Anyone recommend an upgrade

[simostorm]

May 2020 and still using the nexus 6. It's been an amazing phone and still runs fantastic.

I have recently noticed though, that occasionally the phone switches off when I try to use the camera and the battery is around 50%.

I've had it pretty much since launch so it's services me well.

This time around I'm looking for a budget android phone.

Can anyone recommend a good phone in the budget range?

 

[Morty2264]

Welcome to Android Central! You've come to the right place - we are all about phones and love upgrading conversations!

Wow! The Nexus 6! That was an AMAZING device! I had the Nexus 5 and loved it.

Since you really liked your Nexus 6, you could definitely get your hands on a Google Pixel 3a for less money. It's an awesome mid-range equivalent to the Google Pixel 3.

The 3a still has an awesome camera and a very similar performance to its big brother. I was actually going to buy it last year. It's close to stock Android and it may give you a similar experience to your Nexus 6 - just with a few more bells and whistles.

Let us know what you decide!

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I agree, the Pixel 3a or 3a XL would seem like the logical choice (or wait a little longer to see what the 4a is like).

 

[simostorm]

I went with the Motorola one macro.

It's on the lower end of the price.

I'm very happy with it. It feels like a big upgrade after having a 6 year old phone.

I will be keeping an eye on the new pixel phones that are released later this year though!

 

[swebb]

I'll echo the P3a or P3aXL. If you decide to wait a bit, there will be amazing deals on the P3a line when the P4a is launched, or you might consider a P4a, given the rumored pricing. You won't go wrong with either.

 

[Morty2264]

I went with the Motorola one macro.

It's on the lower end of the price.

I'm very happy with it. It feels like a big upgrade after having a 6 year old phone.

I will be keeping an eye on the new pixel phones that are released later this year though!

That's so awesome! So glad you are liking it! And thank you for letting us know what you decided - I love finding out what phones people decide to purchase!

 

[GPuba]

Since you have the Nexus 6 and obviously love it, the way to go would absolutely be the Pixel 3aXL. That is exactly what I'm doing for my mother, who also has a Google Nexus 6 with 64gb.

 

[Javier P]

+1 for the 3a XL. Excellent mid-ranger and you can find very good deals now.