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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.
knitler said:
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.
Mayze23 said:
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.
Alaris said:
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.
dboss007 said:
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
While just browsing the web looking for new random leaks on the Nexus 6, I noticed that pretty much NO nexus device has a rounded to the nearest whole number display. Even the newest Nexus device is 5.96".
Anyone know why google does this? Is it easier to make a 5.96" than a 6"? Cheaper? I wouldn't think by much. Its just weird is all.
Illuminati?
google is skynet?
aliens?
Baurblades43 said:
While just browsing the web looking for new random leaks on the Nexus 6, I noticed that pretty much NO nexus device has a rounded to the nearest whole number display. Even the newest Nexus device is 5.96".
Anyone know why google does this? Is it easier to make a 5.96" than a 6"? Cheaper? I wouldn't think by much. Its just weird is all.
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for one, i think it's odd to be looking around for new "leaks", when we basically know just about everything about the phone so far, aside from a couple details.
As for display size... not sure anybody knows.... and neither Google, nor their manufacturing partners, are the only ones doing it. iPhone 6 and 6+ are 4.7 and 5.5" respectively. The Note 4 is 5.7. The Moto X went from 4.7" last year to 5.2" this year.
If i had to guess.... it's simply because companies want to have a broader range of screen sizes. I'm sure they could have rounded up, even wording wise, with the Nexus 6, since it's so godawful close to 6"... but wording can also cast an impression on how people feel about the size of a device.
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for one, i think it's odd to be looking around for new "leaks", when we basically know just about everything about the phone so far, aside from a couple details.
As for display size... not sure anybody knows.... and neither Google, nor their manufacturing partners, are the only ones doing it. iPhone 6 and 6+ are 4.7 and 5.5" respectively. The Note 4 is 5.7. The Moto X went from 4.7" last year to 5.2" this year.
If i had to guess.... it's simply because companies want to have a broader range of screen sizes. I'm sure they could have rounded up, even wording wise, with the Nexus 6, since it's so godawful close to 6"... but wording can also cast an impression on how people feel about the size of a device.
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Lol , you didn't answer his question. [emoji3]
Baurblades43 said:
While just browsing the web looking for new random leaks on the Nexus 6, I noticed that pretty much NO nexus device has a rounded to the nearest whole number display. Even the newest Nexus device is 5.96".
Anyone know why google does this? Is it easier to make a 5.96" than a 6"? Cheaper? I wouldn't think by much. Its just weird is all.
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Maybe adding the .04" to the display would not allow it to stay at 16 x 9.
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Maybe adding the .04" to the display would not allow it to stay at 16 x 9.
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Yeah its probably to keep the aspect ratio 16:9, and some of the screen is hidden under the bezels. Also maybe its to do with the screens manufacturing?
just a naming convention
i bet if they used the naming convention u are talking of, someone else would complain, it doesn't really change the product those small digits. there is really no need for a physical leak of the device since the specs are now widely known. i think these days they leak this information intentionally (another conspiracy theory i guess) . . .. . . . to ram up sales (basic economics) coz it kinda creates some hype . . . .. . ..
For the16:9 aspect ratio.
And calling it the Nexus 5.96 would be rather dumb.
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5.96" sounds smaller than 6"
More ppi
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And calling it the Nexus 5.96 would be rather dumb.
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I dunno, it's kind of catchy. Kinda like the new emergency number in the I.T. Crowd.
The Moto-x was on sale and I made a spur of the moment order -but I have been wanting the Nexus 6.
For a person with poor eyesight is one better than the other practically speaking? Text size and such? I am thinking I have buyers remorse and really want to order the nexus 6 and just return the moto-x when I get it.
I understand the spec difference, but many time practical considerations are more important.
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.
So what do y'all think? I love my Nexus 6 for its shear size, I personally would LOVE to see another huge Nexus like this one! Thoughts?
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I really don't think it would ever happen again. I like the size of my Nexus 6 but, I really think that 5.7 in would better suit me for my next phone. Basically, I'm not on the whale phone bandwagon but, I'm not in the 5 in phone camp either.
My greatest desire from the next Nexus is something around 5 inches that I can easily use with one hand and doesn't swing around like giant brick in my pocket that hits me in the nuts every time I take a step. My last 3 phones have all been huge (5.7 inches or larger), so I'm ready for a change.
If they make two Nexuses (or is it Nexii?) again this year, hopefully they'll be of equal specs instead of a huge premium device and a small budget/midrange device.
Yeah agree, even the OP3 felt and looked small in comparison to the 6 inch Nexus i had. Do miss the bigger screen sometimes though when watching youtube, video`s and pics
For me a 5.2 inch screen would be perfect. I had the LG G2 before my nexus 6 and that was for me the perfect size.
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.....I like the size of my Nexus 6 but, I really think that 5.7 in would better suit me for my next phone....
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I can understand that. But 6" size compared to 5,7" is not much. For me it's the back of the N6. It's round and should be flat. Just for easier fitting in car kit and belt cases.
Secondly an option to choose dark themes for system and G-apps.
The round back I can agree with, if you've never wanted your Nexus 6 to slide off of a flat table, guess what? Too bad! Lol @Face_Plant it's racking you? Jesus! Never had that issue brother LOL I'm a sucker for a huge display, the size of this phone was a HUGE factor in purchasing it, icing on the cake that it was a Nexus, stock Android and a HUGE dev scene!
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I like my Nexus 6, but its to wide for me. Something like Nexus 6p, Xperia Z3 perfect for my hand and its easy to use with one hand. Before buying I know that phone is really big, but I bought it because its Nexus and I never buy again other brand than Nexus.
Arguments about the screen size would be different, when the Nexus phones would be exactly the same (inside) and the only difference would be the screen size.
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I like my Nexus 6, but its to wide for me. Something like Nexus 6p, Xperia Z3 perfect for my hand and its easy to use with one hand. Before buying I know that phone is really big, but I bought it because its Nexus and I never buy again other brand than Nexus.
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After getting this Nexus 6, I'm sold on them for sure! I'm only going for the Nexus line now.
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Arguments about the screen size would be different, when the Nexus phones would be exactly the same (inside) and the only difference would be the screen size.
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It's true, I mean, the 6p is more powerful than the 6, but that small bit of screen to me is wonderful. I like how wide the 6 is! The 6p is strangely long to me.
me, being 5'7", with average sized hands, would absolutely LOVE for the next nexus to be 6".. but i have a feeling that it wont happen
I had 2 Nexus 6Ps and on both the bezel bent at the volume rocker. Sold them both instantly and bought (another) White 64gb Nexus 6 sealed in the box for 350. Best phone I've ever had. Still waiting for something worth upgrading to, because obviously the 6P was a FAIL
I love the size of my 6" Nexus 6, but I think it will be easier to use a 5.7" in VR headsets, at least the ones that are available now.
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I love the size of my 6" Nexus 6, but I think it will be easier to use a 5.7" in VR headsets, at least the ones that are available now.
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The N6 screen has 1440 x 2560 pixels. I've seen 5,7" phones with 1080 x 1920.
The use of 5,7" would be OK as long apps including G-apps does not use the higher resolution.
Or do I see it wrong?
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The N6 screen has 1440 x 2560 pixels. I've seen 5,7" phones with 1080 x 1920.
The use of 5,7" would be OK as long apps including G-apps does not use the higher resolution.
Or do I see it wrong?
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I was thinking more of the physical size being able to fit into VR headsets. Even with my case off, my Nexus 6 barely fits and even then it's hard to keep the power and volume buttons from getting hit.
Another reason to accept the newer/smaller size on a new Nexus is for the upcoming Daydream, Tango, and Valve.
http://www.slashgear.com/road-to-the-next-nexus-android-htc-daydream-tango-valve-20444943/