I think people are being too hard on Google, because it's Google. If we look at any other flagship device they're all riddled with issues. Be it screen, camera, battery, build or software. Yet these devices all go for a lot more than the Nexus 6 when they're released! Even the Note 4 isn't perfect. But the Note 4 isn't a flop because it isn't Google.
I couldn't put it into words, but this. This is what's bothering me.
Their drawbacks were only battery, camera, and maybe maybe build quality. But now you're paying twice the price for the same issues as the old ones in addition to a downgraded screen. How is that not a flop?
- Camera shots look consistently great in every review. More than satisfactory for 95% of people. And it will get even better...
- Battery life is reported great by 75% of reviews, on pre-release software...
- Build quality is universally praised...
- Screen looks shitty in benchmarks, but great in person. I wonder which matters?