WhiskerFrisker
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If you're getting the Moto G, make sure you get the 2GB of ram model.
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Android |OT6| Huawei or the iWay [Nobody Reads Edition]
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So are we finally gonna stop posting "I'm getting a Moto due to close to stock + quick updates" since that's only half true?
Honestly of the major brands Samsung and LG seem to be the best at updates. Plus some of the other Eastern brands like ASUS and One Plus seem to get updates at a decent clip. At the very least Moto is no better than them even if they aren't worse.
Honestly of the major brands Samsung and LG seem to be the best at updates. Plus some of the other Eastern brands like ASUS and One Plus seem to get updates at a decent clip. At the very least Moto is no better than them even if they aren't worse.
WhiskerFrisker
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*Lenovo conspiracy theory*
Xperia M4? 5" touchscreen, waterproof. £150.
Taco_Human
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How much of an upgrade is the N 5 from the Nexus 4? I'm considering doing this because it's my cheapest option at the moment.
Jazzy Network
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The new N5X? Quite a big upgrade.
Taco_Human
Member
The older one. It's the only nexus I can upgrade to. Used sadly
I'd rather buy a new one but not sure where.
Nicktendo86
Member
Ummm will have a look, thanks
Technically, the 5X is $330 before shipping. Add in stock android, a fingerprint scanner, 1080p screen, and that brings us to where we're at. It's not the best use of money but it gets updates and people complained about the cost of the Nexus 6 last year so this is the compromise.
In Google's defense it comes with a $50 credit so using your logic it still comes out to around $380. Yes, you could find a budget device that hits a few of these boxes but none that gives you the updates at this apparent race to the bottom prices you seek. Obviously, I want low cost smartphones as well but this year revealed that is a dangerous proposition.
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Keep going back and forth between N5X and 6P. 2GB of RAM is not an issue in 2015 with stock android but turns into a headache by 2017, IMHO.
Can we talk about dat fox? PPI is too small for my eyes as I refuse to look at anything under 320 but someone else will like this. *Scust at the S410*
No one has gotten review units. I doubt you will see reviews before they start shipping.
At least you don't have to buy a new phone right now. Also, the G3 will get marshmallow, so it will work for at least one year more.
So there's no review units then. When will they start shipping?
Not until M is released I would think.
As has been said, make sure it's the 2GB one. Amazon has it for £170 on pre order http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014KT0KWE/
Glad to hear you got it sorted under warranty.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Marshmallow sources and OTA begin on the 5th I think but according to GP the phones ship at around the end of MBKHD hasn't said anything about getting one as if yet that I know off.
Shipping until the end of October? Going to be a terrible month...
Taco_Human
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Well I've got no patience. Upgraded to a used N5 from tmo, I should have waited to afford the 6 but it's getting Marshmallow anyways.
Afro Samurai
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Is waiting for Android M to be released onto Nexus 5 and 6 a good way to judge how well the Nexus 6P will be?
What do you mean?
Saiyan-Rox
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Yeah sorry October got deleted in my post but yeah mine is currently for, 28th-30th of October. But I'm tempted to change it to cat phone warehouse as it says delivery by 22nd.
No because the 6p will have better hardware and exclusive features anyway.
Afro Samurai
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To see if Android M gives massive improvements to Nexus 5 and 6.
No need to wait on that, it already does. Some of us have been using it since May.
Afro Samurai
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Oh, how's Android M preview? What do you like about it? How much has it improved your phone in performance, battery, and usability?
It's extremely polished. Even the first preview build was superior to Lollipop in every way that matters and now I probably shouldn't buy a new phone even though I'd love to have a new toy to play with. There probably isn't another 2 year old phone that runs as smoothly as the Nexus 5 and it should be good for another 2 years with M.
I like the improved standby battery life. It's good on the phone but it will be even better for tablets.
SSGMUN10000
Connoisseur Of Tedium
Well I went ahead and returned the Moto X Pure today. I had been using it since Wednesday.
Pros
+ Nice big crisp quad HD screen
+ "Stockish" Android
+ Turbo/Quick charging
+ Micro SD
In the middle
+ Hardware felt decent. It didn't feel premium but wasn't cheap.
+ Battery life was acceptable. Was getting steadily 5 hours of screen time.
Cons
- I know this is subjective but it is too big.
Using the Moto X for a bit makes me question the purchase of the 6p. From the listed dimensions it is even a little bigger than the X. If I can't get use to the size I will most likely get a 5X.
Pros
+ Nice big crisp quad HD screen
+ "Stockish" Android
+ Turbo/Quick charging
+ Micro SD
In the middle
+ Hardware felt decent. It didn't feel premium but wasn't cheap.
+ Battery life was acceptable. Was getting steadily 5 hours of screen time.
Cons
- I know this is subjective but it is too big.
Using the Moto X for a bit makes me question the purchase of the 6p. From the listed dimensions it is even a little bigger than the X. If I can't get use to the size I will most likely get a 5X.
5 hours of SOT is average? Man I'm ready for a new phone.
SSGMUN10000
Connoisseur Of Tedium
I was getting 2.5 on the Nexus 5. This was on lollipop. It jump to 4 hours on M preview.
Pretty much the same for me. I'm loving the screen. I don't think I can go back to 1080p. Heck even my 1080p monitor looks ugly. Time to buy a QHD monitor. xD
However I am feeling a bit of a slowdown while browsing on gaf, especially with 100 ppp, images and gifs enabled. Even when there isn't much on a gag thread, while scrolling down it feels a bit laggy. It could be chrome, I dunno.
Battery is decent. It's not bad but not great either. Though at times it feels like the phone gets too hot. Not burning hot, but somewhat hot.
I've had this phone since Wednesday too. What a coincidence.
MuddyDonut
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That's insane. Can't wait for the nexus 7 to get it.
i have, it is decent, but if possible skip 8gb version. i'd recommend you huawei ascend g7, but screen is 5.5
Unknown Soldier
Member
After nearly 4 years of Galaxy Notes, if I'm not averaging 6-7 hours of SOT, I check for battery drains from apps.
These days I play Fate/Grand Order on my phone though and that thing murders batteries. I can't imagine playing this game on a phone with a crappier battery TBH, I have to charge my battery twice a day when I'm grinding hard in this game.
7DollarHagane
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I just ordered a 64gb nexus 6 from amazon warehouse deals. It's like new with original packaging so I am hoping it was just returned or used for a very short time.
It was $340 after $10 coupon code which I think is a ridiculous deal for a 6inch phone from less than a year ago with great reviews. I don't care much about the camera so I decided on this one.
Anyone else bought phones from amazon warehouse deals?
It was $340 after $10 coupon code which I think is a ridiculous deal for a 6inch phone from less than a year ago with great reviews. I don't care much about the camera so I decided on this one.
Anyone else bought phones from amazon warehouse deals?
Saiyan-Rox
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The N6 is well worth that price no matter what anyone says. That phone's price just completely caved.
Afro Samurai
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Does anyone know the difference between AMOLED va LCD screen? I haven't used a phone with AMOLED screen.
Junior Mint
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Google Now always been garbage. It had promise originally but all it really is is a glorified package tracker and a list of click bait links.
neogaffer1
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amoled--better blacks, more saturated colors, overall just beautiful
lcd--generally more realistic colors, cheaper for oem, best ones are just as beautiful as amoled if calibrated
i prefer amoled but some don't because they have a history of not being very color accurate even if they look gorgeous.
At least someone spitting some truth. Now on Tap seems so underwhelming, but it's the kind of feature that strokes the ego of an wannabe ubernerd.
Tooo much white space. I'm all for white space, but damn.
I think it looked better before the latest update.
This was a little better
WhiskerFrisker
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Grrr, I need some more Nexus 6P information. II am constantly looking for any piece of information. This is going to be a looongg month.
BoboBrazil
Member
I really hope they ship earlier. 6P is gonna be magical.
neogaffer1
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at least you have something. i've fallen so hard for that pixel c and all i have is the minute or so they showed it off onstage and the handful of hands-on videos that all go over the exact same stuff and don't really show how well the device flows.
Vyse The Legend
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You've turned over a new leaf, Bobo. I feel like a proud parent.
Yep totally overboard. It's easily the worst incarnation of Now.
One of those Google products that has a solid foundation but will forever be stuck in a beta-like state and not given the polish it badly needs.
Jazzy Network
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Even Bobo can't forgive the lack of NFC.
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