Nexus 6P: To buy or not to buy?

[terminator y2k]

Hi there, I'm currently on the verge of getting a 6P but not too thrilled about the smaller screen. Were you ok with that? Thanks!

I went from a 5.5" screen (LG Optimus G Pro) to 6P and screen size difference is hardly noticeable. So my assumption is, if you go from a 6" screen to 5.7", the difference should be minute. My $0.02.

*6P 64gb Graphite (AT&T)*
*iPad Air 2 64gb Space Gray (AT&T)*

 

[sulla1965]

I went from a 5.5" screen (LG Optimus G Pro) to 6P and screen size difference is hardly noticeable. So my assumption is, if you go from a 6" screen to 5.7", the difference should be minute. My $0.02.

*6P 64gb Graphite (AT&T)*
*iPad Air 2 64gb Space Gray (AT&T)*

Not to me. I had the nexus 6 and it actually made my Note 4 seem more like a 5.5 inch device. Once you use a 5.7 or larger device, its very hard to go back. Even 5.5 inch screens seem tiny and toyish to me now.

With Nexus 6p now on sale, there;s no better time to get one IMO

 

[grover5]

Technically, it's going from 5.96 to 5.7Argh, I haven't been this torn about getting a phone for a long time. I'm actually thinking about it because Google is lowering the price in Europe by 150 euros until early May. So I thought it would be the time to get one (550 euros for a 64 GB seems like a decent deal).

I got my 64 GB Nexus 6p almost two weeks ago. I don't regret it for a second. This is the best device I've owned and I was very happy with my Nexus 6. This is just a great device. Well worth the $550 I spent on it.

 

[Mike Dee]

It's a great phone even though I returned mine. I want to wait to check out the HTC 10 and then I will decide on 6P With 128 or HTC 10

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[Ghisy]

Not to me. I had the nexus 6 and it actually made my Note 4 seem more like a 5.5 inch device. Once you use a 5.7 or larger device, its very hard to go back. Even 5.5 inch screens seem tiny and toyish to me now.

With Nexus 6p now on sale, there;s no better time to get one IMO

Yeah, this is kind of how I feel. Everything under 5.7" seems so small now.

I'm just a little annoyed not to have the latest Nexus device from Google and now that it's "affordable" (it's all relative but at least, it's not overpriced anymore in Europe), I kinda want it!

Edit: ok, so I went for it and ordered the 64 GB Graphite 6P. In the worst case, I can always send it back to Google if I don't like it.

 

[Diehlirious]

I know how you're feeling. I finally got off contract & ideally would like to wait for the Nexus phone 2016. I'm hearing conflicting reports about its release I'm hearing end of quarter 2 (next couple months), but also hearing October/September which would be around the same time the 6p was released last year. Ideally I'd like to see what Nexus phones google has in store for 2016 & have the ability to choose between those phones or buy the 6p when the price drops. You're in a not bad position having a IPhone 6. I have a $10 LG Risio lol. I'm actually going to start a post to see when people think the new Nexus phone is going to be released.

 

[JoeNM84]

I know how you're feeling. I finally got off contract & ideally would like to wait for the Nexus phone 2016. I'm hearing conflicting reports about its release I'm hearing end of quarter 2 (next couple months), but also hearing October/September which would be around the same time the 6p was released last year. Ideally I'd like to see what Nexus phones google has in store for 2016 & have the ability to choose between those phones or buy the 6p when the price drops. You're in a not bad position having a IPhone 6. I have a $10 LG Risio lol. I'm actually going to start a post to see when people think the new Nexus phone is going to be released.

I'd bet on an October release, September preorders. And of course some leaks of specs and photos a couple months in advance.

 

[Diehlirious]

My gut feeling is telling me you're right, I would just hate myself if I bought the 6p at the current price and a new Nexus phone came out in the next couple months. Surprisingly when I search the Internet (mainly Google) I'm seeing more sources saying quarter 2, though I see October too.. I guess my other question that I have on my mind is that I like the Gold version of the 6p but 64gb is the max amount of storage & I'm not sure if I need the 128gb say I were to get it? I'd probably use storage on taking pics, videos every once in a while and music.. Also do you know how to start a thread on here? Maybe it has something to do with the Ipad I'm using.

 

[anon(5506951)]

I think this is an easy decision. The 6p is here now and fully known. And awesome. And future proof. And you're still about 7 months until the next one. Add to that another 2-3 months of user reviews too see if it's any good or not.

100% agreed. This is the best phone I've ever owned, in all aspects. You can't go wrong with getting the 6P.

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[anon(5506951)]

My gut feeling is telling me you're right, I would just hate myself if I bought the 6p at the current price and a new Nexus phone came out in the next couple months. Surprisingly when I search the Internet (mainly Google) I'm seeing more sources saying quarter 2, though I see October too.. I guess my other question that I have on my mind is that I like the Gold version of the 6p but 64gb is the max amount of storage & I'm not sure if I need the 128gb say I were to get it? I'd probably use storage on taking pics, videos every once in a while and music.. Also do you know how to start a thread on here? Maybe it has something to do with the Ipad I'm using.

Nexus phones have always been announced in September or October, with a release a month or two later. Add to that the month it takes for reviews to come in, and we're already in 2017 before the bulk of orders start happening. I ordered my 6P in December, after waiting. There will always be something new around the corner. The 6P is known now as one of the best phones to date. It's up to you.

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[Slow_S10]

Just think about it this way. The 6P is a known quantity and it is a fantastic device. Right now it is unequivocally the best stock android phone that you can buy. The next Nexus phone might be slightly better, or it may be mind-blowingly amazing, with some new feature that just changes the world... but then again the one after that could be the real game changer, or the next Motorola phone or the next HTC phone.. or.. or...

My point is there is always going to be something newer, better, faster, thinner, etc... coming along, but in the present the fact is the 6P is simply one of the best phones you can buy. I haven't seen a single person who regrets buying one, other than possibly for its size. At some point you can't keep waiting for the next new thing to come along and you have to pull the trigger on the current thing, and this is a fantastic time to do that. The 6P is easily the best Nexus phone ever even if you measure it objectively compared to what they released in the past and what else was available. Plus it is an amazing value the build quality is second to none. I mean stick a fruit logo on the back, and it would probably easily sell for twice the price, honestly I am amazed just how cheap it is for what you get.

Also with regard to storage and color options. You know you are going to stick it in a case anyway so does the color really matter that much? Get the storage you want in the color of phone that it's available and stick it in a cool case, like one of the new Google Live cases. Or you can just store your extra media on a USB type-C flash drive if color is really going to be a deal breaker for you.

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[Diehlirious]

Nexus phones have always been announced in September or October, with a release a month or two later. Add to that the month it takes for reviews to come in, and we're already in 2017 before the bulk of orders start happening. I ordered my 6P in December, after waiting. There will always be something new around the corner. The 6P is known now as one of the best phones to date. It's up to you.

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That was the best info I possibly could've gotten Girl_Interrupted513. I really haven't known what to do. I now know that going w/ the 6p now is almost definitely the right decision. You don't even know, since I got off me contract late Feb, I've been so curious as to what my next phone would be & googling phones everyday trying to find the best value, option. Thinking cheap & save money first like the Honor 5x to the Mate 2, then Nexus 6 to Archos Diamond 2 Note. Recently it was between the OnePlus 3 vs the 6P & I kind of wanted the 6P but was also curious about the next Nexus phone & that one vs a price drop for the 6P. Thank You!! Now I just need to find out if the 64gb will do storage wise, because I like the Gold or if I should get the 128gb Frost and grab the extra storage? I def def appreciate your input.

 

[Diehlirious]

I'd bet on an October release, September preorders. And of course some leaks of specs and photos a couple months in advance.

Super great advice JoeN, much obliged! Feeling happy that I finally know what to do.

 

[crucialcolin]

It definitely seems that way unless Google pulls of Apple like move and unveils the next Nexus at I/O early to be available for order in the fall.

More then likely though I suspect we will see tablet released to go with N as it would do well to showcase multi window much more so then a phone. Would not be surprised that's what the Huawei 7P rumor is about.

 

[Soundtallica]

I'll give a long term review of my 6P if it helps your buying decision. Two months down the road, I still like my 6P. Every good thing said about it in every review is true, but I still have a few quibbles:

- It's solidly built, but feels fragile to me. Maybe it's the slippery metal casing, or that it's absurdly thin for its frontal surface area, but I don't feel comfortable handling it outside of home at all without a case. I'm sure it's plenty strong though.
- Wish it had an SD slot. 64GB is enough for me, but more storage never hurts.
- Wish it had a removable battery, although nobody gives you one nowadays except for LG. Too many good phones out there to pass on just because it doesn't have one feature I want.
- Battery life: It's inconsistent. I generally get 5ish hours SOT over a day running the Franco kernel, but sometimes it can't even get to 3 and sometimes it'll Jesus its way up to 6, on the same usage. Not a deal breaker, but it maddens my OCD a little. I also noticed this same behavior before I rooted my phone, albeit with an hour less SOT. My signal strength is yellow (not good) where I live, although it's green where I go to school and work.
- Size: I can manage it, but it'd be even better if it was a wee bit smaller, maybe 5.3" to 5.5". Despite it being narrower than my Droid Turbo 2, it's harder to handle in one hand because it's much taller and a bit top heavy. The giant bezel on the bottom, thin profile, and the slipperiness of the metal casing don't help either. It's also too tall. If my pockets are even normal size, it jabs me when I sit down. Also, I'm an avid cyclist, and it sticks out the top of my jersey pockets.

Otherwise everything else is... literally perfect. Nothing else to complain about. You can't go wrong with this phone if you're not a ruggedly outdoorsy type, not clumsy, and can handle the size. If it sounds like I was down on this phone, it's only because I might not be the right type of person for it. I love spending time in the backcountry and cycling, so the durability, size, and water resistance of my old Droid Turbo 2 make it a better fit for me. But my 6P keeps singing its siren song of stock Android, wonderful fingerprint sensor, bootloader unlock/root, beautiful design, excellent camera, and lack of bloatware that keeps me from selling it. That the 6P can keep someone who's not the best fit for it such as me captivated with it speaks a lot to how good a device it is.

Only wait for the next Nexus if you really care about having the latest and greatest (although there's less of an argument for that with Nexuses due to software updates) or if one of its shortcomings are really a dealbreaker for you. Otherwise, you'll be happy with a 6P and you'll be able to get it cheaper to boot, since it's on sale now for $50 off in a lot of places.

 

[Thomas Guide]

$700 Canadian is pricey, i mean i am sure the phone is worth it but I cant afford that. Ya i know it sucks being dependent on subsidized prices but $0 is fantastic, i could sell my S6 and pay off my remaining balance plus have some extra change in my pocket. If my carrier offered the 64GB model for $50 on contract id do it in a heartbeat, but if i were to buy directly from google (which i would love too, but again thats a lot of $$$) even selling my S6 would only cover half the cost.

Shop on Ebay, look for deals online. It was at B&H Photo for $475 and that's for 64GB. I'm sure it will be that price or lower again just be patient. You could also check craigslist.

 

[chezm]

Shop on Ebay, look for deals online. It was at B&H Photo for $475 and that's for 64GB. I'm sure it will be that price or lower again just be patient. You could also check craigslist.

I have checked kijiji here in Toronto area, asking for $700 for 64gb model. My biggest concern is buying a phone used at that price and if something goes wrong, im just very concerned there will be problems for replacement/repair. Ill just wait for the next Nexus to be announced and see what is has, worst case scenario i guess a 6P for much cheaper then.

 

[azteca911]

I ordered my 6p this weekend from Best Buy. I am coming over from a Windows Phone (Nokia 1520) and did a lot of research on Android phones before deciding on the 6p. Not worried about what comes out this fall as I tend to buy phone models that are 6months to a year old. Looking forward to not being on contract with this phone and learning the operating system.

 

[jbergsing]

If you haven't bought it by now, you've wasted over a month without the best phone out there right now! Just my $.02...

 

[terminator y2k]

If you haven't bought it by now, you've wasted over a month without the best phone out there right now! Just my $.02...

^ This. Ditto.

*6P 64gb Graphite (AT&T)*
*iPad Air 2 64gb Space Gray (AT&T)*