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Hey guys!
I am kinda torn between these two devices. At first I waned the Edge+ but then after trying a few units in different shops I noticed that the home button is kinda loose. By loose I mean moving up and down (kind of like the one on the s6) instead of being stiff. Also I am pretty scared that it will be forgotten by Samsung after a while, just like my brand new s3 was forgotten back in the day (it only went from 4.0 to 4.3). Those being said..I think those two are my only concerns about the Edge+
On the other hand..is the Nexus 6P it's also a device I would like. It will always have the latest Android version (at least for about 3 years) and to me it looks okay. Not as sexy as the S6 edge+ but still looks nice. With this device I am concerned about either scratching the back of the graphite version..this exposing the raw aluminium...having the "visor" crack for no reason and I am also kinda concerned about the rigidity of the phone...last night I saw a guy on youtube bending it quite easily.
What would you recommend, guys? Nexus 6P or the Edge+
Please think what would you choose for yourself...and let me know. Also, are my concerns real? Did anyone scratch the back of the 6P or had it's visor crack by itself? Does anyone have an edge+ with a loose button? Hopefully if someone owns this device..they can shoot a really quick video showing the stiffness of the home button.
Also, even better...if someone owns both phones...which one would you pick again?
TLDR version: Nexus 6P or Edge+? Which one would you choose and why?
I am waiting for your answers guys! Hopefully I will get some fast.
Best regards,
Mihai Ilie
S6 Edge+ all over again
I've been using my S6 Edge+ since the launch day and if I have to, I'll pick this one again! I've never used a Nexus 6P, so probably my recommendation wouldn't be appropriate to depend on but the least I can do is tell you how the S6 Edge+ feels like!
1. No, I haven't noticed any loose Home button on my phone. Probably the store units were very roughly used. Also, I'm a hardware button fan (capacitive or tactile), so Edge+ gets a +1 here! It's just easy when the buttons are always there.
2. Display - The S6 Edge+/N5 Display super AMOLED display is amazing! The immersive feeling that you get while operating either of these devices is just incomparable! Deep blacks - another +1. 6P also has AMOLED as far as I've read but never tried it, so can't comment on its performance!
3. UFS2.0 vs eMMC 5.0 - If I'm currect, Nexus 6P is using eMMC storage while the the Samsung flagship is using UFS2.0 which is like 3 times faster than the former! And since it doesn't have any SD Card support, there's nothing to slow down the operations. Even the read/write from a PC on MTP is much faster than my old phones!
4. Exynos 7420 vs Snapdragon 810 - Processors are almost comparable except Exynos is clocked at 2.1 Ghz while the Snapdragon at 2 Ghz. Do not expect any such performance boost on either of them although the Exynos is 14nm fab while the other one is 20nm, so power consumption would a bit lesser in Exynos (just for the processor). If you look at the different benchmark results, you'll see Exynos 7420 above Snapdragon 810 but overall, the difference wouldn't be that significant!
5. 3 GB RAM vs 4 GB RAM - You might never need the additional 1 GB RAM with stock android on Nexus 6P but if you plan on putting another vanilla rom in your phone, an additional 1 GB would be significant in S6 Edge+. I never had any issue with the performance yet on S6 Edge+ but I believe 6P might perform better on a long run with additional upgrades and all (based on past nexus & note experience)
6. Camera : With OIS, S6E+/N5 has the best camera in the market! Sure 6P do have some nice slowmos, so it's upto your preference. I don't prefer to compare cell phone cameras, none of them are comparable to actual handheld cameras.
7. Gear VR - No, I'm not a Samsung fan but I do appreciate their efforts to excel in electronics industry. One of primary reasons behind getting a Samsung was to get my hands on Gear VR. And it was worth it! At just $99, it'll be the best toy you've ever owned! Combined with a Moga Controller, you'll be off to a parallel universe! Try it out in the stores.
8. Battery Life - With S6E+, I charge the phone at night and it survives the entire day on LTE always on and Wifi at home! I wouldn't say it has the best battery life, but I do not have any complains. Not so sure about 6P but considering it has 3450 mAh over 3000 in S6E+, I can only assume a better battery life with 6P.
Both the smartphones are comparable neck to neck although the S6E+ stands out due to it's amazing design. Both of them should be able to run all the latest games with highest details. The fingerprint sensor works great on S6E+, not sure about the 6P yet. And since you mentioned the software updates part, Nexus has always guaranteed upto 2 major upgrades and now they have announced 3 Years of monthly security updates (not featured updates) from the launch day of the device. As far as I've known, even Samsung has provided atleast 2 major upgrades (rolled out much slower than nexus though) on its flagships and recently they've shaken hands with Google on this monthly security update thing (not sure for 3 yrs or not though).
I know I probably haven't helped you choosing one but I hope the mentioned facts will help you choose one! Or the other comments will.:good:
No loose button here.
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I'm in the same boat. Want to trade my oneplus two for a s6 edge plus or nexus 6p.
Love the design, camera and screen from the edge but love the updates, fingerprint sensor and front facing sound from 6P.
no loose button on my Galaxy s6 edge+ Plus.
touchwiz is mostly lag free. sometimes my instagram crash sometimes cloeses for no reason but don't no if its the phone or the app it self.
s6 edge plus should get 2 years update.
Nexus 6P bends easily if pressed in the right spot. but otherwise should be fine.
get Nexus 6P if you want latest updates quickly as possible and can't wait. and get 3 years update.
In this thread you can share your experiences with the s6 and give reasons for buying a different phone.
got the feeling its about time to change.
Im simply tired of touchwiz and samsung not sharing any documentation of its exynos soc other than that s6 is a very nice designed device but the htc10 just seems to manifest my dreams.
bootloader can be unlocked
sd 820, 4gigs ram and sure it will be the first sd820 device running cyanogenmod soon.
only thing i will miss is the amoled screen thanks to samsung for locking bootloader of sd820 s7. i knew this would happen long before the bootloader rumors came out. they simply dont want people to make any custom modding on that soc so they dont loose exynos customers.
whats your next device you gonna buy or already own, and what is better and what is worse?
thanks
i wait 2 model cycles/years, so Galaxy S8 or HTC 11. If I had to get a new phone today, I'd get a S7. HTC 10 looks great, but I'd rather have a LED screen.
What about iphone 7?
waiting for galaxy s8/9
I am still waiting, I want an amoled screen, large internal storage (128GB), IR Blaster, good camera. No phone except the S6 fulfills these needs. I also would like a durable phone (plastic) removable battery and waterproof and dual good speakers but these are secondary needs. I also prefer touchwiz
I will wait until end development is s6 be weak or until end s6 die?
Ulefone future best battery 6500mah 5.5 p
I'll stay with S6 or wait for a Nexus 6P 2016 edition or something. And I kinda like the HTC 10, but unless it gets quite well working aosp, not gonna switch.
ZUK Z2 Pro. Main reason is the big battery, (probably) CM OS out of the box, and the fact that I can sell my S6 and pay only a tiny bit more to get the Z2 Pro.
just seen there are sd820 6gb ram phones comming. not sure what to buy :/ this is so confusing
if note 6 is confirmed to run next gen snapdragon, ill wait till fall
but my feeling tells the bootloader will be on lockdown.
next nexus.
had n4, n5, used n6p... nothing from those manufacturers mentioned comes close in terms of stability, customizability, integration with google. They do have some features I'd like to see in pure android natively, but those can be achieved with root (and since it's not voiding warranty there is no argument for me not to do it). Camera was an issue... till n6p, definitely not an issue anymore.
I'm staying with S6 until S8/S9. I happen to like modern Touchwiz so as long as Samsung keeps producing arguably the best hardware around I'll stick with them.
Top smartphones at the moment (in my opinion!):
1st: Galaxy S7 (edge)
2nd: HTC10
3rd: Nexus 6P
Next phone I will maybe get will be pretty sure the Nexus 2016 (6 variant), if its a flop the Galaxy S8.
But I have to say with Samsungs new Good Lock UI I dont miss Android Vanilla that much anymore. Its pretty okay and in many ways even better than Android Vanilla.
Xiaomi Mi5
Galaxy S7 / S8
Nexus 2016
Would be my next if I have to change
Zuk Z2 Pro
My next phone will definitely be a Nexus or iPhone. I used the last few Nexus and wanted to try something new, now I got the S6 Edge. Wish I had waited for the Nexus 6P.
Galaxy S9 / 2018 Nexus
Galaxy S8.
Samsung S8 or Nexus 2016.
The S6 is perfect with the exception of battery life. Here's hoping they reintroduce IR and perhaps bump the battery beyond 3000mah. Also, USB C is needs be there in the next galaxy.
Iphone 7
i have broken the screen of my nexus 4
i bought it in 6/2013
so do you think i should replace it with new screen
or its the time for upgrade and which phone do you think to update to
i think about nexus 6p and oneplus 3 but now there is oneplus 3t
so what do you think guys
OP3 only because it is cheaper.[emoji14]
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op3T
what about nexus 6p ??
Samsung galaxy s5 g900p g900f or g900t
Don't get a g900v or a g900a not worth buying too much security and not easy to work with
OP3T is the best option bro
Another N4 I like my Nexus 5X, but it's too big. I still struggle to type on it after nearly a year! I have two N4s, they're so versatile.
I bought a Nexus 6 almost a year ago. First impression was a shock because of it's size but it took me not even one hour to love it because of this (respectively wondering how I could get along with such a small phone like the N4 ).
Moreover it's battery is great - two days when using it normally.
I'm torn between these two phones. I like the pure Android of 6P but I've heard they have issues like bootlooping and power button problems. The S7 looks and feels premium and I know it's probably got more power than the 6P and is also newer. I plan on keeping the phone for at least the next year. What do you guys think? Vote
Thanks for the suggestion!
I've used both.
PROS [NEXUS 6P]
amazing sound quality
amazing dev support
decent battery life
Camera quality
CONS [NEXUS 6P]
It isn't lightweight like the S7
has a history of bootlooping and bad volume buttons
No SD Card
PROS [S7]
Water and dust resistant
lightweight and more portable
No history of bootlooping
It charges really fast
Amazing Camera quality
SD card works too
Better resale value (BECAUSE IT'S SAMSUNG!)
CONS [S7]
Weak Battery
Fragile build (glass everywhere)
Poor sound quality
You hardly get software updates too
I'm using the 6P because i love flashing ROMs, taking pictures, and listening to High quality songs. The samsung could only take pictures (Touchwiz got boring and AOSP ROMS ain't stable). So i switched. If you like the same things as i do, then buy the Nexus 6p. If not, then get the S7.
I agree with Mavelos. I had the S7 for a month and just returned it due to a locked boot loader and very few options to customize etc. there are some hacks for non rooted options such as adblockers (adhell), universal nogat rom with hotspot mod. I like the options more for roms with the nexus 6P. now if i can only get my 6P working with sprint then i will be happy
Get the S7 if you can get it with the capability of unlocking the bootloader... As I have been lurking the S7 edge forums.. and they were able to Port lineage os to exynos variant if i am not wrong....
So u could have the best of both worlds... Best of Samsung hardware and stock Android with Lineage....
Thank you for the input guys. The pros and cons are both represented well. I'm still torn between the two. I found a 32gb 6P for $240 and an S7 for $280. The S7 is the T-mobile, Metro PCS etc one. Is that bootloader unlockable?
I'm leaning towards the 6P by the way
tech15 said:
I'm leaning towards the 6P by the way
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I personally would not buy a Samsung phone because my first thing out of the box is unlock the bootloader and install TWRP.
My next phone is probably a Essential PH-1 if the BL can be unlocked.
Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ International Exynos varients are unlocked Bootloader out of the box. But yes most are locked like a vault!
The T-Mobile one can't be unlocked and have custom Recovery installed ? If not, then screw that phone.
I still love my 6P, I even returned the S8+ to go back to my 6P
I really don't understand why Samsung chooses to lock their bootloaders. Such a waste to have a powerful phone like an S7 but not flash a ROM on it. It's feeling more like I'm gonna have to go with a Nexus
Hi all!
I am currently the owner of a Note Edge which has this problem: https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/general/ddi-mmcread-failed-boot-error-fix-t3434335 (and https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...rd-id/GalaxyNotePhones/thread-id/12183/page/1)
In short what was happening is that the phone heats up without any obvious reason and sometimes reboots itself. Annoying, yes. Critical, no. Until the mmc broke (see link). Apparently many Note users have this issue and nothing else than replacing the motherboard or the phone can be done about it. So i started to look at the S8 series, specifically the Note 8.
This morning i was in the store, they don't have the Note 8 yet, so i looked at the S8 and S8+. When i grabbed the S8 i noticed that it was fairly hot. When i touched the screen it spontaneously rebooted. That got me scared because it's exactly the same behavior my Note Edge had and now it's dead.
What is your experience? Does your S8(+) run hot? Hotter than expected? If so, you might be in for a hardware failure in two years.
As i mentioned, i am looking at buying a Note 8, a phone which is not particulary cheap. I want to know if i might be running into the same issue as with my Note Edge.
BTW, i post this in the S8 forum because nobody has experience yet with the Note 8.
Thanks for you responses,
Ton.
Before the s8 i had an s5 which had that issue you are saying, and before i had an s2 and had the same issue as well.
But i don't know if they fix it or i am lucky, but in half year i had the phone i didn't have any issue with battery draining or over heating. So you are good to go with the s8.
There aren't many differences between the note 8 and the s8(+), note has dual camara, 50% more ram (4 gb in s8 and 6 gb in note) and the s pen.
If you want the premium features wait for it, if not you can go with the s8 without worries.
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If you want the premium features wait for it, if not you can go with the s8 without worries.
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I don't need the premium features. I cannot live without the S-Pen. So :fingers-crossed:
I have the s8+ and have not experienced any overheating at all even under high use situations. The price difference between features between the s8+and note 8 made me choose the s8+.
No issues with my S8+
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