How's the Build Quality Holding Up?

[Wildo6882]

I am in no way bashing the phone. I'm debating between it and the S7 edge right now. Now that the March update seems to have fixed my previous issues with the 6P and because it's $50 off now, I'm really leaning towards the 6P.

However, I want to know how it's been holding up for the long time users? Scratches? Especially on the Graphite version. Bends? Bulges? Etc. There's a huge bending thread on XDA that's worrying me. So I wanted to see what the Android Central faithful had to say about it.

Thanks!

 

[anon(5506951)]

No issues after three months now.

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[mikefour77]

I have the graphite version and got it at Thanksgiving 2015. Other than two dings on the bezel (my own fault), there are no scratches or other issues.

Great phone, in my opinion. Good luck.

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[PaulQ]

Have graphite. No issues. Keep it in a very minimal case.

 

[TheDonJ77]

I have the aluminum version, one or two very minor light dings on the bottom of the phone from just normal wear and tear. Pretty durable with no case, no drops just a D brand skin. Great build quality.

 

[Tactical Squirrel]

I've heard that the bottom portion of the rear sometimes isn't flush. How big of a "thing" is this?

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[Billy Bob Jimmy Joe]

I never forcefully tried to bend it so it's in near perfect condition.

Google Nexus 6P

 

[bjrosen]

No problems, it's as good as new (bought it on day two when it came out). However I have a clear TPU skin on mine so there is no possibility of a getting a scratch on the body.

 

[kuykendallc]

I have graphite and some of the anodizing is rubbing off on the back from being in my pocket. I carry naked and this doesn't bother me at all, but thought I would let you know that I do have some degradation of the anodization.

 

[Wildo6882]

Sounds like maybe the thread on XDA is blown out of proportion. People on there were pretty much adamant that yours will bend no matter what. It's just a matter of time. Which has scared me off a bit. Thanks for the replies so far!

 

[TheDonJ77]

Sounds like maybe the thread on XDA is blown out of proportion. People on there were pretty much adamant that yours will bend no matter what. It's just a matter of time. Which has scared me off a bit. Thanks for the replies so far!

Yeah XDA can be like that sometimes.

 

[Wildo6882]

Yeah XDA can be like that sometimes.

Very true.

Now I just hope the LTE issues with AT&T are fixed now. Same thing with the Bluetooth. Those were my two biggest issues and why I left the 6P in the first place.

 

[cbrines]

My 6P that I've had since November started losing its graphite finish along the backside corners. Other than that, it's fine.

 

[cane prevost1]

Mine has had a tiny wobble since day 1. Never bothered me enough to do anything about it. It's very minute and has 0 effect on the phone in any way. Other than that it's pristine in every way.

 

[Wildo6882]

My 6P that I've had since November started losing its graphite finish along the backside corners. Other than that, it's fine.

Did you have it in a case or skin or anything? Just rolling naked with it?

 

[hallux]

I've heard that the bottom portion of the rear sometimes isn't flush. How big of a "thing" is this?

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It's a thin piece of plastic/vinyl attached with adhesive. Look at the iFixit teardown. I could see there being some inconsistencies with it. That said, mine is fine.

Mine has had a tiny wobble since day 1. Never bothered me enough to do anything about it. It's very minute and has 0 effect on the phone in any way. Other than that it's pristine in every way.

Mine also has a slight wobble when it's on a flat surface, not a huge concern to me.

Overall, the build quality is pretty darn good.

 

[Jak Crow]

I've had mine since November. No issues at all. I have it in a slim hybrid case and it's taken a few drops and no damage at all.

 

[cbrines]

Naked. Never dropped or abused, it literally looks like the finish was rubbing off from inserting/removing the phone from my pocket.

 

[cbrines]

Did you have it in a case or skin or anything? Just rolling naked with it?

Naked. Never dropped or abused, it literally looks like the finish was rubbing off from inserting/removing the phone from my pocket.

 

[ottscay]

Almost 3 months with a 'nekid Aluminum 6P and nothing so far.