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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:
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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..
the_Unknown-guy said:
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.
well got me a nexus 5 on swappa for a good deal it well go well with my nexus 9 tablet i am fully neuxs fan any ways dos any one think that the new nexus 5X is more like a downgrade over the nexus 5? any one has a new nexus 5X wish do you per fer nexus 5X or nexus 5 has far has speed gos
the new nexus 5X has a 1.44 snapdragon 808 CPU why the old nexus 5 has a 2.3 800 snapdragon CPU it i saw some youtub video and speed test on the nexus 5 with android 6.01 and it seems the nexus 5 is march faster then on the new nexus 5X so if you haveing to pick wish would you used the new nexus 5X or the old nexus 5?
Snow755 said:
well got me a nexus 5 on swappa for a good deal it well go well with my nexus 9 tablet i am fully neuxs fan any ways dos any one think that the new nexus 5X is more like a downgrade over the nexus 5? any one has a new nexus 5X wish do you per fer nexus 5X or nexus 5 has far has speed gos
the new nexus 5X has a 1.44 snapdragon 808 CPU why the old nexus 5 has a 2.3 800 snapdragon CPU it i saw some youtub video and speed test on the nexus 5 with android 6.01 and it seems the nexus 5 is march faster then on the new nexus 5X so if you haveing to pick wish would you used the new nexus 5X or the old nexus 5?
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I'm not a Nexus 5X user, but from what I can tell, it is not a downgrade.
5X has a better camera, 5X has a better screen, 5X has a fingerprint scanner, 5X will get Android N officially from Google, 5X has a better battery life, 5X has USB Type-C and 5X has better speakers.
It is true though that Nexus 5 should be faster on Apps that do not utilize hexa-core CPUs.
As above, the camera is great, I don't need to take a proper one with me now, low light amazes me
The screen is nice, the n5 was brighter.
the fingerprint scanner is nice and convenient, power button is barely used, security is another subject with fingerprints,
The 5x has one speaker and thats par,
Battery life is great with display on, I guess that's what makes the display drain better than the n5
The nexus5x may take a while with os and kernel improvements to really get the benefits from 6 cores,the 2 big cores help with apps loading, takes little time to reload browser unlike the n5 did
I would say its an upgrade for me, glad I got it,I haven't looked back
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I think N5X is a good device overall (not at European prices though), but is not absolutely better than the original N5: it's less comfortable to hold with one hand, lacks wireless charging and its performances are often lower than the older model because of the disk encryption. What's more, I also find the 3.5mm jack on the lower edge a design flaw.
On the other hand, better camera and fingerprint sensor are welcome additions.
Wrapping up, I think the newer device is not worth buying, as long as the older N5 is supported by Google.
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Snow755 said:
well got me a nexus 5 on swappa for a good deal it well go well with my nexus 9 tablet i am fully neuxs fan any ways dos any one think that the new nexus 5X is more like a downgrade over the nexus 5? any one has a new nexus 5X wish do you per fer nexus 5X or nexus 5 has far has speed gos
the new nexus 5X has a 1.44 snapdragon 808 CPU why the old nexus 5 has a 2.3 800 snapdragon CPU it i saw some youtub video and speed test on the nexus 5 with android 6.01 and it seems the nexus 5 is march faster then on the new nexus 5X so if you haveing to pick wish would you used the new nexus 5X or the old nexus 5?
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Less usable RAM thanks to 64 bit OS. Less user available storage.
Arguably crappier SOC if you are a gamer.
Other than that, its an upgrade.
No OIS, so I think it is a downgrade. The different with and without OIS is really large, especially for indoor.
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Less usable RAM thanks to 64 bit OS. Less user available storage.
Arguably crappier SOC if you are a gamer.
Other than that, its an upgrade.
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its true less ram and storage but that didnt put me off, the specs on paper is not great, i could of gotten oneplus 2 but its not just the hardware that counts but the software. whats the point in having a high spec unit if OS optimization is bad (not aimed at oneplus), touchwiz is an example.
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No OIS, so I think it is a downgrade. The different with and without OIS is really large, especially for indoor.
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Yea but it has EIS
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I am not a N5x owner and I bought my N5 only two months ago and I'm really enjoying it but I'm sure 5x is better, only that it is not what you expect to be after two years of tech development.
Nexus 5 had been build with very few compromises while 5x isn't built to be a flasgship and I think who own a N5 shouldn't buy a 5x only because it will not give the same feeling that unboxing a Nexus 5 gave you.
Conversely I suggest to who has never own a N5, but a previous nexus like 4 (I owned it too), to buy it but only at the right price. In Italy, where I actually live and at the moment I'm writing, a Nexus 5x 32GB costs 429€, I don't know if it's too much, you can tell, but the same shop offers a Galaxy S6 32GB at the same price. I like nexus world, just think that I sold a S6 flat to buy a N5 but I had 300 euro in the change and I will have never exchanged with a 5x at par, I'm not crazy, it's just not worth so much or as much as a S6
I was looking at one here in Australia but they are $300 more than I paid for my Nexus 5 and didn't seem like it was worth the extra money.
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I think that the nexus 5x is a good upgrade over the five, And it's a good phone too. But considering the price, I can get better in that segment (I live in India) and I'd practically not buy the 5x.
My friend is willing to exchange his nexus 6 with my oneplus one .
Are there any other factors other than speaker, and performance to make a jump from my oneplus one ?
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xrock8 said:
My friend is willing to exchange his nexus 6 with my oneplus one .
Are there any other factors other than speaker, and performance to make a jump from my oneplus one ?
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Unless you just want a change then spec-wise not much. The N6 has a bigger display which you might learn to love or you might dislike it. Otherwise they aren't too far apart.
Recently did this myself, love the speaker on the Nexus and quick firmware updates. So long One Plus One, I won't miss you.
Here too, just jumped from the opo to the n6, it's an "upgrade" in every department except front facing camera, not by much but still, love the screen and it performs just as well if not better than the opo.
I have not turned on my OnePlus One since I got my first Nexus6. Just got tired of OnePlus and all the drama.
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Go right ahead. I have been using the Nexus 6 for the past week and before that I was using the OPO. Trust me you will love the N6, if you are OK with its size. I love the bigger screen with the 2K display, the stereo front facing speakers and the overall stock android experience compared to the CM 12 on my OPO. But, I use two phones as my daily drivers and now the OPO is my second phone, after putting my old Xperia Z1 into retirement. Now I know why people love Nexus devices in general as well. Go ahead and jump to the N6, would be my advice.
I recently made the switch. Speakers are better, phone seems slightly snappier, roms are definitely more stable, and charge time is crazy fast. Drawbacks: battery life is worse, nexus is MUCH easier to drop, awkward to hold, impossible to use in one hand, and tempered glass screen protectors don't go to the edges like they do on the oneplus. It's definitely different, but not really sure it's an upgrade. They really did a good job with the oneplus one.
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Unless you just want a change then spec-wise not much. The N6 has a bigger display which you might learn to love or you might dislike it. Otherwise they aren't too far apart.
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I came from a Note 3, so similar hardware, but still felt an improvement in a couple of areas.
I used the OPO for about a month. It's a good phone but I prefer the N6 for the bigger screen, speakers, fast and wireless charging and overall stability. Also getting better battery life with N6 on 6.0.1.
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was about to post a question if the 6 is still considered a good phone for its price right now, been on the opo for just over a year now, that is an amazingly long time for me to be on 1 phone but they have gotten so expensive now that i can't afford 3 phones a year.
so i am Canadian heading to the states, with a pocket of US cash that i managed to get at par. i am seeing prices of around 300US for the 6, it is still 550CDN.
i am looking forward to the larger screen, as i get older its getting harder to see, i still have my orig nexus one, i can not ready anything on its screen anymore
but i am torn between really wanting the moto x pure/style, canada is only getting the play, and the nexus 6.
keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with my opo i am just really ready for a change.
same boat.. from bacon to shamu....
Exchanging nexus 6 with nexus 5x would be better option ???
Perfomance wise? I believe it wouldn't be such a good idea, unless you are a lite user, and ready to face possible problems regarding quality and possible bootloop caused by hardware.
If you have decided, please make sure it's official dealer and offers warranty, just in case?
It depends what you want. I prefer to use a 6. 5x will be supported for a year longer.
Minus the camera and fingerprint sensor I think the Nexus 6 is better. It's all personal preference though. Snapdragon 805 > Snapdragon 808 in real world usage IMO. But maybe that was because my Nexus 6 was rooted with a custom kernel vs my friend's stock Moto X Pure Edition.
Noooooooo. You can count on the 5x being unofficially officially dead (see: bootloop issue). The only nexus phones worth anything now are the 6 and 6p, and Google's ending support for the 6 soon, although there will obviously be ROMs for years to come.
Personally everything in the range of 4.7 to 5.2 ~ inches will feel like a downgrade for me. The major thing about the N6 IMO is the screen and the size, those features just make the phone feel higher grade in every aspect. If you don't care about the size you could go with the 5X, it has a 64 bit processor, better android development for that reason, still have 1 year of android updates, but other than that N6 will feel way better.
Here in the Netherlands the price of a N6 is $300 higher than the N5x.
So from the financial point of view - not wise - to change a N6 for a 5x
NLBeev said:
Here in the Netherlands the price of a N6 is $300 higher than the N5x.
So from the financial point of view - not wise - to change a N6 for a 5x
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That's because 5x is garbage...
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BigDig said:
That's because 5x is garbage...
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Any experience? Please share...
Nexus 6 is always a beast, build quality and its screen size... Snapdragon 805 is not a joke. I would not exchange it unless my nexus has any hardware issues... anyways after using a nexus 6 its hard to go ahead with any other ones cos of the feel and experience you will have... I would say...... no! no way a better option.
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Any experience? Please share...
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Not a personal experience but if you go to their forums or read online you can find out what kind of issues they are having. N6 is the last real Nexus device made by brand name OEM ( Motorola - owned by Google at the time and not Lenovo) unlike the 6p. The 5x was just a budget phone by LG, that lines up right next to their other 50+ budget phones... It just doesn't have personally
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NLBeev said:
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Once again, see bootloop issue. All Nexus 5x phones aside from ones that were fixed by warranty are as good as dead. It's only a matter of time.
Have a look at this and you'll be able to read up on the bootloop issue: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/5x-bootloop-cause-fix-t3476794
BlockOfDynamite said:
....All Nexus 5x phones aside from ones that were fixed by warranty are as good as dead.
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...more happy with my Nexus 6 [emoji1]