked up my Nokia E52 from the abyss of my bag and bam, it was microscopic Fascination how technology changes so fast.
Well, i look down at my friends iPhone 4's and ask if it's a toy.
I've got used to it very quickly. After a couple of weeks I've noticed how small my Xperia Z was. Bigger screens are just much better for reading
I love the screen size now. Had a S3 Mini before and it now feels tiny.
Finally i am able to read ebooks properly on my phone!
But i think that the screen size of the Nexus 6 would be my absolute maximum, not bigger than that.
The only thing that i would like to see is some progress in the stock launcher/Google launcher.
As Screens get bigger i think gesturres are even more important. For example Nova/Apex launcher, swipe down on screen and open Notifications.
Why isnt this implemented in stock launcher?
Big screens are addictive, I had an og droid and liked it, then got a galaxy nexus and thought it was the perfect sized screen, then got a droid maxx and thought 5' was actually perfect, now I have a one plus and of course 5.5 is perfect. I see a trend emerging. No freakishly large hands are required. Just about an hour of practice.
Droid ultra
http://imgur.com/quKkGcB
One plus
http://imgur.com/isGHct5
I find it to be the perfect size.
I prefer the 5.7" Note 4 but it's definitely not bad
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I enjoy the screen size when using the phone, but I still find the phone too big for carrying around. I have my M7 here and, while it would benefit from a slightly bigger screen, it feels so much better in the hand and doesn't take up nearly as much space in the pocket.
I'm enjoying my OPO, but would probably prefer a 5" phone, with minimal bezels, for use on the go and have a 7-8" tablet at home/office.
@work said:
Big screens are addictive, I had an og droid and liked it, then got a galaxy nexus and thought it was the perfect sized screen, then got a droid maxx and thought 5' was actually perfect, now I have a one plus and of course 5.5 is perfect. I see a trend emerging. No freakishly large hands are required. Just about an hour of practice.
Droid ultra
http://imgur.com/quKkGcB
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http://imgur.com/isGHct5
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Nice box mod mate. :good:
ataft said:
I enjoy the screen size when using the phone, but I still find the phone too big for carrying around. I have my M7 here and, while it would benefit from a slightly bigger screen, it feels so much better in the hand and doesn't take up nearly as much space in the pocket.
I'm enjoying my OPO, but would probably prefer a 5" phone, with minimal bezels, for use on the go and have a 7-8" tablet at home/office.
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Or keep the 5.5 screen with smaller top and bottom bezels. That is one of my issues with the phone. It could have been great with those bezels smaller. I still love this phone though.
adibeckett said:
After almost a year of using my ONE, I don't think I'll be able to go back to phones smaller than a 5.5 inch screen. At first when I got my phone, I found it to be too big for my smallish hands but I got used to it quickly. Now if I were to upgrade to another phone, I think I would consider the size of Samsung Note or even Google Nexus 6 being my ABSOLUTE limit.
How about you? Is 5.5 inches your limit? Are you looking to downsize or get a phone with a bigger screen?
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I got used but the next one will be smaller anyway.

6p or 5x

I have a Nexus 5 (2013), before more of the specs came out, i was adament that within 3-4 months i would upgrade to the N52015.
Looking at the specs, i am kinda disappointed. Is the 6p going to be smaller than the current Nexus 6? or the same size?
The 6p looks like the phone to get, in terms of an upgrade to the current N5.
oxfordmark said:
I have a Nexus 5 (2013), before more of the specs came out, i was adament that within 3-4 months i would upgrade to the N52015.
Looking at the specs, i am kinda disappointed. Is the 6p going to be smaller than the current Nexus 6? or the same size?
The 6p looks like the phone to get, in terms of an upgrade to the current N5.
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The 6p is more equal to the note 5 in size. It will be easier to hold than the nexus 6
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The 6p is more equal to the note 5 in size. It will be easier to hold than the nexus 6
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Not really..... It's longer than the n6..... Barely, but it's 5mm narrower... With a smaller screen
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nexus 5 owner here and planning to upgrade to the 6P once google finally decides to put up preorders here in germany....ugh hate the waiting game...
Do you think the bezel sizes are a little much on the new nexus'? I've been trying to read around but cannot find much talk on the subject of "bezels". My 6 is the same length but has .26" of a bigger screen. I have the 6p ordered but not sure what to think.
i think the bezels are appropriate for the size. the 6 is unwieldy wide and i'm anticipating the 6P to be super comfortable in the hand.
Yep, this badboy should feel super handling it!
Screen-to-Body Ratio
I'd like to bring this topic back up now that we have some prior 6 users with the 6p in hand.
It does feel nice in hand but the thought of a longer phone with .3 inch smaller screen.
What do you think?
6 - 74.03 %
6p - 71.60 %
zprankin said:
I'd like to bring this topic back up now that we have some prior 6 users with the 6p in hand.
It does feel nice in hand but the thought of a longer phone with .3 inch smaller screen.
What do you think?
6 - 74.03 %
6p - 71.60 %
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has been beat to death already. thinner phone. different tech. bigger battery. metal vs. plastic.

Afraid of how big this phone will actually be

I ordered the Nexus 6P for the price and the premium build and the better specs. I have never used a phablet before. I am really anxious of how big this phone will be in actual day to day use. The hands-on videos and the Google event doesn't really show me how big the phone actually is.
Anyone else in the same boat and pulled the trigger on the 6P because of better specs?
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I ordered the Nexus 6P for the price and the premium build and the better specs. I have never used a phablet before. I am really anxious of how big this phone will be in actual day to day use. The hands-on videos and the Google event doesn't really show me how big the phone actually is.
Anyone else in the same boat and pulled the trigger on the 6P because of better specs?
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It's pretty much identical in height and size to an iPhone 6 plus.... Go to a store and check that out to get a feel for the size
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Having gone from a note 4 to iPhone 6+ (almost identical dimensions to 6p) I can tell you that it's not a big deal. Unless you've been using phones like the z3 compact then it'll be no big deal.
If you want to get a feel for the size, weight, and thickness go pickup an iphone 6+... I'm not joking, it's insane how close they are.
iphone: 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28in) and 172g (6.07oz)
nexus 6p: 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches) and 178g (6.28oz)
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Having gone from a note 4 to iPhone 6+ (almost identical dimensions to 6p) I can tell you that it's not a big deal. Unless you've been using phones like the z3 compact then it'll be no big deal.
If you want to get a feel for the size, weight, and thickness go pickup an iphone 6+... I'm not joking, it's insane how close they are.
iphone: 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28in) and 172g (6.07oz)
nexus 6p: 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches) and 178g (6.28oz)
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I am planning on it. I made a little mockup in paint for the dimensions. Drew out a rectangle and tried to feel it in the hand and it feels huge. I guess it will be more compact because of the design and the curves on the side and the back but still a little anxious.
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I am planning on it. I made a little mockup in paint for the dimensions. Drew out a rectangle and tried to feel it in the hand and it feels huge. I guess it will be more compact because of the design and the curves on the side and the back but still a little anxious.
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Which phone do you own know?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6. Hating it so much. Switched from the Nexus 5.
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I have a Samsung Galaxy S6. Hating it so much. Switched from the Nexus 5.
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http://www.phonearena.com/phones/si...ng-Galaxy-S6,Google-Nexus-6P/phones/8997,9587
taller and wider than note 5. yes, pretty much exact same size of iphone6+
iPathik said:
I ordered the Nexus 6P for the price and the premium build and the better specs. I have never used a phablet before. I am really anxious of how big this phone will be in actual day to day use. The hands-on videos and the Google event doesn't really show me how big the phone actually is.
Anyone else in the same boat and pulled the trigger on the 6P because of better specs?
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My wife is 5'1" and has a Nexus 6; she has really tiny hands and thinks the phone is small. Her and I are both a little disappointed that they dropped to a 5.7" screen but its still better than a tiny 5.5" one.
The first phablet I bought was a note 2. The first few days my hand cramped up using it. I thought I made a mistake. Now I can't go back I've had the note 2 3 4 and now 6p.
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Seems from what I am hearing from everyone, your mind will just get used to it. The wait till November 4th is also making me anxious! This is the worst feeling ever! I am going to check out an iPhone 6+ just to see how it feels in the hand. Never owned a Phablet before but I really don't want to get the Nexus 5X since the 6P is more premium and better specs wise for only $70 more.
Google should not have gimped the 5X.
was looking for that site!!
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Thanks for that link, knew it existed just didn't remember which site it was to compare to my daily drivers!
Pilz said:
My wife is 5'1" and has a Nexus 6; she has really tiny hands and thinks the phone is small. Her and I are both a little disappointed that they dropped to a 5.7" screen but its still better than a tiny 5.5" one.
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You should buy a tablet, haha
warplane95 said:
You should buy a tablet, haha
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Or a tv-sized phone
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There's more to it than just size, Also weight, shape, feel & form factor... the Nexus6 P should be the best of all fits! Winning
........ thats what she said ...........
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There's more to it than just size, Also weight, shape, feel & form factor... the Nexus6 P should be the best of all fits! Winning
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the lumia 950xl look like the clear winner^^
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You should buy a tablet, haha
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I have a Nvdia shield but its source too big to easily use one handed. I used to use my Nexus 7 (2013) one handed all of the time while walking around campus. I can settle for the 5.7" display becuase they have a huge battery in the phone
My first phablet was the Note 2. When i first got it the damn thing felt huge. I kept saying "damn this is so big I'm not sure I can carry it around all the time".
I used it for about a day and after that I couldn't go back to a smaller device. Now anything under 5.5 inches screen size isn't on the table for me.
If you use your phone a lot the larger screen size is amazing from a usability standpoint.
It's not the size of your pencil that counts, it's how you sign your name.

size? coming from a note 5

I'm coming from the note 5 and I was wondering if anyone felt like the original is a little on the small side after having it for a few days? I went in store and compared them and the actual screen is basically the same if not longer than my note 5 just not as wide. My S8 arrives today and I'm trying not to have buyers remorse already without using it lol. My other option is to go with the +
any early thought?
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I'm coming from the note 5 and I was wondering if anyone felt like the original is a little on the small side after having it for a few days? I went in store and compared them and the actual screen is basically the same if not longer than my note 5 just not as wide. My S8 arrives today and I'm trying not to have buyers remorse already without using it lol. My other option is to go with the +
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I did not own the note 5 but have owned a few phablets in the past...some in the note series and most recently the lg v10 before i switched to the S8 regular. If you are going for a phablet sized screen you will regret getting the S8. If you are asking if the screen is adequate for daily use as a phone, the answer is yes. The regular one is comfortable in hand and the screen does not feel small. That being said, you need to ask yourself what you're going for. If you are that unsure, go into any phone store and just hold the demo unit. Again, coming from the Lg v10, i dont miss the screen size and am very happy with the S8.
I upgraded from the note 5 and yes width wise it is smaller and the first day it really bugged me still does a little but i am getting use to it. But for me it much easier to hold.
coming from a note 4, i don't miss the big screen at all.
the extra comfort of the slim device more than makes up for the slightly smaller screen surface, and when playing games in landscape orientation the screen looks huge compared to the larger notes.
djcyph said:
I'm coming from the note 5 and I was wondering if anyone felt like the original is a little on the small side after having it for a few days? I went in store and compared them and the actual screen is basically the same if not longer than my note 5 just not as wide. My S8 arrives today and I'm trying not to have buyers remorse already without using it lol. My other option is to go with the +
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I had the note 5 for over a year and the S8 and S8+ just seem smaller to me. Not a big fan of the new aspect ratio or the screen sizes they advertise that don't really compare to 99% of the other phones on the market.
The s8 plus screen is a hair thinner but way taller. Easier to hold. But typing this, I have accidentally hit the back side key 3 times already. Booop
The tall and skinny was a little hard to get used to. Had 2 Note 7's before the recall and kind of got used to the new size. My daily driver before getting the S8 Plus was a Nexus 6 and it seems a lot larger even though the screen size is 5.9" opposed to 6.2".
I have the plus and my friend has the regular. I'm coming from my note 5 and just to adapted this. It just feels normal like my Note 7 did. Trust me, your going to be happy with the plus. The regular is to small imo.
I also came from the note 5 and still happen to have it. Side by side the note 5 seems clunky now after using the 8+ for a few days. Screen wise (the lit part per my calipers), the 8+ is 1mm narrower and 16mm longer. I think because it's bezel​ess on the sides, it makes the screen seem smaller/narrower than it really is.
after only hours with the reg s8 i think im going to send it back and get the + lol
thedicemaster said:
coming from a note 4, i don't miss the big screen at all.
the extra comfort of the slim device more than makes up for the slightly smaller screen surface, and when playing games in landscape orientation the screen looks huge compared to the larger notes.
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ggrant3876 said:
The tall and skinny was a little hard to get used to. Had 2 Note 7's before the recall and kind of got used to the new size. My daily driver before getting the S8 Plus was a Nexus 6 and it seems a lot larger even though the screen size is 5.9" opposed to 6.2".
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chrisp304 said:
I also came from the note 5 and still happen to have it. Side by side the note 5 seems clunky now after using the 8+ for a few days. Screen wise (the lit part per my calipers), the 8+ is 1mm narrower and 16mm longer. I think because it's bezel​ess on the sides, it makes the screen seem smaller/narrower than it really is.
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so you are all happy with the plus now? about to tell my rep to ship me it
djcyph said:
so you are all happy with the plus now? about to tell my rep to ship me it
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I'm completely happy with mine, nothing out there now that compares - especially iPhoneies.
I've never liked cases, but after coming from a naked Note 4, with the S8 having a case on it makes it more comfortable. I think even the + with a slim case would have a good feel to it (and have a bit of remorse about not going with the +)
S8Plus is very cool! Enjoy

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