A big Nexus 6 might be a big mistake for Google

[dhc8guru]

I have mixes feelings about large screens. My current 5.5" Note 2 is really nice for a lot of reasons. But using it on a day to day basis can be a bit cumbersome. After two years of use, I downgraded screen size for the Moto X.
I really don't see the IPhone 6+ being a big seller for long. It is completely unmanageable in its current form due to its length. Once current buyers spend two years with the 6+, they will drop it for a smaller 6. Apple is just enjoying the fans who are starved for a large screen. Samsung, LG and other manufactures of phablets worked hard to make the footprint as compact as possible. Something Apple didn't do.
The only reason I can think of that the Nexus 6 wouldn't be a big seller has little to do with it being a big screen. Marketing of any phone is what drives sale numbers. Samsung and Apple pour millions into marketing and that's why they sell.

 

[Haalcyon]

I have mixes feelings about large screens. My current 5.5" Note 2 is really nice for a lot of reasons. But using it on a day to day basis can be a bit cumbersome. After two years of use, I downgraded screen size for the Moto X.
I really don't see the IPhone 6+ being a big seller for long. It is completely unmanageable in its current form due to its length. Once current buyers spend two years with the 6+, they will drop it for a smaller 6. Apple is just enjoying the fans who are starved for a large screen. Samsung, LG and other manufactures of phablets worked hard to make the footprint as compact as possible. Something Apple didn't do.
The only reason I can think of that the Nexus 6 wouldn't be a big seller has little to do with it being a big screen. Marketing of any phone is what drives sale numbers. Samsung and Apple pour millions into marketing and that's why they sell.

Be careful about speaking for the millions upon millions of people...that may feel different than you.

 

[Robbie317]

The only reason I can think of that the Nexus 6 wouldn't be a big seller has little to do with it being a big screen. Marketing of any phone is what drives sale numbers. Samsung and Apple pour millions into marketing and that's why they sell.

Google has always marketed the Nexus line very minimally... It's not expected to sell 10 million units the first weekend it goes on sale... Heck if you look back at last year and the Nexus 5 they didn't have a big press conference... They just had a blog post and said here it is.... and then confirmed all the specs and it went on sale the next day.... (or was it the same day? I remember buying mine on that Thursday morning October 31 and it shipped that same day but I didn't get it until Monday because it went FedEx 2 day)

Google has a # in mind.... and it's not even remotely close to what other "Flagship" devices sell.... If you read the article from the head of the Nexus program back in like April he said the Nexus program is more of a reference device on what they (Google) believe Android can do and what Android can/should be... and for Developers.... It's not meant to be a mass produced device... but at the same time they'd be very happy to sell more than they plan (Which I promise you.... Once they release it by 1 or 2 in the afternoon it will be back ordered for those that didn't get in early enough)

 

[someguy01234]

The only reason I can think of that the Nexus 6 wouldn't be a big seller has little to do with it being a big screen. Marketing of any phone is what drives sale numbers. Samsung and Apple pour millions into marketing and that's why they sell.

It is not in the interest of Google to have big sales of compete with other manufacturer. The key for their profit is to have good relations with other OEMs and if they compete in sale number it would be bad for their business model. Some people think Google sold Motorola because they weren't profiting and I think that's wrong, Google is not interested in profiting from hardware, they would have sold Motorola regardless, they just bought them for the patents. Primarily they are an ads company. Nexus sale numbers aren't important to them, but what is important is control the quality of Android ecosystem and getting the latest Android version out there for consumers, who can more easily utilize their (ads) services and buy their contents.

 

[rews]

Be careful about speaking for the millions upon millions of people...that may feel different than you.

I am the God-Emperor. You are all my subjects therefore I will speak for you all. So sayeth the wise Alondo

 

[deesugar]

A Nexus device is Google's flagship Android product and serves as a platform to show off what Android can do and further development. Over the years it's become more popular in the consumer segment. But since this is a device that developers will use I wonder if they really want/need a bigger screen and the added cost in dollars that comes along with that?

 

[Haalcyon]

I am the God-Emperor. You are all my subjects therefore I will speak for you all. So sayeth the wise Alondo

Okay.

Sent from my LG G-PaD

 

[j_rahman07]

I always look forward to the nexus devices every year. Probably the only android device I switch to from my iPhone. It doesn't get any better then vanilla android. But why would Google make a 5.9" nexus that is way too big! Hope they at least come in 2 different sizes.

 

[onthecouchagain]

I can't believe this is the first time I have strong reservations against Android devices all around, including the rumored new Nexus 6. Every major Android flagship device has some deal-breaking caveat.

Galaxy S5 - While I appreciate some of TouchWiz's extra features, I can't bring myself to liking TouchWiz. And I find the S5 a somewhat ugly design.
HTC One M8 - Camera. A little too big/long in size.
Xperia Z3 - Not a big fan of the Sony skin either, light though it may be. Availability and price may be an issue too.
Moto X - Camera. The camera is embarrassing from what I can tell. Not crazy about the design or the lack of wireless charging, too.
Xperia Z3 Compact - This is a maybe, though I'm not crazy about its weak speakers or, as mentioned, Sony's skin. Reviews have said some of Sony's bloatware is annoying.

Last but not least...

Nexus 6 - Too big. I appreciate that some people love phablets, but for my personal use, it's too big. I'm happy for those people, but it's a shame Google isn't addressing people who want to stay in the 5" area.

There isn't a single "must-have" flagship this year, in my opinion. It's really frustrating because I really want to upgrade from my Nexus 5 and all its shortcomings (inconsistent battery life/camera, poor reception and GPS signal strength, lousy speaker volume).

I really don't want to go back to the iPhone (plenty of short comings of their own, especially with iOS, which I think is now a mess), but as an Android fan, the Android line up this year is such a bummer in my opinion.

 

[dankev]

I always look forward to the nexus devices every year. Probably the only android device I switch to from my iPhone. It doesn't get any better then vanilla android. But why would Google make a 5.9" nexus that is way too big! Hope they at least come in 2 different sizes.

I've been wondering why they keep making Nexuses that are too small. I'm happy they're finally making one the proper size. There isn't a "right" size here. It's just personal preference.

 

[Nerf72]

I see the 6, much the same way I see the IPhone 6+. Its a marker in the sand for google to develop Android for a phablet. Phablets are going to be the toolbox/workhorse of the mobile phone genre. Samsung's note is the Current best example if this. Apple have followed suit, Android is too. In a few years, the IPhone + will be the go-to device for business or power users. I think the 6, (and the 6+) is androids/apples testbed to follow in the notes footsteps.

 

[brosko]

I've been wondering why they keep making Nexuses that are too small. I'm happy they're finally making one the proper size. There isn't a "right" size here. It's just personal preference.

All the more reason there should be 2 sizes to choose from.

I myself feel that a 6" phone is just too big. Just give us a 5" option also and I bet the nexus 6 would be a killer in the sales.

 

[Haalcyon]

The should just be two sizes. ...like the iPhone.

 

[ryan.kruger]

I can't believe this is the first time I have strong reservations against Android devices all around, including the rumored new Nexus 6. Every major Android flagship device has some deal-breaking caveat.

Galaxy S5 - While I appreciate some of TouchWiz's extra features, I can't bring myself to liking TouchWiz. And I find the S5 a somewhat ugly design.
HTC One M8 - Camera. A little too big/long in size.
Xperia Z3 - Not a big fan of the Sony skin either, light though it may be. Availability and price may be an issue too.
Moto X - Camera. The camera is embarrassing from what I can tell. Not crazy about the design or the lack of wireless charging, too.
Xperia Z3 Compact - This is a maybe, though I'm not crazy about its weak speakers or, as mentioned, Sony's skin. Reviews have said some of Sony's bloatware is annoying.

Last but not least...

Nexus 6 - Too big. I appreciate that some people love phablets, but for my personal use, it's too big. I'm happy for those people, but it's a shame Google isn't addressing people who want to stay in the 5" area.

There isn't a single "must-have" flagship this year, in my opinion. It's really frustrating because I really want to upgrade from my Nexus 5 and all its shortcomings (inconsistent battery life/camera, poor reception and GPS signal strength, lousy speaker volume).
I almost
I really don't want to go back to the iPhone (plenty of short comings of their own, especially with iOS, which I think is now a mess), but as an Android fan, the Android line up this year is such a bummer in my opinion.

I almost agree with all of this, except that I only want a Nexus 6 impulsively.

I don't need to switch from my N5. But that screen would be nice.

I'll just hold out till the S810 and next gen processors are out.

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[tr-1]

I can't believe this is the first time I have strong reservations against Android devices all around, including the rumored new Nexus 6. Every major Android flagship device has some deal-breaking caveat.

Galaxy S5 - While I appreciate some of TouchWiz's extra features, I can't bring myself to liking TouchWiz. And I find the S5 a somewhat ugly design.
HTC One M8 - Camera. A little too big/long in size.
Xperia Z3 - Not a big fan of the Sony skin either, light though it may be. Availability and price may be an issue too.
Moto X - Camera. The camera is embarrassing from what I can tell. Not crazy about the design or the lack of wireless charging, too.
Xperia Z3 Compact - This is a maybe, though I'm not crazy about its weak speakers or, as mentioned, Sony's skin. Reviews have said some of Sony's bloatware is annoying.

Last but not least...

Nexus 6 - Too big. I appreciate that some people love phablets, but for my personal use, it's too big. I'm happy for those people, but it's a shame Google isn't addressing people who want to stay in the 5" area.

There isn't a single "must-have" flagship this year, in my opinion. It's really frustrating because I really want to upgrade from my Nexus 5 and all its shortcomings (inconsistent battery life/camera, poor reception and GPS signal strength, lousy speaker volume).

I really don't want to go back to the iPhone (plenty of short comings of their own, especially with iOS, which I think is now a mess), but as an Android fan, the Android line up this year is such a bummer in my opinion.

Agreed. I REALLY REALLY hope they'll announce at least one GPe phone tomorrow to complement the huge Nexus 6. Sony Z3 models would be nice

 

[Robbie317]

I only want a Nexus 6 impulsively.

lol.. Exactly.......

 

[someguy01234]

So my bet about this phone selling well might come true. The price is higher than typical Nexus, but looks like it will be on T-Mo and AT&T, it will get more presence than the Nexus in the past.

 

[deesugar]

"The Nexus 6 will come in Midnight Blue and Cloud White, and pricing starts at $649 off contract."

This phone will fail.

The developers who used to purchase the Nexus phones which were known for their cheap price will balk at paying an extra $250 for the Nexus 6 over last years Nexus 5.

As good as this phone may be Google will fail to get any consumers to purchase this phone in droves because the smartphone market is too tight and they would have to spend as much or more on marketing then Apple or Samsung which they have never been known to do and don't show any signs of changing that.

 

[Robbie317]

"The Nexus 6 will come in Midnight Blue and Cloud White, and pricing starts at $649 off contract."

This phone will fail.

The developers who used to purchase the Nexus phones which were known for their cheap price will balk at paying an extra $250 for the Nexus 6 over last years Nexus 5.

As good as this phone may be Google will fail to get any consumers to purchase this phone in droves because the smartphone market is too tight and they would have to spend as much or more on marketing then Apple or Samsung which they have never been known to do and don't show any signs of changing that.

I'd bet against you on that.... I think despite the price..... It's showing it will be available on all wireless carriers.. Even Verizon on contract... The Note was doomed to fail and we now have a Note 4 that is even bigger... Oh and is $850 off contract.... $299 on contract. (From most carriers)

a little pricier than I had expected... and even though I swore $500 was my ceiling I've just seen photo's and spec sheets and I've already talked myself into $150 isn't that much more.....

 

[deesugar]

I'd bet against you on that....

Ok, I'll gladly take your money. How much you wanna bet?