Choosing the Nexus 5X over the Nexus 6P

[theotherlinh]

Re: Why did you buy or why are you considering the 5X over the 6P?

I owned the Moto G and I can't argue to much with what you are saying, except my screen was fine and I think maybe that you just got a bad one. As far as stuttering goes, I had that as well, but only when I had several Apps opened and it ran out of ram. Which is the main reason I had to move on from it and get something else. It wasn't all that under powered, in as much as, it just doesn't have enough ram for a medium user like me, let a lone a heavy user.

Which is why I am so disappointed in the 5X. It was one of the fundamental problems with the Moto G. Although I won't convince many owners that just spent the bucks on a 5X that the G is its competitor. It really is. If you are willing to live with 2GB of Ram or less.

I'm honestly not convinced it's the RAM. There are other factors at play like the lower end SoC and likely lower end NAND. I never had Google Now (in specific, ok google from any screen) fail really on my Nexus 4. But several times now on my 2015 Moto G, it has booted itself out (or maybe crashed?). I almost think Moto may be a little aggressive on the RAM clearing than Nexus.

 

[Adranalyne]

Re: Why did you buy or why are you considering the 5X over the 6P?

I'm honestly not convinced it's the RAM. There are other factors at play like the lower end SoC and likely lower end NAND. I never had Google Now (in specific, ok google from any screen) fail really on my Nexus 4. But several times now on my 2015 Moto G, it has booted itself out (or maybe crashed?). I almost think Moto may be a little aggressive on the RAM clearing than Nexus.

Given my experience, I'd say that's accurate. The Moto G isn't a bad comparison when you want to look at potential battery performance of the Nexus 5X. If you're looking more along the lines of what performance you'll get, the Nexus 5 (and even the Nexus 4) would be a better starting point. The Snapdragon 808 was a fantastic choice for this phone and I'm excited to see how fast and fluid it is only having to power a 1080p device.

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[WinstonSmith#AC]

Re: Why did you buy or why are you considering the 5X over the 6P?

While I doubt many of us would say this device (5X) is perfect, and there are lots of things we don't like (no wireless is a big one for me, and I don't care about USB-C) I think is another reason I like it and others might, too.

I'm afraid its a dying breed -- a "small" phone that isn't a budget phone like the G. I love my N5 and wanted a true replacement at that size.

I'm afraid I might not get another shot in the future at a phone similarly sized that is close to a flagship.

 

[anon(5324511)]

Re: Why did you buy or why are you considering the 5X over the 6P?

Size - no other reason that I can think of

Nexus 5x

 

[Kamin]

Re: Why did you buy or why are you considering the 5X over the 6P?

I pre-ordered the 5X over the 6P due to size. I pulled the trigger on the N6 when the price dropped to $350. I'm entering the 3rd week with it but I personally don't find it as manageable as I prefer for a daily driver. Other than the size, it's a great device.

 

[ljbad4life]

Re: Why did you buy or why are you considering the 5X over the 6P?

I finally decided and pulled the trigger on a N5X 32gb carbon. What pushed it to the 5x was the size. I spent the weekend using my sister's N6 as my own. I can't deal with that size. Not just the back curve, it was the overall dimensions. too tall and too wide. it won't fit in the pockets of some of my pants. I don't carry a bag unless I have to. I still have time to cancel and order a N6P if the reviews start coming in about the N5x being inferior.

 

[keithz]

Re: Why did you buy or why are you considering the 5X over the 6P?

Size. Pure and simple. I could use a larger phone. But it's not as comfortable one handed. I even find my current N5 just a tad too large. I also like pure Android and have only ever sticked with Nexus phones since the N1. So 5X is the only choice I have. I'd have loved to get a phone the size of the 5 with specs of the 6P. I'd also have been willing to pay more for it.

 

[PhiPsi32]

5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

So I keep seeing comments that with a $70 price difference, the 6P with better specs is a better buy than the 5X. I think this is a bit misleading. The price gap is $70 but only for the 32GB model. There is a poll in the 6P forum asking what storage capacity people are buying. Currently, fourty six respondents (4 out of 5) indicated that they are buying the 64 or 128GB model. For these folks, the price gap is $120 and $220 respectively. I propose that when comparing the two models it is more reasonable to consider the $120 difference for the 6P when deciding which phone is the better value. (Certainly folks who need at least 64GB of on board storage don't have a choice as the 5X isn't available in this capacity). I wonder if opinions would be different if we considered the effective difference in price at $120 or more.

 

[landale]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

So I keep seeing comments that with a $70 price difference, the 6P with better specs is a better buy than the 5X. I think this is a bit misleading. The price gap is $70 but only for the 32GB model. There is a poll in the 6P forum asking what storage capacity people are buying. Currently, fourty six respondents (4 out of 5) indicated that they are buying the 64 or 128GB model. For these folks, the price gap is $120 and $220 respectively. I propose that when comparing the two models it is more reasonable to consider the $120 difference for the 6P when deciding which phone is the better value. (Certainly folks who need at least 64GB of on board storage don't have a choice as the 5X isn't available in this capacity). I wonder if opinions would be different if we considered the effective difference in price at $120 or more.

I am not sure how you can compare a 32GB 5X to a 64GB 6P unless there was no 32GB 6P to begin with. People who required that much storage either didn't consider the 5X at all or would have factored that as another negative to the 5X. In my case 32GB is the amount of storage I needed so it is indeed a $70 difference, in fact its even less since with a 5X I will have to certainly buy a USB Type-C to Type-A cable which is included with the 6P but not the 5X.

I think the 5X is a great phone but when compared price wise to the 6P it looks a lot worse. I think there would have been a lot less complaints if Google had just matched the previous 5's price points of $349/$399.

 

[PhiPsi32]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

Yes, I agree with you. My proposition is that 6P buyers will disproportionately select a 64GB or larger handset (thus incurring a larger expense). If the 5X were offered in equivalent storage tiers, then one would wonder why Google offered two devices with disparate specs. It would make more sense to offer phones of comparable build similar to the iPhone and iPhone Plus. But this isn't what happened. And the AC poll data suggests that the 64GB or larger 6P is the dominant choice by a significant margin (hence the larger price gap).

 

[Zendroid1]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

Nothing matters except the fact that I value the 5x higher than the 6p.

 

[Gunny94]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

Depends on the size of the phone when it comes down to me tbh.

But my issue with the Nexus 5x is it's price in Europe. I do not agree paying 485 euros for this phone, it is too much.

 

[Adranalyne]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

This "more phone for your money" discussion is completely dependent on what you value in a phone. Is a metal phone really a feature or advantage over a polycarbonate one? Can you quantify the advantage a QHD panel has over a 1080p one when it's not only difficult to discern the resolution difference, but there's performance/battery losses with the former? Does a 3450 mah battery automatically mean better battery life when the screen is larger, has more pixels to push, and the processor is known to not be as efficient?

The only two things I view as a true advantage on the 6P is the 3GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB options. The storage option can be worked around given how much cloud storage is available, but I can see how others would want the storage to be internal. The RAM issue probably won't mean much for quite awhile, but it may present an issue with future proofing the 5X. So is it worth paying an extra $120 for more storage and one more GB of RAM? Not to me, but that's because I don't see the other things I mentioned as advantages for the 6P.

 

[anon(522296)]

Completely agree and to be honest marshmallow is so good, the processor, battery and memory can be half of what is required for lollipop and still offer the same experience

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[WinstonSmith#AC]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

Completely agree and to be honest marshmallow is so good, the processor, battery and memory can be half of what is required for lollipop and still offer the same experience

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I am wondering if that is, in fact, true. If so, I may not give up my Nexus 5 for the 5x. I'm not sure what the big advantages for me. I don't care about fingerprint sensors, but I do love wireless charging.

 

[Adranalyne]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

I am wondering if that is, in fact, true. If so, I may not give up my Nexus 5 for the 5x. I'm not sure what the big advantages for me. I don't care about fingerprint sensors, but I do love wireless charging.

I think general performance, battery life, and camera would be reasons to make the jump. The Snapdragon 808 is a pretty large improvement over the 800. Even with more power, it's more efficient, too. That combined with the 400 mah larger battery should make a substantial difference. The camera improvements are only going to matter to you if you're unhappy with the Nexus 5 camera.

Either way, $379-429 may be a lot to swallow if you're not worried about those particular things. Part of the reason I'm buying this phone is as a thank you to Google for listening and bringing back a device I was (and still am) a huge fan of.

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[minnemike]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

I am wondering if that is, in fact, true. If so, I may not give up my Nexus 5 for the 5x. I'm not sure what the big advantages for me. I don't care about fingerprint sensors, but I do love wireless charging.

If I owned the N5 instead of the N4, I would not be upgrading. They are fairly close. Those that are upgrading are extreme enthusiasts always wanting to be on the crest of the wave, imo. But if you are already here reading all about it, resistance may be futile. LOL

 

[WinstonSmith#AC]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

Part of the reason I'm buying this phone is as a thank you to Google for listening and bringing back a device I was (and still am) a huge fan of.

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No doubt that would be a good reason to purchase the phone, and may be why I do it.

I also think that its important to show that there are folks who want a 5-5.2 in phone as opposed to 5.5+.

The camera will be a huge improvement, as will battery. I do want the camera, but will miss wireless charging.

 

[Adranalyne]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

No doubt that would be a good reason to purchase the phone, and may be why I do it.

I also think that its important to show that there are folks who want a 5-5.2 in phone as opposed to 5.5+.

The camera will be a huge improvement, as will battery. I do want the camera, but will miss wireless charging.

If there's anything the original Moto X taught us it's that specs aren't everything. Taking a minimalistic approach to a smartphone nowadays is ballsy to say the least, but I just can't help to think that given the way they designed this phone, it's going to recreate the type of success the Nexus 5 had on a different level.

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[anon(470989)]

Re: 5X vs 6P Value Proposition (Price Difference)

I am not sure how you can compare a 32GB 5X to a 64GB 6P unless there was no 32GB 6P to begin with. People who required that much storage either didn't consider the 5X at all or would have factored that as another negative to the 5X. In my case 32GB is the amount of storage I needed so it is indeed a $70 difference, in fact its even less since with a 5X I will have to certainly buy a USB Type-C to Type-A cable which is included with the 6P but not the 5X.

I think the 5X is a great phone but when compared price wise to the 6P it looks a lot worse. I think there would have been a lot less complaints if Google had just matched the previous 5's price points of $349/$399.

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