Android GAF,
Make my decision for me.
Do I buy a 5X or stick with my Motorola Nexus 6,
I really like shiny new things.
5X is a slight upgrade over the 6 in some respects, and a downgrade in some respects.
Performance is probably quite similar, though the 5X has to deal with 75% less pixels than the 6, so games probably run better.
Camera is better on the 5X and of course , at 5.2", the 5X is much more manageable with one hand. Plus it has Nexus Imprint.
When it comes to the display, the 6 is QHD, but it has a subpar AMOLED panel. The 5X is FHD, but at 5.2", it has over 400ppi so that's not an issue. You gain nits, you lose contrast. The 5X's display is very well calibrated, so there's that. For me, personally, after using the 6 for 2 weeks, I'm comfortable with the size and anything under 5.5" feels tiny, so I don't know if I could go back to something that small.
6 probably has better battery life.
A 5.5" version of the 5X, with the Moto X Play's battery (3660mAh) is probably my dream phone.
Looks like I'm buying my mom a Galaxy S6 for Christmas. Should be a nice upgrade from the Nokia Lumia 921
It's a great phone. The display, camera and performance are first class.