Hi I am interested in getting this device but is it worth it in 2018? Also I noticed there is two models XT1 103 and XT1100 which one is better ?
xdamember143 said:
Hi I am interested in getting this device but is it worth it in 2018? Also I noticed there is two models XT1 103 and XT1100 which one is better ?
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I definitely think so. With the 8.1 ROMS available and discussed in this thread and after having my battery replaced yesterday my Nexus 6 is running great. The XT1103 is the North America version and the XT1100 is the International version. The differences are discussed in this thread.
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Hi I am interested in getting this device but is it worth it in 2018? Also I noticed there is two models XT1 103 and XT1100 which one is better ?
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Yes for $150 USD for mint condition. All Nexus 6 are the same regardless of model number or origin (AT&T, VZW, TMobile, etc)
I bought mine 2 months ago and its amazing.
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Yes for $150 USD for mint condition. All Nexus 6 are the same regardless of model number or origin (AT&T, VZW, TMobile, etc)
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I disagree with both that they are the same regardless of model number and that they are the same no matter which carrier.
Note the difference in the bands between the two models:
Model FCC id Carriers/Regions
XT1103 IHDT56QD1 US
CDMA bands: 0 / 1 / 10
GSM bands: Quad
UMTS bands (3G): 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 8
LTE bands: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 25 / 26 / 29 / 41
CA DL bands: B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-29, B4-B5, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29
XT1100 IHDT56QD2 International
CDMA bands: N/A
GSM bands: Quad
UMTS bands (3G): 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 19
LTE bands: 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 19 / 20 / 28 / 41
CA DL bands: B3-B5, B3-B8
Additionally, AT&T models are carrier locked and require an unlock code to use on other carriers. Other carrier models are carrier unlocked and can be used on any carrier.
I am on my second one - I just got a near-mint 64GB off of Swappa for $160. Couldn't be happier. Need to look into the battery replacement, since @alryder makes it sound like a big jump in performance can be had.
As far as I'm concerned...Still the best phone out there and it wont cost you $800-$1000. My two run way better now on an Oreo Rom than they ever did on the aging stock ROMS. Sorry T-Mo and Google....I'll keep my phones AND my money.
Same. Been using mine for 2.5 years. Had battery replaced recently and this phone soars. No phone has my full interest to pull me away. And now that I finally jumped onto Oreo 8.1 (nitrogen os 3.8). I have zero interest in a new or different phone. I just can't give up the large display and stereo speakers. Sure there are phones with these features but hundreds of dollars for the price. I'll hold onto this phone for quite a bit longer
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I think a Pixel XL, used or re-furb in the $300 range would be a better option at this point. 6 is a good phone, but it is old.
@Note10.1Dude: You're willing to lose half an inch in screen real-estate and stereo speakers, for what? A more modern processor and an additional GB of RAM.
Thanks, but that's not a trade I'd be willing to make. There just isn't enough there to compel one to switch. Had you said a Pixel 2 XL though you might have gotten my attention.
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@Note10.1Dude: You're willing to lose half an inch in screen real-estate and stereo speakers, for what? A more modern processor and an additional GB of RAM.
Thanks, but that's not a trade I'd be willing to make. There just isn't enough there to compel one to switch. Had you said a Pixel 2 XL though you might have gotten my attention.
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I hear you, different perspective. The Pixel 2 price makes it not of interest to me. The original XL can be had in the $300 range which makes it more comparable to getting a 6 at this point. It also has a headphone jack.
I'm not trading my 6 for an XL, but if I had to get a phone right now, I would get an XL before I got another 6, mostly because the XL is still supported and will have security updates for another 16+ months.
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I hear you, different perspective. The Pixel 2 price makes it not of interest to me. The original XL can be had in the $300 range which makes it more comparable to getting a 6 at this point. It also has a headphone jack.
I'm not trading my 6 for an XL, but if I had to get a phone right now, I would get an XL before I got another 6, mostly because the XL is still supported and will have security updates for another 16+ months.
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Granted there are no more stock ROM's from Google for the Nexus 6, but many third party ROM's are still providing the monthly security updates .I am running Beltz, which is based on Oreo and very close to stock and as long as the developer sticks around I can plan on updates at least as long as there are Oreo updates, and probably longer. If the developer moves on I'll just switch to another third party ROM. I'd definitely buy another Nexus 6 before I bought anything else.
The past 2,5 years I've had a 1+2, then a 1+3T, then an HTC U Ultra.
Last month I gave the HTC to my wife, since I came across a pristine Nexus 6 64Gb. I haven't regretted it one bit.
Although the HTC has alsmost double the antutu score of the Nexus, the latter performs brilliantly and I can barely feel the difference. And those speakers... Magnificent...
Two things bothering me at first were a) the lack of a fingerprint scanner and b) the micro-usb charging port vs the type c one. I bought a Qi fast charger from Samsung and haven't bothered with the cable since. I'm also currently running Beltz 8.1 and face recognition substitutes for the fingerprint scanner almost as well (except in dark places or when I'm wearing my glasses).
And all this for 170 euros. With this kind of money, all you can get around here is a 16gb Samsung A3 or a Honor 6X.
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The past 2,5 years I've had a 1+2, then a 1+3T, then an HTC U Ultra.
Last month I gave the HTC to my wife, since I came across a pristine Nexus 6 64Gb. I haven't regretted it one bit.
Although the HTC has alsmost double the antutu score of the Nexus, the latter performs brilliantly and I can barely feel the difference. And those speakers... Magnificent...
Two things bothering me at first were a) the lack of a fingerprint scanner and b) the micro-usb charging port vs the type c one. I bought a Qi fast charger from Samsung and haven't bothered with the cable since. I'm also currently running Beltz 8.1 and face recognition substitutes for the fingerprint scanner almost as well (except in dark places or when I'm wearing my glasses).
And all this for 170 euros. With this kind of money, all you can get around here is a 16gb Samsung A3 or a Honor 6X.
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I went back to my N6 after using a N6P for six months, and like you the only two things I missed were the fingerprint sensor and USB-C charger. How do you find the Qi fast charger works compared to plugging it in? Do you get pretty fast charging speeds?
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I went back to my N6 after using a N6P for six months, and like you the only two things I missed were the fingerprint sensor and USB-C charger. How do you find the Qi fast charger works compared to plugging it in? Do you get pretty fast charging speeds?
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It would be rather optimistic to call them pretty fast. It takes 1h 20m to fully charge with Motorola's plug in turbo charger and about 2h with Samsung's Qi charger.
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@Note10.1Dude: You're willing to lose half an inch in screen real-estate and stereo speakers, for what? A more modern processor and an additional GB of RAM.
Thanks, but that's not a trade I'd be willing to make. There just isn't enough there to compel one to switch. Had you said a Pixel 2 XL though you might have gotten my attention.
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Make that a 2xl then... I went back to the smaller pixel 3 to replace my Nexus 6. I miss the big screen, but everything else is so much nicer. The 3 more years of support is what really pushed me over. If I could get a replacement Nexus 6 with current insides and future support I would. I think the Pixel 3a XL is probably the way to go now for a "reasonably" priced option.
Related
http://ww2.saygus.com/v2/
SAYGUS V2
Specs look great..
Water proof..
21 & 15 megapixel cameras..
Tons of onboard storage...
I might give one a go if the price is rite...
What about you guys?
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esimon311 said:
http://ww2.saygus.com/v2/
SAYGUS V2
Specs look great..
Water proof..
21 & 15 megapixel cameras..
Tons of onboard storage...
I might give one a go if the price is rite...
What about you guys?
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First of all, this has nothing to do with the d850 in any way. In the future, post elsewhere.
Also, i wouldnt trust anything except very well-known brands because usually lesser known brands have terrible software. Just my two cents.
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http://ww2.saygus.com/v2/
SAYGUS V2
Specs look great..
Water proof..
21 & 15 megapixel cameras..
Tons of onboard storage...
I might give one a go if the price is rite...
What about you guys?
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Sounds awesome...little too good to be true or even if it is I'd price it pretty high probably around the 5-6 hundred range. If you get it let us know how it goes
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http://ww2.saygus.com/v2/
SAYGUS V2
Specs look great..
Water proof..
21 & 15 megapixel cameras..
Tons of onboard storage...
I might give one a go if the price is rite...
What about you guys?
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Seen this earlier.... You know it looks to be well thought out. I'd consider it def if what I read about 100$ cheaper then most flagships...... But for some reason these teasers usually end with disappointment ...but I could be completely wrong *cough* fire phone *cough cough * lol
Illusion bugs WITH logcats post here : http://tinyurl.com/qzwu9f4 Will help dev out a lot ! Dev UNSUBCRIBED Thanks *2SHAYNEZ*
Depending on the price.. I might have to purchase one... The SPEC's are comparable or better to most of the "BIG BOYS". IE Samsung LG HTC SONY ect......
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Depending on the price.. I might have to purchase one... The SPEC's are comparable or better to most of the "BIG BOYS". IE Samsung LG HTC SONY ect......
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Once I found out that Saygus is a start-up in the US, the price no longer mattered to me(I want to support US companies). So far, it looks like Saygus is offering everything that I am looking for in a smartphone that bucks the trend of phablet-sized phones. It has been far too long since I've enjoyed a phone with a removable battery and has memory expansion. I wanted to believe that maybe Samsung's Project Zero meant it was going to buck the trend and go back to the phones of 2011 in terms of size but the leaks of the frame and specs made me lose hope. I almost caved into buying another Galaxy S4 as a spare phone for myself or compromised for a Z3 Compact. That is, until now.
PLease can we get a full dedicated dev team on this phone? i really want it, but i cant get it unless i can rom swap like i do with nexus devices. As we know now the phone will have an unlocked bootloader/prerooted. So it should be easy to get twrp/cw on to this beast.
I wont be surprised if cyanogen jumps it soon.
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PLease can we get a full dedicated dev team on this phone? i really want it, but i cant get it unless i can rom swap like i do with nexus devices. As we know now the phone will have an unlocked bootloader/prerooted. So it should be easy to get twrp/cw on to this beast.
I wont be surprised if cyanogen jumps it soon.
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Cyanogen or CyanogenMod? The community of CM may, but the company Cyanogen has a 1 time history of abandoning startups.
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Cyanogen or CyanogenMod? The community of CM may, but the company Cyanogen has a 1 time history of abandoning startups.
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mod lol, i meant the community.
I am all over this phone. Definitely going to be my next device.
Site opened up preorders yesterday. $549, $50 off if you get in now. Wonder if it will work effectively in Australia? Be good to see band specs.
Will they be working with carriers to offer this at a discount? I'd rather not have to pay full price but I will seriously consider it.
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Will they be working with carriers to offer this at a discount? I'd rather not have to pay full price but I will seriously consider it.
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Couldn't say since I'm an Aussie and not interested in sprint and at&t and whatnot. Atm though I doubt they have even got to the manufacturing large scale stage. Their V1 never saw the light of day. I would think if not enough pre orders are reached it will die in the arse
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Sorry for the double post. Just to add hype because I would like to see this phone see the light...
Harmon Kardon speakers
Kevlar on the back and sides
Edge to edge screen horizontally
Qi charging
Multiboot enabled from SD card
1080 screen (I have the nexus 6 and a 2k screen is not the be all and end all)
2 controllers for the battery extending life
An external camera button
And more...
This is what I would have wished from a new nexus 5 2015
But the question is if you preorder, will it get made? And WHEN? I see no estimates on timeline at all!
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But the question is if you preorder, will it get made? And WHEN? I see no estimates on timeline at all!
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This! I had tweeted them and emailed the email they said to send questions to. Never got a response. I'm assuming that means not any time soon... as s result unless they respond I'm not pre ordering. Could be months from now... If it ends up being soon then I can afford the extra 50 bucks... I really think they shot themselves in the foot going with the 801. This is clearly a spec nerd phone. And I'm sure a lot of us would rather have spent an extra 50 or whatever bucks to get the 810... I feel like the 801 is a side step to the 800 on my nexus 5... all it kind of feels like paying 600 bucks for a phone that's the same speed as my 400 dollar nexus that's over a year old...
Did anyone else notice that preorder email says that MSRP is over 900 bucks? Lol.
Yeah no way am I ordering without even a guess at a delivery date. I doubt they get many orders without one.
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This! I had tweeted them and emailed the email they said to send questions to. Never got a response. I'm assuming that means not any time soon... as s result unless they respond I'm not pre ordering. Could be months from now... I'd it ends up being soon then I can afford the extra 50 bucks... I really think they shot themselves in the foot going with the 801. This is clearly a spec nerd phone. And I'm sure a lot of us would rather have spent an extra 50 or whatever bucks top get the 810... I feel like the 801 is a side step to the 800 on my nexus 5... all it kind of feels like paying 600 bucks for a phone that's the same speed as my 400 dollar nexus that's over a year old...
Did anyone else notice that preorder email says that MSRP is over 900 bucks? Lol.
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yep i saw the 900$ msrp i think im going to pass i want to know about the camera 240 fps slo mo ?
PS no one would pay 900$ msrp for this
Looks like 6 to 8 weeks is expected shipping...
https://www.saygus.com/faq/
The V² will work on all the carrier networks in the world.
GSM: Quad band(850/900/1800/1900MHz)
CDMA: 850/1900MHz
UMTS: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26
So....it appears to support all T-Mobile bands. Nice.
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The V² will work on all the carrier networks in the world.
GSM: Quad band(850/900/1800/1900MHz)
CDMA: 850/1900MHz
UMTS: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26
So....it appears to support all T-Mobile bands. Nice.
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Sweet.
Hi to everyone in N6 community. I'd like to ask you for help with my dilemma:
I have Samsung Note 4 for now. I'm very dissapointed with Samsung's style of updates and "quality of software in general". I dont use S-Pen, have Note only for a big display and high-end hardware
I would like to sell my Note 4 for about 460 bucks. Now I'm decinding this variants:
- Sell Note 4 for 460 USD and get 64GB Nexus 6 for 645.
- Sell Note 4 for 460 USD and get HTC One M9 for 484 (opportunity of limited sale)
- Keep Note 4
Why? Like I said I hate Samsung's TW. But the hardware is almost the same as Nexus6 (QHD, SD805, 3200 mAh etc). On the other side: I had MS Lumia 1520 and i loved its display size and I love "playing with ROMs" and tweaks of Android. On the other side again, Note's camera is superior one. Is there any mod/app to increase quality of N6 photos (not resolution, 13 MP is fairy enough for me)?.
And finaly, 484 USD for new HTC M9 is very good too, especially for newer HW (SD810), excellent speakers and totally outstanding full-metal body (but I like Nexus 6 design very much also). Software theaking on HTC is very powerfull in my experiences with Desire HD, HTC M7 and M8. The biggest disadvantage is camera quality - the lower of these 3 phone.
Finally, Has Nexus 6 enough powerfull potencial in SW to get it even with one year old HW (same as Note4) or should i risk HTC M9 or even hang out with Note 4? The new Nexuses 5 (2015) or 6 (2015) i dont want. Its design is totally ugly IMHO.
Thanks for every opinion, have a great day
This phone is great. Specs are high and as for the camera, check out the pictures thread in general where you will find users input who use the camera more than others. Is the Amazon sale for the nexus 6 for 3XX.xx over already?
Edit : didn't answer your question lol. I would sell the note and pick up a n6 from Amazon for 399 and keep a little profit. Also you will have latest updates like marshmallow as soon as it drops. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=staff&tag=androidcentral00-20&m1k=vb_ac&th=1
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Thank you for the response. Unfortunatelly this is US model XT1103. But here in the Czech republic i need an EU/Global version (XT1102?). But thanks anyway. Question remain the same: Should i add some cash for N6, or take cheaper M9 or kept my Note4 for future +/- 1,5 year without worries of performence and stability?
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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so google revealed the pixel 2 xl (which is not perfect by any mean )
do you plan as nexus 6 owner to upgrade to it
or there is another option you consider
or you will stick with the good old nexus 6
i want to hear your opinion :laugh::laugh:
A feature that I'm looking for is high accuracy GPS:
https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/product-releases/2302120
Maybe some 2018 phones will have that.
And whatever happened to Project Tango?
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do you plan as nexus 6 owner to upgrade to Pixel XL....
or you will stick with the good old nexus 6
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No plan to upgrade N6 to Pixel.
I've rooted and decrypted my N6 and with that configuration it is a fast and smooth device.
In the meantime I look at and wait for alternatives, like OnePlus 6 in 2018.
The OnePlus 5 would be an option, but the display is only 1920 x 1080 pixels.
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A feature that I'm looking for is high accuracy GPS:
https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/product-releases/2302120
Maybe some 2018 phones will have that.
And whatever happened to Project Tango?
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I want this and band 71 so I'm waiting. In the meantime I picked up a "budget" smartphone Moto 5Gs plus. Nothing fancy but I need more battery life as this ones bad.
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Yep, ordered my XL2 within a few hours of the announcement. Headphone jack, wireless charging, and ugly design aside, it's a worthy upgrade.
I'll use the N6 as an around the house device when browsing and doing other stuff. Even if I wanted to wait another year, the screen cracks make it such that the proximity sensor is inconsistent. When I take the phone away from my face, the screen doesn't always turn on or if I'm trying to dial from speaker phone, the screen sometimes refuses to turn on even when hitting the power button. I'm done with that.
No headphone jack= skip
I'm going to upgrade with overtime money around Christmas time, kind of to treat myself, my main reason is because I'm sick of the software on the S8+ i have and have decided to trade that in and use some of the money for a 6P or a normal pixel XL (if the price is right), to use mainly as a phone for work. I really miss the stereo speakers on the Nexus 6 and the pixel 2 XL is a perfect modern replacement, i don't really mind the bezel on it when compared to the S8+ and i guess apple were right and we will be forced into a wireless future when it comes to headphones at least, so I'd rather pick up that habit sooner rather than later
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In the meantime I look at and wait for alternatives, like OnePlus 6 in 2018.
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I was thinking about the OP6 too, but it needs to have a larger screen for me to consider it. Hopefully it will follow the 6" 18:9 route. I like the Pixel 2 XL but it's way too expensive.
Meanwhile, the N6 works perfectly and will hold on for a few more months.
Yep, I did it. Really can't afford it but what the Hell. Never bought a brand new Flagship before. Usually wait at least a year which is the smart thing to do but i can't help myself this time. Looking forward to see how it can possibly be any better than the original pixel which I bought 2 months ago and will trade in.
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No I will keep my V20
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Same .. first time paying full price for a phone... Bought the nexus 6 for 180 right after the 6p came out... Local craigslist guy wanted to dump for an iphone..had the xl from work through verizon but had to rma.. couldnt unlock bootloader again.. sold and preordered 2 xl.. hope it can best my nexus 6
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The headphone jack doesn't matter to me. I use Bluetooth.
No wireless charging is kind of a kick in the nuts, but I can get a receiver coil for that. I like the wireless charging for less wear and tear on the connector, and the convenience of putting it on the stand or popping it onto my iottie car cradle to charge.
@ SynisterWolf, how does it compare to N6? I was also thinking of it as upgrade reasonable option.
Camera, battery, screen are main consideration for the price.
Stereo speakers I do really enjoy but very little number of phones have ones
I'm a cheapskate now that I'm a dad so just last week I picked up a Pixel XL (v1, 2016) for 225 or so. Paid full price on the first "Google Phone", the Nexus 1, been deal hunting ever since. I'm kinda OK with Nexus 6, other than camera. Getting tired of 99% pics I take of my son looking pretty bad. Going to see if girlfriend wants the Nexus 6, she watches alot of videos on her phone (currently my old 2013 Moto X since her iPhone broke) and the N6 is still, I think, the ultimate video watching phone. (Giant 16x9 screen, stereo front speakers, etc)
I pulled the trigger on a P2XL at the end of March, when Google was offering a $200 credit and a free charger with cable for those who financed the device. The N6 I purchased when they were being closed out after the release of the 6P, so this is the first time I ever bought the latest and greatest. The lack of a headphone jack isn't a deal breaker for me, and I personally like the design.
My roommate took the N6 in place of her Moto X Style (2015), simply because the N6 is getting totally functional Android 8.1 ROMs while the Moto X is stuck on Android 7.1.1.
$700
NR support (bands unknown)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1571280-REG/moto_paj90004us_moto_edge_6_256gb_smartphone.html
Update: it's $500
Supports N25, N41, N66, N71
Mostly T-Mobile and Sprint 5G
No mmwave support
Thanks just placed an order for one. Reading all the reviews and seeing lack of interest is the Motorola Edge Section I am a little afraid of the order and that there might not be a lot of development for this phone.
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Thanks just placed an order for one. Reading all the reviews and seeing lack of interest is the Motorola Edge Section I am a little afraid of the order and that there might not be a lot of development for this phone.
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I worry more on accessories
Since it uses Note Edge type screen, finding and installing tempered glass can be difficult
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I worry more on accessories
Since it uses Note Edge type screen, finding and installing tempered glass can be difficult
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That's true I haven't found a single case manufacturer create a case for this phone yet. Also Just saw Motorola's site and they are using USB 2.0 instead of 3.0. Recently my OG Pixel died and now I need a phone, this phone does meet my hardware requirements at a lower cost than other phones out there.
Motorola is also taking orders directly.
https://www.motorola.com/us/smartphones-motorola-edge/p
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Thanks just placed an order for one. Reading all the reviews and seeing lack of interest is the Motorola Edge Section I am a little afraid of the order and that there might not be a lot of development for this phone.
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That's my concern. I've been waiting for the Pixel 4a. Would be fine with the OnePlus Nord. But this is available (more or less) now at a nice price and beats them both on specs. Still, I won't buy a phone that I can't use for at least 4 years. I'm on a 2016 ZTE Axon 7, which still works pretty well under LOS 15.1. I don't care if Motorola doesn't support it for the long haul, but if it gets no 3rd party love, I'm out... By the way, the Axon 10 Pro is a great deal at B&H these days. But again, even though there's an unsupported LOS ROM for it, I fear it'll never reach critical mass...
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That's my concern. I've been waiting for the Pixel 4a. Would be fine with the OnePlus Nord. But this is available (more or less) now at a nice price and beats them both on specs. Still, I won't buy a phone that I can't use for at least 4 years. I'm on a 2016 ZTE Axon 7, which still works pretty well under LOS 15.1. I don't care if Motorola doesn't support it for the long haul, but if it gets no 3rd party love, I'm out... By the way, the Axon 10 Pro is a great deal at B&H these days. But again, even though there's an unsupported LOS ROM for it, I fear it'll never reach critical mass...
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The Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro is in the same class but has a faster CPU (865 vs 765G). The catch is that, since it's not officially sold in the US, it lacks a warranty and some LTE bands like 66 and 71. I don't know whether Squaretrade or the like would cover it. Never mind, it seems the F2 doesn't support any US 5G bands.
Also, Best Buy is taking orders for the Edge.
I cannot wait anymore
I cancelled the order and went to BH to buy in person