Well, the Nexus 6 has been announced. These are in the same category. I have a decision to make.
http://www.google.com/nexus/6/
Unfortunately, we may not get reviews until after our return deadline on the Note 4.
Here is what I see as the benefits when comparing both phones:
Note 4 Benefits:
Spen
Potentially better camera?
More premium build quality?
Multi-window, which has been improved
Super AMOLED screen
SD Card
Removable battery
Nexus 6 Benefits:
Stock android, on time system OS updates (and potentially longer support lifetime)
Front facing dual speakers, potentially better?
Cheaper
Better google now hotword support?
Easier to root, unlocked bootloader
Likely smoother, less jitters and stuttering in the UI (some Note 4 reviewers are reporting stutters and jitters)
Cross carrier device, allowing you to jump around carriers, and giving a larger buyer base for resale
Currently unclear:
Battery life comparisons
Also, check out this error on the Nexus 6 page:
"13MP front-facing with optical image stabilization
2MP rear-facing"
Uh, that doesn't seem right.
My biggest concern with the Nexus 6 is the camera, since this is a Motorola made phone. I don't think there is any doubt that the Note 4's camera is better than the Moto X (2014)'s camera. Will that carry over to the Nexus 6?
Let me know if I've missed something in the comparison.
the price is stated at 649 so its not 400 cheaper
never liked motorola screens and no s-pen so you know my answer haha
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the price is stated at 649 so its not 400 cheaper
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Where did you see that? Is that confirmed?
androidcentral
Physically, the Nexus 6 looks a lot like the current Moto X, with a front-facing speaker and mic, a metal trim and soft-touch plastic back. The Nexus 6 will come in Midnight Blue and Cloud White, and pricing starts at $649 off contract. The Nexus 6 will be available to pre-order starting late October, with general availability to come in November. Google says it'll be available on contract through AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon and U.S. Cellular.
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Nexus 6 has Qi wireless charging. http://www.motorola.com/us/Nexus-6/nexus-6-motorola-us.html at the bottom under Battery.
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Much cheaper, probably like $400 cheaper off-contract
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It's $649 off contract. Its got no external storage either. She's a big sucker compared to the Note 4...
Nexus 6 - 159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 in 184 g (6.49 oz)
Note 4 - 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in) 176 g (6.21 oz)
Nexus devices have always had the "right" high-end components. How they hang together and things like how good individual features such as the camera and display are sometimes cause them to fall down competitively. We'll see after some testing's done how well Motorola did.
Competition is good.
It also looks like it's shipping with Moto's Turbo Charger so it should be roughly the same charging as the Note 4. No sign of an SD card though.
the NOTE 4 will be better...it has a much better camera, smaller size, s pen, and the history of nexus devices say that the speaker performance are not good...this does have 2 speakers...so i dont know...
Too big and ugly design, no thanks.
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It also looks like it's shipping with Moto's Turbo Charger so it should be roughly the same charging as the Note 4. No sign of an SD card though.
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I saw that on the Nexus 9, but didn't see that on the Nexus 6...
EDIT: I see that now. Removed from the list, as both have it.
It's also worth pointing out that they're both AMOLED screens, although I suspect that the Note 4's will be superior to the Nexus'
Do you want the "purity" of something like a Mazda Miata or the "features" of a BMW 3-series convertible? Performance freaks and car guys would pick the Miata. Those more practical and in to convenience would pick the BMW. They're both good handling convertibles but appeal to different people for different reasons. Same thing applies here. The BMW outsells the Miata 15:1 even though it's more expensive BTW.
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I saw that on the Nexus 9, but didn't see that on the Nexus 6...
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Well it's a theory that happens to fit the facts. On the product information page I linked it shows a picture of the charger which is identical to the one pictured here. Couple that with the charging speed and I think it's almost certainly the same charger.
That dual front facing speakers though. Not sure about the audio quality but I really miss the HTC One Max's speakers. IMHO all high end phones SHOULD have that.
Metal rim is a plus.
Now it is a decision over whether to give up S Pen features for Android L + Dual front facing speakers (provided superior audio quality).
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That dual front facing speakers though. Not sure about the audio quality but I really miss the HTC One Max's speakers. IMHO all high end phones SHOULD have that.
Metal rim is a plus.
Now it is a decision over whether to give up S Pen features for Android L + Dual front facing speakers (provided superior audio quality).
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For me this just solidified my desire for a Note 4. Yes, the Nexus 6 is an excellent device and it's wonderful to see them upping the specs in the Nexus line (especially when it comes to battery life). But without an SD card it's just a non-starter for me.
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It's also worth pointing out that they're both AMOLED screens, although I suspect that the Note 4's will be superior to the Nexus'
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Sorry, I meant that the Note 4 has a "Super" amoled screen.
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Well it's a theory that happens to fit the facts. On the product information page I linked it shows a picture of the charger which is identical to the one pictured here. Couple that with the charging speed and I think it's almost certainly the same charger.
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yes, you are right. I made that change.
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It's also worth pointing out that they're both AMOLED screens, although I suspect that the Note 4's will be superior to the Nexus'
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I saw that and wasn't sure it's correct. I wonder who's making the panel? It's not Samsung or their Display Group CEO wouldn't have recently said this...
http://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-is-only-company-buying-subsidiarys-mobile-display-tech/
Going up against Samsung with an inferior AMOLED panel might turn out not to be a great idea on Motorola's part. The Note 4's panel is 14% more power efficient than the N3's 1080P panel. And DisplayMate crowned it "best mobile display" even against the iP6's. That's a tough party to crash.
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yes, you are right. I made that change.
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Aaah yeah sorry about that, I was waiting for the new-users "5 mins between posts" timer to expire and didn't notice you updated your post.
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I saw that and wasn't sure it's correct. I wonder who's making the panel? It's not Samsung or their Display Group CEO wouldn't have recently said this...
http://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-is-only-company-buying-subsidiarys-mobile-display-tech/
Going up against Samsung with an inferior AMOLED panel might turn out not to be a great idea on Motorola's part. The Note 4's panel is 14% more power efficient than the N3's 1080P panel. And DisplayMate crowned it "best mobile display" even against the iP6's. That's a tough party to crash.
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If it's anything like the Moto X then it'll be a Samsung-made panel made on last year's process (so yes, inferior to the one we'd expect on the Note 4). Samsung do sell panels to other people, just not in volume.
Love the size of the screen but no external sd card is a killer for me. Where am I going t ok put all my Roms and videos.
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So as the title says I am having a tough time figuring out what I want. Just looking for some input on why you guys chose this phone over others?
Unless the new Nexus is only 5in, has better camera or is MUCH cheaper I see no reason to get it over the X.
Depends on what the screen size is on the new Nexus. If it's 6 inches then I might opt for the X.
If it's as big as the pics that are leaked then definitely the X. I'm typing this with my Nexus 7 and it's not much bigger than the new nexus. Way to big for a phone.
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Unless the new Nexus is only 5in, has better camera or is MUCH cheaper I see no reason to get it over the X.
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Considering the 5 retailed for $350 out of the box, and this at $450, most likely, the new Nexus will be cheaper (unless they do actually release a gigantic phablet). Also, the N5 came with wireless charging, which is an awesome feature that the X2 is missing. I believe there have also been rumors of a qHD display as well as 3GB RAM and a much larger battery. Of course, most of that speculation would be based on the 5.92" screen, which is just ridiculous (in terms of size).
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Considering the 5 retailed for $350 out of the box, and this at $450, most likely, the new Nexus will be cheaper (unless they do actually release a gigantic phablet). Also, the N5 came with wireless charging, which is an awesome feature that the X2 is missing. I believe there have also been rumors of a qHD display as well as 3GB RAM and a much larger battery. Of course, most of that speculation would be based on the 5.92" screen, which is just ridiculous (in terms of size).
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None of which really would appeal to me unless I was looking at the Note.
I think you misunderstood... I'm saying that if it comes with those specs in something like a 5.2" housing, that would be amazing. I don't want a bigger phone either, my old 5.5" was too unwieldy, 5.9" is just impractical.
If you did understand, then I don't know what you want in a phone. Because if a better quality, higher resolution display, more RAM, a larger battery, wireless charging(, for possibly a cheaper price) don't appeal to you, then I don't know what else would set apart a phone with an almost identical OS.
I'm waiting to see what Google announces before I do anything. The first 2 weeks of October should allow me to make a decision since Google is expected to announce something mid-October. I'm also interested to hear what Sony announces in early October with the Z3. Along with the X, those are the 3 phones I have my eye on going forward.
I'm interested to see about the Droid Turbo, Nexus and Z3.
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If it's as big as the pics that are leaked then definitely the X. I'm typing this with my Nexus 7 and it's not much bigger than the new nexus. Way to big for a phone.
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Don't be so easy to dismiss it. 57% of Apple users are choosing the iPhone 6 Plus which is 158.1mm tall, instead of the 4.7" iPhone6. These people are coming from a 3.5" screen and more recently a 4" screen and they are picking a massive 158.1mm 5.5" phone by the 10s of millions. So Android users that for years have been using 4.7" to 5" phones, a possible new Nexus phone that will be about the same size as the iPhone 6 Plus (remember Apple has no choice but to have that fugly bezel on the bottom and a symmetrical one on the top) should be no problem and a much smaller size difference than what 10s of millions of Apple users are going for. If you don't want it that's fine. But just like the 10s of millions of the users that are choosing the iBend6 Plus, you will be in the minority.
Phablets are in, and small tablets are out.
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So as the title says I am having a tough time figuring out what I want. Just looking for some input on why you guys chose this phone over others?
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If you don't need a new phone right this second, I can't see why you wouldn't just wait until the new Nexus device comes out. Then you can compare two devices that you actually know what they are, rather than comparing a device that exists, with a device about which there are only leaks, rumors, and speculation. That kind of doesn't make any sense.
In any case, that's what I'm doing. I want to see what the next Nexus device is like first.
Besides, some rumors suggest the new Nexus device will be announced in two weeks. If not, it will still probably be sometime in the next couple months. Doesn't seem like a big deal to wait.
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I'm waiting to see what Google announces before I do anything. The first 2 weeks of October should allow me to make a decision since Google is expected to announce something mid-October. I'm also interested to hear what Sony announces in early October with the Z3. Along with the X, those are the 3 phones I have my eye on going forward.
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Same here. I can't make a decision until I see what everyone has to offer.
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Don't be so easy to dismiss it. 57% of Apple users are choosing the iPhone 6 Plus which is 158.1mm tall, instead of the 4.7" iPhone6. These people are coming from a 3.5" screen and more recently a 4" screen and they are picking a massive 158.1mm 5.5" phone by the 10s of millions. So Android users that for years have been using 4.7" to 5" phones, a possible new Nexus phone that will be about the same size as the iPhone 6 Plus (remember Apple has no choice but to have that fugly bezel on the bottom and a symmetrical one on the top) should be no problem and a much smaller size difference than what 10s of millions of Apple users are going for. If you don't want it that's fine. But just like the 10s of millions of the users that are choosing the iBend6 Plus, you will be in the minority.
Phablets are in, and small tablets are out.
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Where are you getting this info? Almost everything I've read shows that the iPhone 6 is outselling the 6+ as much as over 4 to 1 in some places.
I would agree to try something out before dismissing it. But after handling a Note 3 and briefly owning an OPPO Find 7a, I can say, that, unless the Nexus manages to be the same dimensions or smaller than my G2 was, I won't be picking up an N6.
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Don't be so easy to dismiss it. 57% of Apple users are choosing the iPhone 6 Plus which is 158.1mm tall, instead of the 4.7" iPhone6. These people are coming from a 3.5" screen and more recently a 4" screen and they are picking a massive 158.1mm 5.5" phone by the 10s of millions. So Android users that for years have been using 4.7" to 5" phones, a possible new Nexus phone that will be about the same size as the iPhone 6 Plus (remember Apple has no choice but to have that fugly bezel on the bottom and a symmetrical one on the top) should be no problem and a much smaller size difference than what 10s of millions of Apple users are going for. If you don't want it that's fine. But just like the 10s of millions of the users that are choosing the iBend6 Plus, you will be in the minority.
Phablets are in, and small tablets are out.
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I truly believe that this is not a good indicator of how the phone/tablet/phablet market will trend. It's an Apple product, people will buy it regardless of what it is because it's new and it's by Apple. Period.
Well, now you know: This is the Motorola Nexus 6
http://www.google.com/nexus/6/ is official today & I have mixed feelings as a very satisfied Note 2 owner who was nearly confident he was going to upgrade to the Note 4 Friday.
My main gripes were the Note 4's speaker seems potentially worse than my Note 2 & is expected to be blown away by the dual front facing stereo speakers of the Nexus 6 & when playing with the Note4 at BestBuy it was not always snappy smooth while the Nexus 6 is expected to be butter smooth snappy with pure Android Lollipop. I even liked the Samsung Mega 6.3" in my hand so I don't expect to be intimidated by the 5.96" QHD Nexus 6 & may even prefer the extra .26" over 5.7" Note4. :good:
Of course I prefer a removable battery & storage but with the rapid 15 minute "6" hour charge of the Nexus 6 & 64GB model I might be willing to compromise there particularly if it makes the device more secure although I could encrypt the Note 4 even if I haven't yet my Note2 & the freezer battery encryption hack is unlikely in the real world. I do appreciate the Spen functionality but was planning to keep my Note2 (where I don't use the Spen as much as I originally expected) but would likely use the enhanced Note4 Spen more like a mouse etc:victory:
I gotta admit the http://www.google.com/nexus/6/ looks slick & will likely be snappier than the Note4 plus those dual front facing stereo speakers I was hoping would be in the Note 4 & Android Lollipop out of the box. Looking forward to Note 4 Vs. Nexus 6 reviews but that'll require patience as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KQUk4Lv8o doesn't settle it so what say you biased Note 4 forums readers..Note4.. Nexus6.. Both?!:highfive:
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone2=6604
http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/nexus-6-official/
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/10/15/nexus-6-features-top-5/
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/10/15/nexus-6-the-top-5-disappointments/
http://www.technobuffalo.com/videos/top-5-android-lollipop-features-googles-most-exciting-os-ever/
http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/15/...includes-kill-switch-factory-reset-protection
Honestly, I'm quite mad. Coming from a Nexus 5, I was waiting for a Nexus 6. When I thought it was never gonna be a thing, I got the Note 4.
Mad.
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Honestly, I'm quite mad. Coming from a Nexus 5, I was waiting for a Nexus 6. When I thought it was never gonna be a thing, I got the Note 4.
Mad.
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When they did the press release for note 4 everyone knew that on release day of note 4 here in us they was gonna have a press release of when nexus be out. No one to be mad at but your self.
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I would take note 4 over nexus any day. How can you not have SD card slot. TMOBILE does not show what they will carry but in past they carried 16gb not 32gb. So I think they gonna carry 32 and not 64gb. Plus 4 k video takes up a lot of memory. How can you not have SD card slot. Shame on google and Motorola.
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You regret getting the Note4 now? If so curious about specifics. Also assuming you'd like the Nexus 6 instead can't you return the Note4 within 30 days?
The funny thing is I'd be happy to get the Note4 Friday if it weren't for the Nexus 6. They both appeal to me but I've only held the Note4 in my hand & don't like the idea of waiting weeks to compare it to the Nexus 6. I wish they released some real hands on videos & reviews today not just teases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvgLNXfzQhw
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Honestly, I'm quite mad. Coming from a Nexus 5, I was waiting for a Nexus 6. When I thought it was never gonna be a thing, I got the Note 4.
Mad.
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I'd still have the Note2 to fall back on for the functionality I don't find in the Nexus 6.. F*ck it I'll get both the Note4 & Nexus6 :victory:
What do you mean couldn't one get the 64GB unlocked direct from https://play.google.com/store/devices?hl=en when available for T-Mobile?
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I would take note 4 over nexus any day. How can you not have SD card slot. TMOBILE does not show what they will carry but in past they carried 16gb not 32gb. So I think they gonna carry 32 and not 64gb. Plus 4 k video takes up a lot of memory. How can you not have SD card slot. Shame on google and Motorola.
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I'd still have the Note2 to fall back on for the functionality I don't find in the Nexus 6.. F*ck it I'll get both the Note4 & Nexus6 :victory:
What do you mean couldn't one get the 64GB unlocked direct from https://play.google.com/store/devices?hl=en when available for T-Mobile?
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From t mobile they not gonna carry the 64gb so they say now. So I would have to pay full price. The no SD card is a deal breaker. They need to change this.
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$650 for the nexus 6, no thanks. No regret pre ordering the note 4.
i gotta say i am seriously considering returning my note 4 and getting the nexus. i got the nexus 5 coming from sprint note 2 and it was just too small for me, but i really liked the phone itself. i ended up getting a note 3 and loved it. the upgrade to the note 4 doesn't blow me away. it just doesn't feel like a new phone to me, more like my note 3 since the screen is the same size. that 6 inch screen and a whole new version of android however will make me feel justified for spending the extra money.
I'm used to paying the full price but had an idea what you meant.. I think Google implemented sdcard restrictions starting in 4.4KK for security reasons so perhaps they saw sdcards problematic from the beginning of Nexus line but Android L5 encrypts everything by default now & even Samsung allows sdcard encryption in the Note4 right so why not offer it? However is connecting to your PC to transfer & manage local storage along with cloud services for less sensitive data that unmanageable?
The non-removable battery is also limiting even in the context of rapid charging when traveling & not sure how long its battery is expected to function well beyond the initial years. My Note2 will still have an easily replaceable battery indefinitely..
I have a feeling the Nexus 6 is going to be consistently-satisfyingly snappier than the Note4 out of the box but that should be tweakable if user is prepared to put in the time.. & even offer a better full screen multimedia experience while the Note4 has its Spen & multitasking strengths.
Honestly I think Apple & even Google prefer faster product lifecycles so they rather not offer easy user serviceability forcing more device replacement sales..
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From t mobile they not gonna carry the 64gb so they say now. So I would have to pay full price. The no SD card is a deal breaker. They need to change this.
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This sucks! If it weren't for the s pen this would be easy.
I was seriously considering going from the Note 3 to Note 4 but wanted to hold off until it was out for a bit and see what it was like when the dust settled. Now I am not so sure and want to wait to see how the Nexus 6 plays out. The S Pen is nice but I really don't use it that often. I use my Note 3 more like a normal phone so a Nexus device that performs better with better sound may be a better fit for me.
We will see...
Boy this looks tempting and I already have the Note 4 in hand. Hmmmm, return policy? Jump prgrm? Options. Gotta test drive the 4 for a few more and get a good gut feeling from it, I'll go from there
Well...here's my take on it....
Screen Resolution:
SAME Quad HD 2560x1440, BUT
5.7 inch, 515ppi Super AMOLED on the Note 4,
5.96 inch, 493ppi iPS on the Nexus 6. (Thanks to LG)
Processor and GPU:
SAME quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 at 2.7GHz w/ Adreno 420 GPU
Memory (RAM):
SAME 3GB RAM LPDDR3
Memory (Internal):
SAME 32GB & 64GB (N4 TBA)
This is where things start to tip strongly to the Note 4: [Highlights in RED = More/Better]
* As a photographer myself I know megapixels don't mean everything. BUT the sensor in the Note 4 is pretty awesome and with an aperture of f1.9, it has an edge over the Nexus 6. Let alone the extra megapixels. I have a feeling these two will be the top shooters in its class.
Camera (FRONT):
Note 4 @ 3.7 megapixels (f1.9) w/ 120 degree wide angle selfies + shoots 1080p video
Nexus 6 @ 2 megapixels w/ no wide angle + shoots only 720p video
Camera (REAR):
Note 4 @ 16 megapixels w/ OiS and 1/2.6" sensor. (Better for low light shooting)
+ 1080p Video @ 60 FPS
+ 4K UHD Video @ 30 FPS
Nexus 6 @ 13 megapixels w/ OiS and 1/3.06: sensor.
- 1080p Video @ 30 FPS
- [Edit] It does shoot 4K @ 30 FPS
Expandable Memory:
Note 4 = YES to 128GB
Nexus 6 = NOPE
Multi-Tasking Goodies w/ S-Pen:
Note 4 = YES
Nexus 6 = NO
Overall Size: (Personal preference.)
Note 4 (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inches)
Nexus 6 (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches) [Taller, wider and thicker]
Weight: (Personal preference.)
Note 4 (6.21 oz)
Nexus 6 (6.49 oz)
Battery:
SAME @ 3220mAh, BUT
Removable in the Note 4
Stuck in the Nexus 6
Speakers:
Note 4's now on the back cover. (Hmmm....I liked it on the Note 3. This seems like a S5 carry over.)
Nexus 6 w/ Dual front facing speakers.
Design Language: (Personal preference, BUT practicality comes into play here.)
Note 4 really nailed it this time with the aluminum/magnesium frame and the back is nice and grippy.
Nexus 6 = HTC One meets Phone 6 meets Slippery Slide. WTH happened? Don't get me wrong, I think it's really clean, but it's a legitimate knock off of the HTC One. It's real interesting too how it followed the Note 4's design concept with the two little marks on the to end of the phone. (Antennas?) It's the little white stripes. The same ol' aluminum backing is a nightmare waiting to happen like the i6, HTC One and alike.
Price:
Worthless to talk about IMO, because if you're buying a phone at this level, price shouldn't even be in the conversation. You don't come to this league and gripe about pricing.
Software:
Absolutely worthless to talk about and to base any decisions on what it currently has. That's so freakishly stupid to me. Just because a device has Lollipop now doesn't mean that others won't get it LOL. It cracks me up on how some people get all hot and heavy over this stupid variable that doesn't matter! We're on XDA for crying out loud! What, you plan to keep you phone stock?! I mean geeezzz come on...If so you're in the wrong place.
Overall, I can't find ANY justification or reason to get a Nexus 6 over the Note 4. This will solely come down to personal preference in the design for the most part as...
....they both have the SAME CPU, RAM, Memory options, GPU and top of the line displays. At the end of the day if you factor in everything and add it all up the Note 4 obviously wins, however, either phone is a great choice to the average user. For power users who need expandable memory, the most vivid screen out on the market, upgradable battery, camera and software goodies....Note 4.
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Well...here's my take on it....
Screen Resolution:
SAME Quad HD 2560x1440, BUT
5.7 inch, 515ppi Super AMOLED on the Note 4,
5.96 inch, 493ppi iPS on the Nexus 6. (Thanks to LG)
Processor and GPU:
SAME quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 at 2.7GHz w/ Adreno 420 GPU
Memory (RAM):
SAME 3GB RAM LPDDR3
Memory (Internal):
SAME 32GB & 64GB (N4 TBA)
This is where things start to tip strongly to the Note 4: [Highlights in RED = More/Better]
Camera (FRONT):
Note 4 @ 3.7 megapixels (f1.9) w/ 120 degree wide angle selfies + shoots 1080p video
Nexus 6 @ 2 megapixels w/ no wide angle + shoots only 720p video
Camera (REAR):
Note 4 @ 16 megapixels w/ OiS and 1/2.6" sensor. (Better for low light shooting)
+ 1080p Video @ 60 FPS
+ 4K UHD Video @ 30 FPS
Nexus 6 @ 13 megapixels w/ OiS and 1/3.06: sensor.
- 1080p Video @ 30 FPS
- No 4K
Expandable Memory:
Note 4 = YES to 128GB
Nexus 6 = NOPE
Multi-Tasking Goodies w/ S-Pen:
Note 4 = YES
Nexus 6 = NO
Overall Size: (Personal preference.)
Note 4 (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inches)
Nexus 6 (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches) [Taller, wider and thicker]
Weight: (Personal preference.)
Note 4 (6.21 oz)
Nexus 6 (6.49 oz)
Battery:
SAME @ 3220mAh, BUT
Removable in the Note 4
Stuck in the Nexus 6
Speakers:
Note 4's now on the back cover. (Hmmm....I liked it on the Note 3. This seems like a S5 carry over.)
Nexus 6 w/ Dual front facing speakers.
Design Language: (Personal preference, BUT practicality comes into play here.)
Note 4 really nailed it this time with the aluminum/magnesium frame and the back is nice and grippy.
Nexus 6 = HTC One meets Phone 6 meets Slippery Slide. WTH happened? Don't get me wrong, I think it's really clean, but it's a legitimate knock off of the HTC One. It's real interesting too how it followed the Note 4's design concept with the two little marks on the to end of the phone. (Antennas?) It's the little white stripes. The same ol' aluminum backing is a nightmare waiting to happen like the i6, HTC One and alike.
Price:
Worthless to talk about IMO, because if you're buying a phone at this level, price shouldn't even be in the conversation. You don't come to this league and gripe about pricing.
Overall, I can't find ANY justification or reason to get a Nexus 6 over the Note 4. This will solely come down to personal preference in the design for the most part as...
....they both have the SAME CPU, RAM, Memory options, GPU and top of the line displays. At the end of the day if you factor in everything and add it all up the Note 4 obviously wins, however, either phone is a great choice to the average user. For power users who need expandable memory, the most vivid screen out on the market, upgradable battery, camera and software goodies....Note 4.
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Nexus don't have 4k? You sure. I read different
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Nexus 6 specs http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-6-specs
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I was seriously considering going from the Note 3 to Note 4 but wanted to hold off until it was out for a bit and see what it was like when the dust settled. Now I am not so sure and want to wait to see how the Nexus 6 plays out. The S Pen is nice but I really don't use it that often. I use my Note 3 more like a normal phone so a Nexus device that performs better with better sound may be a better fit for me.
We will see...
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Not sure Google Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4: in-depth specs comparison is totally accurate at this point but worth a look.
Even after the Note 4 gets http://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0 , from day one I'd use those dual front facing stereo speakers & extra .26" screen more regularly than the Spen (& I'd still keep my Note2 with Spen when need be) but want to see reviews & have both in the hand. Note 5 will now more likely score dual front facing speakers & get a bigger approaching 6" screen & 64 bit chip with at least 4GB RAM capable of capturing high frame rate slow mo video with its audio intact & other goodies now that Apple, Motorola, LG & others are going after that market.
glensta said:
Boy this looks tempting and I already have the Note 4 in hand. Hmmmm, return policy? Jump prgrm? Options. Gotta test drive the 4 for a few more and get a good gut feeling from it, I'll go from there
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For those considering returning the Note4 check with where you purchased it for return window as some may only be 14 days while others 30 days to test drive & within 30 days you may get that chance to try them side by side. When I bought my Note2 full price from T-Mobile.com I was told I had 30 days but I think BestBuy for example may only accept such returns for 14 days & perhaps some T-Mobile stores so worth knowing your options.
Let us know how it all goes & your ultimate decision process:good:
Hmmm I could be mistaken.
BACARDILIMON said:
Nexus don't have 4k? You sure. I read different
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---------- Post added at 10:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:26 PM ----------
Indeed, my mistake. Thanks for clarifying that.
BACARDILIMON said:
Nexus 6 specs http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-6-specs
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also nexus 6 has a samsung amoled display not ips
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The biggest point everyone is missing..... Nexus 6 will have a an amazing amount of developers due to the fact there's only 1 model Nexus 6 for Verizon, Sprint, Att, T-Mobile, etc. We will be able to use all roms and all bootloaders will be unlockable.... The only unlocked bootloader for the Note 4 is T-Mobile....
2swizzle said:
The biggest point everyone is missing..... Nexus 6 will have a an amazing amount of developers due to the fact there's only 1 model Nexus 6 for Verizon, Sprint, Att, T-Mobile, etc. We will be able to use all roms and all bootloaders will be unlockable.... The only unlocked bootloader for the Note 4 is T-Mobile....
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first off nothing comes close to the design of the note 4. plus the bonus added in features which will never be present on the stock nexus 6. on top of that the phone is huge you cant even put in your pocket. whats the point then of it being a phone when you literally have to carry it in your hand all the time? after having both nexus 4 and nexus 5 i can confidently say that they have way more issues in production. I bought both nexus devices and both were returned due too major manufacture flaws such as patchy spots on screen, flickering, battery fail, and even the accessories i received for both devices looked like they went through a sand grinder . Nexus devices are nothing compared to this premium device. even the iPhone 6 plus doesn't compare. I have both and asked my friends at work which they prefer and they immediately said the note 4. in the end the note 4 is 20 times better in style, comfortably of use, and feature wise. And the nexus developers are different for sprint since its a whole different device with different radios. And to be honest i think the price tag will definitely turn away a lot of developers. in the end the note 4 will also get stock android but difference is you have the choice of touch-wiz and stock android.
And the unlocked boot loader doesn't matter unless your swapping kernels. the previous locked notes received safestrap. personally i think the only real reason to root the device is to remove bloat and your all set its snappy enough. even then developers are already getting there hands on this beast of a device, while you have to basically wait a month and half to get the nexus 6 which will sell out and be backordered for weeks adding on another 2 weeks for you to recieve it.
Do you think the Nexus 6 is too expensive?
There's already a poll for this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/n6-overpriced-t2906732
For some yes and for others no...
As mentioned there are about 3 other threads like this for u to check out...
I think it's way too expensive. I remember buying my N4. It was 200 and something pounds, yet had the specs of other devices on the market priced at over £600. It was the same with the N5. Half the price, same spec.
This? No. Way overpriced.
Plus it looks like some concept-design from 2006 ew :3
I think it's correct price, and how others said it's only not underpriced. BTW IR blaster is missing again, it's old mistake
louisjms said:
I think it's way too expensive. I remember buying my N4. It was 200 and something pounds, yet had the specs of other devices on the market priced at over £600. It was the same with the N5. Half the price, same spec.
This? No. Way overpriced.
Plus it looks like some concept-design from 2006 ew :3
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Look at the specs difference between the Nexus 5 and the LG G2 (the phone the Nexus 5 was based off of)..... and then look at the specs difference between the Nexus 6 and the Note 4 (The phone the Nexus 6 is targeting). The former results in a LOT of downgrades for the Nexus 5, which basically made up for the drastic reduction in price. The latter basically results in 3-4 IMPROVEMENTS for the Nexus 6, and only basically 2 downsides when compared to the Note 4 (those being the lack of the IR blaster, and the slightly downgraded camera) unless the S-Pen, fingerprint reader, and MicroSD support are crucial to you.
And.... some concept design from 2006? You mean the "Concept design" that is the Moto X, only bigger?
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Hello!
My first thread there but long time follower of this forum.
I know that we don't have any reviews of the Nexus 6 yet (well nothing substantial enough anyway) and I'm not sure when we will get these, but I have some questions.
1. Is there any point in getting the Nexus 6 when you can potentially get the Note 4 Developer Edition? Same specs overall, slightly smaller screen, potentially better cameras, slimmer.
2. I saw some posts about this before but my question is more specific: Assuming the Nexus 6 gets the previous generation of Samsung's screen (like the Note 3/GS4) - will it have any tweaks to bring it up to scratch? Surely they wont just use the old tech and extend the size of the screen & bump resolution will they? If they did that wouldn't the screen still maintain the same issues as before (low brightness, not as vidid colours etc)? I'm curious to see how the screen really performs IF it is the old tech. I do not think there is any chance at all that the Nexus 6 will use the same screen as the Note 4. This is a Moto phone after all...not a Samsung flagship.
3. Without the advanced camera tech (in regards to shutter speed etc) included in the G3 and iPhone 6+, do you think that the Nexus 6 will be noticeably slower at taking pictures compared with other phones? I see much discussion on this but ultimately this core question has no clear answers (I guess we'll have to wait for reviews but Im asking anyway; I've not seen many good reviewers on shutter speed. E.g. back when the Galaxy Nexus was released I read it was "super super fast" at taking pictures...it takes from 1 to 3 seconds to snap now).
4. At over 1cm thick and with such a large display how solid is this phone expected to be if it is dropped? Im not familiar with Moto phones but if I drop a Galaxy in normal use the screen is usually fine and there is not much more than scratches. I dropped my Nexus 5 on its back once and the entire front of the screen was destroyed. Just curious about the build quality and what is expected here - I've read mixed things about Moto quality so far.
5. If I shell out for two Nexus 6 phones now (yes I need two; one for me and one for my girlfriend) do you think that they will be good for 2 years of use? Or would it be wiser to purchase two Nexus 5 devices now and upgrade to the Nexus '7' phone (or whatever it will be) next year? I ask because this is still 32bit and we are on the cusp of a new era of 64bit Android phones. I feel like the Nexus 6 (while up to date now) will be significantly outpaced (more than usual) come this time next year. I just don't want to be caught out.
Thank you for your time reading my post; happy to hear any kinds of answers
Regards
M
spartanm99 said:
Hello!
My first thread there but long time follower of this forum.
I know that we don't have any reviews of the Nexus 6 yet (well nothing substantial enough anyway) and I'm not sure when we will get these, but I have some questions.
1. Is there any point in getting the Nexus 6 when you can potentially get the Note 4 Developer Edition? Same specs overall, slightly smaller screen, potentially better cameras, slimmer.
2. I saw some posts about this before but my question is more specific: Assuming the Nexus 6 gets the previous generation of Samsung's screen (like the Note 3/GS4) - will it have any tweaks to bring it up to scratch? Surely they wont just use the old tech and extend the size of the screen & bump resolution will they? If they did that wouldn't the screen still maintain the same issues as before (low brightness, not as vidid colours etc)? I'm curious to see how the screen really performs IF it is the old tech. I do not think there is any chance at all that the Nexus 6 will use the same screen as the Note 4. This is a Moto phone after all...not a Samsung flagship.
3. Without the advanced camera tech (in regards to shutter speed etc) included in the G3 and iPhone 6+, do you think that the Nexus 6 will be noticeably slower at taking pictures compared with other phones? I see much discussion on this but ultimately this core question has no clear answers (I guess we'll have to wait for reviews but Im asking anyway; I've not seen many good reviewers on shutter speed. E.g. back when the Galaxy Nexus was released I read it was "super super fast" at taking pictures...it takes from 1 to 3 seconds to snap now).
4. At over 1cm thick and with such a large display how solid is this phone expected to be if it is dropped? Im not familiar with Moto phones but if I drop a Galaxy in normal use the screen is usually fine and there is not much more than scratches. I dropped my Nexus 5 on its back once and the entire front of the screen was destroyed. Just curious about the build quality and what is expected here - I've read mixed things about Moto quality so far.
5. If I shell out for two Nexus 6 phones now (yes I need two; one for me and one for my girlfriend) do you think that they will be good for 2 years of use? Or would it be wiser to purchase two Nexus 5 devices now and upgrade to the Nexus '7' phone (or whatever it will be) next year? I ask because this is still 32bit and we are on the cusp of a new era of 64bit Android phones. I feel like the Nexus 6 (while up to date now) will be significantly outpaced (more than usual) come this time next year. I just don't want to be caught out.
Thank you for your time reading my post; happy to hear any kinds of answers
Regards
M
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Welcome to XDA and may I say an excellent first post !!
1. It depends on what you feel about a physical home button, and what rom you want to run. Running Samsung's software means you won't get pure Android, and running Android means you'll have to give up multi-window, stylus etc. But you would in both cases have removable battery, sd card and an amazing screen. Nexus 6 can't match the first two.
2. Chances of screen matching the Note 4 are very low, but it is a premium device and should use a nice panel with few compromises
3. The camera should be better, the hands on from Verge even commented on it and it seemed pretty fast in the video. The sensor is not the same as Note 4 but it does have better low light performance.
4. Dropping a phone can have wildly different results based on angle. Moto phones have good build quality
5. Its your decision, are you willing to buy 2 N6's, and next year sell and upgrade to the next Nexus? Will you be on contract? You can get one N5 and one N6 to cover both bases.
A lot of your questions will get answered once reviews come out in a few weeks. But if you feel an unholy lust for the phone like some of us do then there really is no decision to be made and its already decided
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Welcome to XDA and may I say an excellent first post !!
1. It depends on what you feel about a physical home button, and what rom you want to run. Running Samsung's software means you won't get pure Android, and running Android means you'll have to give up multi-window, stylus etc. But you would in both cases have removable battery, sd card and an amazing screen. Nexus 6 can't match the first two.
2. Chances of screen matching the Note 4 are very low, but it is a premium device and should use a nice panel with few compromises
3. The camera should be better, the hands on from Verge even commented on it and it seemed pretty fast in the video. The sensor is not the same as Note 4 but it does have better low light performance.
4. Dropping a phone can have wildly different results based on angle. Moto phones have good build quality
5. Its your decision, are you willing to buy 2 N6's, and next year sell and upgrade to the next Nexus? Will you be on contract? You can get one N5 and one N6 to cover both bases.
A lot of your questions will get answered once reviews come out in a few weeks. But if you feel an unholy lust for the phone like some of us do then there really is no decision to be made and its already decided
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Thank you so much for the response I appreciate it
You've made some good points and thanks for the input on the Moto phone quality. I might consider getting 1 N6 for my girlfriend and I might get a replacement N5 (currently we both do have any good phones to use to last us another year.); both would be off contract of course as we are in Australia (purchase directly from Google or Moto unlocked).
I guess I'll have my fingers crossed for a detailed review (or two) to be released just before the presale opens.
Do you have the option of purchasing phones from Xiaomi, Oppo etc in Australia? They make some great phones at very good prices, just a suggestion. I personally am a big fan of Xiaomi due to their MIUI rom.
Oppo are about to announce the N3 so worth watching for
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ECrispy said:
Do you have the option of purchasing phones from Xiaomi, Oppo etc in Australia? They make some great phones at very good prices, just a suggestion. I personally am a big fan of Xiaomi due to their MIUI rom.
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I've never heard of the Xiaomi before but I will look into that thank you! I'm not sure if we have the option to get it here; I've heard of the Oppo but I've never seen one before. I must do some research on this phone too.
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Oppo are about to announce the N3 so worth watching for
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Thanks for this info - I'll have a look at it!
Would anyone here be able to assist me with info on the Xiaomi and other Chinese phones & the quality?
I've looked into the advice in this thread and I've come across an upcoming phone - Vivo PD1305 (specs below).
Questions:
- Are the build quality on these kinds of phones comparable to the Nexus 6/Galaxy series?
- Are the screens comparable to the N6/Galaxy series?
- What about the cameras, radios & sound?
I'm just not sure but the specs on the phone I've mentioned are extremely impressive and what (in my opinion) the Nexus 6 SHOULD have included. Also the price is about $300 cheaper than the Nexus 6 (in Australia).
Specs:
Snapdragon 805
3 gig RAM
6 inch 1440x2560 QHD Display
32gb memory (expandable up to 128gig)
158mm x 81mm x 5.68mm in size
162 grams
An amazing 1.8 16mp rear camera with dual LED Flash
An impressive 8mp front facing camera with LED Flash
Stereo speakers
Fingerprint scanner
3,600 - 4,000mh battery
Price: (AUD equivalent) = $580 outright, unlocked.
spartanm99 said:
Would anyone here be able to assist me with info on the Xiaomi and other Chinese phones & the quality?
I've looked into the advice in this thread and I've come across an upcoming phone - Vivo PD1305 (specs below).
Questions:
- Are the build quality on these kinds of phones comparable to the Nexus 6/Galaxy series?
- Are the screens comparable to the N6/Galaxy series?
- What about the cameras, radios & sound?
I'm just not sure but the specs on the phone I've mentioned are extremely impressive and what (in my opinion) the Nexus 6 SHOULD have included. Also the price is about $300 cheaper than the Nexus 6 (in Australia).
Specs:
Snapdragon 805
3 gig RAM
6 inch 1440x2560 QHD Display
32gb memory (expandable up to 128gig)
158mm x 81mm x 5.68mm in size
162 grams
An amazing 1.8 16mp rear camera with dual LED Flash
An impressive 8mp front facing camera with LED Flash
Stereo speakers
Fingerprint scanner
3,600 - 4,000mh battery
Price: (AUD equivalent) = $580 outright, unlocked.
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Hell, while we are at it why not include direct SAT communications and free HW upgrades for life?
There is a difference between dream and reality. One is the one we are living in now, the other is where I can dream up a fusion reactor battery and antigrav stability for drop protection. Just be damn grateful we are getting a Nexus at all this year considering how likely Silver was and how likely ARA might be taking Nexus over next year.
Dr Faustus said:
Hell, while we are at it why not include direct SAT communications and free HW upgrades for life?
There is a difference between dream and reality. One is the one we are living in now, the other is where I can dream up a fusion reactor battery and antigrav stability for drop protection. Just be damn grateful we are getting a Nexus at all this year considering how likely Silver was and how likely ARA might be taking Nexus over next year.
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No need for sarcasm as the specs for the phone that I posted are pretty legitimate sounding, and some sources claim 100% real. Also looking at their previous model (nearly a year old) as well as the current (and upcoming) competition in China - the specs I posted for the above phone are not only possible, but will very likely exist before the Nexus 6 is but a few months old.
These Chinese manufacturers are progressing far faster than the Nexus series (or many other Android phones) have ever done. Under 6mm thick, 3500mh+ battery, Snapdragon 805+ processor, 3gb RAM+, QHD 6" screen etc is totally within reason on the latest Chinese manufacturer phones.
My first Nexus device was the Nexus 4. I loved the quick updates but the battery life was pathetic and it seemed to age quite quickly. I then moved to a Samsung Galaxy S4 but got annoyed over the slow updates around November 2014, I purchased the Nexus 5 and I have been really happy with it. Battery life still isn't that great (although much better than the Nexus 4) but the quick updates are amazing. It's also aged really well and still running reasonably ok. I wasn't keen on the Nexus 6 as this is far too big but I am now starting to think of what phone I should get to replace the Nexus 5.
What phones are you all considering? The obvious choice seems to be to wait for the next Nexus phone but I'm not sure if they'd keep in line with the Nexus 5 or 6 (they might do both). Plus, it'd be quite a few months away so in the meantime I was thinking of the LG G4 as LG seem to be quite good with updates.
Thoughts and suggestions?
N6 is too large for me, and I won't buy any phone from Chinese company, so I will try my best to keep my N5 working
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N6 is too large for me, and I won't buy any phone from Chinese company, so I will try my best to keep my N5 working
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Chinese companies are really stepping up their game recently from what i have been reading.
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Chinese companies are really stepping up their game recently from what i have been reading.
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Still didn't change their bad behave, you will never believe the cost down of their product. Company like sharp and HTC will tight control everything use in their product down to rev., sometime it may down to specific batch and have a quite large margin for the design. For average user you won't notice anything, but if you take a look at the circuit you may wonder by their miracle.
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I do not agree. It is my opinion that HTC is not the same, and does not have the same quality that they did years ago. It is also my opinion that Samsung devices have seriously gone down in quality.
For power users like us, we desire top of the line devices. We expect them to perform to a standard that the average user does not.
For the average user who just needs to check email and receive MMS picture messages of their grandkids, cheap Chinese phones can't be beat. If you want more, then yeah you have to pay more and buy from a bigger named company.
I´m also happy with my Nexus 5 and this device is still one of the best around, in terms of performance.
If I were you, I would wait a few months for the next Nexus device to be released. Who knows, maybe Google will release a Nexus 5 ( 2015 ) or a slightly smaller Nexus 6 ( 2015 ) ?
Its nice to have a new phone every now and again, but I would wait a while to see what happens with the next Nexus phone; it might just make you fall in love with the Nexus family again.
I think they will make a smaller Nexus phone this year. I'd like a 5.5 or 5.2in device with thin bezels.
I just wish it would be small enough (5") and has a better camera hardware (Nexus 5's is quite a bit lacking).
Save your money for next nexus. If rumors are true we will get 5.2" lg nexus phone. Im hoping for 2k display with quantum technology, type-c usb (because google hinted that in some video), fixed snapdragon 810 or 808 which is in lg g4, 3000mah battery, 13 or 16mp camera with lg's new ois, 3-4gb of ram (more likely it will be 3).
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alen1901 said:
Save your money for next nexus. If rumors are true we will get 5.2" lg nexus phone. Im hoping for 2k display with quantum technology, type-c usb (because google hinted that in some video), fixed snapdragon 810 or 808 which is in lg g4, 3000mah battery, 13 or 16mp camera with lg's new ois, 3-4gb of ram (more likely it will be 3).
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Ok you convinced me, patience is a virtue after all I'm sure the next Nexus would be awesome, I really don't like the direction they went with the Nexus 6 but rumours say that this was originally part of the Android Silver program (or whatever it was called) and it was only switched back to a Nexus phone last minute. Anyway, fingers crossed that the next Nexus is as awesome (or more so) than the Nexus 5 and equally good value for money.
I preordered an LG G4 yesterday, I have just cancelled the order. I love my Nexus 5! I may be tempted to buy a Nexus 5 (2015) if the rumours are true though
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I preordered an LG G4 yesterday, I have just cancelled the order. I love my Nexus 5! I may be tempted to buy a Nexus 5 (2015) if the rumours are true though
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If the next Nexus is released in October then I think we're due for some major rumour/leaks about now. The feature at the top of my wishlist for the phone is a very large battery with some serious battery optimisation. Together creating a phone that exceptional run time far more than anything else on the market.
The speculations for each new nexus are always over blown and never live up to the hype. That said I've owned then all. After the nexus 6 (too big), I an looking for alternatives. I am fully planning to get a g4. I'm kind of tired of nexus cameras and battery life. If it wasn't for those 2 things (that and the memory leak that more ram should help) I could probably make it another year with my nexus 5.
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The speculations for each new nexus are always over blown and never live up to the hype. That said I've owned then all. After the nexus 6 (too big), I an looking for alternatives. I am fully planning to get a g4. I'm kind of tired of nexus cameras and battery life. If it wasn't for those 2 things (that and the memory leak that more ram should help) I could probably make it another year with my nexus 5.
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This was my thinking with the LG G4 because the line of phones has stood the test of time. The LG G2 was released over a year and a half ago but it's still holding up well and LG are still supporting it with Lollipop (although it takes a while for the update to reach the phone). Something tells me the LG G4 could easily be supported for 2 years if not more. However, although the battery is around 3000mAh, it doesn't have amazing battery life. Much better than the Nexus 5 and would easily take most through the whole day but I'm really thinking that a phone that can easily take most people through 48 hours is a new standard that should be strived by manufacturers.
The s6 is tempting for me. I'd be gutted if nexus realesed a beast though. Can't beat pure android.
I owned a Nexus 6 for a couple months. I never liked the size and couldn't get used to it. I also hated the shape of the phone. It was not stable laying a desk. Surprisingly, I use my phone one handed while it lays on a desk a lot to send texts. That weird curved back wobbles and spins if you try to use it one handed like that. I also don't understand why people want such a high resolution phone. It just hurts performance and in a 5 inch package more than 1080p seems pointless.
I have switched back to my Nexus 5 and sold the 6 and am so much happier. I know now that I never want a phone larger than the Nexus 5. I am also on Sprint which makes buying a non-carrier phone virtually impossible. Basically I am stuck hoping the Nexus 5 refresh is small or keeping an eye on something like the Galaxy S6/HTC M9 AOSP custom rom scene which I really don't want to mess around with.
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The speculations for each new nexus are always over blown and never live up to the hype. That said I've owned then all. After the nexus 6 (too big), I an looking for alternatives. I am fully planning to get a g4. I'm kind of tired of nexus cameras and battery life. If it wasn't for those 2 things (that and the memory leak that more ram should help) I could probably make it another year with my nexus 5.
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Nexus 5 has a really great camera, just compare it to nexus 4 camera. Its still 8mpx and that much better. Now imagine 13mpx with lg's new ois and camera API that allows you to use camera sensor in full glory. I would really like 16mpx camera on a phone like galaxy s6 has, but remember, its a phone, it has a camera to quickly capture moments when your "professional" camera is not near you. But i agree about battery, it should be better on stock factory image then it is, and they always put smaller battery in there. Maybe because it would kill oem's flagship phone that way.
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..I also don't understand why people want such a high resolution phone. It just hurts performance and in a 5 inch package more than 1080p seems pointless.
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We are not in dinosaur era where big screens were massive battery hoggers. Today you can easily get 2k display which uses the same amount of energy like 1080p screen (not on full brightness ofcourse). Also hardware is so good that it can easily push 2k without any performance drops (qualcomm wouldnt make 2k support in their cpu if it cant keep it up, especially for flagship devices, because if their processor fails to complete oem's tasks, oem will not buy from them anymore). Also, you noticed google is going colors in lollipop, why wouldnt you take advantage of that with a great 2k display and enjoy even more. I rather have better screen than 15min more battery.
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Nexus 5 has a really great camera, just compare it to nexus 4 camera. Its still 8mpx and that much better. Now imagine 13mpx with lg's new ois and camera API that allows you to use camera sensor in full glory. I would really like 16mpx camera on a phone like galaxy s6 has, but remember, its a phone, it has a camera to quickly capture moments when your "professional" camera is not near you. But i agree about battery, it should be better on stock factory image then it is, and they always put smaller battery in there. Maybe because it would kill oem's flagship phone that way.
We are not in dinosaur era where big screens were massive battery hoggers. Today you can easily get 2k display which uses the same amount of energy like 1080p screen (not on full brightness ofcourse). Also hardware is so good that it can easily push 2k without any performance drops (qualcomm wouldnt make 2k support in their cpu if it cant keep it up, especially for flagship devices, because if their processor fails to complete oem's tasks, oem will not buy from them anymore). Also, you noticed google is going colors in lollipop, why wouldnt you take advantage of that with a great 2k display and enjoy even more. I rather have better screen than 15min more battery.
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I generally agree with you, except that I don't have any other cameras. I'm not a professIonal. I'm only going to shoot in auto, but that doesn't mean I don't want them to look as good as possible . I think large percentage of us these days fit into that category.
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I generally agree with you, except that I don't have any other cameras. I'm not a professIonal. I'm only going to shoot in auto, but that doesn't mean I don't want them to look as good as possible . I think large percentage of us these days fit into that category.
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I too dont have a camera, but really phones cant substitute real camera. The only devices which are close are lg g4 and galaxy s6, but these devices are flagships, i dont think you will see that kind of camera on nexus phone because.. Well, its a nexus. If they make it a budget phone again, im sure you wont get that great camera. But maybe google surprises us.
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