Breezy1019
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Me too! January can't come fast enough.
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I have to wait till July...
Me too! January can't come fast enough.
Posted via the Android Central App
Anyone interested in either of the new Nexus phones? I'm thinking about the 5X but the only thing holding me back is the battery. 2,700 mAh is better than what I have with the Moto X 2013 but with a bigger screen and more power and all that I feel like it might last just as long. Anyone have any input or anything about that?
I'm patiently waiting for AC's review of the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. Am I so weird in wanting a phone display under 5 inches? It seems like Sony's the only Android manufacturer filling this niche these days. Wait, did I just call a phone I can comfortably use with one hand a "niche"? Oh, how the times are a-changing.
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I'm hopefully getting a iPhone 6S Or 6S Plus next year
I got it yesterday. I opted for the Moto X Pure Edition.
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I'm actually liking the size a lot. I thought it would seem huge, but I like it better than my smaller phones. Then again, I don't talk much. I'm looking at the screen for most of what I do, and the big screen with nice resolution is wonderful.3 days in, how are you adjusting to the size (if you don't mind)?
I got it yesterday. I opted for the Moto X Pure Edition.
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I spent the better part of an afternoon researching phones just to see what might be a good upgrade to the 2013 Moto X. Frustratingly, there isn't any one good option, although at least one stands out as a possibility.
This is my personal list of "wants" out of a phone in 2015:
- Small (4.7" screen size or less)
- Good battery life
- Decent storage (32GB at least, or SD card slot)
- Decent camera
- Respectable performance
There's a lot of things that Motorola has spoiled us with that would be hard to let go of, too:
- Gestures (especially camera twist)
- Assist
- Active notifications
- (Mostly) Stock Android
- AMOLED displays
I was hoping the new Nexus devices would make an upgrade decision easy, but the 5x was disappointing in a few ways. The 5.2" size is bigger than I'd like, and the shape is honestly kind of ugly compared to the sleek curves of the 2013 edition. Design matters! Motorola gets this, at least, but they're making their phones too damn big. The Moto X Pure Edition would be an easy choice if it wasn't sporting such a big display, and if they'd stuck with AMOLED. The 5x is also much too expensive for what you're getting: $400 for a 16Gb phone? Wasn't this supposed to be a budget option? The fingerprint reader and the camera are great additions (and I like that they ported over Motorola's Active Notifications), but there are too many compromises in this phone. The 6P would be a great option if it were an inch smaller.
The only phone I've looked at this year that addresses my concerns with my Moto X is the 2015 Moto G. Having a bigger, better battery and an SD card slot alleviate my two major issues with the Moto X, and at $220, it's a much easier pill to swallow. Still, it sounds the like performance is only on-par, and not better than the 2-year old X. It also has a larger screen with the same resolution as the X, and a heavier and chunkier design. No voiceless control or AMOLED screen, either.
4 hours later, I think the only conclusion I've come to is the same one I did with my car: wait till it breaks!
Battery life has been great! I always get a full day, and the turbo charger is fast. It's way better than the 2013 Moto X, which didn't have very good battery life.That thing looks pretty nice! How's the battery life been so far?
Battery life has been great! I always get a full day, and the turbo charger is fast. It's way better than the 2013 Moto X, which didn't have very good battery life.
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