Replacement for the N6

[DrLouie]

Isn't that true with a majority of manufacturers thought?

 

[thatguy97]

Isn't that true with a majority of manufacturers thought?

Alot but not a majority Samsung is pretty good now

 

[Orion78]

You may add Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus to the list.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

If those rumors are true, I may be interested.

 

[VW Maverick]

My N6 is still going strong after 2 years but I am waiting to see if/when the Huawei Mate 9 comes to the US.
Nearly the same screen size as the N6 but updated specs.

Mav.

 

[DrLouie]

The S8 and S8 Plus sound interesting.

 

[wezi427]

So I've been very happy with my N6, but the screen cracked. I'm now trying to figure out if I want to repair it or replace it. I hate to sink the repair costs into a 2 year old phone when I could almost buy a new N6 for what they want. But then why put that money to an "old" phone.

I really like the size and the front facing speakers, I think the 6p is an okay replacement but there are a lot of issues with the Pixel XL (size, bezels). So I started branching out my search for a true replacement in size and have come up with a couple of options but still wonder if I would miss the nexus updates if I decide to go with a non-nexus phone.

So here is what I'm considering:

• used N6
• Nexus 6p
• Lenovo Phab 2 Pro
• Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra
• Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Any opinions? Is there something else I should consider?

Would you consider the OnePlus 3? I'll admit I'm biased towards Nexus phones, but the OnePlus 3 really intrigues me.

 

[DrLouie]

I think I would consider the OnePlus 3T, but not the regular 3. The real problem with it is that it is only 5.5" display, and going from the N6 to a 5.5 seems like a large step smaller.

 

[DrLouie]

The Phab 2 Pro is out, it doesn't have NFC.

 

[anon(9072051)]

The Phab 2 Pro is out, it doesn't have NFC.

or wireless charging or stereo speakers or an AMOLED panel or Nougat

 

[DrLouie]

I can look past wireless charging. Stereo speakers are awesome and it will be disappointing if my next doesn't have them.
The screen looks good on the Phab even without being AMOLED, so that wasn't a big deal. Nougat upgrades are going to be completely dependent on manufacturer (unless I go with a 6 or 6P) and even then the upgrades will stop eventually. But no NFC means no Android pay (and even if you are using tap to pay, that is the way that I store my loyalty cards).

 

[krishnansasikumar]

How about a OnePlus 3/3T. Good phones with some great specs and close to Nexus style Android.

 

[DrLouie]

I think 5.5" screen is too big of a step backwards from the N6.

 

[DrLouie]

To close the loop on this thread, I ended up with a 6p. I'm enjoying it currently. Some thoughts on switching from the N6 to the 6p, the screen size is a little smaller, but I didn't really notice it after a day. The fingerprint reader is a really nice addition, I didn't think it was a big deal, but it is definitely a nicer addition than I thought it would be. Makes me wonder why the indent for the Motorola symbol wasn't a fingerprint reader on the 6. Also, it might just be subjective (or because I had gotten used to the cracked screen on the 6, but the 6p seems to be a little brighter and a little more crisp. Overall, I'm happy.

 

[anon(9072051)]

Makes me wonder why the indent for the Motorola symbol wasn't a fingerprint reader on the 6.

Rumor was that the dimple was supposed to be a fingerprint reader but Apple bought out the company that made the readers M wanted.

Glad you like the 6P. I almost bought a used one around Thanksgiving, but the dink selling it on Swappa cancelled the sale claiming he'd "sold it locally" instead. No BFD, but damned if I ever try Swappa again.

 

[theduder]

FWIW, my buddy keeps cracking his N6 and he says Motorola is selling him replacements for like $175. He doesn't have any special coverage plan.

 

[krishnansasikumar]

Good decision. It's definitely a good replacement for the Nexus 6. I'd dare say that its a good upgrade that should last you another 2 years.