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Hey guys!
Been a while since I have really been an active user on here. I just purchased my first-ever tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 because of the hype around it. I can honestly say that I am completely speechless to find what this thing brings to the table. I did some research here before I bought it, and noticed that some units were having some cosmetic issues (the 1mm thing) etc, but the unit I purchased didn't have any of these. I bought it brand new from Micro Center here in Dallas for $249 (the 16gb version).
For a first-time tablet user, I believe I made the right choice. Jelly Bean is just incredibly fast and smooth and all of my favorite apps load in the snap of a finger. The first app I played around with was Google Earth and I got lost in it for about 2 hours before I realized it. I can't see myself getting something different for a long time.
Hope everybody feels the same about it as I do. I see that you guys have a pretty devoted community around it.
Nick
Its the best tablet in the world right now.
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Welcome to the club. Prior to the Nexus 7 tablets were too limited, bulky and overpriced for what little they do. Nexus 7 is my travel companion and I'm eyeing the Galaxy Note 10.1 released this month as a desktop PC alternative that will stay on my desk.
Galaxy Note 10.1 Preview
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_10_1-review-795.php
mi7chy said:
Welcome to the club. Prior to the Nexus 7 tablets were too limited, bulky and overpriced for what little they do. Nexus 7 is my travel companion and I'm eyeing the Galaxy Note 10.1 released this month as a desktop PC alternative that will stay on my desk.
Galaxy Note 10.1 Preview
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_10_1-review-795.php
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That actually looks like a really nice tab. That could easily replace my laptop but not so much my desktop. Been looking for a reason to get rid of my laptop anyhow, just wasn't completely sold on the Transformer (probably because I didn't mess around with it too much when buying the N7).
TheMavic said:
Hey guys!
Been a while since I have really been an active user on here. I just purchased my first-ever tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 because of the hype around it. I can honestly say that I am completely speechless to find what this thing brings to the table. I did some research here before I bought it, and noticed that some units were having some cosmetic issues (the 1mm thing) etc, but the unit I purchased didn't have any of these. I bought it brand new from Micro Center here in Dallas for $249 (the 16gb version).
For a first-time tablet user, I believe I made the right choice. Jelly Bean is just incredibly fast and smooth and all of my favorite apps load in the snap of a finger. The first app I played around with was Google Earth and I got lost in it for about 2 hours before I realized it. I can't see myself getting something different for a long time.
Hope everybody feels the same about it as I do. I see that you guys have a pretty devoted community around it.
Nick
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Congrats... Have you read how the RMA process works already?
hashibahoohaa said:
Congrats... Have you read how the RMA process works already?
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Good thing the rma process is a good one, that he expressely noted that it had no issue and that you still dont know that on the internet you hear the whinning of the few over the happiness of the whole.
hashibahoohaa said:
Congrats... Have you read how the RMA process works already?
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How's the permanent 3.5" defect?
My story is about the same. I love this thing! Rooted it as I opened the box and I'm running Glazed ICS V1.1.2
Nexus 7 - Glazed ICS V1.1.2
MatAuc12 said:
Good thing the rma process is a good one, that he expressely noted that it had no issue and that you still dont know that on the internet you hear the whinning of the few over the happiness of the whole.
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Surprisingly you are right, I am glad I bought it before reading these forums. The more and more I get into the threads the more defects I see. Did I really just get that lucky or...? Surely I can't be the only one with a good device!
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Surprisingly you are right, I am glad I bought it before reading these forums. The more and more I get into the threads the more defects I see. Did I really just get that lucky or...? Surely I can't be the only one with a good device!
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not the only one I bought one on release and two later for family members and all are perfect ( even with the dog taking my neoprene case with the nexus in it off the table and trying to chew on it)
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I am just thinking about buying the nexus 7 or Asus tf300.
Which one is better?
I heard the quality of nexus 7 isn't good, need to return to the manufacture.
Sorry for my poor English.
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Good thing the rma process is a good one, that he expressely noted that it had no issue and that you still dont know that on the internet you hear the whinning of the few over the happiness of the whole.
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No no no... missed the wink? I certainly wish the OP good luck with the device and hope its a great defect free experience. Its indeed a mega device, I myself ordered one on 28th June, I guess you know the GOOG Canada story The only reason I cancelled was, that 1-2% (or lesser) tablets which have defects, very likely that I would have got one I have never been lucky with the newly launched devices (be it laptops, phones etc). Seeing that 12 point defect list, I was certain I would be getting atleast one of those... I was desperate to switch to Android, I guess will have to wait longer. Just no patience or bandwidth to take any more chances.
TheMavic said:
Hey guys!
Been a while since I have really been an active user on here. I just purchased my first-ever tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 because of the hype around it. I can honestly say that I am completely speechless to find what this thing brings to the table. I did some research here before I bought it, and noticed that some units were having some cosmetic issues (the 1mm thing) etc, but the unit I purchased didn't have any of these. I bought it brand new from Micro Center here in Dallas for $249 (the 16gb version).
For a first-time tablet user, I believe I made the right choice. Jelly Bean is just incredibly fast and smooth and all of my favorite apps load in the snap of a finger. The first app I played around with was Google Earth and I got lost in it for about 2 hours before I realized it. I can't see myself getting something different for a long time.
Hope everybody feels the same about it as I do. I see that you guys have a pretty devoted community around it.
Nick
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Hey MAvic Can you please post your SSN number it should start with a C70K or something like that
C Is the YEAR
7 Is the Month it was made
0 Not sure what this mean
K is for the hardware revision
So if yours is C50K it was made in May 2012 I am holding off for a Version made in September C90K. Google lead supervisor, said these models will have newer SHARP IPS LCD's without all the Color problems or new Color Corrected IPS LED panels without the Lag Or Blur when you swipe you see the Icons trailing.
Hydis HV070WX2 vs newer Hydis HW090WX3
Not sure if this means Google or ASUS are unwilling or can't fix the current Hue or Color saturation problems of a yellowish tint or Dull washed out colors.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57479059-94/expert-claims-googles-nexus-7-display-has-flaws/
mi7chy said:
How's the permanent 3.5" defect?
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Ha ha...
BTW, I live next to the lake, that sh#t goes straight into the pond once I find my next Android device.
IceColdKila said:
Hey MAvic Can you please post your SSN number it should start with a C70K or something like that
C Is the YEAR
7 Is the Month it was made
0 Not sure what this mean
K is for the hardware revision
So if yours is C50K it was made in May 2012 I am holding off for a Version made in September C90K. Google lead supervisor, said these models will have newer SHARP IPS LCD's without all the Color problems or new Color Corrected IPS LED panels without the Lag Or Blur when you swipe you see the Icons trailing.
Hydis HV070WX2 vs newer Hydis HW090WX3
Not sure if this means Google or ASUS are unwilling or can't fix the current Hue or Color saturation problems of a yellowish tint or Dull washed out colors.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57479059-94/expert-claims-googles-nexus-7-display-has-flaws/
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The sticker on the back of mine says C60K so I guess it would be June 2012. I haven't been having any screen issues so far if that helps.
IceColdKila said:
Hey MAvic Can you please post your SSN number it should start with a C70K or something like that
C Is the YEAR
7 Is the Month it was made
0 Not sure what this mean
K is for the hardware revision
So if yours is C50K it was made in May 2012 I am holding off for a Version made in September C90K. Google lead supervisor, said these models will have newer SHARP IPS LCD's without all the Color problems or new Color Corrected IPS LED panels without the Lag Or Blur when you swipe you see the Icons trailing.
Hydis HV070WX2 vs newer Hydis HW090WX3
Not sure if this means Google or ASUS are unwilling or can't fix the current Hue or Color saturation problems of a yellowish tint or Dull washed out colors.
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Any truth to this? Because those are huge claims and will have everybody in an uproar for sure. A better improved screen is coming and only those who order in September and forward will be fortunate enough to have such model will drive people crazy. I need details.
tommykwan222 said:
I am just thinking about buying the nexus 7 or Asus tf300.
Which one is better?
I heard the quality of nexus 7 isn't good, need to return to the manufacture.
Sorry for my poor English.
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If you can buy the N7 in a shop I would do that. Then you can return it easily. If you buy in a shop look for the serials that start with C70K and above, they are the latest stock. I have had two C60K's and they both have had screen separation.
If you buy online go for the 16GB, because these are selling a lot faster than the 8GB and you will have a better chance of getting newer stock. Too many older 8GB's sat around in the depot.
I'm on my second 8GB Nexus and it still isn't perfect, but good enough. Despite these niggles Its easily the best tablet at the moment.
Warren_Orange said:
If you can buy the N7 in a shop I would do that. Then you can return it easily. If you buy in a shop look for the serials that start with C70K and above, they are the latest stock. I have had two C60K's and they both have had screen separation.
If you buy online go for the 16GB, because these are selling a lot faster than the 8GB and you will have a better chance of getting newer stock. Too many older 8GB's sat around in the depot.
I'm on my second 8GB Nexus and it still isn't perfect, but good enough. Despite these niggles Its easily the best tablet at the moment.
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Thank you for your advice.
Howwver, in my country, I can only buy the 16GB version only and from the reseller only.
Now , I don't have any idea about which serial number of nexus 7 I can get it.
It seems that I should buy it
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WzFBaby said:
Any truth to this? Because those are huge claims and will have everybody in an uproar for sure. A better improved screen is coming and only those who order in September and forward will be fortunate enough to have such model will drive people crazy. I need details.
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I'd say don't sweat it. Its just nitpicking. These devices have 1yr. Warranty anyways. So if it does hold true, guess what, just send it in after its confirmed. Reason being display/color issue.
But those issues he mentioned I've never experienced. There might be a bad batch or some with display issues but far from majority. Even like in that article from expert. I found the comments section to be more informative. They basically slamming the expert. Someone will always be able to point a flaw someone. Nothing is perfect. Same thing happens with several thousand dollar camera & L.E.D. TV. People complain about this or that not calibrated right.
Anyways the calibration down through initial firmware. If this is a major issue or becomes one, Google could just push new update to recalibrate it.
I'm not pressed about the rumored new displays. As with everyything on the net, take it with a grain of salt. Don't be consumed with rumored details. Enjoy your device till the concrete facts are released from Google themselves. That expert from Displaymate finds something off with every single display they test..lol. no display is perfect to displaymate.
IceColdKila said:
Hey MAvic Can you please post your SSN number it should start with a C70K or something like that
C Is the YEAR
7 Is the Month it was made
0 Not sure what this mean
K is for the hardware revision
So if yours is C50K it was made in May 2012
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There are actually 2 serial numbers on the box sticker. That one is labeled "SSN", and does not appear ANYWHERE in viewable settings. If you go into About Tablet --> Status, you will find a different serial number, the same as the one labeled "CSSN" on the sticker.
So, if you haven't kept your box, you'll have no idea about the month of manufacture.
I have learned quite a lot from this forum and may stop by sometime but I have traded my Nexus 4 for an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note II and I am loving it. Once I have had it for a while I drop by and let people how it compares to the Nexus 4 for me.
Farewell! I actually did the opposite. Sold my Note for a Nexus 4. I actually dropped the phone on several occasions due to it's size and that's what made me sell it. I hope you have better luck with it, because I did love the phone at the time.
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Sold my note 2 after 2 months use because the difference in fluidity is very apparent to me (nexus win), couldn't have a fully functioning AOSPA rom (Samsung sources not always available), and some of my favorite devs support the nexus (Moles, Morfic, Faux123, Franco). Do miss the battery life, spen, and gorgeous screen on the note 2 though. Both phones are great.
good luck with cheap plastic looking thingy
& we need a thread for this?
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lokenok said:
good luck with cheap plastic looking thingy
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You better be rocking your nexus 4 naked to be making that sort of statement. Most people when they buy a samsung, apple or google phone always have a case on it so whether it's glass or plastic don't matter. And when you break that back glass, good luck replacing it.
lokenok said:
good luck with cheap plastic looking thingy
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all personal preference... ive had a galaxy s3 for a very long time and i loved it, after using my nexus 4 for almost 2 months, i just sold it today and got me an htc one x... ohhh how i missed lte!!
ummmmmm Bye? you will be missed? is this what you wanted to hear?
Sorry dont want to come off as an ass...but umm yeeeeeaaahh.
Bye
*walks out of room still thinking about why i ventured into this thread*
Got a note 2 went to a nexus and 1 day later went back to note 2. Battery life and no LTE was a big no for me. Still have Nexus 4 as backup phone.
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sabre31 said:
Got a note 2 went to a nexus and 1 day later went back to note 2. Battery life and no LTE was a big no for me. Still have Nexus 4 as backup phone.
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Have same situation. Using note and nexus being as my back up phone.
My reasons are battery life and camera.
Just don't want to sell nexus yet as I am curious to see what the next update will bring
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CandyAndy said:
Have same situation. Using note and nexus being as my back up phone.
My reasons are battery life and camera.
Just don't want to sell nexus yet as I am curious to see what the next update will bring
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omg!!!! JUST SELL IT!!!
Cool story bro...
*throws mic and walks away*
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Peace!
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Another note 2 sheep,..I can't wait till the big ass phone trend stops..like when the RAZR v3 took storm, everybody hopped on that bandwagon too..
"Vanilla android >jail broken iOS>90" TV's"
No Need to come back. I don't care how much you like any phone. But thanks for thinking someone would. Narcissist much?
Why does this thread exist?
Well looks like another useless thread. My gawd these get old if everyone posted every time they made a decision with a phone xda would be unusable.
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useless thread
DowntownJeffBrown said:
Well looks like another useless thread. My gawd these get old if everyone posted every time they made a decision with a phone xda would be unusable.
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Don't you know XDA is already a personal blog site!!??
These clowns as if anyone gives a damn, OP don't bother with comparison, go away!
For those that don't like this thread I don't need your permission to post.
To those that have communicated with me and helped me this thread is for you. Thanks
For those interested in the idea of such a swap...
I switched not so much because of something I did not like because I didn't know what was better or worse than the Nexus 4 vs the Note 2. I wanted the pen, sd card, otg and the larger screen. I now find I like the larger size as I have rather large hands. So with the Note 2 I don't keep accidentally pushing the buttons on the side of the phone. I also happen to like Touch Wiz as I have it on my GNote 10.1 and I am not really that concerned with quick updates or having the latest versions. I would have gotten a Note 2 in the first place If I could have afforded it unlocked. Which I could not but I could afford the Nexus 4. Now I found someone that bought a T-mobile Note 2 on contract because they could not afford a Nexus 4. They kept their contract and switched it to the Nexus 4. They requested the Note 2 be unlocked. So I got an unlocked Note 2 without a contract. Making it was a win win situation for us.
As I use the Note 2 I find that the calls made using Talkatone over WiFi are much better quality without having to make any adjustments other than to increase the speaker settings in Talkatone when speaking to my wife as she speaks very softly. The Note 2 does not have the mic gain problem that the Nexus 4 has.
I find the screen of the Note 2 to be quite a bit cooler in color than the Nexus 4. I am still not sure which I think is better color wise. Sharpness of text and images is so great on both as I can not see any thing but smooth curves no matter how hard I look. I can not see any dots on either screen so dpi and resolution are fine for me on both.
I don't like for the physical button on the Note 2. I would rather have the center button be the same as the menu and back buttons. Also I think it looks cheap. I love how the back and menu buttons are not on the screen and do not show but light when touched. I find the arrangement of the buttons on the Note 2 better for me. On the Nexus 4 the back button always seemed to be on the wrong side. Of course the real estate of the screen is awesome the thinner frame around the screen makes the phone look even bigger than it is.
I don't like the fact the Note 2 uses S-Beam instead of Android Beam as they don't work together as far as I can tell. My wife has an Xperia Acro S using Android beam and we were able to beam some pictures sometimes between it and the Nexus 4 via NFC and Android Beam but we can't beam pictures using S-Beam and Android Beam between the Xperia Acro S and the Note 2. We were able to beam a Youtube but really that just beamed the link and opened up the Youtube player.
Seems like every time a new nexus seems like in the first three months you can't say anything negative about the phone. It must be better than everything else or bust. Its like the phone you own defines you as a person. Seems like if you think something is bad about a nexus something is wrong with you and a lot you guys attack people who are actually in touch with reality.
Apple does not give a hot damn about a nexus and it laughable to think the number 1 phone maker on the planet is worried about us. The fact that some think they have a hidden smear campaign is just nuts.
The nexus 4 is an awesome phone but it has some flaws like everything else. You can lie to yourself to make your purchase feel better but facts are facts. Here are some of the negatives so people thinking of buying this phone can now what is true and to expect.
1. This phone is very fragile ( more than any other phone I owned ). Its glass front and back so expect to own a case and screen protectors. If this phone is gorilla glass its the crappiest I have ever seen or the weakest. All these guys saying they drop there phones and not even a mark, come on. Common sense you can look at this phone and tell any hard floor and a drop over 1 foot something is getting marked or cracked.
2. After you crack the front the screen stops working and the phone is pretty much junk might as well buy a new one. This is not an iPhone so replacement parts will be hard to find and cost will be high. I can crack an iPhone and for 30-40 bucks fix it myself. Good luck on this its the same as the nexus 7. Once cracked it is pretty much worthless.
3. Phone does get pretty warm if the screen is on for about 20 min even on auto brightness. I know its a thin phone but even with a case its hot in the back.
4. Screen colors are washed and LCD is not great. Not saying its bad but its not winning any awards. Put this next almost any other top phone and you will see why people say its washed. Yes you can adjust but you have to root and flash custom and a custom kernel for best results. Then its a little better but it will always be an LCD can't change that. Viewing angles no good and blacks are not deep blacks.
5. Battery life is just ok, some may even say bad. I am on custom ROMs so its a little better but around 4 hours on screen time on average.
There are a few other minor things but for the most part these are the flaws. I still suggest this phone because its cheap, its unlocked, super fast, stock android, and its sleek and sexy. I am not a troll spent over 2 grand ordering nexus 4's, probably donated hundreds of dollars to devs.
Post what you think the negatives are of this phone.
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Think you got most of them, though you forgot to mention the lack of usb otg. It would have been pretty useful, as it was on the Galaxy Nexus.
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Sorry I have to disagree.
I have no heating issues, the LCD is far superior than my HTC one x was, and I get consistently over 5 hours screen on time. Unbelievable if you ask me.
Yea USB otg...but I never use it so meh.
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ptesmoke said:
Sorry I have to disagree.
I have no heating issues, the LCD is far superior than my HTC one x was, and I get consistently over 5 hours screen on time. Unbelievable if you ask me.
Yea USB otg...but I never use it so meh.
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And your stock right? I mean depending what you customize you can get 5 hours but a screen shot would help of proof. And the LCD I'm not saying is bad just not amazing. Its sharp but when I look at an amoled I start missing it again.
Yeah I didn't want to name the minor stuff, lots of people don't even know what USB otg is, could said lack of storage, yellow tint, no LTE, etc.
Main flaw is the whole scratch easy and breaks easy and don't break the front glass or it stops working. Has anyone found out why the nexus 7 and 4 have this problem. I am guessing its somewhere along the line of this how they got the cost down so much. After breaking a nexus 7 on carpet I kinda want Google to make the devices better builds or release some cheap parts to fix them.
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ptesmoke said:
Sorry I have to disagree.
the LCD is far superior than my HTC one x was,
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Either you had a dud one x or a very special nexus 4.
My one x screen was waaaay better than my nexus 4.
And to the OP.
You forgot nexus 4 has a very average camera.
Troll.
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Fataldesain said:
And your stock right? I mean depending what you customize you can get 5 hours but a screen shot would help of proof. And the LCD I'm not saying is bad just not amazing. Its sharp but when I look at an amoled I start missing it again.
Yeah I didn't want to name the minor stuff, lots of people don't even know what USB otg is, could said lack of storage, yellow tint, no LTE, etc.
Main flaw is the whole scratch easy and breaks easy and don't break the front glass or it stops working. Has anyone found out why the nexus 7 and 4 have this problem. I am guessing its somewhere along the line of this how they got the cost down so much. After breaking a nexus 7 on carpet I kinda want Google to make the devices better builds or release some cheap parts to fix them.
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Not too sure about the N7, but the N4 uses zero gap technology. I don't really remember the details but it's something along the lines of removing a layer from between the screen and digitizer so they can have a screen without a bezel.
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xchasa said:
Either you had a dud one x or a very special nexus 4.
My one x screen was waaaay better than my nexus 4.
And to the OP.
You forgot nexus 4 has a very average camera.
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I shoulda said one Xl...the lte one x. the screen was good...but not as accurate as my n4. plus whatever coating lg used on the n4 glass is miles ahead of whatever the hell HTC sprayed on the x.
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Fataldesain said:
And your stock right? I mean depending what you customize you can get 5 hours but a screen shot would help of proof. And the LCD I'm not saying is bad just not amazing. Its sharp but when I look at an amoled I start missing it again.
Yeah I didn't want to name the minor stuff, lots of people don't even know what USB otg is, could said lack of storage, yellow tint, no LTE, etc.
Main flaw is the whole scratch easy and breaks easy and don't break the front glass or it stops working. Has anyone found out why the nexus 7 and 4 have this problem. I am guessing its somewhere along the line of this how they got the cost down so much. After breaking a nexus 7 on carpet I kinda want Google to make the devices better builds or release some cheap parts to fix them.
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I'm not stock now no... but when I was I still hit 5 hours screen time. custom ROM/kernel now just gets me about another 30mins on top of that.
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Then go buy an iPhone
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subxero123 said:
Then go buy an iPhone
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Yep knew this was coming, typical.
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when I got my nexus 4, I couldnt wait for it to come and try it out. i was coming from an htc one x. and no way in the world does the nexus 4 screen come close to the htc one x's. and my nexus 4 started having random shutoffs, heated up, battery was draining faster than i could charge. and the camera sucks on this phone. I got myself a note 2 its a solid device and I do miss the pure google experience, but tbh LG effed it up.
My biggest complaints:
-battery life is atrocious compared to my previous devices
-volume rocker gets hit a lot when pushing wake button one-handed
-google support, I feel like I was somewhat suckered into purchasing by having a Qi charging orb, miracast accessories, and the bumper dangled in front of me only to have them nonexistent, sold out and/or just plain silent when it comes to answers regarding future availability
-the flash on the camera needs to be toned down
-audio is pretty muffled when using speakerphone and phone is laying on it's back, thanks to speaker location
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I also have to disagree with the last three points
My phone only gets warm with intense CPU stuff (which is expected...)
I love the colors, and I can easily manipulate them to give richer, deeper colors through kernels and what not of I grow unhappy later
Battery for me is really good... 4+ screen in 18+ hours... On 3G with WiFi its 6+ in 20+
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when I got my nexus 4, I couldnt wait for it to come and try it out. i was coming from an htc one x. and no way in the world does the nexus 4 screen come close to the htc one x's. and my nexus 4 started having random shutoffs, heated up, battery was draining faster than i could charge. and the camera sucks on this phone. I got myself a note 2 its a solid device and I do miss the pure google experience, but tbh LG effed it up.
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Dont blame the phone, blame your brain
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I am not going to discuss the other points but, you are right, the phone is very fragile. Mine suffer a falling from about one meter which cracks the screen. In any case, the replacement by an official client service costs near 150€, transport included, so the complain about the components cost its not fair.
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Coming from S2 with stock rom / custom kernel
N4
NEG
- battery life is not that great during usage
- camera is not that great.. even compare to my s2 which is almost 2 years behind
- never drop it yet, but using a case so i dont think it would be that bad
- OOS !! at first i was planning to get a 8 gb.. but they only had the 16 gb instock .. total cost was $420 due to tax and shipping in Canada
@Fataldesaign what's the matter with you??
You've started at least 8 anti-nexus 4 thread in this forum, most of them which for locked. All of your thread are something negative.
I remember you ate the same guy from that thread where you started calling everyone your hater and all ... There's no need to start so many thread on the flaws of Nexus 4. One or two is OK.
Thread reported. Kindly do not make useless threads now.
I don't understand why people come in some phone's forum, and make a thread "faults of this phone". I mean, if you don't like this phone, at least don't turn those who spent money in getting the device against it? It may have its flaws, but we are OK with them. We don't need reminders about the bad things. I mean, constructive criticism is GOOD. But not pointless pointing out of flaws...
If you have complaints, kindly submit an error report to Google.
Hope you get my point.
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You guessed it, this is no different to all your other threads that have been closed. You like to complain and that's understandable but all these threads achieve is to troll and wind up other users so no real purpose to them.
Thanks again for your opinion but maybe try be more constructive with your next thread.
Thanks
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I have read that max brightness is under 300nits, but also read a comment here on the forums that it was "very bright"
From the owners here on XDA how do you compare outdoor visibility compared to the N5 or OnePlus One?
MiPaDo said:
I have read that max brightness is under 300nits, but also read a comment here on the forums that it was "very bright"
From the owners here on XDA how do you compare outdoor visibility compared to the N5 or OnePlus One?
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Let me test that for you now brb going outside. Using N5 btw
jbdan said:
Let me test that for you now brb going outside. Using N5 btw
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You rock! Third device for pics/vid?
MiPaDo said:
You rock! Third device for pics/vid?
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I do have N7 but 2 yr old using it now. Both (I have 2) N5's are more legible in direct sunlight. Not by much though. And the N6 is still legible. For an amoled I think the N6 panel is very good.
Have you taken the same pic with both phones and posted anywhere?
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Have you taken the same pic with both phones and posted anywhere?
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Sorry I have not. I will though! In due time I have to have my fun and tinker with the N6 and get it all setup :cyclops:
Taken with another nexus 5.
It's slightly less bright. I have no major complaints.
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Both Nexus 5 and 6 are at maximum brightness. The Nexus 6 can become rainbowed in direct sunlight as captured in the 1st pic.
If anyone wants I can also compare with the S5 and m8.
Just got the phone and wanted to see the brightness myself...
I turned off adaptive brightness and cranked it up to 100% and I was like "Wow, this is really bright!"
Then I turned on my Nexus 5 and did the same thing and it was definitely even brighter...but unless comparing side by side I think I'd be happy with both.
It's a cloudy day or I'd test the Nexus 6 outside.
Dibrom said:
Taken with another nexus 5.
It's slightly less bright. I have no major complaints.
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Both Nexus 5 and 6 are at maximum brightness. The Nexus 6 can become rainbowed in direct sunlight as captured in the 1st pic.
If anyone wants I can also compare with the S5 and m8.
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Would you be so kind to compare with S5 ?
Returned my n6 due to its screen. The note 4 has a much better screen. In a few weeks I'll have cm12 on my note 4, so I'll be happy. Shame the n6 has a mediocre screen.
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Returned my n6 due to its screen. The note 4 has a much better screen. In a few weeks I'll have cm12 on my note 4, so I'll be happy. Shame the n6 has a mediocre screen.
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Can I ask what was mediocre about the screen?
I'm still in two minds about whether to go for the note 4 or nexus 6. When it was announced that the nexus 6 would have a nearly 6" amoled screen I was happy and immediately cancelled my note 4 order. However the reports of the nexus 6 screen which most seem to be negative are putting me off.
Unfortunately there are no display models where I live so I just have to order "blind". Anyway if it's just the brightness I can live with that, but if it's similar quality to say the galaxy nexus screen where at low brightness it looked absolutely horrible I'll avoid the nexus.
All I care about is a large amoled screen as I use it for media in bed etc, the extra "features" the note 4 has are irrelevant for me as I never use the stylus or the "gimmicks".
suzook said:
Returned my n6 due to its screen. The note 4 has a much better screen. In a few weeks I'll have cm12 on my note 4, so I'll be happy. Shame the n6 has a mediocre screen.
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That note 4 will have cm just like the note 3 random reboots signal loss etc ....in over a year they never got note 3 aosp roms stable
AVF Jay said:
Can I ask what was mediocre about the screen?
I'm still in two minds about whether to go for the note 4 or nexus 6. When it was announced that the nexus 6 would have a nearly 6" amoled screen I was happy and immediately cancelled my note 4 order. However the reports of the nexus 6 screen which most seem to be negative are putting me off.
Unfortunately there are no display models where I live so I just have to order "blind". Anyway if it's just the brightness I can live with that, but if it's similar quality to say the galaxy nexus screen where at low brightness it looked absolutely horrible I'll avoid the nexus.
All I care about is a large amoled screen as I use it for media in bed etc, the extra "features" the note 4 has are irrelevant for me as I never use the stylus or the "gimmicks".
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Colors are a bit washed out, and the whites are not as white as the note 4. I really wanted to like the n6, but couldn't get past the screen. Shame. The note 4 has the best screen I have ever seen on a phone. Another week or 2 and cm12 will be running on the note.
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nexus6R3plicant said:
That note 4 will have cm just like the note 3 random reboots signal loss etc ....in over a year they never got note 3 aosp roms stable
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Was running aosp/cm on my n3 and had no issues. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. The n6 is a monster phone, but screen is a bit disappointing.
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I really wanted to like the n6, but couldn't get past the screen. Shame. .
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I don't blame you. The screen is the most important thing for me. It's what you look at everytime you use the phone, and if the screen is not good then the rest of it is irrelevant for me personally.
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Can I ask what was mediocre about the screen?
I'm still in two minds about whether to go for the note 4 or nexus 6. When it was announced that the nexus 6 would have a nearly 6" amoled screen I was happy and immediately cancelled my note 4 order. However the reports of the nexus 6 screen which most seem to be negative are putting me off.
Unfortunately there are no display models where I live so I just have to order "blind". Anyway if it's just the brightness I can live with that, but if it's similar quality to say the galaxy nexus screen where at low brightness it looked absolutely horrible I'll avoid the nexus.
All I care about is a large amoled screen as I use it for media in bed etc, the extra "features" the note 4 has are irrelevant for me as I never use the stylus or the "gimmicks".
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Okay let me chime in here. Its funny when people say the Nexus 6 has a mediocre screen. This is my second nexus device. First one was the nexus one. I've had samsungs since then. specifically notes 1, 2 3, 4. I've been using my note 4 for a month+ now, but when I saw the nexus 6 was coming out, I knew I was going to get it. Like the previous poster said, if you turn off adaptive brightness and crack the brightness all the way up, the screen is very bright. Now is the Note 4 brighter, yes absolutely? is it that significant? I don't think so. If you were using the nexus 6 and never compared it to any other phone, you would think the phone was plenty bright.
The nexus 6 runs way better than my note 4.
Custom kernel on n6 with color/gamma controls might fix the screen though. If that's the case, I will go back to the n6.
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Okay let me chime in here. Its funny when people say the Nexus 6 has a mediocre screen. This is my second nexus device. First one was the nexus one. I've had samsungs since then. specifically notes 1, 2 3, 4. I've been using my note 4 for a month+ now, but when I saw the nexus 6 was coming out, I knew I was going to get it. Like the previous poster said, if you turn off adaptive brightness and crack the brightness all the way up, the screen is very bright. Now is the Note 4 brighter, yes absolutely? is it that significant? I don't think so. If you were using the nexus 6 and never compared it to any other phone, you would think the phone was plenty bright.
The nexus 6 runs way better than my note 4.
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I'm not complaining about brightness. Its the color. Not as vivid, and the whites are more yellowish.
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Okay let me chime in here. Its funny when people say the Nexus 6 has a mediocre screen. This is my second nexus device. First one was the nexus one. I've had samsungs since then. specifically notes 1, 2 3, 4. I've been using my note 4 for a month+ now, but when I saw the nexus 6 was coming out, I knew I was going to get it. Like the previous poster said, if you turn off adaptive brightness and crack the brightness all the way up, the screen is very bright. Now is the Note 4 brighter, yes absolutely? is it that significant? I don't think so. If you were using the nexus 6 and never compared it to any other phone, you would think the phone was plenty bright.
The nexus 6 runs way better than my note 4.
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I totally understand where you're coming from and in isolation as you say the nexus 6 screen is most likely bright enough.
As I mentioned in my post though, if the nexus 6 screen is simply less bright than the note 4 I couldn't care less as my eyes are quite sensitive, and I rarely max the brightness on any screen, especially when viewing in a dark environment. So the nexus 6 brightness is a non issue.
For me low brightness performance is more important and what concerns me at this stage is the reports of the performance at low brightness with the pinkish hue and now the grainy grid like texure. If the display share similar low light performance as the galaxy nexus amoled scren it will be a deal breaker for me.
Here ya go. Both at 100% brightness.
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For people who are worried about the yellow (red) tint of the screen, download CF.lumen and set red from 1.0 to .910.
Root Cf.Lumen in the play store?
nexus6R3plicant said:
That note 4 will have cm just like the note 3 random reboots signal loss etc ....in over a year they never got note 3 aosp roms stable
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So people buy a device with a stylus just to load AOSP on it I have a Note 4 and my N6 and most certainly wouldn't dare load up an AOSP rom on my Note. There's no doubt the screen is brighter, but if people are serious basing their choice on screen quality alone they need their heads checked. If that were the case, no one would be buying the iPhone 6/6+ due to other phones having bigger and "better" screens.
Hey everyone, this is my first post so if I'm not posting in the correct area, I apologize for that.
For the past two+ years I've been using verizon's HTC One M7. It's been a great phone save for the fact that it's exceedingly difficult to debloat. This particular model is loaded down with verizon crapware and there's no easy way to root/unlock the bootloader. I digress
I'm in the market for a new phone. I've decided to ditch my carrier's phones and go unlocked. I want a stock android experience that isn't too locked down by the OEM, so I've opted to get a nexus device.
I'm torn as to whether or not I should get the Nexus 6 right now or wait another month or so for the Nexus 6p. As well as my M7 has served me, it is beginning to show it's age, I'm really hankering to get a new device asap. Part of me says that the 6P is only a marginal upgrade from the 6, and is 150 more expensive for the 64gb model so I wouldn't be losing much by getting it. The other part of me says that I've been using this phone for over two years, and another month won't kill me.
Anyway, I'm looking for input. I'd be more confident getting a Nexus 6 but the demo model I played with had this sickeningly salmon-tinted screen that was also visibly more dim than the panel on my M7. I've heard it's a "feature" but it seems more like a defect to me. I've heard the pinkness only shows up in some models, as does burn on imaging, but I really would have to hate to send the phone in to get it fixed. Anyone have any experience with the salmon colored screens on the Nexus 6?
Edit: After a bit of research, I've heard that burn in images are more common in AMOLED displays, so I'm worried this problem may be carried over the the 6P. This doesn't make much sense because I haven't heard of this issue occurring in other devices using AMOLED displays such as those put out by Samsung. Could this be a Motorola AMOLED problem, or is this something all AMOLED screens are subject to?
Anyone here have any input? Thanks.
As an owner of the original Nexus 6 I personally don't think it is worth the extra money to go to the Nexus 6P. The minimal gains with the 6P are offset by the losses that you get from the original Nexus 6. For the difference in price I would go to the Nexus 6 and wait until next year to see if the upgrade is a better deal than what you can get this year.
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As an owner of the original Nexus 6 I personally don't think it is worth the extra money to go to the Nexus 6P. The minimal gains with the 6P are offset by the losses that you get from the original Nexus 6. For the difference in price I would go to the Nexus 6 and wait until next year to see if the upgrade is a better deal than what you can get this year.
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That's my train of thought, thanks for the input man.
How has your experience been with the screen? I've seen firsthand just how bad it can be worst case scenario, but are burn on images and pink screens really that common?
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That's my train of thought, thanks for the input man.
How has your experience been with the screen? I've seen firsthand just how bad it can be worst case scenario, but are burn on images and pink screens really that common?
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My experience with the screen has been great. I haven't had any burn-in problems and no pink screens. I am really satisfied with the display of the original Nexus 6.
The AMOLED screen is sourced from Samsung by Motorola, if I remember correctly. Any concerns with tinting can be easily ameliorated with a custom kernel. (I'm biased towards a warm color temperature as i like cinema calibrations on all my devices, monitors included, and even I made this screen's color temperature more neutral)
As for the 6P, I would read how Qualcomm solved the 810's overheating issue with "version 2.1" - - by underclocking and then neutering the excess cores with thermal strangling. Octacore? Ha! Is it really 8 cores if you can only ever use 4? (only a mild exaggeration on my part)
I had a OnePlus Two and the 2015 Moto x pure. I got rid of both for this Nexus 6... Which will last until a value 820-based device drops next year
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The AMOLED screen is sourced from Samsung by Motorola, if I remember correctly. Any concerns with tinting can be easily ameliorated with a custom kernel. (I'm biased towards a warm color temperature as i like cinema calibrations on all my devices, monitors included, and even I made this screen's color temperature more neutral)
As for the 6P, I would read how Qualcomm solved the 810's overheating issue with "version 2.1" - - by underclocking and then neutering the excess cores with thermal strangling. Octacore? Ha! Is it really 8 cores if you can only ever use 4? (only a mild exaggeration on my part)
I had a OnePlus Two and the 2015 Moto x pure. I got rid of both for this Nexus 6... Which will last until a value 820-based device drops next year
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I'm primarily concerned with potential for burn on imaging. I'm not huge into custom roms or anything like that so I'd likely be using just stock android on whatever I go with.
I've decided that I'm either going to get the Moto x Pure or the Nexus 6/6P.
The Moto x Pure has an IPS panel, which you can't really go wrong with. No rich vivid colors, but the LCD on my m7 has been nothing but satisfactory. Even if AMOLED boasts richer colors and blacker blacks, I'd be leery to adopt the Nexus 6/6P because of potential burn on imaging and/or off tones.
Even in person, the Nexus 6 has a visibly pink display. I'd hate to have that issue develop even after a year of use. My M7 has a display just as crisp and bright as day one, albeit it's just your average LCD.
The pic is a Nexus 6 to the left and a Moto x Pure to the right and is representative of my experience with the Nexus 6. The Nexus 6 has a visibly pinker and somewhat more dim screen. Spec to spec, the Nexus 6 is only a bit better than the Moto x Pure. This may be something that effects only one in every so many Nexus 6, but it really puts me off to it.
Won't me post a direct link, so for those of you who want to see the two side by side, here
imgur DOT COM /L6tkitl
Also, expandable storage seems awesome.
pcdg said:
I'm primarily concerned with potential for burn on imaging. I'm not huge into custom roms or anything like that so I'd likely be using just stock android on whatever I go with.
I've decided that I'm either going to get the Moto x Pure or the Nexus 6/6P.
The Moto x Pure has an IPS panel, which you can't really go wrong with. No rich vivid colors, but the LCD on my m7 has been nothing but satisfactory. Even if AMOLED boasts richer colors and blacker blacks, I'd be leery to adopt the Nexus 6/6P because of potential burn on imaging and/or off tones.
Even in person, the Nexus 6 has a visibly pink display. I'd hate to have that issue develop even after a year of use. My M7 has a display just as crisp and bright as day one, albeit it's just your average LCD.
The pic is a Nexus 6 to the left and a Moto x Pure to the right and is representative of my experience with the Nexus 6. The Nexus 6 has a visibly pinker and somewhat more dim screen. Spec to spec, the Nexus 6 is only a bit better than the Moto x Pure. This may be something that effects only one in every so many Nexus 6, but it really puts me off to it.
Won't me post a direct link, so for those of you who want to see the two side by side, here
imgur DOT COM /L6tkitl
Also, expandable storage seems awesome.
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Actually, I would spec the 808 marginally, theoretically ABOVE the 805, though it would likely be equivalent in the real world. And if you don't flash ROMs, a 16gb X pure is perfectly acceptable given its expandable memory.
Honestly, the Moto X pure is a terrific machine at $399USD, and it sounds like it would match your personal criteria inasmuch as it would not match mine. I was not willing to pay over $500 for an 810 processor, but that's just me and my scrooginess. Different strokes for different folks, right?
Have fun with your choice!
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Better buy the MXP and see yourself why most of its owners return it for a Nexus6. Ips lcd is nothing worth to compare to amoled 1440p of n6. Motorola's track record for updates are joke. They dont give a smallest damn about their customers. Their updates are even slower than LG.
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This is my 2nd Nexus 6 (first one I sent back to Motorola after it took a bad fall from my car), and I've never had any of the screen issues you're talking about. Personally, I like the Nexus 6 due to the ease of use and huge community support it has here on XDA. I'm also a massive flashaholic and can't go a week on the same ROM without having to switch, and you can find just about any flavor you like here. Coming from a Device like the M7, I think I'd definitely go with the N6 and try a dip in the custom pool. Either way, root and Xposed are a must because anything that you don't like about the N6 stock (which shouldn't be much) you'll be able to change with Gravity Box, a build.prop edit, or a custom kernel.
If you're that worried about the screen and absolutely opposed to the custom scene here at XDA, I'd go ahead and stick with the Moto X. However, I'd say ROMs like Chroma, Cataclysm, Benzo, xTraSmooth, and Dirty Unicorns are worth buying this device for.
Just my two cents, dude.
I just got my Nexus 6 64 white. I love it. I would get the 6 over the 6p for the slightly larger screen. 5.96 vs 5.7. Wireless Qi charging, not on the 6p. Motorola built. Better community support. OSI camera. The 6 also has Motorola's nanocoating protection. (I wouldn't do it but there is a YouTube video of a 6 that was left in water for an hour. Was just fine afterwards.) The 6 could well be the better of the 2.
Lastly, you can update to Marshmallow NOW !!!!! (I literally took mine out of the box new and updated to Marshmallow via computer flash.) Marshmallow will roll out to your device via OTA if you don't want to flash.