If you're getting the 6P -- Why (or why not)?

[AnnDroid]

I'm considering getting it mostly for usb-c tbh. I usually put my phone to charge when i'm half asleep and it's such a pain in the *** getting it oriented correctly. Depending on reviews I may get it and keep it for a couple of years (which is so unlike me).

It might sound minor, but I put a dab of glue on the right side of every USB cord I own (when the connection is larger on the top, skinner on the bottom). Then when I go to plug in the phone, I feel for the bump, if it's on the right, it's correct for the N6.

 

[PBulkhak]

The AU was trading at 87 cents to the US Dollar a year ago but now it is trading at 70 cents to the US Dollar. The Price change has more to do with the exchange rates.

 

[sraj49]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

Went through the same thought cycle but between 32 GB and GB Aluminium,. Finally ordered 64Gb aluminium....

 

[sraj49]

The US$ to Aus $ parity has suffered by around 25% and that is why it looks more expensive.

 

[Tadrift]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

Nexus 6P is too ugly in my opinion with that camera bump and normally I would say power, price, functionality, and stock android would out way the lessor design and I might consider it. BUT, I am tired of compromise. I either love the design and live with a crappy OEM OS overlay and wonky OS quirks with gimmicky features (here is looking at you Samsung) or I dislike the design and love everything else. With me ending up buying phones in either of those categories, but you know what.... Smart Phones and Android have matured, the market is saturated, prices are dropping, carriers are losing their hold on what is made, manufacturers have enough easily available parts and experience to make a beautiful design, that is very powerful, and can put a matured fully stock Android experience on it with more then enough usable and quality features (fingerprint scanner, great camera, expandable storage, etc.). All at a reasonable price. I am dissapointed that Google of all companies put the 6P out there, when they can do so much better.

So I know I am going to get flamed from the Nexus loyal on my opinion. Yes, I know, the Nexus has never been about beautiful design. Yes, I know it is cheaper then the "flagships". But we are at a stage in smartphones where we should expect more, even from a Nexus.

My prediction, the Nexus 6P will sell well by Google's standards. Enough power users and Nexus/Google fans will step up. But this time around, it was a prime candidate to be so much more then just a reference device for stock Android M. It was a chance for Google to show how it should be done.

 

[Greg L Joplin]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

I have always been a Samsung Guy. Until they put out a 32GB Note 5 in Canada(But NO 64GB version in Canada)
I am glad this happened. I am getting the 128GB version and very happy about this. I'm tired of Samsungs Bloatwear.

Now I will own a PURE NO BS PHONE that gets updates quick/No bloat wear/Fast and AWSUME!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Hell with Samsung

Greg Joplin

 

[macdonx]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

This batch of Nexii does not tell me they're ahead of the pack. Instead, they scream "boring". If I wanted a cheap phone, I'll get the Moto X. Is it really worth buying the Nexus phone just to be able to have the newest Android OS? No. What's the allure? Nothing. Nexus 6P is supposed to be "Premium". Really? What's so premium about it? Design wise, it's really ugly. So, no. Not buying a Nexus this time.

 

[getbretweir]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

I just keep going back and forth on Aluminum and Graphite. The latter looks sleek in the light, but I like the contrast of the silver with the black strip. It looks quite elegant #firstworldproblems. Aluminum it will be, lol.

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won't u be putting a case on it anyway? can't go wrong with either. if I was you if her aluminum since your s3 is black

 

[getbretweir]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

We can't really say how good the camera is without properly testing it.

The hardware looks to be EXTREMELY capable, so that's a start.

no but we can speculate, and we can put some faith into credible and reliable sources.

 

[getbretweir]

Will be my first Nexus phone just wanted to try it and Project Fi out.

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awesome! hope u like it

 

[getbretweir]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

I have always been a Samsung Guy. Until they put out a 32GB Note 5 in Canada(But NO 64GB version in Canada)
I am glad this happened. I am getting the 128GB version and very happy about this. I'm tired of Samsungs Bloatwear.

Now I will own a PURE NO BS PHONE that gets updates quick/No bloat wear/Fast and AWSUME!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Hell with Samsung

Greg Joplin

I think it's great that we finally have choice. used to have to sacrifice a lot for stock. now we get camera and battery to. and personally I live the aesthetics. they hit it out of the park, especially since I wouldn't use wireless charge since it had USB-C and quick charge.

 

[lostfan0]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

This will be my 3rd android phone and first nexus phone. Currently moto x 1gen. Previously droid bionic, yes I know. I'm ready for a bigger screen, better camera, fingerprint scanner and marshmallow. (Even if I've only had lollipop for like a month.) Not super excited about the cost but I bought my moto x off contact so was expecting something $400-500. Can't wait to get it in the mail. Just a little worried about in fitting in my pants and shorts pockets.

 

[getbretweir]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

This will be my 3rd android phone and first nexus phone. Currently moto x 1gen. Previously droid bionic, yes I know. I'm ready for a bigger screen, better camera, fingerprint scanner and marshmallow. (Even if I've only had lollipop for like a month.) Not super excited about the cost but I bought my moto x off contact so was expecting something $400-500. Can't wait to get it in the mail. Just a little worried about in fitting in my pants and shorts pockets.

it's thin enough where u don't think you have to worry about it. I don't wear skinny jeans or tighter shorts though. my nexus 6 fits in my jeans and suit pockets no problem. if you have shorts from banana republic, you know they're pretty shallow, and when they're fine ... the weight is actually more the issue for me then size.

 

[syspry]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

This batch of Nexii does not tell me they're ahead of the pack. Instead, they scream "boring". If I wanted a cheap phone, I'll get the Moto X. Is it really worth buying the Nexus phone just to be able to have the newest Android OS? No. What's the allure? Nothing. Nexus 6P is supposed to be "Premium". Really? What's so premium about it? Design wise, it's really ugly. So, no. Not buying a Nexus this time.

lol

 

[anon(631531)]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

I just can't believe that this phone has no ext sd card slot, and no way to swap out the battery. I guess that I figured that Nexus would finally wake up with this new model. I was wrong. Oh well, I wait for the Nexus 12 or 13, maybe.

 

[qnet]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

I think it's great that we finally have choice. used to have to sacrifice a lot for stock. now we get camera and battery to. and personally I live the aesthetics. they hit it out of the park, especially since I wouldn't use wireless charge since it had USB-C and quick charge.

I agree about them hitting it out the park. I've had every Nexus phone and I haven't been this excited about it since the Nexus One. I will miss wireless charging, but having USB-C trumps that. I have a Chromebook pixel and USB-C is great and charges extremely fast. I really don't understand why the other phone manufacturers haven't started included it. The OnePlus 2 has it, but it doesn't have the fast charging.

 

[Greg L Joplin]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

Your going to wait along time!!!!!

 

[drone3]

Really like the 6p, but the price in Australia is very expensive, there's no OIS or wireless charging and the size seems around the iPhone 6+ size which is just way to huge. My S6 feels slightly too big but it's just manageable in one hand, although I seriously think my fingers have stretched.

dreaming of electric sheep

 

[CHILLYWILL_95831]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

Ahh ok I am assuming you have the Nexus 6?

Imagine the "coinkydinks!" I'm in the AC Forums>NEXUS 6 devices>responding to burn-in inquiries about the NEXUS 6>explaining that my phone has no such issues while actually owning a NEXUS 6! A facetious response is given to a facetious "Aah ok" assumption.

 

[anon(631531)]

Re: Who's getting the 6p?

Your going to wait along time!!!!!

Cool, i'm not going anywhere.