Is It too late to get a Nexus 6P?

[Oilersboy]

next Nexus phones will be made by HTC

 

[2006scionxa]

With the Nexus 6p being out for over 8 months and Google I/O approaching us soon do you think Its to late to order a new Nexus 6P?

 

[2006scionxa]

Not at all!! Just bought a 6p with 128 GB. This thing is a beast and will continue to be.

 

[Soundtallica]

The 6P is a phone with blinding bright spots but glaring flaws. It's literally perfection in every aspect except build quality, size, and memory expandability. I used to own one, but reluctantly sold it off. It's just too damn tall. If I put it in a case (I refuse to use my phones without a case) and sit with it in my pocket, it's just long enough that it'll jab my pelvis uncomfortably. It's a shame since I'm usually fine with 5.7" screen phones, this one just has top and bottom bezels that are too gigantic. Also, the chamfers around the buttons started warping and bubbling up even though the phone was still straight, which is either an early sign of bending or a sign that the chassis was starting to buckle vertically. It's probably a result of taking off my super tight case multiple times to swap sims between my different phones, or too much pelvis jabbing, or both. Either way, it's disappointing that a phone would bend under mild abuse like that.

I also would've appreciated an SD slot. I'm a media junkie so I was getting within 10gb of filling up even my 64gb model right out of the box. The 6P is like a sports car: great looking, fast, super fun to use, but ultimately impractical in terms of robustness and cargo space. In the meantime, I'll soldier on with my Mercedes G55 AMG of a phone, my Droid Turbo 2.

I'll be waiting for the HTC Nexus. Seeing how SD cards made a big comeback in 2016, I'm holding out a tiny sliver of hope that Google will include one for the first time this year. If not, I'll be looking out for another unlocked feature-packed flagship with near-stock Android that's smaller than the 6P.

That's just my experience. It's up to you if you can deal with the shortcomings that I ran into. If you can, then the 6P is definitely a GREAT buy, especially for its price. Just know that you'll be living with a sports car instead of a minivan, sedan, or station wagon!

 

[bapierce]

welp.. sold! lol.. WTB: NEXUS 6P!

 

[cdubb1]

I honestly mean no disrespect when I say this...but the title of this thread is probably the stupidest question I've ever heard (when referring to a Nexus that is). This phone has more specs than anyone needs and won't be outdated for like 2.5 more years. The longer you wait the cheaper they get as well.

 

[carlos12001]

Go ahead and buy the 6p, you can always sell it when the new Nexus devices arrive, and get most of your new device half or more paid for. Besides if HTC makes the new Nexus phones, I'm not sure they'll be better than the 6p.

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[HaboobZ]

I've just got to convince myself that I can work the AT&T system as I leave VZW, because I'm going to have to go to AT&T, get an iPhone, sell the iPhone to someone and then buy a Nexus 6P with the profits. Then AT&T will buy out the $300+ I owe to VZW and such and send me the gift card for reimbursement. Just $1000 OOP right off the bat will be hard to swallow - even if I'm going to get some of it back in the gift card.

I think I'm going to do it though. I just can't trust the G4 anymore, haha.

 

[home44]

If you like good quality earphone sound then no don't get it, it's absolute pants.

Timely updates are great but I gave up on this device cause it's too big & the audio is ****.

 

[mogelijk]

I honestly mean no disrespect when I say this...but the title of this thread is probably the stupidest question I've ever heard (when referring to a Nexus that is). This phone has more specs than anyone needs and won't be outdated for like 2.5 more years. The longer you wait the cheaper they get as well.

I suspect it will still be a decent phone for more than 2.5 years. The original Nexus 5, which is now 2.5 years old, still does very well. In fact, if you check the 5X forums, you'll find some who think the 5 is just as good as the 5X, just that it is missing the fingerprint sensor.

 

[IdemanEric]

I wouldn't hesitate to get it. This is the first phone I've owned that I haven't been salivating for something new, three months later. However I was crossing my fingers for an upgraded edition to our 6P that was rumored also.

 

[carlos12001]

I wouldn't hesitate to get it. This is the first phone I've owned that I haven't been salivating for something new, three months later. However I was crossing my fingers for an upgraded edition to our 6P that was rumored also.

I agree although I've only had mine for 2 weeks so far. I look at those other phones that have just come out, and I know that if I were to get one it would be the same old crap with the bloatware and carrier lockdown and skins. I've had enough of all that s*** , it's only Nexus for me from now on

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[IdemanEric]

I agree although I've only had mine for 2 weeks so far. I look at those other phones that have just come out, and I know that if I were to get one it would be the same old crap with the bloatware and carrier lockdown and skins. I've had enough of all that s*** , it's only Nexus for me from now on

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I was buying phones every 6 months. I would challenge you to name a series and manufacturer I haven't owned. The 6P was my first Nexus (Got it at release) and I don't think I will be straying from them unless they do something to discourage my business on the next iteration. Very happy.

 

[carlos12001]

I was buying phones every 6 months. I would challenge you to name a series and manufacturer I haven't owned. The 6P was my first Nexus (Got it at release) and I don't think I will be straying from them unless they do something to discourage my business on the next iteration. Very happy.

They might discourage me is HTC makes the next one. I like HTC okay but I've had a lot of bad experiences and bad phones with them

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[mogelijk]

They might discourage me is HTC makes the next one. I like HTC okay but I've had a lot of bad experiences and bad phones with them

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This, to me, is another reason why you buy the 6P rather than wait. There is no guarantee the next Nexus device will be as good as the 6P. While it will likely have better specs, it may not feel as solid or as well put together, or there may be a feature of the phone that is lacking in usage. Additionally, newer mobile processors aren't the huge improvements we saw a couple of years ago -- as I pointed out, the Nexus 5 still runs Marshmallow quite well and many people are still happy using it as their primary phone after 2.5 years of use.

With the 6P, it has proven to be a quality device, and the few flaws have largely been fixed by the various security updates. Android N, based on the beta, looks as if it will make the 6P even better.

 

[IdemanEric]

This, to me, is another reason why you buy the 6P rather than wait. There is no guarantee the next Nexus device will be as good as the 6P. While it will likely have better specs, it may not feel as solid or as well put together, or there may be a feature of the phone that is lacking in usage. Additionally, newer mobile processors aren't the huge improvements we saw a couple of years ago -- as I pointed out, the Nexus 5 still runs Marshmallow quite well and many people are still happy using it as their primary phone after 2.5 years of use.

With the 6P, it has proven to be a quality device, and the few flaws have largely been fixed by the various security updates. Android N, based on the beta, looks as if it will make the 6P even better.

I don't disagree. I think Google would have been well served to stick with Huawei for another year.

 

[neo905]

This, to me, is another reason why you buy the 6P rather than wait. There is no guarantee the next Nexus device will be as good as the 6P. While it will likely have better specs, it may not feel as solid or as well put together, or there may be a feature of the phone that is lacking in usage. Additionally, newer mobile processors aren't the huge improvements we saw a couple of years ago -- as I pointed out, the Nexus 5 still runs Marshmallow quite well and many people are still happy using it as their primary phone after 2.5 years of use.

With the 6P, it has proven to be a quality device, and the few flaws have largely been fixed by the various security updates. Android N, based on the beta, looks as if it will make the 6P even better.

Doesn't Google call all the shots and the hardware and software components? If so, HTC has better build quality as far as I am concerned and the F ups they do will be mitigated by the control Google will impose. That said, I don't see it being much better than the 6P but that has nothing to do with HTC as much as it has to do with smartphones these days.

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[mogelijk]

Doesn't Google call all the shots and the hardware and software components? If so, HTC has better build quality as far as I am concerned and the F ups they do will be mitigated by the control Google will impose. That said, I don't see it being much better than the 6P but that has nothing to do with HTC as much as it has to do with smartphones these days.

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I'm not saying it will be worse. My point is merely that you know the current phone is great. If you wait to get the new phone, you are taking a chance that it will measure up to the 6P.

 

[carlos12001]

This, to me, is another reason why you buy the 6P rather than wait. There is no guarantee the next Nexus device will be as good as the 6P. While it will likely have better specs, it may not feel as solid or as well put together, or there may be a feature of the phone that is lacking in usage. Additionally, newer mobile processors aren't the huge improvements we saw a couple of years ago -- as I pointed out, the Nexus 5 still runs Marshmallow quite well and many people are still happy using it as their primary phone after 2.5 years of use.

With the 6P, it has proven to be a quality device, and the few flaws have largely been fixed by the various security updates. Android N, based on the beta, looks as if it will make the 6P even better.

+1000

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[carlos12001]

Doesn't Google call all the shots and the hardware and software components? If so, HTC has better build quality as far as I am concerned and the F ups they do will be mitigated by the control Google will impose. That said, I don't see it being much better than the 6P but that has nothing to do with HTC as much as it has to do with smartphones these days.

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Well they didn't do so great with the Nexus 6 and that's when they owned Motorola. Also, build quality vs. Price, Huawei is just as good.

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