I personally would, someone else may not care so much about those things but would care a lot about the cheaper price, stock, bigger screen, getting android updates faster or the speakers, so you can't really say that it isn't priced as competitively. They each have their strengths and weaknesses.
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Nexus 6 |OT| Moto takes the L
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I personally would, someone else may not care so much about those things but would care a lot about the cheaper price, stock, bigger screen, getting android updates faster or the speakers, so you can't really say that it isn't priced as competitively. They each have their strengths and weaknesses.
Considering we didn't even get an S5 GPE this year, I doubt it. Your best bet is something like cyanogen.
whatsinaname
Member
I wouldn't pay $150 extra for a brighter screen and slightly better camera and the privilege of getting Samsung's delayed updates and shitty after sales service. (I've used a Note 2 for 2 years now.)
The big screen, better Google Now integration (this is actually a killer app in my personal case) and being a Nexus device does make the price worth it for some people. Some of us are going into this with eyes wide open. We don't expect Google to fix the battery life and screen through updates.
I'm in the market for a new phone. I'm stuck on Verizon, so unfortunately I have to stick there. I'm trying to decide between this and the Droid Turbo. As near as I can tell, the benefits of each are:
Nexus 6:
- Bigger Screen
- Better camera (fewer MP, but OIS?)
- Stock android (and 5.0, while the Turbo is on 4.4.4)
Droid Turbo:
- Bigger battery
- Higher pixel density (not sure this matters)
Is that about right? I guess I'm trying to figure how much value I put in stock android (and 5.0), since I really liked my older nexus phone, and haven't liked newer non-stock android phones as much.
Nexus 6:
- Bigger Screen
- Better camera (fewer MP, but OIS?)
- Stock android (and 5.0, while the Turbo is on 4.4.4)
Droid Turbo:
- Bigger battery
- Higher pixel density (not sure this matters)
Is that about right? I guess I'm trying to figure how much value I put in stock android (and 5.0), since I really liked my older nexus phone, and haven't liked newer non-stock android phones as much.
whatsinaname
Member
You should try to look at both in a store. T-Mobile stores have Nexus 6 demo units. The reviews also indicate that the Nexus 6's screen isn't very bright.
Which version of the Droid Turbo is available in your country? Considering the one we have here in Brazil, the Moto Maxx is better in every way except the camera because of OIS: http://www.motorola.com.br/all-mobile-phones/Moto-Maxx/moto-maxx-br.html
Also, consider Nexus 6 is as slow as Nexus 4 (to load apps/multi task shit) due to mandatory encryption, this is UNNACEPTABLE and a true deal breaker. It may be fixed? I don't really know.
The Faceless Master
Member
Good thing it's only $50 more!
whatsinaname
Member
? It seems to be selling for $800 everywhere I've looked. (Newegg, Amazon, eBay)
The Faceless Master
Member
Verizon version is $699 and not SIM locked. Won't work on Sprint, but will on the other big 2.
Jazzy Network
Member
But then people will come up to me and be like "Nice dude you got a Verizon Note 4." Then I'll be like
whatsinaname
Member
That's a good price. Then the Note 4 is definitely a better choice for most people.
The Faceless Master
Member
Verizon'dBut then people will come up to me and be like "Nice dude you got a Verizon 4G LTE Note 4." Then I'll be like
WhiskerFrisker
Member
But they won't sell it to you without a plan right?
The Faceless Master
Member
Of course they will.
Amazon also sells it and Samsung sells a developer edition with an unlocked bootloader.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Logos, logos everywhere for AT&T guys:
I can't wait to see the Verizon one.
I can't wait to see the Verizon one.
Sseklebeast
Member
Haha, guess I'm not surprised AT&T infected the phone with their logo. Ah well at least my case will hide it.
I wouldn't pay the extra $100 (T-Mobile) for the better camera, touchwiz, bad speaker placement, physical button, marginally better display, s pen, lack of stock android, and design/feel in the hand (I'm not a fan.)
The one thing that I'm really not happy about is the battery. However, I will have to test it out and see how it performs for me.
Logos, logos everywhere for AT&T guys:
I can't wait to see the Verizon one.
Verizon is guarantee to be atrocious. I think they pride themselves on that. AT&T at least does only the logo these days.
The Faceless Master
Member
Logos?
Worry about the bootloader now.
Worry about the bootloader now.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
I pre-ordered mine Thursday, so I am in the same boat. Shipping on Tuesday, so I hope I get it by the weekend.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
WhiskerFrisker
Member
No two reviews that note some negatives and OH MY GOD IT'S THE END, GOOGLE FAILED!!!
Why would you unlock the bootloader if you don't need to remove touchwiz?
Sseklebeast
Member
I'd rather wait and hear about anything like bootloaders before assuming it's locked. But you know, end of the world, overreacting is obviously how to go.
The end times, they be near.
The Faceless Master
Member
Who is talking about reviews here?
Coming from the Nexus 5 this shit is atrocious. It's slower than Nexus 5 even being much more powerful and has a much worse screen (fuck the resolution, the display itself is horrendous (Amoled is shit and can't display the white correctly at all, but still it plagues all the Moto line...).
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Lulz
Logos, logos everywhere for AT&T guys:
I can't wait to see the Verizon one.
Wait, does this mean there's going to be bloat and shit on carrier versions? And updates go through them?
The fuck is the point then?
Distresssss
Member
Why not just buy directly instead of from a phone store and put in your own SIM? Gets rid of that problem.
The bloat will be downloaded when you insert the respective carrier's sim card. You can then go ahead and remove every trace of all apps though. So , minus the annoyance of removing the apps, bloat isn't really a problem.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
smh at the ATT logo not being equidistant to the moto logo relative to the nexus logo.
logologologologologologologologo. Someone better post the verizon one when it's up. Gonna be great.
logologologologologologologologo. Someone better post the verizon one when it's up. Gonna be great.
Distresssss
Member
Jzero
Member
Lawl don't be surprised if that actually happens.
Oh cool how is your Nexus 6? I'd assume you have a consumer version in your hands right now to make those claims, so how is it?
I don't know if I should dislike people like you or feel bad that society failed you somewhere in your life. I'm referring to your inability to make logical statements coupled with an appalling lack of comprehension.
Vyse The Legend
Member
It looks like deliveries from Motorola are already arriving. Meanwhile, Play Store people have zero movement in their orders.
I'm hoping some battery impressions hit over the new t two days, before I hopefully get mine from T-Mobile.
I'm hoping some battery impressions hit over the new t two days, before I hopefully get mine from T-Mobile.
Is the 'consumer version' a completely different phone?
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
My 6 is ready for pick up at FedEx!
I'll have it tonight and can take some photos, answer some questions if anyone wants. I find it funny ordering on the Moto store a week later than Google Play got me the phone faster. Kind of glad I wasn't able to order on Google.
I'll have it tonight and can take some photos, answer some questions if anyone wants. I find it funny ordering on the Moto store a week later than Google Play got me the phone faster. Kind of glad I wasn't able to order on Google.
Vyse The Legend
Member
It makes sense, though. Motorola made the phone, and it is coming direct from their factory.
Google probably had their shipment delayed like T-Mobile, who finally got their shipment on Friday. Google orders will likely ship from within the US, likely starting today.
Jzero
Member
Well considering Google has been pushing multiple updates to it, and said they are still working on the performance thing, most likely.
I think the MKBHD made me much more positive but the terrible low light setting and battery life just kill it for me. I really like the size and the speakers are how all phones should be.
I think the worst thing in the end is this is not a Moto flagship but a Nexus flagship. A Moto X+ with Lollipop and motomaker would be fucking amazing. Moto X is just too small for me, heck I feel the Note series looks quite wee these days.
If it had a better battery life I'd probably be ready to bite. So close. Now am not sure what to upgrade to :/
I think the worst thing in the end is this is not a Moto flagship but a Nexus flagship. A Moto X+ with Lollipop and motomaker would be fucking amazing. Moto X is just too small for me, heck I feel the Note series looks quite wee these days.
If it had a better battery life I'd probably be ready to bite. So close. Now am not sure what to upgrade to :/