I know the next generation is coming soon tomorrow. I am looking for a phoblet phone that can replace my cellphone. I dont like Galaxy Note series.
I love mine and I am not upgrading anytime soon
I've bought mine a week ago, got it at a very good price, almost half the price of the upcoming 6P, so I didn't hesitate.
The new nexus phones barely have higher specs then the nexus 6. I just got mine yesterday, and its well worth it. The 2016 nexus will be the next phone worth upgrading to when the SD820 cpu is inside it, the 808 really isn't a upgrade to the 805
I bought mine 3 weeks ago. IMO, best unlocked phone you can buy for the price.
I bought it today and i think it is worth. There won't be anything better than this until Snapdragon820 phones come to shelves.
I bought mine last week and am very happy with it coming from a Note 3. I like the Note series but they are locked down tight on VZW.
Have mine for almost a year now and I'm not thinking about upgrading for at least one more year. It's still as smooth as when I got it. You won't regret getting it, the newer phones aren't that much of an upgrade especially when compared price wise. Go for it.
The only difference to me between new nexus phone is camera performance other than that, I see now reason to upgrade.
not sure what the complaint is but the camera works just fine for me. if I am that critical over a picture, then the DSLR comes out...which is almost never.
It's like Fantasy Football
The Nexus 6P is Julio Jones and AJ green, but you are looking for that stat producer on the cheap. Maybe a STeve Smith Sr or Julian Edelman. Getting the job done just fine even if they aren't the new hotness.
My opinion is that the nexus 6 is a great device. The price has came down almost half of the original cost. I paid 650 for the 32gb and see them for under 300 a lot. If willing to pay 300 extra for the fingerprint scanner, beefed up processor, and native led then get the n6p. I'll be sticking with my n6 for another year!
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If sprint will sell it for under 400 then heck yea I'll jump on it. I have had a terrible experience on my current phone and want a stock android experience.
I just bought a second one with the new price drop. Got mom on Project Fi and she loves it. She is always at home and bill is only $23 or so a month.
I see not reason to upgrade at this point......may in a year on the next gen phones come out.
Never could use a "standard" size phone again. Love the hugeness.
Wifi sucks now since latest update. Hopefully Google will fix this.
Everything else is good.
riding the moto nexus until next year when the 820 chip-set is standard, I bought my shamu almost a year a go, and couldn't be happier
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If sprint will sell it for under 400 then heck yea I'll jump on it. I have had a terrible experience on my current phone and want a stock android experience.
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You know you can grab any North American Nexus 6 and stick it on Sprint & Verizon now, right?
Only exception is the AT&T variant, that one needs to be SIM-unlocked first.
I came from a Note 2 to the Nexus 6 (same as your current if I am correct) and couldn't have been happier.
The 6P is using the 810 vs the 805 in the N6... The known to overheat 810 is NOT the processor anyone would pick if given the choice. Yes, i know the 810 in the 6P is supposed to be the 810 rev2.1 but it only clocks at 2.0 Ghz on the high end. So with the heat issues and it having to be underclocked to keep from becoming a hot plate makes it an absolute NO go for me.
The size difference will feel good because the Note 2 - N6 size difference in the hand is fantasmic because of the screen to body ratio.
Unless you are a HUGE camera person and absolutely NEED a fingerprint reader, with the price of the N6 being ~$300 it will be a buy you WILL NOT regret!!!
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I had been planning to jump on the Nexus 6P once it was widely available, but with the SD 810 in it I'm just not sold. I wanted to get some opinions if I should snag an N6 or hold out for next year's Nexus (or other SD 820 phone). I had a Galaxy Nexus (Verizon) prior to my LG G2 (Sprint), and while I love the G2 I sorta miss being on the Nexus platform. I've ran the ParanoidAndroid ROM for years and I really love vanilla Android, although it seems PA may not be as common on these phones as it has been on the GNex and G2.
I would like to have a bigger screen (although the 6" screen scares me a bit, but I do like my wife's Note 2). Is going from a SD800/2GB memory to the 805/3GB of the N6 a decent performance upgrade? My G2 isn't slow, but could be snappier.
Anyway, what's everyone's opinion? And if I do switch, and specific info I should be aware of about the N6? I did see that for Sprint network it sounds like I'll need the XT1103 model.
I made the switch from the G3 and I couldn't be happier. Why not look at the 5X if screen size is a concern for you?
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I made the switch from the G3 and I couldn't be happier. Why not look at the 5X if screen size is a concern for you?
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I do want a bigger screen. I think the Note 2 is about perfect, although the N6 isn't really that much bigger. *googles picture comparison* actually pretty much the same, so scratch that concern off the list
I have had the N6 since February of this year and I'm entirely happy with the phone. The only phone I would replace it with would be a phone with a Qualcomm 820 made by Motorola. I had a Samsung note 3 before this phone that and Verizon told me I was dropping 7% of my calls. I live in a fringe area of Phoenix and Verizon said they are not going to build any more powers out here. I bought this N6 Motorola Phone 8 months ago and I've had one dropped call since then and I'm not sure if the call dropped or the guy just hung up on me. So, my next phone will be Motorola and there will be a Qualcomm 820 and until then I am entirely satisfied with this phone
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I came from a G2. Trying to run AOSP on anything that's not a Nexus is an abomination. The Nexus 6 is far and away a much better device. The size won't take long for you to get used to, in fact...you won't ever want to go back to a smaller size again.
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I came from a G2. Trying to run AOSP on anything that's not a Nexus is an abomination. The Nexus 6 is far and away a much better device. The size won't take long for you to get used to, in fact...you won't ever want to go back to a smaller size again.
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Yeah I'm searching for a good deal on one now
I tried to snag one off Ebay that was posted on the general tab, $299 with $20 coupon, but the coupons we're working. Didn't want to jump that fast on a 32gb white one, try to find at least a blue or possibly a 64gb for not much more.
Amazon has like new 64gb units for 339.00. I bought one 2 weeks ago.
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Amazon has like new 64gb units for 339.00. I bought one 2 weeks ago.
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Looks like those are gone now....were they listed as Used - Like New by 3rd party sellers?
they were listed as used (like new) from amazon warehouse. the box had some cosmetic imperfections but the device looked brand new.
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they were listed as used (like new) from amazon warehouse. the box had some cosmetic imperfections but the device looked brand new.
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Woot got one! They showed up as Amazon warehouse in very good condition. Sounds like packaging issues again but we'll see when it gets here. $339. 99 on prime
I'm coming from n5 and really wanted to upgrade to n6p until I saw the price! This is one of reasons I didn't upgrade to n6 when it was released last year, the other being that it seemed too big!...
I recently purchased n6 64gb for about £200 from rakuten (£200 as got £80 worth of points)... I'm a tinkerer and love timely updates to OS when Google releases new versions and hence why I really wanted you stay with nexus, plus the fact that there's more development for nexus devices than any other devices...
I've requested a return but not received the RMA yet... I was probably going to stay with n5 until n6p prices come down or buy either moto x style or g4 whichever received timely Android 6 update...
Any advice / suggestions welcome ? Am I going to regret sending n6 back especially considering the price (my main reason for sending back is the size... Seems like a spade in my hand and I've had a look and no other manufacturer has released such a ginormous phone recently... Even Google played safe this time with 5.7")...same as note 5!...
Also, as current owners of n6 what would you say about the size? Have you learnt to live with it or do you love the size that any smaller you would find hard to accept?
ginormous.. its all related to how you personally see the world. i had a n5, bought a n6, grabbed my n5 3 days later and it felt way to small. i im not a big person. im 5'7", with medium small hands. and the n6 feels so perfect in size.
I love my n6. I will get the n6p for no reason when it goes down in price. My n6 was 300. Oh yea I will be giving it to my sister and keeping the n6p. I would keep the n6 if I was you. For the reason that there is not one phone out there like it. This phone is so unlocked unblocked. You can never stop doing so much to it. Hopefully n6p is as equal.
I had a nexus 6 then I jumped to an S6 then Note 5 and now I'm back to a Nexus 6 if that tell you anything.
N6 was only "Too big" for about 2 hours. Now it feels so normal I think all other phones are to small. But I do think that n6 is the maximum size phone for me.
Many thanks for all the replies...much appreciated. Going to sleep over it but looking more like I'll be keeping it now ????
I came from a N5 about 2 weeks ago. Always felt the N6 was too big, but after the recent price drops on it at Amazon I bought one... 2 days later I got used to it fully and now love the size. Even my wife who is tiny, is starting to like the size of the phone. I loved the N5 but at this point I feel the N5 is just too small now. I love the N6. But I get that the N6 is not for everyone.
I've used the N6 off and on since February, and I still feel it's to big, sane as the Xperia z ultra I had. Note 4 was a better size, though somewhat awkward to hold for me. My bit to small, but i I'm switching back to it when ever my brother sends it back to me. I was going to get the N6P but I think I'll wait a bit, maybe get the Xperia Z5P.
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Nexus6 is big but I got use to it... Now I'm going to try the Nexus6P which could be the sweetspot!
The nexus 6 and note 4 are the same size over all lol
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The nexus 6 and note 4 are the same size over all lol
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Similar but not exactly same... Note 4 about 5mm+ smaller in length and width and does not feel as big as n6 (I purchased note 4 about 6 months ago and it turned out to be fake so sent it back to fleebay seller!)...
RMA paperwork has come - decision time!!!!!
I am get used to the N6 size in just a few days, came from N5.
And now, I cannot have phone with smaller screen size.
5.7" is OK, but N6P is ridiculously expensive right now. So, I am holding not to upgrade. Besides, N6 is still decent, great performance, great battery life (even better with Android 6.0)!
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Nexus6 is big but I got use to it... Now I'm going to try the Nexus6P which could be the sweetspot!
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the 6p is bigger with a smaller screen...sweetspot?
Right I think I'm keeping the phone but before I start messing about with it I need to know what to check to ensure I don't have a faulty phone or refurbished unit sold as new as I've read in a few places...
Any common problems to watch out for please?
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speaker distortion, yellow tint, half screen glitched, loose speaker grill, peeling letter on back. there are probably drive I forgot. you can search earliest threads in Q&A I think.
well i recently bought the Nexus 6, and i love it to bits.
i always was a Sammy fan but i got sick of the source codes not being released for the Exynos models of theirs... and their latest Phones s6 etc. are kind of locked completely so i made a jump to the Nexus 6 from my Note 4 which i still have,
and damn even though the Nexus 6 is bigger it feels so much better than my Note 4, and the bigger plus point is the Custom Rom section it got loads of Roms.
i even think that it looks way way better than the new Nexus 6p , it depends on you and your wallet in the end though.
i would suggest keeping your current Nexus 6 simply because it is a beautiful beast , it rocks.
my only minus poiint is that the battery is abit disappointing .
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speaker distortion, yellow tint, half screen glitched, loose speaker grill, peeling letter on back. there are probably drive I forgot. you can search earliest threads in Q&A I think.
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Many thanks...
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well i recently bought the Nexus 6, and i love it to bits.
i always was a Sammy fan but i got sick of the source codes not being released for the Exynos models of theirs... and their latest Phones s6 etc. are kind of locked completely so i made a jump to the Nexus 6 from my Note 4 which i still have,
and damn even though the Nexus 6 is bigger it feels so much better than my Note 4, and the bigger plus point is the Custom Rom section it got loads of Roms.
i even think that it looks way way better than the new Nexus 6p , it depends on you and your wallet in the end though.
i would suggest keeping your current Nexus 6 simply because it is a beautiful beast , it rocks.
my only minus poiint is that the battery is abit disappointing .
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Thanks - Just like you I was a big Sammy fan until I tried a Nexus 4 and instantly loved the speed and experience...and not long after decided to purchase Nexus 5 which i've nearly had for two years and still loving it...but wanted a change!
I was going to give Sammy another go with either S6 or Note 4 until I saw their ridiculous prices and lack of memory expansion not to mention swappable battery (though this would not bother me if the manufacturers use a decent size battery!)...and thought nah...Sod Samsung for their arrogance, they wont get my custom!
After a long looong thinking I made a decision: I buy a Nexus 6, today. Yes, a one year old device, instead a new Nexus 2015
In a first moment, when Google shows the new devices I was quite sure to buy a Nexus 6P; even though I ever look to Huawei with intrest and diffidence meantime. Test and video started, and showes a fragile/breakable device: scratch and bending tests are disarming. Moreover the test on build quality and the "how to fix" video showed a freak quality
I abandoned Nexus 6P idea....
Ok, probably the Nexus 5X will be my device: LG, build quality (easy fix) test good/passed, I like the good selfie camera, and the rear camera in the middle with laser AF. Yes I saw the video of N5 vs N5X... user experience looks quite the same... 2 years later, incredible... yes, only 2 gb RAM.... and basic version is 16gb ROM... really wierd for a 2015 Google phone!
And why not a Motorola Nexus 6?
Yes, why not? Is 1 year old, no fingerprint sensor, is big, no.... huge.... old, no Marshmallow native, no 2015 device... no... no...
Ok, keep calm.
With a Nexus 6 I will lost:
better selfie camera (compared to 6P and also to 5X)
Laser autofocus for rear camera
handy/practical device (definitely vs 5X)
USB type C, useful (It's about time!)
fingerprint sensor... I belive in it, useful, comfortable
With Nexus 6 I get:
good display, better than 5X, quite similar to 6P
good rear camera, with optical image stabilization... but without lare AF. IMO no far from both 2015 Nexus in term of user experience.
great CPU, best Snapdragon quadcore: probably very near to 5X and 6P in term of user experience
3gb of RAM, maybe not needed in daily use, but better than 5X
32gb ROM in basic edition, as basic edition of 6P, as top edition of 5X
great stereo speaker, very difficult to beat
wireless charging (f*ck the USB type C), incredible lack in both Nexus 2015... Google don't belive in wireless charge, for the future?
Nothing about aesthetic.. Is up to each one of us: but I don't like the 6P... probably black is the only way (for me) to tolerate the camera black band.
Very nice the N5X, and also the big Nexus 6 IMO.
Now.... In my country I buy Motorola Nexus 6 32gb with 100€ less than N5X 16gb version. And about at 50% of 6P price.
Done deal! :highfive:
Any comment is welcome
i think u make a right decision and i will not buy the Nexus 6P or 5X too, although i'm Chinese......
I got the nexus 6 as well! Why? It's the ultimate device
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I got the nexus 6 as well! Why? It's the ultimate device
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quite true... just fingerprint sensor I really would on it.
I was waiting for 5X and 6P to be released, but I was so disappointed with pricing in Europe, so I just decided to order myself a N6. Got a great deal on ebay for a new device with 1 year warranty and it's arriving tomorrow. I am still just not sure if I'm gonna like the size of this thing . I have 14 days to decide weather to return it, but somehow I think it's going to stay and my old N5 is probably going away...
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I was waiting for 5X and 6P to be released, but I was so disappointed with pricing in Europe, so I just decided to order myself a N6. Got a great deal on ebay for a new device with 1 year warranty and it's arriving tomorrow. I am still just not sure if I'm gonna like the size of this thing . I have 14 days to decide weather to return it, but somehow I think it's going to stay and my old N5 is probably going away...
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Yes true. EU prices are fu*ing indecent, especially for 6P.
Size scare me away from N6, but also bewitch me.
Cross fingers for both of us :highfive:
I used to laugh at a guy in my office with a Galaxy Note, but as soon as I got my N6 it all became clear that this is a really good size for a phone. I was worried that it wouldn't fit in my pocket - it does, no problem. The screen is terrific, front stereo speakers, brilliant device. I haven't regretted it for a moment.
Even if the 6P didn't have the Snapdragon 810 I still wouldn't have upgraded. The N6 is plenty good enough for me until it eventually dies one day.
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I was waiting for 5X and 6P to be released, but I was so disappointed with pricing in Europe, so I just decided to order myself a N6. Got a great deal on ebay for a new device with 1 year warranty and it's arriving tomorrow. I am still just not sure if I'm gonna like the size of this thing . I have 14 days to decide weather to return it, but somehow I think it's going to stay and my old N5 is probably going away...
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Believe me.. Ur gonna love ur shamu..
Handling the phone at day 1 may be a bit of an issue.. But once u get used to the massive screen.. U won't go back to a smaller display..
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Believe me.. Ur gonna love ur shamu..
Handling the phone at day 1 may be a bit of an issue.. But once u get used to the massive screen.. U won't go back to a smaller display..
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Really happened to me when I bought my Note1 in substitution to my old iPhone 3g!
I almost pre-ordered a Nexus 6P on its launch day. After further review I ended up going with a Nexus 6 as well. I have had no regrets! It is by far my favorite of any phone I have owned. I can not believe I only paid $350, $150 less than the 6P would have cost.
Is the 6P "better" than the 6? In my opinion yes it is, depending on how you look at it. But I do not feel that the 6P is $150 better than the Nexus 6.
You will love your Nexus 6! It is an awesome device. The SD 805 / Adreno 420 coupled with 3GB of ram is a solid performer and I feel it is future proofed for at least 2 years. The 2560x1440 display is amazing in my opinion, however it is my first device with an AMOLED display. The front facing stereo speakers are the best I have seen/heard on a smartphone. I also feel the camera takes a damn good picture. I have heard from others that it is not that great, but I can't see a difference from pictures taken on my Nexus 6 and my iPhone 6.
was also on the same boat. but i said to myself, why wont i try a 6 inch phone and see it for myself. and boom. i fell in love with it. 6p and 5x for sure are good phones. but the nexus 6 is a flagship as well. so basically, your not settling for something bad. u did settle for good. for the price way too cheap now. its pretty damn good deal
Same here. I wish it has the camera from the new Galaxy phones and the finger print reader but other than that it's a great phone for $300.
Also, I don't like the idea of having the finger print on the back. How can you unlock the phone while it's on the cradle, car mount or whatever? LG's back buttons make sense to be on the back but not the finger print reader like the 6P.
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I suppose fingerprint on the back is cool and useful. But only suppose.... Beacuse I never used it.
Anyway... I'm with my Nexus6 now... Yuppyyyy!
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I suppose fingerprint on the back is cool and useful. But only suppose.... Beacuse I never used it.
Anyway... I'm with my Nexus6 now... Yuppyyyy!
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Wise buyer desicion.
I did the same too!, mine is just 2 weeks now , got it for $300 (32GB blue).I had 1+1 as daily drive but wanted a bigger screen - 6P is bigger but not enough and 6P is ~+$200 more than 6.
Then concerns of 810 and prospects of a nexus 6 2016 with 820 or more > May be worth waiting.
With Nexus 6 - So far so good , I adjusted the color tone and with Chroma - It is still in par with 2015 flag ships in normal use.
I wish Moto make another nexus 6" , even Sony or HTC is fine.
This one is also an interesting piece @$300 , If developers support it.
Yeah!
In Italy I paid 379 euro for 32gb blue.
6p cost is 699 fu.king euro... And you can bend it like a banana easy peasy.
Also the N6 screen is fantastic, really amazing. I like a lot in my first approach.
Looks a very good device... And Marshmallow looks kindly married with it!
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This thing is huge! Just arrived yesterday and I was playing with it whole evening (after 5.1.1 and 6.0 updates together with 3 security patches) and almost whole day today. Battery is so much better in comparison to my N5.
I guess having my Moto 360 will help a lot to cope with the size .
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I jumped on the same boat. N5x isn`t a big upgrade for my N5, N6p is a way too expensive and its build quality is not great. So I decided and I have placed order for N6 for a half price of N6p ( I live in EU). I also got a free chromecast 1st gen xD. The only thing I will miss its a figerprint sensor but I can live without out.
I too just got my nexus 6 on swappa for $279. It was only used for about 2 months and the previous owner had purchased the 6P. At first the size of the nexus 6 took a little getting used to but then it becomes a non-issue. Front facing speakers on this device are amazing and I think the camera is great in my opinion.
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I too just got my nexus 6 on swappa for $279. It was only used for about 2 months and the previous owner had purchased the 6P. At first the size of the nexus 6 took a little getting used to but then it becomes a non-issue. Front facing speakers on this device are amazing and I think the camera is great in my opinion.
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i choose to get the nexus 6 because you got one lol.
I got the dough in hand and wanting to purchase soon. I was set on getting a Oneplus 2 than a friend suggested a nexus 6. So thought i would come ask the people that have used the phone for a while. Do you like it or regret the purchase? Is it still one of the best?
Well, I am using a OnePlus Two and just ordered a Nexus 6. As an owner of all older Nexus phones and OnePlus One I must say the OnePlus Two just doesn't feel right. Development is really messed up, roms have their flaws. CM13 is coming along but I kinda feel it will be a steady fight against the hardware and devs will soon give up and have no interest.
Without having used the Nexus 6 yet I am more than sure that the 6 will be a better phone all along if you are not interested in a fingerprint scanner.
If you have used a Nexus device before and are used to things working properly without dirty code hacks I wouldn't recommend the 1+2 at all.
The only thing that kinda holds me back is the old chip and smaller ram. Both, im sure, make no dent in real life use. Is the battery life on the Nexus 6 comparable to what you were getting on the OPO?
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I got the dough in hand and wanting to purchase soon. I was set on getting a Oneplus 2 than a friend suggested a nexus 6. So thought i would come ask the people that have used the phone for a while. Do you like it or regret the purchase? Is it still one of the best?
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Yup recommend it full hearted. Still is a great phone and worth the money and it should be good for one or two years easily. Great screen and speakers and plenty fast and snappy.
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The only thing that kinda holds me back is the old chip and smaller ram. Both, im sure, make no dent in real life use. Is the battery life on the Nexus 6 comparable to what you were getting on the OPO?
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As I said I don't own the Nexus 6 yet but compared to the Oneplus One the OnePlus Two doesn't make that big of a difference. Heck, for real life usage I actually don't see a difference at all after 2 months now. Just last week I used my old 1+1 again (as I sold it to my sister) and it felt snappy just like a modern smartphone should. No difference at all. 1+1 running CM compared to 1+2 with stock OxygenOS is even faster in my opinion.
So as the Nexus has almost the same hardware as the 1+1 I am sure it will perform brilliant.
I don't messure my phones with battery life as I can always charge it when in need.
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I got the dough in hand and wanting to purchase soon. I was set on getting a Oneplus 2 than a friend suggested a nexus 6. So thought i would come ask the people that have used the phone for a while. Do you like it or regret the purchase? Is it still one of the best?
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Nexus 6 is a wonderful phone!!! I just bought a new one, and I like it! Good Phone and worth the money. It's going for half price "New" sealed box in some places. Again, The one I just bought was new! :good:
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Nexus 6 is a wonderful phone!!! I just bought a new one, and I like it! Good Phone and worth the money. It's going for half price "New" sealed box in some places. Again, The one I just bought was new! :good:
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Dont mind me asking, where did you get your new in the box? Ran across one on amazon for $349 just checking to see if i can get any lower.
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Nexus 6 is a wonderful phone!!! I just bought a new one, and I like it! Good Phone and worth the money. It's going for half price "New" sealed box in some places. Again, The one I just bought was new! :good:
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Yup recommend it full hearted. Still is a great phone and worth the money and it should be good for one or two years easily. Great screen and speakers and plenty fast and snappy.
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The screen is also another factor that im looking for as i didnt like the display on my nexus 5. Not as well os the one on the oneplus one. I found it to have a warm/ yellow tint. I love the display on the oneplus one. The. Nexus 6 has a quad doesnt it?
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The screen is also another factor that im looking for as i didnt like the display on my nexus 5. Not as well os the one on the oneplus one. I found it to have a warm/ yellow tint. I love the display on the oneplus one. The. Nexus 6 has a quad doesnt it?
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Yup, 2560x 1440. Screen is good, also in direct sunlight imo.
I second all the positive comments. It was very expensive new a year ago, but now it's well under two-thirds of that price. If I lose or break my N6 over the next year or so I'll get another - that's how good it is. Plus the early security updates, of course.
I got the 64GB version - more stuff on it than I can watch or listen to in a month, and still 20GB spare.
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I got the dough in hand and wanting to purchase soon. I was set on getting a Oneplus 2 than a friend suggested a nexus 6. So thought i would come ask the people that have used the phone for a while. Do you like it or regret the purchase? Is it still one of the best?
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I have both. I have a 64gb sandstone oneplus 2 and a nexus 6. Speaking from personal experience which I'm sure u know already but true the OPT has the snapdragon 810 but as u know the phone only run on 2 of the A-57 cores and 2 of the A-53 cores unless u flash a kernel like the AK kernel or boeffla so it's basically like it's a quad core device with less powerful cores if u ask me and as far as the less ram, it doesn't make a difference. The N6 is still smooth and the OPT's are still running 5.1.1 and true we have a cm 13 build in the works but honestly man with no nfc the smaller screen with less screen density and the sucky speakers I'd say that the N6 is still a great contender and is what I use daily. I put my OPT up for sale but no one wants it lol. And plus with all the controversy over the USB C cable not being certified and risk causing damage, it's more of a headache than its worth IMO
I am happy with my Nexus 6. For price it is better than most flagships, yet in overall performance it is comparable to many phones out there. Love the larger screen, great fit/feel in the hand. Lots of development out there for this phone.. Great battery life and even better depending on ROM you are using. Only drawback, IMHO, is no sdcard or removable battery, but as long as that is no issue for you, buy it!
I actually sold my OP2 out of frustration. Got a Nexus 6 as a stop gap phone until I had enough for a 6p but I haven't felt the need to jump ship yet. Fingerprint reader is missed but everything else about the n6 is still great. Its fast and gets great battery. Even the camera is decent enough for social media. I don't miss the 4gb of ram that the OP2 had or the 810 since the n6 is so fluid since everything just works so well on it. The OP2 really could have been great but the stock software and the lack of decent dev for it makes it a really hard recommendation compared to the n6.
Using mine on chroma rom and elementalX kernel and it's lovely
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Dont mind me asking, where did you get your new in the box? Ran across one on amazon for $349 just checking to see if i can get any lower.
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Yes you can get it for lower, just keep your eyes open. They been going on sale on eBay New for $289 minus $17 eBay bucks = $272. An even better deal was Amazon black Friday for $199. Maybe Amazon might have another sale for Christmas but who knows.
I got it back in early November ebay $272 deal. To date, it has been my best phone. Love the size, the battery is great, and the performance is awesome. You can always get better but will cost you more money. Owned the 6p for a week and didn't think it was worth $328 more.
Currently, Amazon is selling the 64gig white Nexus6 for $300. I just ordered one for my wife. Her LG G2 keeps getting drowned somehow.
The 32gig ones are about $40 cheaper. New, in box, USA version, unlocked. Works with every carrier sim I have ever tried. Works with Fi, too.
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I have a note 4, as well as the nexus 6, both are excellent phones and I am very happy with both of them, but I tend to use the nexus more as my daily driver. It's only drawback? No SD card or removable battery.
I bought the Moto X Pure and didn't like the screen. The Nexus 6 has an awesome display that I couldn't give up. Now I'm going to sell the Moto X.
I would recommend it as well. I have used mine on the pure nexus rom for months now. I recently switched to the Moto X Pure for SD card support and physical size. The battery life and performance are still great but it's really a massive phone. Aside from the size the nexus 6 is still a very good phone and the custom ROMs are all perfectly stable.
If you don't mind spending a little extra, I would recommend the Moto X. It's unlocked, the bootloader can be unlocked as well, the performance is right on par and battery life is just as good with the 3000MAh capacity. Those are just my 2 cents.
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I would recommend it as well. I have used mine on the pure nexus rom for months now. I recently switched to the Moto X Pure for SD card support and physical size. The battery life and performance are still great but it's really a massive phone. Aside from the size the nexus 6 is still a very good phone and the custom ROMs are all perfectly stable.
If you don't mind spending a little extra, I would recommend the Moto X. It's unlocked, the bootloader can be unlocked as well, the performance is right on par and battery life is just as good with the 3000MAh capacity. Those are just my 2 cents.
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In almost all ways, I'd agree with cpeterman above. Nexus 6 is a great phone. I have/had the Galaxy Note 4 because I value the removable battery (going to concerts and taking photos/movies doesn't leave me much opportunity for quick charging) plus the removable storage. However, in daily use, I find myself wanting and going back to the Nexus 6 because the UI is always smoother (no Touchwiz jankiness), and customizing it so Ads don't freeze up the phone while trying to load up is a huge boon.
While I'd agree with going with a Moto X to at least gain back some things like removable storage, the Nexus 6 can be had for way too good pricing these days if you keep searching. I saw Amazon's Black Friday price and I honestly debated whether or not to buy another Nexus 6 in case mine ever goes south just because it was that good for the price.
I'm not as huge of a fan of the screen size, but I can't argue that it's quite useful for certain things. In reality, I'd probably prefer a Moto X Pure for the screen size and removable storage, but I can't help but think I might still want the Nexus 6 for certain things. Even after all this time, I'd still say the Nexus 6 was and still is a fantastically designed phone that can still run with flagships of today.
I've had this phone almost 2 years now. It's a beast, I love the big screen, it's fast and it's pure android. The other day I was thinking if it was time to replace and upgrade to a new phone and did a bit of research. I have a budget so nothing too fancy or any latest releases. So had a look at Mate 8, Mate S, Huawei P9, OnePlus 3, Lg V10, even 6p.
To be honest nothing wowed me. Similar specs, maybe few plus sides but nothing made me go 'ok that's it'. Maybe the fingerprint scanner but I'm not fussed really.
So anyone in the same boat let me know if you've find any good alternatives or are you waiting for Pixel phones. I'm interested if anyone else is looking for an upgrade.
My other option is to wait another year once the Pixel phones go cheaper and upgrade to Pixel XL.
So let me know what you guys think..
Cheers
the best phone i can find in the market right now is Samsung S7 edge
great battery life and awesome screen and is snapy for sure
the only bad side is touchwoz but you can get rid of it
pincakez said:
the best phone i can find in the market right now is Samsung S7 edge
great battery life and awesome screen and is snapy for sure
the only bad side is touchwoz but you can get rid of it
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I hate Samsung. I'd rather to buy a Nokia 5110 then a Samsung! Are you waiting for Pixel phones to upgrade?
Awaiting pixel xl and Honor 9 to see if I give up my N6. If they don't wow me, I'll just keep the N6 until something does.
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I hate Samsung. I'd rather to buy a Nokia 5110 then a Samsung! Are you waiting for Pixel phones to upgrade?
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htc ? im not sure
i can't use a phone without Amoled big screen
i love nexus and i bought nexus 4 and 5 and 6 and 6 is the best of them
but i don't like htc to be honest
imo the screen is the most important thing in any phone
that's why i recommend Samsung
s7 edge is awesome and dont judge this phone unless you have used it first
i hate Samsung too but this phone ia wow
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Awaiting pixel xl and Honor 9 to see if I give up my N6. If they don't wow me, I'll just keep the N6 until something does.
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I don't really have high hopes for Pixel XL really. I reckon if I want to upgrade 6p is going to be my choice as the price will drop once Pixel is launched.
I'm in the same boat as you, I really wanted to upgrade to the Note 7 despite my hate for TouchWiz, but there are launchers to fix that. Until that whole battery explosion fiasco happened around the same time my contract ended so I decided to hold off for the Pixel phones. I guess I will know for sure next week, if the Pixel lineup isn't any good then I might get the Note 7 or S7 Edge.
If not I could wait for Samsung's new galaxy lineup, which will be announced early next year
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I'm in the same boat as you, I really wanted to upgrade to the Note 7 despite my hate for TouchWiz, but there are launchers to fix that. Until that whole battery explosion fiasco happened around the same time my contract ended so I decided to hold off for the Pixel phones. I guess I will know for sure next week, if the Pixel lineup isn't any good then I might get the Note 7 or S7 Edge.
If not I could wait for Samsung's new galaxy lineup, which will be announced early next year
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That explosion thing totally put me off too. I don't think I can afford a Samsung at the moment anyway looks like my best bet is either wait for next year and buy cheaper Pixel XL or buy 6p now and use it next 2-3 years.
The 6p is pretty nice. I have a N6. Got a 6p used. I like good audio for podcasts mostly. I watch hours of video at work. Both running Pure Nexus. Very snappy. Its a tossup . I like them both equally. Got a 5x for the kid. She loves it.
there's nothing coming up that I feel is an upgrade across the board, I got the shamu on launch day and was also expecting to pick up a pixel but its been a let down so far with design/specs/price
I'm thinking maybe catching a 6p on fire sale price around thanksgiving or new year, or going with the cheaper midrange chinese oems(oneplus 3/saxon 7) depending on development support
all meh choices so there's a good chance I'll stay put with this device into next year
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Op3, it is dev friendly. If is true that the new pixels will kill the nexus line, I think that I must give a prize to a company that is close to developers, no locked bootloader or similar bull..it
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Why replace it? If you want new device, keep your beloved N6 and buy new one someday I personally can't live with only one phone, there are too many awesome devices out there (in my opinion). But if money is the problem and you need to sell N6 in order to be able to buy a new one, then it's a whole different story and understandable
I can't anything that wowed me like my n6. I would like a op3 but with the lack of band 13 for verizon, and my area is covered with it. I'm stuck with verizon for the most part, only have coverage with most of the rural area I live in. Sprint roams off verizon, the nearest tower for tmo is 15 miles away and I live in the mountians. ATT has the 2nd best coverage, but doesn't have service in my house, and it a lot of areas I go to. I used to be a samsung fan until they started with the knox crap, after my s3, I have never had an samsung device again. I was a fan of Motorola, until Lenovo took over. Looks like I'll be sporting my n6 for a while. At my work, I've actually been pushing the n6 for people to buy them lol
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there's nothing coming up that I feel is an upgrade across the board, I got the shamu on launch day and was also expecting to pick up a pixel but its been a let down so far with design/specs/price
I'm thinking maybe catching a 6p on fire sale price around thanksgiving or new year, or going with the cheaper midrange chinese oems(oneplus 3/saxon 7) depending on development support
all meh choices so there's a good chance I'll stay put with this device into next year
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That's exactly what I had in mind. But I'd rather to grab a 6p around Xmas time then a cheap Chinese device
Samsung Galaxy s6 Edge plus !! The best for me.
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The Nexus6 P works a treat on XDA development and has longevity in its gene's!
yudumcan said:
I've had this phone almost 2 years now. It's a beast, I love the big screen, it's fast and it's pure android. The other day I was thinking if it was time to replace and upgrade to a new phone and did a bit of research. I have a budget so nothing too fancy or any latest releases. So had a look at Mate 8, Mate S, Huawei P9, OnePlus 3, Lg V10, even 6p.
To be honest nothing wowed me. Similar specs, maybe few plus sides but nothing made me go 'ok that's it'. Maybe the fingerprint scanner but I'm not fussed really.
So anyone in the same boat let me know if you've find any good alternatives or are you waiting for Pixel phones. I'm interested if anyone else is looking for an upgrade.
My other option is to wait another year once the Pixel phones go cheaper and upgrade to Pixel XL.
So let me know what you guys think..
Cheers
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Well, my phone buying pattern has been like this;
Palm Treo 650, 2004
HTC Dream ADP1, 2008
HTC Vision, 2010
Samsuck Relay, 2012 (first and LAST samsuck I will ever buy)
Nexus 6, 2014.
Note the pattern: update when there is something WORTH updating to. For a little while, that was a 2-year cycle. THIS cycle will go longer, since this N6 is still perfect. Should have seen the condition of the palm treo when I was done with it -- the lots-of-pins plug was removed, had a capacitor sticking out the bottom of it, and a custom charging plug, a couple of resistors soldered onto the inside near the battery. That 2004-2008 range was REALLY desolate, sure wasn't going to buy RIM or FRUIT junk.
I will be buying my wife a Pixel XL to replace her N5, and sticking to the N6 for myself. Why? Well the pixel XL will have a better SoC, but not *so* much better that it will have ANY impact on my life.
As far as the 6p goes, straight across the board, it is either equal or LESS than the N6.
Screen: less
RAM: equal
CPU: less (the SD810 is definitely NOT as good as the 805, it was just adequate for them to be able to bump the number to say "64bitz!!!", which won't actually do any good in a phone).
Not that the 6p is a terrible phone or anything, but I already have something slightly BETTER than it, so it would be stupid to get one.
Actually, my N6 recently suffered a... mishap. Got some impact thanks to a 2 year old, that even with a ballistic maxx, caused a couple of cracks in the digitizer, and SHATTERED the AMOLED. Yeah, it was worth buying a new screen for it. TOTALLY worth it.
mdlf said:
Samsung Galaxy s6 Edge plus !! The best for me.
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Is s7 much different then s6?
No much... But sure I want to say screen dimentions and price. Ive had a Note 2....fantastic !! Now, I have a N6 and my girlfriend a Note 4 . Note 7...isnt the right time to buy it.... Sorry but...I prefer turn back to Samsung.
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I'm in the same boat, was kinda waiting for the Lenovo Phab Tab 2 Pro, but it has been delayed till 'this fall'.
Don't want to go back to much in screen size, so i'm undecided for now....