Google Shamu: Motorola Nexus 6 (Nexus X)

[GTvert90]

It will be on Verizon.

Your the reason I'm holding out hope. I don't care if Verizon slows updates down. I'm just worried Google made some concessions to get it on Verizon like an encrypted bootloader. :-/

 

[Robbie317]

Re: Motorola Nexus 6/Nexus X/Shamu

I feel like I am the only one, but the 5.9 screen size to me is great. I can't wait for this to drop. Would like to get more specs about memory size and if it will have wireless charging. And of course price....

I can't wait

 

[dankev]

Re: Motorola Nexus 6/Nexus X/Shamu

I feel like I am the only one, but the 5.9 screen size to me is great. I can't wait for this to drop. Would like to get more specs about memory size and if it will have wireless charging. And of course price....

You're not the only one. Look at the popularity of the Note series. 5.7 to 5.9 inches isn't much bigger. I've had a Note 2 for 2 years, and I absolutely want something bigger. I'm super excited about the possibility of a Nexus big enough for me to buy. I just can't go back to a smaller screen.

And as for all the complaints about the size, just keep in mind the reaction to the first Note with a 5.3 inch screen. People laughed at such a giant device. Now it's just about becoming the standard flagship size.

Wireless charging is the last big thing I'm waiting to hear about. If it has it, I'm 90% sure this is my next phone.

 

[jps1012]

Re: Motorola Nexus 6/Nexus X/Shamu

You're not the only one. Look at the popularity of the Note series. 5.7 to 5.9 inches isn't much bigger. I've had a Note 2 for 2 years, and I absolutely want something bigger. I'm super excited about the possibility of a Nexus big enough for me to buy. I just can't go back to a smaller screen.

And as for all the complaints about the size, just keep in mind the reaction to the first Note with a 5.3 inch screen. People laughed at such a giant device. Now it's just about becoming the standard flagship size.

Wireless charging is the last big thing I'm waiting to hear about. If it has it, I'm 90% sure this is my next phone.

Why are you looking to leave the note series? I am torn between the nexus 6 and note 4.

 

[dankev]

Re: Motorola Nexus 6/Nexus X/Shamu

Why are you looking to leave the note series? I am torn between the nexus 6 and note 4.

I hate Touchwiz, and I don't want to have to mess with rooting/installing ROMs on my (and my wife's) phone anymore. I'm also ticked off that the Note 4 isn't waterproof. I know the Nexus won't be, either, but it probably would have tipped me over to the Note. I also don't use the stylus, so I'm not losing that functionality. The (presumed) difference in price should make the Note look like a rip-off. I've also wanted a Nexus for a long time, but they've been too small.

 

[ultravisitor]

I'm just worried Google made some concessions to get it on Verizon like an encrypted bootloader. :-/

That's what everybody was worrying about with the Galaxy Nexus, and did that have an encrypted bootloader? No.

Personally, I cannot wrap my head around the idea of having a phone with nearly as big of a screen as my Nexus 7.

 

[jps1012]

Re: Motorola Nexus 6/Nexus X/Shamu

I hate Touchwiz, and I don't want to have to mess with rooting/installing ROMs on my (and my wife's) phone anymore. I'm also ticked off that the Note 4 isn't waterproof. I know the Nexus won't be, either, but it probably would have tipped me over to the Note. I also don't use the stylus, so I'm not losing that functionality. The (presumed) difference in price should make the Note look like a rip-off. I've also wanted a Nexus for a long time, but they've been too small.

Interesting. I have a tough decision

 

[dankev]

Re: Motorola Nexus 6/Nexus X/Shamu

Here's a screenshot I took of the Nexus 6 render next to the Note 4. I didn't measure to get the screen sizes exactly to scale, but I think it's pretty close. With the smaller bezels (if the rendering is accurate), the Nexus 6 is only going to be a tiny bit taller than the Note 4.

 

[I Can Be Your Hero]

Personally, I cannot wrap my head around the idea of having a phone with nearly as big of a screen as my Nexus 7.

Yeah I'm struggling with that too. Really hope that there's another, smaller, Nexus 6 device being created or an updated Nexus 5 or something.

I have pretty large hands (tip of thumb to tip of pinky is 10") and even I find the G3 and Note line of phones just a bit too uncomfortable to handle.

 

[Nexuspoint]

New Nexus 6 Render...

Just found an article that says it has a new render originally posted by Android Police and says it will be QHD...

Here is the render...

Looks good to me...

 

[JasW]

Personally, I cannot wrap my head around the idea of having a phone with nearly as big of a screen as my Nexus 7.

It's nowhere near as big as the screen on the Nexus 7. That "mere" 1.1" difference in diameter everyone gets hung up on translates into a huge difference area wise.

Really, you folks who say it's too big need to take a tip from Note users. Even if it feels awkward at first, you get used to it quite quickly. If you never get beyond the "at first" part, you're always going to be saying it's too big.

 

[Robbie317]

Yeah I'm struggling with that too. Really hope that there's another, smaller, Nexus 6 device being created or an updated Nexus 5 or something.

I have pretty large hands (tip of thumb to tip of pinky is 10") and even I find the G3 and Note line of phones just a bit too uncomfortable to handle.

Thanks.. Now I need to find a measuring tape, no clue the distance from my pinkie to my thumb.. I just know I am 6' 1" and 200 lbs.......

I have a co-worker who has the G3 and I played around with it and compared to my N5 I didn't feel it's all that much bigger/heavier at all... I found it very easy to manage with one hand.. I didn't however like the rear mounted buttons but probably something I could get use to over time....

People just don't "Talk" on a phone all that much... I see people all the time at the store/mall with their iPads.... I know I personally only average like 60 - 80 minutes a month of talk and some times way less... I've had months where I only talk 20 - 30 minutes total the entire month.. but I use up 5 - 8 gig of data and send/receive thousands and thousands of text and hundreds of emails (There is a reason companies now offer unlimited talk but tiered data plans).... Last year it was a very close toss up between getting a Note 3 or the Nexus 5.... I really wanted the larger screen but didn't really want Touchwiz... My Galaxy S3 before the N5 was rooted to remove Touchwiz and go back stock. (My HTC EVO before that was also rooted to remove sense) I just didn't want to hassle with being rooted again....

If this truly is the next Nexus phone at 5.92 inches I'll end up dumping my Nexus 7 and Nexus 5 to trade up to only the one device... Just needs a half way decent shooter and wireless charging.... I don't know if I want to go back to having to actually plug a phone up again.. Unless it has the "Turbo" charging option the Moto X has... Then I'd at least own a turbo charger for those times I need the super fast boost before heading out the door...

 

[Gekko]

it's what i always wanted. a Nexus with a Galaxy Note size display. Shamu is now the undisputed king.

 

[Faux Carnival]

Re: New Nexus 6 Render...

Well, at 5.9" it'd better be QHD.

 

[mookiekillsit]

Personally, I cannot wrap my head around the idea of having a phone with nearly as big of a screen as my Nexus 7.

Absolutely agreed. This will take almost every female out of the market also since their hands are generally smaller. This phone would certainly be marketed towards a very specific group of people if it were the only size to be released. I cannot see Google being that stupid to omit 70% of the market. I really can't.

There HAS to be a smaller version or this just simply isn't the new Nexus and we're getting played like fools. The Note would be about as big as I'd like to go.

 

[BEARD GANG]

Re: New Nexus 6 Render...

Its basic

 

[Robbie317]

Absolutely agreed. This will take almost every female out of the market also since their hands are generally smaller. This phone would certainly be marketed towards a very specific group of people if it were the only size to be released. I cannot see Google being that stupid to omit 70% of the market. I really can't.

There HAS to be a smaller version or this just simply isn't the new Nexus and we're getting played like fools. The Note would be about as big as I'd like to go.

I see so many small petite woman with Galaxy Note 3 devices than I actually see large burly men with them (or it probably just stands out way more)... I remember the first time was around Halloween last year with my kids out doing the trick or treat thing.... The number of SMALL woman out with their kids taking pictures with their Note 3 devices was amusing at first... and over time it's become some what of a normal thing I see... At least here in Texas (Where of course everything is SUPPOSE to be bigger anyway)

 

[Mooem]

Absolutely agreed. This will take almost every female out of the market also since their hands are generally smaller. This phone would certainly be marketed towards a very specific group of people if it were the only size to be released. I cannot see Google being that stupid to omit 70% of the market. I really can't.

There HAS to be a smaller version or this just simply isn't the new Nexus and we're getting played like fools. The Note would be about as big as I'd like to go.

I think you should prepare to be disappointed. Outside of benchmarks, which from my understanding can be just as easily faked, there hasn't been other hints of a smaller device in the near term nor has the usually credible sources out there have picked up on anything. It's not a certainty but I think Shamu will be the only thing we'll get this year outside of the tablet. A surprise refresh of the Nexus 5 would be awesome though.

Funny you mention females preferring smaller devices, I have not seen a clear distinction in observing other people's smartphone choices (in the general public or those I know) regarding device size along gender lines. I've seen females with Galaxy Notes and a few Galaxy Mega, but I've also seen males wielding the same. My own father, who isn't tiny guy by any means, discounted the iPhone 6 Plus outright because of its size. While of course anecdotal, my point is that while I'm sure size plays a factor in phone buying decisions, I don't think it is a gender specific variable. It's a bit more complex than saying with certainty that "women won't like big devices because generally smaller hands."

 

[Gekko]

I see so many small petite woman with Galaxy Note 3 devices than I actually see large burly men with them (or it probably just stands out way more)... I remember the first time was around Halloween last year with my kids out doing the trick or treat thing.... The number of SMALL woman out with their kids taking pictures with their Note 3 devices was amusing at first... and over time it's become some what of a normal thing I see... At least here in Texas (Where of course everything is SUPPOSE to be bigger anyway)

agreed. it's a myth/fallacy that females don't like big phones. i have two personal female friends that have Note 3s and love them - both were iPhone 4 converts. i was just at airport/on plane this weekend and saw many females with Note 3s. anyone who says otherwise doesn't get out much.

Nexus is geared towards Developers/Enthusiasts. i say that the vast, vast majority love the idea of a 6" display Nexus. also - Google's point of offering Nexus is to to further the platform - not necessarily cannibalize sales from hardware partners. Google doesn't necessarily care if Nexus breaks sales records - they just want to sell enough to be viable, have economy of scale for price/production. as long as an Android device gets the sale - Google is happy - because they will get paid on services. Google doesn't care about trying to make money on low margin hardware. Nexus is more or less a reference design loss-leader gift to further the platform.

also - maybe this allows Google to streamline their product line and make it more efficient (ie nix the Nexus 7) -

Nexus Phone 6" (Motorola)
Nexus Tablet 9" (HTC)
Nexus Tablet 13" ("Pro")

 

[Orion78]

With those specs, anyone has any idea how much this phone will cost? Regardless, I have my money ready..... let's go!!!