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What do you expect of the nexus 7 (2)

If rumors are true the nexus 7(2) will hit the shelves some time in July. What improvement are you expecting? Things that you don't like of the current N7.
I'd love to have a thinner and lighter tablet. The size of the bezel also need to be reduced, hence more display screen. Better display, color saturation should be enhanced. That's it for me. I'm happy with everything else.

I'd like to see a better display, a better CPU and 2GB of RAM. HDMI out and a USB host port would be nice too, but the USB host port isn't necessary since we can use OTG.
If the current N7 had HDMI out, I could use it for most of my work as an enterprise SAN admin.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219085
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External SD please.

1. Better Battery Life - Battery Life was awesome on the first months of purchase, then quality started to degrade(I'm currently using franco's kernel to compensate)
2.Consistent Performance - One of the main reasons I bought a nexus7 was because of its awesome performance esp when playing games, but when doing normal stuff like browsing the web or switching between apps, its performance is not something to look into. It doesn't mean that all 4 cores should be used when using the calendar/calculator/gallery/clock, but probably atleast make the interface smoother.
3.microHDMI
4. MicroSD card would be nice, but not a big con if it doesn't have one.
5. Atleast a 720 or 1080 IPS Display
6. 4G LTE
Some things that aren't a need but would be grateful to have.
Better Build Quality
Waterproof/resistant
CDMA Version

A free potato with purchase.
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External SD (Doubtful unless Google change policies with Nexus Devices) and not made by ASUS.
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BlackFire27 said:
A free potato with purchase.
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OMG. As if a potato is really necessary. I think l carrot would be much more useful. You could use it as a stylus!
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i think I'm the only one who doesn't want an SD card slot..lol..it just makes everything complicated..just make the internal storage bigger like 32gb or 64gb is enough..i don't think people will finish using the storage anyway..
i also hope for a thinner bezel..not only it'll look better but also provides more screen space..oh ya, hope the n7 2 will have better screen resolution..
a better cpu and gpu too perhaps? tegra 3 is good but still lags at times(not so smooth when i play 2k13)
a rear camera is not a must, but it sure is a bonus
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AMoosa said:
OMG. As if a potato is really necessary. I think l carrot would be much more useful. You could use it as a stylus!
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Well if you were smart you could turn the potato into french fries and then you have multiple styli! (Also granted they taste better than carrots)
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christianfgs said:
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5. Atleast a 720 or 1080 IPS Display
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It already has a 720 display
1280x800 > 1280x720
Unless you really want IPS or something;?
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Keep the same size case, but have an 8" screen (N8 anyone?)
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enriquejones666 said:
Keep the same size case, but have an 8" screen (N8 anyone?)
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I've made a poll once and 50% of the people who anticipated want a nexus 8. Seems like you're not the only one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207190

lolcopter said:
It already has a 720 display
1280x800 > 1280x720
Unless you really want IPS or something;?
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Thanks for the correction. I would like to put 1080 but that would probably be overkill for $199 price point.
Brighter display perhaps? Compared to ipad mini, the nexus 7's display seems dim

Maybe a rear camera
Same display resolution
IPS+ or Super AMOLED matrix
Bigger storage options (64 and 128 GB)
Shipping with Android 5.0
Snapdragon family processors, get rid of Tegra
MHL/HDMI output support

defo a external sd slot but thats not likely. So faster, better sound and screen.

Same price with first version.
2GB of ram.
Better design.
Better battery life.
Screen resolution is not matters to me 1280 x 800 for 7" screen is more than enough to me.
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ace-user said:
i think I'm the only one who doesn't want an SD card slot..lol..it just makes everything complicated..just make the internal storage bigger like 32gb or 64gb is enough..i don't think people will finish using the storage anyway..
i also hope for a thinner bezel..not only it'll look better but also provides more screen space..oh ya, hope the n7 2 will have better screen resolution..
a better cpu and gpu too perhaps? tegra 3 is good but still lags at times(not so smooth when i play 2k13)
a rear camera is not a must, but it sure is a bonus
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How is it complicated? If you don't want a micro SD don't use one. Follow Samsung's lead. Have ample internal storage with the option of external if you want one. I went months with out an external on my gs3 and am not using one on my note 2
Samsung Galaxy Super Nexus Exhibit

Well the base model should be 199 for the 16gb not launch with 8gb for starters
16 32 64gb storage options with 3G version for 32 and 64
2.5gb ram (2 is OK)
2.3ghz qualacomm snapdraggon 800 (unlikely) or a Tegra 4i
7.5" 1080p display
Named nexus 7 II
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md1008 said:
How is it complicated? If you don't want a micro SD don't use one. Follow Samsung's lead. Have ample internal storage with the option of external if you want one. I went months with out an external on my gs3 and am not using one on my note 2
Samsung Galaxy Super Nexus Exhibit
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i have a nexus 7, a gnex and a n4..so i think I'm just used to the no external storage thing..if there is external storage won't flashing bcome more complicated?
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Would you buy a phablet from htc? (A galaxy note-like device)

I admit, i'm an htc fanboy for many years. Heck, this website was born from an htc device. I am waiting on the note 3 as a secondary device (to mount in the car and use as a general tablet like device while keeping my one as my main handset due to size). If htc would make something like the note, 6- 6.5 inch screen etc., i'd be all over it. I'm starting this thread as sort of a petition for such a device. I'd also value any opinions but please keep it constructive. As soon as this becomes a "my samsung beats your htc beats your iphone beats your nexus" discussion, it will be closed by moderators and rightfully so. Try to keep it positive and see how many votes we can get FOR such a device. If you hate htc, buy a samsung and have a fabulous day!
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I'm starting this thread as sort of a petition for such a device.
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Petitions. Driving the global economy.

Well we're off to a good start
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I am a galaxy note user and thinking about my next device too. I would love to see a bigger HTC One, even though Note 3 will be overwhelming, I guess. The One is just amazing. And a newer HTC One multimedia giant with nice speakers 'sounds' even better ...
For me, it will depend mainly on design (hopefully no plastic-based Note 3) and if HTC can imitate nice features like multi window or air view (or/and build up other ones).
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There are rumours all over the internet about a so-called "HTC One Max" - a 6" version of the One. I can't think of any better middle-ground between phone and tablet as I think the HTC One is a truly gorgeous device. Now if they make a tablet that is similar then I'll wee in my pants, change them and go to the shop to purchase it immediately.

Archer said:
There are rumours all over the internet about a so-called "HTC One Max" - a 6" version of the One. I can't think of any better middle-ground between phone and tablet as I think the HTC One is a truly gorgeous device. Now if they make a tablet that is similar then I'll wee in my pants, change them and go to the shop to purchase it immediately.
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Are there indeed? That's great.

adamlee011 said:
Are there indeed? That's great.
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Like I said, it's all rumours at the minute, but here's an article...
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/htc/htc-one-max/20408/htc-t6-phablet-named-htc-one-max

I'm sure they are but if there are rumors, there's a possible market for it. It seems like a risk for them right now but if the one is bringing them back , and i hope it is, they may get back in the game. They're getting atention with the one. Pa 3+ is being officially released on it soon. Do you by chance remember the htc advantage?
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Archer said:
Like I said, it's all rumours at the minute, but here's an article...
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/htc/htc-one-max/20408/htc-t6-phablet-named-htc-one-max
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I don't care what they call it, with snapdragon 800 and an sd slot i'm in. It does appear they've been working on a phablet regardless.
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It needs to have:
- 32GB or above MicroSD!!! If not then never mind.
- Full HD (no more halfwitted 720/800 junk. Enough with the 2001 graphics.)
- Snapdragon 800
- Pen support. It's hard to beat the Wacom-supported Spen.
- 3GB or more RAM.
For me to consider it over the Note 3. The HTC One was never a serious contender for me, because 90% of the time I do not have an active WiFi connection, and I need the large extended storage space. (You try doing 6 hours a day by train without a large pack of decent film to watch.)

ShadowLea said:
It needs to have:
- 32GB or above MicroSD!!! If not then never mind.
- Full HD (no more halfwitted 720/800 junk. Enough with the 2001 graphics.)
- Snapdragon 800
- Pen support. It's hard to beat the Wacom-supported Spen.
- 3GB or more RAM.
For me to consider it over the Note 3. The HTC One was never a serious contender for me, because 90% of the time I do not have an active WiFi connection, and I need the large extended storage space. (You try doing 6 hours a day by train without a large pack of decent film to watch.)
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I admit it was tough for me to go with a32g device. I worked it out though as I'm still using the evo lte in the car for media nav hands freedialing texting etc. That's where the phablet's going whether htc or Samsung. As long as it has a card slot 16 gig is not a problem for me. 2 meg ram is more than enough on the one but more would still be fantastic. That's where the real performance improvements come in. I'll trade 4 extra cores for a gig of ram any day.
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No removable battery?
No external sdcard support?
Locked bootloader?
Thanks...but....No thanks.
I'll stick with my S3 and S4 and look into the S5 when it comes out.
(Yes, the ATT and VZW variants of the S4 have locked bootloaders....I'm on T-Mobile...doesn't affect me (regardless of what my sig says ))
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FlyGurl said:
No removable battery?
No external sdcard support?
Locked bootloader?
Thanks...but....No thanks.
I'll stick with my S3 and S4 and look into the S5 when it comes out.
(Yes, the ATT and VZW variants of the S4 have locked bootloaders....I'm on T-Mobile...doesn't affect me (regardless of what my sig says ))
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Most phones come with locked bootloader. Anyhow this isn't a comparison of the one and s3/4. I'm looking for people who WANT an htc phablet the rumors of which imply a removable micro sd fyi.
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adamlee011 said:
Most phones come with locked bootloader. Anyhow this isn't a comparison of the one and s3/4. I'm looking for people who WANT an htc phablet the rumors of which imply a removable micro sd fyi.
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Not comparing. Simply saying "no more HTC"
(This coming from someone that owned MANY HTC devices)
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Thinking I Am Going to Sell my Galaxy Nexus and Get This

I find my Galaxy Nexus too big, and I am very intrigued by this phone. It looks like I can get it new and unlocked for about $130-160 on Ebay and it has about the same, if not better specs than my Gnex.
Could anyone offer me any arguments for or against this move?

Don't factor unlocked into your buying decision, you can unlock it yourself once you have root.
The "cons":
- "Only" 16 gb of storage (yet I don't know anyone who puts 16 gb of anything on their phone)
- "Mid range" specs (I've tested the most graphically intense games out there and they run smoothly)
- Size
- Facebook Home (not worth mentioning, we're on XDA)
The real cons:
- The camera is relatively weak but it improves with this mod.
- No expandable storage
- No removable battery
- Little attention
The pros:
- High PPI
- Specs
- Good battery life
- LTE, NFC
- Size
- Solid construction
- Matte finish
I don't understand why so few people care about this phone but go gaga over the One Mini, they're practically twins specwise. I guess people just like shiny things I'm a Thinkpad kinda guy so the First looks better to me.
People are trying to port the One Mini's stock 4.2.2 rom, once that's successful we might see Cyanogen on the First. Until then I'd recommend sticking to stock, JMZ's sense rom has a few issues.

Thank You for the information.
I actually consider size one of my primary motivations for going this route. I find most modern phones way too large, and I sure as hell do not want to go the Iphone route. This phone seems like a really awesome phone that just wasn't marketed properly.
I do not mind the mid range specs, and my Gnex already is stuck at 16gb with no expandable storage, and while the battery is removable, its still a pretty weak battery.
I hope to be able to get one off Ebay sometime in the next couple of weeks, wait for the right deal.

In the first set of cons I was referring to things that reviewers have complained about. I kid you not, they complained about screen size after using their Galaxy phones for so long. They complained about numbers in benchmarks that are nigh unnoticeable in actual use. Then they spend the rest of the review bashing FB home which can be turned off with 2 taps.

Well, I purchased a HTC First today off of Ebay. I should be getting it by the end of next week. Pretty excited.
This phone needs a micro sim, not a regular sim is that right?

cderrick14 said:
Well, I purchased a HTC First today off of Ebay. I should be getting it by the end of next week. Pretty excited.
This phone needs a micro sim, not a regular sim is that right?
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Yes, a micro sim.
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cderrick14 said:
I find my Galaxy Nexus too big, and I am very intrigued by this phone. It looks like I can get it new and unlocked for about $130-160 on Ebay and it has about the same, if not better specs than my Gnex.
Could anyone offer me any arguments for or against this move?
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I thought the HTC First was pretty great coming from the Galaxy Nexus. If you compare screen sizes, the ammount of display available on the Gnex is about equal to what's available on the First due to the on screen buttons on the GNex. I think the First is faster, has a prettier display, and has a really unique look along with LTE. That being said, my biggest complaint is that the phone is a forgotten phone already. There's no development support which is a huge bummer. I'd LOVE it if I could throw CM or AOKP on this device. It would be a dream come true.

I just got this phone and my mom took over my lg optimus g on sprint and put in a straight talk at&t LTE capable micro Sim card. I like the size and stock aosp. Coming from a rooted lg optimus g running pacman.
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We have unofficial cm ports coming so we have some support. But HTC told me that its been discontinued.
Um, ya camera isn't as good as I would like, but hen I was picking between a used one x and this I picked the first cause 1.4ghz is a lot, my hands are small so 4.7 inches is too much and the used one x was 220$ while I got this for 155$ brand new.
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[Q] Sony SP or Nexus 4?

Post what u think while i go through these 50 boring biology pages .Im gonna buy one of them in near future!

icyroad41 said:
Post what u think while i go through these 50 boring biology pages .Im gonna buy one of them in near future!
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if you need sd card expansion go with sp otherwise go with nexus 4

khestoi said:
if you need sd card expansion go with sp otherwise go with nexus 4
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Nexus hat 4 core proc and 2GB Ram. SP 2 core and 1GB, but. That was the reason why I bought SP not Nexus. You can use SD Cards.

yeah but 4 cores and 2 cores menas nothing at this moment... + N4 have problem with thottling.
go with that what you want. I mean choose that what you preffer, design, size, ergonomy etc.

icyroad41 said:
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Advantages of SONY Xperia SP:
1) SP got a nicer design. (You'll be proud of what you hold in your hand. It's even shines different colors wow ).
2) Best specification for this price. (At the moment and next year too imho your device will rock)
3) It's pretty popular. (fresh ROMs, twicks and stuff will be for your choice)
Disadvantages of Sony:
1) It starts warmin' up at huge games. (but may be they'll fix it later)
2) Main speaker got some dirt.
I'm using SP for 4 month and still love it. (best of Xperia devices)
Oh, and it has metal frame, which makes it more secure and more valuable. :good:

mmm273 said:
yeah but 4 cores and 2 cores menas nothing at this moment... + N4 have problem with thottling.
go with that what you want. I mean choose that what you preffer, design, size, ergonomy etc.
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Yes you're right. 4 cores vs. 2 cores... You cannot see that. Maybe when you will gonna watch HD movies more than 2GB.
For me Xperia SP ist much much better now.

smogf said:
Yes you're right. 4 cores vs. 2 cores... You cannot see that. Maybe when you will gonna watch HD movies more than 2GB.
For me Xperia SP ist much much better now.
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HD Movies bigger than 2GB?
lol,
the SP can play them easily,
regards

raziel123 said:
HD Movies bigger than 2GB?
lol,
the SP can play them easily,
regards
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I haven't tested yet I have SP at about a week :S
No problem with 720p 2GB file at all

icyroad41 said:
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owned a nexus 4 for a while and planning to buy xperia sp why?
1. nexus 4 heats up like crazy, you'll get paranoid on how hot it is
2. xperia sp has superior battery while nexus 4 has a crappy one which almost dont last up to one day
3. well i dont think i care too much about camera so i think its about the same
4. nexus 4 no sd card slot
5. glass back is hard to protect and accessories are quite expensive

ngoralph said:
owned a nexus 4 for a while and planning to buy xperia sp why?
1. nexus 4 heats up like crazy, you'll get paranoid on how hot it is
2. xperia sp has superior battery while nexus 4 has a crappy one which almost dont last up to one day
3. well i dont think i care too much about camera so i think its about the same
4. nexus 4 no sd card slot
5. glass back is hard to protect and accessories are quite expensive
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Thank u man i needed to hear just that , a review from someone that has owned them both. the N4 just has the adventige for the updates , but thats why we have xda . Im using Xperia Neo V and im amazed how much support this phone has from the devs. i guess im gonna stick with sony again.

Nobody cares about 4G ?
Weird...
Personally, that's the reason why I went for XpSP.

Matlevo12 said:
Nobody cares about 4G ?
Weird...
Personally, that's the reason why I went for XpSP.
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I dont cuz in my country we dont have 4g . 3G HSPA+ is the max

Matlevo12 said:
Nobody cares about 4G ?
Weird...
Personally, that's the reason why I went for XpSP.
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For me not at all. You really used 4G?? Whats about baterry drain? I use GSM Only mode (2g) which really is enough for reading e-mails, using FB, Tapatalk and Whatsapp. I baerly use 3G to watch yt movies when I'm not connected to wifi. But 4G? I really don't use it at all in my smartPHONE.

sp no contest. nexus is equal in many ways but if you want a better phone get
lg 4xhd
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depends really on what you want and what you need. I was so convinced at first in buying the Nexus 4 over the SP, but I got sour of the Nexus' very stock UI (though many prefer this) and design. So i went for the SP, and i cant be much happier. The LEDs are cool too, plus you get that premium look. My friends says it looks like an iPhone (I got the white one), which is a complement for them though i get kinda insulted everytime they say that.

I had considered to buy Nexus 4, but bought XSP instead because N4 has frail glass back, no SD card, and poorer battery. Those are deal breakers for me.

alphaz1 said:
I had considered to buy Nexus 4, but bought XSP instead because N4 has frail glass back, no SD card, and poorer battery. Those are deal breakers for me.
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This. Drop the N4, and most likely it will break.
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papawil01 said:
depends really on what you want and what you need. I was so convinced at first in buying the Nexus 4 over the SP, but I got sour of the Nexus' very stock UI (though many prefer this) and design. So i went for the SP, and i cant be much happier. The LEDs are cool too, plus you get that premium look. My friends says it looks like an iPhone (I got the white one), which is a complement for them though i get kinda insulted everytime they say that.
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I feel the same way for the UI , and yh this phone is a fancy one. + Im not carefull so i drop phones often so the N4 isnt gonna survive for a long time. Im gonna get the xSP for sure.Tnq u guys!

I have a LG G4 and I want to buy new smartphone ... But used one for now.

Hey guys.. recently I sold my Oneplus Two after using it for 1 year and bought new LG G4. But I bought it thinking I can enjoy entirely new things. But unfortunately I lost my enthusiasm. I didn't love the phone for many reason. 1. Battery life is very low. 2. No unlock bootloader. 3. No root for Marshmallow. 4. Phone heats up very quick. And many cons too. Now I'm planning to downgrade to phone with good specs and not too high end. So I thought of choosing Nexus 6. What do you guys think ? Is it a right choice to buy used one with 203 dollar ? ...
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the n6 might have too high of specs for you

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the n6 might have too high of specs for you
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Simms i didnt mean that way.. But i mean not high end because i dont want people to point me at the phone such as Nexus 6P.. But do you think its a good idea if i move to Nexus 6 now ? Because its already 1 year old if im not wrong.
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I came from G4 to a Note 5 then to a Nexus 6. And would much rather have the Nexus 6 than either of those. I think you will be satisfied.
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sam razzy said:
Simms i didnt mean that way.. But i mean not high end because i dont want people to point me at the phone such as Nexus 6P.. But do you think its a good idea if i move to Nexus 6 now ? Because its already 1 year old if im not wrong.
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yea, the n6 is still a great phone, even though its not brand new

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yea, the n6 is still a great phone, even though its not brand new
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Yea planned to buy... Do you Think used one with 32gb at 203 dollar is worth ?
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Just this month I had an option to upgrade to a new phone. I chose buying a used Nexus 6 instead. I could not be happier. It has what I always try and make phones, stock android. There is still tons of developing going on. I don't even care that it is an older phone. I had the LG G3.

We can't answer that. Only you can. Nexus like you said yourself is considered old, however many of us would not consider the phones out now a considerable upgrade.

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Yea planned to buy... Do you Think used one with 32gb at 203 dollar is worth ?
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I bought mine for $650.. so $203 is a no brained.

sam razzy said:
Yea planned to buy... Do you Think used one with 32gb at 203 dollar is worth ?
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You need to ask yourself whether 32GB is going to be enough storage for your needs. The Nexus phones don't have expandable storage.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You need to ask yourself whether 32GB is going to be enough storage for your needs. The Nexus phones don't have expandable storage.
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sure it does.. just not via sdcard.

I don't know about you, but in the OP's situation I wouldn't want to have to play around with a dongle sitting in my USB port simply to increase my storage space. Using a USB OTG device is inconvenient except in certain use cases, such as at home backing up a device with TWRP. USB OTG may be expandable storage, but it's simply not optimal. Thus the OP still needs to ask himself whether 32GB is enough.
I don't think 32GB is enough, not without being ruthless in your space management. I know you'll probably disagree, but I'm willing to lay odds that as an owner of a 32GB model you're pretty ruthless in your space management. Owners of 64GB devices have the luxury of not having to be so ruthless, and I really think it adds to the enjoyment of the device.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I don't know about you, but in the OP's situation I wouldn't want to have to play around with a dongle sitting in my USB port simply to increase my storage space. Using a USB OTG device is inconvenient except in certain use cases, such as at home backing up a device with TWRP. USB OTG may be expandable storage, but it's simply not optimal. Thus the OP still needs to ask himself whether 32GB is enough.
I don't think 32GB is enough, not without being ruthless in your space management. I know you'll probably disagree, but I'm willing to lay odds that as an owner of a 32GB model you're pretty ruthless in your space management. Owners of 64GB devices have the luxury of not having to be so ruthless, and I really think it adds to the enjoyment of the device.
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I don't use otg, but it is an option in expandable storage.. you said there aren't any options. I have a 32gb n6. I bought it in nov, 2014. anyways, 32gb is more than enough for me. and I mod my device, nearly daily. and have 2 3.5gb+ nandroid back ups in my storage. before n6, I always had 16gb. now 32gb is spacious for me. also, I'm an amateur photographer that only uses the n6 for photography. what I don't do is keep music on my device, that's what seems to save me. I use google play music services, and I always have that to use. when I take a subway home from work, I'll download several albums to listen to, beforehand. BTW, on tmobile, unlimited high speed data, in NYC

I forgot about USB OTG as an option. I stand corrected on that.
Like I said, you're ruthless in your space management, where I don't have to be. That however doesn't mean I'm not. If I were to put my stuff on your device, it would all fit with about a gigabyte left. Having used devices with far less storage, space management became an art form with me. But on this device, not worrying about how much space I'm using is liberating, and it's that liberating feeling that makes using this device more enjoyable.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I forgot about USB OTG as an option. I stand corrected on that.
Like I said, you're ruthless in your space management, where I don't have to be. That however doesn't mean I'm not. If I were to put my stuff on your device, it would all fit with about a gigabyte left. Having used devices with far less storage, space management became an art form with me. But on this device, not worrying about how much space I'm using is liberating, and it's that liberating feeling that makes using this device more enjoyable.
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ruthless, I'd never say that in this case. over time, I do end up deleting a lot though.

Had the G4 last year. Decided to sell it after a few months due to the subpar battery life. I do miss the camera and brighter screen, however, I prefer the N6 for the bigger screen, much better battery life, wireless charging and Project Fi. $200 for a used N6 is still a good price.
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simms22 said:
ruthless, I'd never say that in this case. over time, I do end up deleting a lot though.
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Of course you could shunt what you delete to cloud storage. But the fact you have to pick and choose what to keep on your phone only proves correct what some sites, for example Android Authority, are saying now about devices with 32GB storage: it's really too small these days, so the OP really needs to think this through. Currently Swappa has 64GB models for a low of $280. $200 is an excellent deal for a 32GB device, depending on condition. But is the price worth the potential inconvenience the smaller amount of storage may impose?