Nexus 6

[R-Audi]

Anyone else getting a bit nervous for the upcoming Nexus? (Nexus 6/Nexus X whatever its called) I really dont think I want a 5.9" screen.. as its approaching the 'too big for my pocket' size. IMO the current phone is the perfect size...

[schocker]

Originally posted by R-Audi
Anyone else getting a bit nervous for the upcoming Nexus? (Nexus 6/Nexus X whatever its called) I really dont think I want a 5.9" screen.. as its approaching the 'too big for my pocket' size. IMO the current phone is the perfect size...
Haven't heard any rumors of two phones sizes lately, I wish that was the case like what apple will be doing. I prefer the N5 size. I think I could handle a little bit bigger but I hope it isn't gigantic like they are figuring.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by R-Audi
Anyone else getting a bit nervous for the upcoming Nexus? (Nexus 6/Nexus X whatever its called) I really dont think I want a 5.9" screen.. as its approaching the 'too big for my pocket' size. IMO the current phone is the perfect size...

The best information right now points to the following for the N6:

2.6 GHz Snapdragon 805 (64 bit) Quad-core Processor with 3GB of RAM
5.2-inch 2560 x 1440 Quad-HD Display
32GB storage
12-13MP rear-facing camera
2.1MP front-facing camera
Android L
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and more

I really don't think Google is stupid enough to bump the phone up to 5.9" and eliminate a bunch of customers (I think that is too big for a lot of people, myself included).

If you can tough it out until Oct/Nov, the N6 should be pretty sweet.

[R-Audi]

This is the last info that I saw:

As we have learned before, the Nexus X will be based on the Moto S, meaning it will feature a 5.9-inch with a 2K resolution (1440x2560), a Snapdragon 805 clocked at 2.7GHz, a 13-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization, and a 2.1-megapixel front camera.


Being called Nexus X as Nexus 6 was used in some science fiction movie about Android Robots and there would be copyright issues.

[schocker]

I have seen both info on 5.2 and 5.9 but the 5.2 seems more likely

[Mitsu3000gt]

I can't see them bumping it to 5.9". That puts it into Note territory which is very much a niche market. The much larger market is closer to the 5.0" mark. The only way they will put out a 5.9" phone is if they offer 2 different sizes, IMHO.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
I can't see them bumping it to 5.9". That puts it into Note territory which is very much a niche market. The much larger market is closer to the 5.0" mark. The only way they will put out a 5.9" phone is if they offer 2 different sizes, IMHO.
LG is going big, minus the flagships and the cost
http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/26/lg-g3-stylus-ifa-2014/

[Xtrema]

Personally, 5.2" is the biggest screen size I would tolerate.

I don't carry a man purse to accommodate a 5.9" phone.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by jwslam

LG is going big, minus the flagships and the cost
http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/26/lg-g3-stylus-ifa-2014/

I know, it sucks! I could probably live with a 5.5" phone but I feel like that would be the absolute max. Around 5" is the perfect phone size for many, I think. If Nexus goes toward 6" phone, I'll have to start looking elsewhere, much to my dismay.

If the N6 is 5.2" that would be perfect. I think (hope) Google knows that. Much bigger and it's in tablet range haha. And I don't want a damn stylus with my phone :rofl:.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by R-Audi
Being called Nexus X as Nexus 6 was used in some science fiction movie about Android Robots and there would be copyright issues.

Apparently, it's this.....

http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=2&ti=1,2&Search_Arg=Nexus%206&Search_Code=TALL&CNT=25&PID=afeY9uq_M61QZE7Yi6mMcxzchhi&SEQ=20140208061255&SID=1

and this

http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?hd=1,2&SC=Author&SA=Nexus%206&PID=zNwZKIIexxrIKgbrPMpa5cXvwBa&HIST=0&SEQ=20140826162446&SID=2

[R-Audi]

From BGR.com

"The publication says Google is avoiding the Nexus 6 name in order not to risk any legal troubles – the Nexus-6 is the name of androids in Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep? story which may be better known as Blade Runner to movie fans."

But who knows... Some of the Copyright stuff is BS.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Apparently a French retailer has leaked the specs...they are the same as I posted earlier with the 5.2" screen and Lemon Meringue Pie.

http://www.android.gs/nexus-6-specs-leaked-packs-android-5-0-lemon-meringue-pie-and-snapdragon-805-cpu/

I'm guessing it's true, since the specs make a lot of sense.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Apparently a French retailer has leaked the specs...they are the same as I posted earlier with the 5.2" screen and Lemon Meringue Pie.

http://www.android.gs/nexus-6-specs-leaked-packs-android-5-0-lemon-meringue-pie-and-snapdragon-805-cpu/

I'm guessing it's true, since the specs make a lot of sense.

So I guess $450 and $500 for Canada?

Not bad consider that they didn't use year old hardware. I just hope the camera is good. I could care less about storage.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Xtrema


So I guess $450 and $500 for Canada?

Not bad consider that they didn't use year old hardware. I just hope the camera is good. I could care less about storage.

My guess is $399, unless they go "upscale" somehow (I already find the N5 to have outstanding build quality and durability) then maybe $499. Even at $599 it would be a bargain, IMO, without the usual year-old tech of the competition. Doesn't really matter what the price is, it's my single most used possession and even if cell phones cost $2000 I'd be getting crazy good value out of it on a $/amount used basis haha. Obviously I still like them to be cheaper rather than more expensive though :D

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


My guess is $399, unless they go "upscale" somehow (I already find the N5 to have outstanding build quality and durability) then maybe $499. Even at $599 it would be a bargain, IMO, without the usual year-old tech of the competition. Doesn't really matter what the price is, it's my single most used possession and even if cell phones cost $2000 I'd be getting crazy good value out of it on a $/amount used basis haha. Obviously I still like them to be cheaper rather than more expensive though :D

Well if they can follow the pricing they did with Nexus 5 in Europe vs Canada, then it should be $420 and $450.

Still a great deal consider now slightly inferior Galaxy S5 is still $700+

[Mitsu3000gt]

Apparently confirmed specs, the thing's going to be a beast:


2560 X 1440 5.2" Screen
Snapdragon 805 64 bit @ 2.65 GHz
3 GB RAM
Adreno 420 GPU
12MP camera

All the usual sensors and other stuff.

https://gfxbench.com/device.jsp?benchmark=gfx30&os=Android&api=gl&D=Motorola+Shamu+%28Google+Nexus+6%3F%29&testgroup=info

I'm actually most looking forward to the Nexus 8/9 (HTC T1). Should be the perfect tablet size, and also has crazy specs.

[schocker]

I am hoping $399, hopefully no more than $449 and hopefully base is 32gb :D

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by schocker
I am hoping $399, hopefully no more than $449 and hopefully base is 32gb :D

Probably $399/499 for the Nexus X. Same for the Tablet.

I'd pay more, but hopefully it's not a lot more than that, if any. As long as they keep the Nexus name, I think they will price them like previous phones rather than going high end as per the Silver rumors.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Apparently confirmed specs, the thing's going to be a beast:


2560 X 1440 5.2" Screen
Snapdragon 805 64 bit @ 2.65 GHz
3 GB RAM
Adreno 420 GPU
12MP camera

All the usual sensors and other stuff.

https://gfxbench.com/device.jsp?benchmark=gfx30&os=Android&api=gl&D=Motorola+Shamu+%28Google+Nexus+6%3F%29&testgroup=info

I'm actually most looking forward to the Nexus 8/9 (HTC T1). Should be the perfect tablet size, and also has crazy specs.

Camera has no HDR mode? Hope it has a good OIS.

[schocker]

HDR is app based no?

I thought silver is just what GPE phones were originally with flagship phones running stock google, or would they be variants?

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Xtrema


Camera has no HDR mode? Hope it has a good OIS.

HDR mode has always been software based, I wouldn't worry about that. The google app has it built in already, and it's independent of the camera specs.

I would also assume the camera is stabilized like before, but that part isn't clear. On the N5 the stabilization makes a world of difference so I hope they keep it.

[schocker]

ehhhhhh might be two nexus phones like with iphone 6, 6+. The information in the article is based on seeing a prototype of the shamu

http://9to5google.com/2014/09/24/exclusive-this-is-shamu-motorolas-upcoming-nexus-6x/

I could probably handle it but would prefer one similar in size to the moto x. N9 and shamu should be available on Nov 1 though with the launch of L, the 9 being announced in the middle of october. Hoping that they do announce two phones, otherwise I might buy shamu to try and if something else comes along I can always sell it.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by schocker
ehhhhhh might be two nexus phones like with iphone 6, 6+. The information in the article is based on seeing a prototype of the shamu

http://9to5google.com/2014/09/24/exclusive-this-is-shamu-motorolas-upcoming-nexus-6x/

I could probably handle it but would prefer one similar in size to the moto x. N9 and shamu should be available on Nov 1 though with the launch of L, the 9 being announced in the middle of october. Hoping that they do announce two phones, otherwise I might buy shamu to try and if something else comes along I can always sell it.

I'd be surprised if Google released a single device at 6", that removes a huge amount of customers. At least the bezels are super tiny, which helps a lot with overall size. That is going to be too big for me unless they somehow have the overall dimensions roughly the same as before. It also doesn't explain all the reports and test data of a 5.2" display version, which I think would be far more popular (Google must know that).

I'm actually most excited for the Nexus 9. 8.9" is a perfect tablet size, and with the K1 processor that thing is going to be an absolute performance beast. Rumors are all over the place for the screen though....I really hope it's not the same old 1080P.

[R-Audi]

If its going to be a 5.9" screen I will most likely look at the OnePlus a little more...
Should be bigger than the 5, but smaller than the 6. (Based on estimates)

[Dumbass17]

I hope it's not 5.9" Jesus. I have a Nexus 4 and I think it's 4.7" (?) and don't want to go much bigger at all. It's the perfect size for me, unfortunately I'm having some issues with the mic and the camera is really shitty at only 8mb

[Mitsu3000gt]

If the Nexus 6 ends up being a 6" screen without reasonable exterior dimensions (if they can make it marginally larger than a N5 with clever bezels and design it might work), I'll probably look at a Sony Z3 or HTC's next flagship. If it's like the iPhone 6+ with enormous unnecessary bezels, I'm going to have to pass.

I just can't believe they will do that though, 5" is already pushing it for a lot of people, a single 6" phablet phone isn't going to sell nearly as well as the 5" phones unless perhaps they pull some Note 4 customers over. I'm fairly confident the 5.2" version will come as well and outsell the 5.9" version probably 3-1.

[jacky4566]

All aboard!
6in phone is huge. I was hoping for the Nexus 6 to stay 5in. Upgrading from iPhone 5 so this thing will be massive to me.

[ZEDGE]

Too big if true, no thanks. :thumbsdow

[Mitsu3000gt]

I've still yet to see any photos linking the Nexus brand to the 5.9" phone - everything I've seen still is all Motorola. At this point I will cling onto any bit of hope I can that this thing isn't 6" :rofl:

If it is, the LG G3, Sony Z3, and next HTC will all be suitable alternatives, sadly at double the price.

[eblend]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt

phones unless perhaps they pull some Note 4 customers over.

I would be all over a nearly 6" nexus as my note3 is almost there anyways, depending on how they control the bezel, but the lack of stylus input is what keeps me with the note, I don't use it often, but when I do it is useful for jotting notes and such.

[l/l/rX]

I will buy another N5 if that's the case. Love my N5, more then enough for me as far as functionality and size goes.

[schocker]

Photo of prototype next to a G3.
http://www.androidcentral.com/leaked-photo-shows-motorola-shamu-breaching-camera-next-nexus

I am still figuring two models, one 5.2 and one 5.9. They wouldn't release just a large size as they aren't dumb like that as the N5 was a pretty hot seller.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by schocker
Photo of prototype next to a G3.
http://www.androidcentral.com/leaked-photo-shows-motorola-shamu-breaching-camera-next-nexus

I am still figuring two models, one 5.2 and one 5.9. They wouldn't release just a large size as they aren't dumb like that as the N5 was a pretty hot seller.

That is enormous! Hopefully some more info leaks of the 5.2" soon haha.

With GSM arena having all the 5.2" specs supposedly confirmed, I'd be shocked if their only offering was that phablet.

There STILL has yet to be Nexus branding on those 5.9" phone photos.

[EK69]

Holy shit shamu sure is a fucking whale of a phone...

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:D :rofl:

[Xtrema]

I bet Moto X GPE will be rebadge as the $420 Nexus phone and this bigger one is something else in the Nexus line.

[schocker]

Originally posted by Xtrema
I bet Moto X GPE will be rebadge as the $420 Nexus phone and this bigger one is something else in the Nexus line.
The 5.2 leak was with a snapdragon 805 though so I think it would be a bit different. Also wireless charging. Otherwise I would totally buy a motox

[01RedDX]

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[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by 01RedDX
From everything I've seen, the 6 is the last Nexus venture with LG, before they go to "in-house" Motorola manufacturing of the Nexus line.

I will skip the 6 cause I still love my N5, but something tells me the Moto Nexus stuff is gonna be awesome.

The Nexus 6(X) will not be a LG product this time around.

Also Google sold Motorola to Lenovo back in January.

All signs point to Motorola for the 6, it should be pretty awesome, unless the only option is 6" :)

[01RedDX]

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[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by 01RedDX


They retained most of the patents, which was the reason they bought them in the first place.

But, if true, then it's pretty cool and I will give the N6 a closer look.

Yeah the N6 will almost 100% be Motorola :thumbsup:

[schocker]

phewwwwwwwwww
that leak is supposed to be the Moto S, which will be an android silver phone according to this article. So there is still hope, nexus phones based on both Moto X & Moto S perhaps?

http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/moto-s-surfaces-compared-2nd-gen-moto-x-g-45200/

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by 01RedDX


They retained most of the patents, which was the reason they bought them in the first place.

But, if true, then it's pretty cool and I will give the N6 a closer look.

Yeah, some LG upper management already said Google isn't working with them for this year's phone release. It's going to be Moto.

Moto X caught my eyes. If N6 is just Moto X with Qi and better proc for $420, I will def get one.

Part of me think that if Moto X is $499, something must sacrifice on the N6 to keep price low.

[01RedDX]

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[Xtrema]

I'm thinking probably more plastic low end finish like Moto G. Camera couldn't be worse as Moto X's camera is already pretty average.

Weaker battery can also be possible with L coming up being more efficient.

[ZEDGE]

Booo

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/09/29/this-is-the-motorola-nexus-6-a-5-9-qhd-display-3200mah-battery-dual-front-facing-speakers-and-more/

[schocker]

Noooooooooo

Will still get it lol:rofl:

[Thaco]

will take some wind out of the Note's sail... i personally never use the stylus, and all the "s" junk is annoying, along with touchwiz.. i hope moto can pull this off.

[GoChris]

I've been a die hard Nexus fan and user. However, from what I'm seeing so far, I'm tempted to pickup a Sony Z3. The water resistance and battery life are drawing me in. Android L however will be amazing so I might wait a bit to see what Sony says as far as timeframe. However the Z3 is unlockable by Sony via their app.

Hope they have an announcement for the announcement soon.

[eblend]

Wonder what the cost will be...

[spike98]

Originally posted by GoChris
I've been a die hard Nexus fan and user. However, from what I'm seeing so far, I'm tempted to pickup a Sony Z3. The water resistance and battery life are drawing me in. Android L however will be amazing so I might wait a bit to see what Sony says as far as timeframe. However the Z3 is unlockable by Sony via their app.

Hope they have an announcement for the announcement soon.

Me too but it really pains me to have a skin over my OS. I love the direction google is going with vanilla android. Even though its minimal the Z3 (and Z3C) are skinned and i just can't live with that.

If google doesn't come out with a smaller nexus (like some rumors suggest) i might have to go to something i can install CM on.

[kJUMP]

Originally posted by spike98


Me too but it really pains me to have a skin over my OS. I love the direction google is going with vanilla android. Even though its minimal the Z3 (and Z3C) are skinned and i just can't live with that.

If google doesn't come out with a smaller nexus (like some rumors suggest) i might have to go to something i can install CM on.

stock android with nova launcher on an N5 is the best combination for me in terms of features (both software and hardware) and performance. i just looove so much getting updates from google that it would be terribly hard to stray from the nexus series. the purported N6 though is causing me some real anxiety. what else would i move to? the GPEs are so damn expensive and i believe only limited to the M8 currently. maybe the 1+1, but seems like such a fiasco going on with their supply and quality to date.

the smarter bet probably would be to stick with the N5 for at least another 6 months to see how the market changes, but i love changing my phone every year, and that's coming up pretty quick... :bigpimp:

[Xtrema]

This is bullshit. But I guess my hands are full with OnePlus One for the next little while that I won't care.

[schocker]

From what I have seen, since the bezels are so slim, it is about the same size as a iphone 6+? Isn't the oneplus one huge?^

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by schocker
From what I have seen, since the bezels are so slim, it is about the same size as a iphone 6+? Isn't the oneplus one huge?^

A bit shorter but thicker than iPhone 6+.

Impulse buy anyway since the camera on the Oneplus One has similar performance of iPhone 5s in quality and Moto X camera is generally reviewed as just ok which at best this is the same camera in the cheaper Nexus unit and it can only get worst.

Still don't know if i can live with a phablet and if N6 do have a 5.2" version, I would definitely pick one up. 5.9" is definitely nuts as I have held the Huawei Ascend mate (6.1") and it's just way too big unless you carry a purse.

[schocker]

I think I would rather it be shorter and wider than taller and narrower so it wouldn't stick out of pockets. If there is 2, I would get the 5.2, if it is a ways away I would buy the 5.9 and then sell it and get the smaller version probably.

I tried out a note 2 in my pocket for a while and found it OK (I wear jeans at the office) as it filled my pocket so it wasn't shifting around which seemed OK. I also have big hands so I can still one hand the entire screen.

[n1zm0]

I was excited to join Wind and have the ability to swap to a new unlocked phone whenever I wanted to make a change, notably I was on board with getting an N6.

Just coming back from SE Asia, everyone has a phablet (or an Iphone but more so android phablets) - even the men (even old men 50ys+ lol), Note 2s, Huaweis and some massive 6" Lenovos and Korean brands i've never seen here before, almost 6" of phone is definetely too much unless as said you have a purse... or a murse. Max I would want to deal with is ~5" like my N5 or the wife's S5, 5.9" is ridiculous imo. not on board with this phone anymore :/

Side note: maybe just remake the N5 with AMOLED & a better battery pls Google/LG :D

[Mitsu3000gt]

Sadly it looks like there won't be a 5.2", however the NX seems to be quite the performer in preliminary tests:

http://www.androidheadlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Nexus-X-benchmark-Geekbench-3-02.png

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Sadly it looks like there won't be a 5.2", however the NX seems to be quite the performer in preliminary tests:

http://www.androidheadlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Nexus-X-benchmark-Geekbench-3-02.png

So it's likely at par with the 6+ which isn't listed but is faster than the 6?

[Neil4Speed]

Originally posted by ZEDGE
Booo

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/09/29/this-is-the-motorola-nexus-6-a-5-9-qhd-display-3200mah-battery-dual-front-facing-speakers-and-more/

Well time to wait for the Nexus 5 fire sale then... 5.9 is ridonk big.

[schocker]

Originally posted by heavyD
So it's likely at par with the 6+ which isn't listed but is faster than the 6?
Why is it faster though, isn't it the same cpu only with a bigger screen/battery?

[heavyD]

Originally posted by schocker

Why is it faster though, isn't it the same cpu only with a bigger screen/battery?

Yeah but it does test a little faster although probably not as fast as the Nexus 6 in some tests.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by heavyD


So it's likely at par with the 6+ which isn't listed but is faster than the 6?

Not sure on that one, like Shocker I thought the 6 and 6+ were pretty well identical on the performance front. That's also why I assumed they didn't bother having both the 6 and 6+ in the comparison, even though the 6+'s size is more comparable to the Nexus X.

The only Geekbench test I can find for the 6 and 6+ actually shows the 6 testing better than the 6+:

http://cdn.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/14/09/geekbench-iphone6/gsmarena_001.jpg

I'm not sure how RAM plays into the benchmarking, but Apple is still using 1GB in the 6/6+ and others are using 2-3GB which might be helping it along.

EDIT: Here's one with a newer version of Geekbench...looks the same with the 6 being just a hair faster than the 6+:

http://cdn1.appleinsider.com/gallery/10563-2855-iPhone-6-Review004-l.png

[schocker]

^^ Is it the screen resolution then? 6+ is same cpu but pushing more pixels, or is it nothing to do with that for these types of test?

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by schocker
^^ Is it the screen resolution then? 6+ is same cpu but pushing more pixels, or is it nothing to do with that for these types of test?

The 6's CPU is clocked a touch faster than the 6+ for whatever reason (1.39 GHz for the 6 vs 1.32 GHz on the 6+). Not sure if that is the reason for the difference, but it's the most likely one I've seen. I am not sure how much screen resolution factors into these tests, if at all - maybe only for the GPU scores. The benchmark articles never seem to mention screen resolution in relation to performance.

Why does the NX have to be so big haha. I might just buy it anyway to see if I can live with the size, and sell it for a Moto, HTC, or Sony if not.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Those of you wanting a 5.2" Nexus (including me) may want to have a look at the Motorola Droid Turbo:

5.2" 2560X1440
Snapdragon 805
3GB Ram
32 GB Storage
3,900 (!) mAh battery
21MP / 4k video camera
8 hours use with 15 min charge


http://www.androidcentral.com/droid-turbo-marketing-leak-reveals-hardware-more-detail

Motorola usually gets Android update shortly after Nexus devices as well.

Seems to be a Verizon-only device but hopefully also available factory unlocked.



Nexus 9 to be announced tomorrow as well:

HTC Made
8.9" 2048X1440
Nvidia Tegra K1 64bit
Android L
2GB RAM
$399 USD

[EK69]

Verizon isn't gsm is it??

But yeah I just read about it on RFD it sounds pretty sweet if u like how it looks (but it'll likely be in a case anyways so who cares how it looks? :dunno: lol)

[spike98]

Originally posted by EK69
Verizon isn't gsm is it??

But yeah I just read about it on RFD it sounds pretty sweet if u like how it looks (but it'll likely be in a case anyways so who cares how it looks? :dunno: lol)

http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_droid_turbo-6727.php

Should be good to go for canada (minus WIND). But those capacitive buttons though....

[kJUMP]

Latest commercials/teasers for Android L (Licorice?) and Nexus 6/9

http://youtu.be/9Cj4xW7VJDk

http://youtu.be/AlEE3hXJe5o

So pumped!! :goflames:

[Xtrema]

Droid turbo is sweet.

Exactly what I expected for a top end phone. Too bad Nexus 6 didn't remotely looks like that.

End of the day, I have a feeling Android has hit a plateau and spec doesn't matter any more. I don't find my OPO that much quicker than my Nexus 4 or 5 on day to day use. May be if I do more video and camera function or play more games to see the difference but for now I'm not exponentially impressed.

[mix123]

You want the Nexus 6 to look like that? It looks like shit.

Capacitive buttons? The icons are going to be wrong on the buttons as soon as android L is released.

[supe]

Originally posted by Xtrema
Droid turbo is sweet.

Exactly what I expected for a top end phone. Too bad Nexus 6 didn't remotely looks like that.

End of the day, I have a feeling Android has hit a plateau and spec doesn't matter any more. I don't find my OPO that much quicker than my Nexus 4 or 5 on day to day use. May be if I do more video and camera function or play more games to see the difference but for now I'm not exponentially impressed.

Yes I totally agree with this sentiment. I'm really hoping for true innovation, somehow. Google usually has at least one thing up it sleeve.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by mix123
You want the Nexus 6 to look like that? It looks like shit.

Capacitive buttons? The icons are going to be wrong on the buttons as soon as android L is released.

After not having capacitive buttons for 2 years, I find it refreshing to have it back on my OPO. sure it's not going to have the latest graphic on them but they are functional, always there and doesn't take up any screen real estate.

[Mitsu3000gt]

I like the Capacitive buttons more, after living with both for several years. They can disappear when you don't need them if they're one screen, they work 100% of the time, and often make the overall phone size smaller. It's also one less thing to break or collect dirt/grime, and looks cleaner. "Home" buttons are common failure points on pretty much every phone. Also if you've ever split something sugary on something with buttons, you know it will never be the same again. The off screen capacitive buttons are better than a hard button, but they still usually make the phone larger.

[supe]

Its official:

http://gizmodo.com/preview/googles-nexus-6-superphone-is-here-and-its-a-monster-1646581919?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_twitter&utm_source=gizmodo_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

[kJUMP]

www.google.com/nexus

https://android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/

[supe]

No qi wireless charging? Dealbreaker. The turbo charging is cool but I love the wireless charging.

[schocker]

Gahh, why no wireless charging. I thought it was pretty much a nexus thing as they have had 2 nexus wireless chargers and both n7 and n4 and 5 all had wireless charging. :thumbsdow

wait, on the moto page it says this:


Battery

3220 mAh

Mixed usage up to 24 hours*

Qi Wireless charging support

http://www.motorola.com/us/Nexus-6/nexus-6-motorola-us.html

Sold! :rofl:

wait again....

Nexus 6 will be available for pre-order through the Google Play Store in late October starting at $649. There are two colors to choose from - Midnight Blue or Cloud White - and two memory options - 32GB and 64GB. Nexus 6 will also be available on motorola.com and through carrier partners starting in November. You’ll hear from our carrier partners soon with additional pricing and availability information. In all, Nexus 6 will come to 28 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America starting later this year and as we head into Q1.

http://motorola-blog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/nexus-6-from-google-and-motorola-more.html?linkId=10037351

I will wait.....maybe moto x, maybe i should have taken better care of my n5...... :rofl:

[bjstare]

Looks awesome, but it's expensive and huge. If I can sell my Nexus 5 for a couple hundred bucks to offset the upgrade cost, I might get one of these.

[dino_martini]

I got excited Motorola was building it this year because KG doesn't know how to put shit all together properly. Disappointed when I saw the price. Probably just buy an iPhone 6 on contract instead of a nexus to replace my N5 this year.

[schocker]

Originally posted by dino_martini
I got excited Motorola was building it this year because KG doesn't know how to put shit all together properly. Disappointed when I saw the price. Probably just buy an iPhone 6 on contract instead of a nexus to replace my N5 this year.
Why not a motox?

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by dino_martini
I got excited Motorola was building it this year because KG doesn't know how to put shit all together properly. Disappointed when I saw the price. Probably just buy an iPhone 6 on contract instead of a nexus to replace my N5 this year.

Get a Droid Turbo, that is basically the 5.2" Nexus 6 everyone wanted. It's miles ahead of an iPhone 6.

Or a Moto X 2.

[blitz]

Looks like this is the first Nexus phone that Google is actually trying to make a profit on.

I'll pass. I like my N5, but I only bought it because it was cheap. For $700+ I'll shop around.

[supe]

Yeah looks like I was wrong about the QI charging. Back in the mix. Not sure I'm ready for a phablet. The price tag is a bit much too, might have to go on contract for once in a long time.

I'm surprised no one is asking the big question... does it bend? :rofl:

[n1zm0]

So along with the announcement, I guess we all get Android 5.0 Lollipop? (http://googleblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/android-be-together-not-same.html)

[adamc]

Here's to hoping the camera isn't going to remain dogshit.

The iPhone's camera and screen are infinitely better than my n4/n5 in that regard. So frustrating.

[spike98]

Originally posted by supe
Yeah looks like I was wrong about the QI charging. Back in the mix. Not sure I'm ready for a phablet. The price tag is a bit much too, might have to go on contract for once in a long time.

I'm surprised no one is asking the big question... does it bend? :rofl:

Where has pricing been confirmed? All i've seen is place holders in computer systems with SKU's

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by spike98


Where has pricing been confirmed? All i've seen is place holders in computer systems with SKU's

$649 USD so probably $699 up here.

A bit of a departure from the usual "Nexus pricing" but a bargain still when you look at the competition.

[spike98]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


$649 USD so probably $699 up here.

A bit of a departure from the usual "Nexus pricing" but a bargain still when you look at the competition.

WHERE has the pricing been confirmed was the question...

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by spike98


WHERE has the pricing been confirmed was the question...

If you believe Engadget reporting....

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/nexus-6-official/

Nexus 6 starts @ $649

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/google-nexus-9/

Nexus 9 starts @ $399

[schocker]

Originally posted by spike98
WHERE has the pricing been confirmed was the question...
On the motorola blog that I posted a link to on the last page?

As the iphone 6+ is $859 for 16gb this seems still like a good deal at 700.

[quick_scar]

I was expecting another sub $500 phone. If the new pricing holds true, I will stick with my 5. I cannot justify the price point. Not when the 5 works fine.

This might also be a case of "retail" price vs. google price. The nexus 5 16GB was 499 at retailers, and 350 from google. It might be 699 at retailers and 550 at google (still a jump in price but not as bad)

[spike98]

Originally posted by Xtrema


If you believe Engadget reporting....

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/nexus-6-official/



Originally posted by schocker

On the motorola blog that I posted a link to on the last page?

As the iphone 6+ is $859 for 16gb this seems still like a good deal at 700.

Thanks!

I dont know if this 100% confirms that this will be the price through the Play Store. Retailers other than google typically have more of a mark up as seen with the Nexus 5. You could get the 16gb version online from google for $349 (USD or CAN) or for $500 through a carrier.

So by using that mindset, id expect to see the 6 listed though Google at $499 for the 32GB and $549 for the 64 GB with carriers selling it for $649/$699 respectively.

[schocker]

^^^ Their wording is very vauge. Wouldn't make too much sense to have consistent pricing with google and the carriers. If it is $500 or so I would get one. The GPE devices were this much iirc on the US play store. But those were only available through google.

[firebane]

So much for inexpensive Android devices under the Nexus name. Looks like One+ owns that market for now.

[spike98]

Originally posted by schocker
^^^ Their wording is very vauge. Wouldn't make too much sense to have consistent pricing with google and the carriers. If it is $500 or so I would get one. The GPE devices were this much iirc on the US play store. But those were only available through google.

I am in the same camp. If google releases the 32gb version for $499 via the canadian play store, im in. If its more then i will opt for something else.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by adamc
The iPhone's camera and screen are infinitely better than my n4/n5 in that regard. So frustrating.

Both iPhone 6 and my OPO uses Sony sensors. Just megapixel differences.

OPO pics are on par with iPhone 6 during good light. iPhone 6 is better during low light (more MP, less light sensitivity). And no doubt that iPhone 6 has better image processing ability being software and hardware much more integrated.

If Nexus 6 uses the same 13MP sensor from Sony as OPO, I expect the result would be the same.


Originally posted by firebane
So much for inexpensive Android devices under the Nexus name. Looks like One+ owns that market for now.

We all knew it was trouble when Google was back and forth on the fate of Nexus and the proposed new GPE program called Silver.

May be they decided Nexus will now be premium and Silver is for anyone who wants to release their devices under GPE banner and will fight with Cyanogenmod who has ignore Google's attempts in purchasing them right now.

[OU812]

$749?!?!?!?!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/google-nexus-9-tablet-nexus-6-smartphone-with-lollipop-unveiled-1.2799574

pass this time

[Mitsu3000gt]

Very expensive indeed, but a bargain if you're cross shopping an iPhone 6 Plus which is their likely target.

I was hoping for a 5.2" version at $400ish.

Canadian Nexus 9 pricing will probably be $450ish.

[blitz]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Very expensive indeed, but a bargain if you're cross shopping an iPhone 6 Plus which is their likely target.

Only if your a phone nerd. It's not a bargain for normal people.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by blitz


Only if your a phone nerd. It's not a bargain for normal people.

For me, my phone is my most used possession (and I suspect with a lot of others). $300, $500, even $750/year spent on my most used device that I depend on daily is nothing when spead out over the course of a year. $1-2/day for always having a new cell phone is easily worth it for me. People spend more than that on coffee. I also like techy stuff, which helps.

I also said it's a bargain if cross shopping an iPhone 6 Plus, I did not say it was a bargain in general.

Anyway, I think it's too big for me. I am most looking forward to the Nexus 9.