Hi everyone,i am in the market for a new phone.
I have been following general reviews of Htc one and Samsung galaxy s4, but in the end i always liked the htc one for its build quality, expecially considering that i owned the Google htc nexus one, that recently broke down.
The problem with the Htc one is the cost. I personally think spending more than 400 euros on a phone is foolish,and both the Htc one and Samsung s4 cost 699 euro, just way too much.I would fear carrying it around, and dropping it, or even scratching in anyway.
and thus i am looking at the Oppo find 5 and its general build quality, great screen,quite powerful, rom support and everything.
And in the other hand, i am also looking at the Huawei Ascend P6 (pictured), which has:
Quadcore 1,5 Ghz
2 gb ram
720 x 1280 pixels (321 ppi)
8 mpx back camera which records 1920x1080 (1080p HD) + 5 mpx frontal
removeable microsd card, and supports microhdsc
Fast mobile data support (4G)
4.7 inches display, (120 g)
2000 mAh battery
for 399 euros.
Considering this, i would like some suggestions or advice on why is the Oppo find 5 better or worse than the other contenders, and what did you like the most about your Find 5, how do you use it.
I am also interested...
purerebelm1ko said:
Hi everyone,i am in the market for a new phone.
I have been following general reviews of Htc one and Samsung galaxy s4, but in the end i always liked the htc one for its build quality, expecially considering that i owned the Google htc nexus one, that recently broke down.
The problem with the Htc one is the cost. I personally think spending more than 400 euros on a phone is foolish,and both the Htc one and Samsung s4 cost 699 euro, just way too much.I would fear carrying it around, and dropping it, or even scratching in anyway.
and thus i am looking at the Oppo find 5 and its general build quality, great screen,quite powerful, rom support and everything.
And in the other hand, i am also looking at the Huawei Ascend P6 (pictured), which has:
Quadcore 1,5 Ghz
2 gb ram
720 x 1280 pixels (321 ppi)
8 mpx back camera which records 1920x1080 (1080p HD) + 5 mpx frontal
removeable microsd card, and supports microhdsc
Fast mobile data support (4G)
4.7 inches display, (120 g)
2000 mAh battery
for 399 euros.
Considering this, i would like some suggestions or advice on why is the Oppo find 5 better or worse than the other contenders, and what did you like the most about your Find 5, how do you use it.
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I am also interested in this...
In particular, I hear a lot talking about the bad quality of the camera on the Oppo Find 5. The camera is for me very important. Do you guys think it will really improve with the updates? Is it true that at the moment the quality is very bad in low light conditions and that the camera app does not have a lot of functionalities?
Another issue would be software optimisation... I read on this forum some people are complaining about heavy lags. I think this is pretty annoying for a 400 euros device...
Many thanks for your time.
purerebelm1ko said:
Hi everyone,i am in the market for a new phone.
I have been following general reviews of Htc one and Samsung galaxy s4, but in the end i always liked the htc one for its build quality, expecially considering that i owned the Google htc nexus one, that recently broke down.
The problem with the Htc one is the cost. I personally think spending more than 400 euros on a phone is foolish,and both the Htc one and Samsung s4 cost 699 euro, just way too much.I would fear carrying it around, and dropping it, or even scratching in anyway.
and thus i am looking at the Oppo find 5 and its general build quality, great screen,quite powerful, rom support and everything.
And in the other hand, i am also looking at the Huawei Ascend P6 (pictured), which has:
Quadcore 1,5 Ghz
2 gb ram
720 x 1280 pixels (321 ppi)
8 mpx back camera which records 1920x1080 (1080p HD) + 5 mpx frontal
removeable microsd card, and supports microhdsc
Fast mobile data support (4G)
4.7 inches display, (120 g)
2000 mAh battery
for 399 euros.
Considering this, i would like some suggestions or advice on why is the Oppo find 5 better or worse than the other contenders, and what did you like the most about your Find 5, how do you use it.
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what??
Ascend P6:
- CPU: Huawei K3V2E (whats this? noname shi* like Samsung Exynos)
- GPU: ???
- only 3G with 21,6 Mbps
- no LTE, no NFC
- Bluetooth 3.0
- only 8MP cam from ???
- no WLAN 802.11a or a/c
- 4,7" with 720x1280
- 2000mAh
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Oppo Find 5:
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
- GPU: Adreno 320
- full 3G (HSDPA+) with 42 Mbps
- no LTE
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 13MP cam from Sony
- no WLAN 802.11a/c
- 5" with 1080x1920 FullHD
- 2500mAh
sorry, here's what seems to be the full specs of the ascend p6
http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_ascend_p6-5467.php
"only 3G with 21,6 Mbps"
i wont be using the 3g internet, its too slow anyway where i live, and too expensive.
" Bluetooth 3.0"
what's the difference between 3.0 and 4.0.
anyone, please explain
camera suggestion
Well, for the camera, I think Oppo is working to fix that, but in the meantime you can use an app called ProCapture, which takes very high quality, uncompressed pictures. In the official oppo forums, you can see comparisons And I was in the same boat as you, doing research, and comparing prices, on used versions of the phones on Swappa. I was very much leaning towards HTC One myself. But In the end I took a chance to go with an Oppo F5. It arrives wednesday, comes with all accessories, and 3 cases. And I still have money to buy a few extra stuff for it Good luck with your choice!
Hi I recently got a white Oppo Find 5 and I will try to answer your question. I root all my phones and run AOKP or CM10 cause i think I am cool.
In the past year I have gone from:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked) >
Nexus 4 >
Note II >
Fonepad >
Note II >
Oppo Find 5
Of these the nexus 4 has the best design, but not easy to use. It always slid off my lap, crappy data, other probs
The galaxy nexus had the best software, it ran ICS like a ****ing champ, no lag, no crashes, butter.
The Note II was the best daily driver, a good balance of battery life, software, build quality.
However the Oppo feels the best in my hand. The screen is the best I have seen on a phone. When I show it to people, it gets the reaction the first galaxy got. "That is a bright screen". In broad daylight, with polarized sunglasses on, I have no trouble seeing the screen. BEST ****ING PHONE FOR SUMMER 2013 FOR THIS REASON. That and everyone thinks its a sony lol. The battery life sort of sucks, my unofficial taste-test says it is about the same as the Nexus 4.
If you need battery life or you want something a little more "Mainstream", get a note II or the HTC one x+, both have some recent hardware and can be found for $350 USD used.
Good luck!
farberstyle said:
Hi I recently got a white Oppo Find 5 and I will try to answer your question. I root all my phones and run AOKP or CM10 cause i think I am cool.
In the past year I have gone from:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked) >
Nexus 4 >
Note II >
Fonepad >
Note II >
Oppo Find 5
Of these the nexus 4 has the best design, but not easy to use. It always slid off my lap, crappy data, other probs
The galaxy nexus had the best software, it ran ICS like a ****ing champ, no lag, no crashes, butter.
The Note II was the best daily driver, a good balance of battery life, software, build quality.
However the Oppo feels the best in my hand. The screen is the best I have seen on a phone. When I show it to people, it gets the reaction the first galaxy got. "That is a bright screen". In broad daylight, with polarized sunglasses on, I have no trouble seeing the screen. BEST ****ING PHONE FOR SUMMER 2013 FOR THIS REASON. That and everyone thinks its a sony lol. The battery life sort of sucks, my unofficial taste-test says it is about the same as the Nexus 4.
If you need battery life or you want something a little more "Mainstream", get a note II or the HTC one x+, both have some recent hardware and can be found for $350 USD used.
Good luck!
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The battery life varies, I have been using the original firmware for about 3 days now after trying out CM 10.1 which has a better battery life BUT it loses signal and the camera is only using 5 megapixels. They(CM) is working on all this and trust me...they will have a bad ass rom once they are through.
I am honestly waiting on the final release of Firefly to be released and then i will really decide on whether or not to keep this phone. I love the built quality and it has a lot of potential, BUT potential doesn't make you a winner. I have patience though, and will wait.
If not I am either going back to the Nexus 4, or getting an Xperia Z.
Hi all
This thread is for discussions regarding the overall design features or hardware specifications of the Motorola Moto Maxx. Feel free to comment on performance compared with previous devices.
Specifications:
Display - OLED, 5.2 inches, 1440 x 2560 pixels (~565 ppi pixel density)
Chipset - Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
CPU - Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU - Adreno 420
RAM - 3 GB
Memory - 64 GB
Camera - 21 MP, (5248 x 3936), autofocus, dual-LED flash
Secondary Camera - 2 MP
Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Connectivity - Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0
Battery - 3900 mAh
Dimensions - 143.5 x 73.3 x 8.3 - 11.2 mm
Weight - 176 g
Color Availability - Black Ballistic Nylon
source: gsmarena
Gsm/hspa/lte bands for all Moto Maxx/Moto Turbo
These are the bands the XT1225 receives -- BOTH the "international" Moto Maxx" and "Moto Turbo":
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Not all the Motorola websites (Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil) list all the XT1225 bands. Or at least they didn't when first released. I haven't checked recently.
Initially, they left out mentioning LTE band 5 and HSPA band 4 (even though the FCC found those bands when certifying the XT1225 -- which was necessary for the phone to be sold in Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. territory).
It's not unusual for manufacturers to have additional bands enabled which are not listed in "official" specs. Apple did it in 2012 with their iPhone.
All the Moto Maxx/Moto Turbo phones carry the same FCC ID, so they have to be identical devices with the same radio frequencies.
I own two of them from different countries, so I have first hand knowledge. Also, I have seen the FCC ID listed on the XT1225 Moto Turbo in pictures.
However the Motorola India website DOES list all the bands of the XT1225. Using modem scanning software, I found all the bands on the XT1225 Moto Maxx BEFORE the XT1225 Moto Turbo was released in India -- and users in the U.S. and Canada confirmed those bands were there by using carriers which used those bands.
When Motorola released the XT1225 Moto Turbo in India (same FCC ID as the XT1225 Moto Maxx, so IDENTICAL device) it confirmed what many of us already knew.
Motorola released the XT1225 under the "Turbo" name in that market because there's a Max or Maxx carrier in India, and Motorola didn't want any confusion that the phone was associated with that carrier.
http://www.motorola.in/consumers/Vi...oto-Turbo/moto-turbo-in.html#moto-turbo-specs
In fact, I flashed both my XT1225 Moto Maxx to XT1225 Moto Turbo -- which didn't actually change any radio frequencies -- except now I don't have to argue about the specs. I can just point to the Motorola India website "official" specs. But the specs -- including radio frequencies -- are the same across all the XT1225. Perhaps Motorola has revised their other countries' websites to reflect reality, but I have not checked recently.
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These are the bands the XT1250 receives -- the U.S. Moto Maxx, which is sold by smaller regional CDMA/LTE carriers in the United States:
The XT1250 Moto Maxx is IDENTICAL to the XT1254 Verizon Droid Turbo -- same FCC ID, same bands, same specs -- except it has an unlock-able bootloader. The XT1250 is basically the "dev" version of the Droid Turbo. You can unlock the bootloader, install TWRP recovery, root, etc.
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The U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250 is not to be confused with the International Moto Maxx XT1225 and Moto Turbo XT1225 (see even the Turbo name is not exclusive), which are also Moto Quark phones but do not have CDMA bands enabled, and have a slightly different mix of LTE bands. All the XT1225 models are the same device, in spite of having two model names (Moto Turbo and Moto Maxx). Same FCC ID across all regions, same SKU.
See, there were basically two Motorola Quark phones -- with two different FCC IDs -- released under THREE model names:
FCC ID IHDT56PK1:
XT1254 U.S. Droid Turbo/XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx (identical device, CMDA/GSM/HSPA/LTE bands -- except for model name). The XT1250 will run on Verizon, with a Verizon SIM card. This device has LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13 enabled.
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FCC ID IHDT56PK2:
XT1225 "international" Moto Turbo/XT1225 "international" Moto Maxx (identical device, GSM/HPSA/LTE bands, except for model names). No CMDA. This LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 enabled.
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Of the two Quark models -- released under three models names (Moto Maxx, Moto Turbo, Droid Turbo) -- only the one with the model name "Droid Turbo" has locked down bootloader.
The XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx is basically the "dev" version of the XT1254 "Droid Turbo" if you can get your hands on it. (unlock-able bootloader, can be easily rooted, TWRP installed, etc.)
FYI: in the U.S., due to the American Disability Act (ADA), a device with the same FCC ID as another is the SAME device, no matter if it has a different model name for marketing purpose. Devices are certified to work with hearing impaired by the FCC ID. Any company that messes that up is liable for millions of dollars in fines and lawsuits in the United States.
Thus the fact the XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx and XT1254 Verizon Droid Turbo both have the same FCC ID shows the device and all the Droid Turbo device's specs/frquencies is NOT "exclusive" to Verizon. Only the name "Droid" is exclusive (because Verizon paid for the rights), not the device. Anyone that says differently is just believing Verizon's marketing lies and doesn't REALLY know about the technical/legal aspects of the cell phone industry.
Many people have bought the XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx and run it on Verizon with a Verizon SIM card, just like a non Verizon Nexus 6. It's the same phone as the XT1254 Droid Turbo, just a different model name. Same FCC ID irrefutably proves it.
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My 5.2" Moto Nexus 6.
I bought the XT1225 Moto Maxx because I am a huge Nexus smartphone fan. What?
Let me explain. My wife and I owned both the gen3 Galaxy Nexus (4.65", 720p) and the gen5 LG Nexus 5 (4.95", 1080p). I had followed Nexus smartphones and tablets extensively even before we owned any, and had even been invited by an Android website to write a blog about them. (I declined due to work restrictions.) Knowing the history of the Nexus smartphones, the gen6 Nexus phone should have been 5.2" 1440p...
Oh, and for the Nexus phones, any number in the name the was the generation model, not the screen size. The Nexus One was NOT 1". The Nexus 4 was closer to 5" than 4". It was NEVER the screen size. For the tablets, yes -- but NOT for the smartphones.
gen1: HTC One, 3.5"
gen2: Samsung Nexus S, 4.0"
gen3: Samsung Galaxy Nexus, 4.65" HD 720p
gen4: LG Nexus 4, 4.7" HD 720p
gen5: LG Nexus 5, 4.95" full HD 1080p
Therefore...
gen6: Nexus 6, probably 5.2", at least full HD 1080p -- probably QHD 1440p. (this was what should have been, not what actually happened -- as we know)
The mainstream "sweet point" in 2014 was a range of 5.1 - 5.5" -- made by the flagship LG, HTC, Samsung, Sony phones. (2014 LG G3 was the outlier at 5.5" but had super slim bezels and was in some dimensions actually smaller than the 2014 5.1" HTC M8.) Even the 2013 & 2014 Samsung Galaxy Note phablet was only 5.7", because even Samsung knows there's a LIMIT to how big a phone can be.
Up to this point for Nexus smartphones, Google had always gone with cutting edge hardware specs (CPU, GPU, resolution) while going with mainstream size, and skimping on camera and battery. Thus 5.2" 1440p with latest Snapdragon was the most logical choice...
Instead Google made a huge mistake and went with a 6" Nexus phablet -- which had poor sales due to size and price. Mostly size. They have admitted their mistake and this year (2015) are making two Nexus phones, both of which are SMALLER than the Nexus 6 whale. I think that's a big mea culpa!
In fact, we know Google/Motorola were testing a 5.2" 1440p gen6 Nexus ("Shamu") as of mid-August 2014. We have the leaked benchmarks to prove it. But after that point in time Google chose the larger of the two variants they were testing.
Motorola subsequently released the "Quark" phones, which are basically 5.2" versions of the 64GB Motorola Nexus 6.
As you can see, 95% same specs but just in a more reasonable size. Same CPU, GPU, Snapdragon SoC, Qi wireless charging, turbo charging, multiple HSPA/LTE bands (yeah not as many as the Nexus 6 but enough for me)... Oh, and the XT1225 has a LARGER battery than the Moto Nexus 6.
The software portion is for "stock" software. For the XT1225 we have several 5.1.1 custom ROMs.
The Quark would be perfect, if only the XT1225 had rear camera OIS and front stereo speakers!
So, I bought two Moto XT1225 to be MY Nexus 6. It's the phone Google should have released last year as the Nexus 6. Or they should have pulled an Apple and released two phones last year (like they are doing this year). The 5.2" would have been a best seller!
For me it was never about price, it was about specs and size. I bought two of these phones which cost me as much as buying two 64GB Moto Nexus 6. Motorola got my money instead of Google.
Google screwed up, but I still got the 5.2" Moto Nexus 6 I wanted.
Excellent post, ChazzMatt. Another Nexus fan here. I come from a Nexus 4 (Mako) (which I still have and love, despite its battery lasting less and less everyday, and despite its power button getting less responsive). I would've been okay with a Shamu, but I was attracted by Quark's large battery. And yeah, the hardware is practically the same, so I went for it. With CM on it, it's just like a Nexus.
Nexus 5x/Nexus 6p vs Moto XT1225
I owned two gen3 Galaxy Nexus and two gen5 LG Nexus 5 smartphones. I did not buy a Nexus 6 as Google screwed up and made it too big. Instead I bought two 5.2" Moto XT1225 which had 95% of the Moto Nexus 6 specs in a more reasonable size. So, I was curious about the upcoming gen7 Nexus phones. Would they make me want to "upgrade"?
At least Google is making two Nexus phones this year (5.2", 5.7"), and in a telling apology BOTH are smaller than last year's 6" Nexus WHALE.
However they are making a mistake by giving the 5.2" lesser specs than the 5.7". Just because some people want a more reasonable phone to hold doesn't mean they don't want top hardware specs.
Read the article. More comments at bottom.
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http://www.knowyourmobile.com/googl...x-nexus-6p-release-date-specs-prices-features
The Nexus 5X & Nexus 6P Are HERE: Specs & Hardware Detailed
Google has officially announced the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P. The handsets represent a big shift in how Google does phones. For starters, there’s two handsets -- something that has never happened before. Second, because there are two handsets users now have a choice over which option they go for -- do you want the big one or the smaller, Nexus 5-style handset?
The Nexus 5X: The Nexus 5 Redesigned
The Nexus 5X features a 5.2-inch LCD display with full HD resolution, just like the original Nexus 5. The Nexus 5X has a pixel density of 424 ppi. Under the hood you’ll find a 2GHz hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor alongside 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM. With storage you have two options: 16GB and 32GB. As usual, there is ZERO SD-support.
Google has also updated the camera too. It is now a 12.3MP rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture and laser-assisted focus. On the front you have a 5MP unit for selfies and Hangouts. The Nexus 5X also has a fingerprint scanner for security and Android Pay, a Micro USB Type-C port and a 2,700 mAh battery. The handset will ship with Android Marshmallow as well, obviously.
Nexus 5X Specs In FULL
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Display: 5.2 inches, FHD (1920 x 1080) LCD at 423 ppi, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, Fingerprint and smudge-resistant oleophobic coating
Rear Camera: 12.3 MP¹, 1.55 µm pixels, f/2.0 aperture, IR laser-assisted autofocus, 4K (30 fps) video capture, Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flash
Front Camera: 5 MP, 1.4 µm pixels, f/2.0 aperture
Processors: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 808 processor, 1.8 GHz hexa-core 64-bit, Adreno 418 GPU
Memory & Storage: RAM: 2 GB LPDDR3, Internal storage: 16 GB or 32 GB
Dimensions³: 147.0 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 136 g
Colour Options: Carbon, Quartz, Ice
Nexus 5X & Nexus 6P In A Nutshell
Nexus 6P is the first all-metal-body Nexus phone. Built in collaboration with Huawei, this 5.7” phone is crafted from aeronautical-grade aluminum, with a USB Type-C port for fast charging, a powerful 64-bit processor, and a 12.3 MP camera sensor with massive 1.55µm pixels (hello, better photos!). The Nexus 6P starts at $499.
You’re not the only one who misses your Nexus 5. We’ve joined forces with LG to bring it back with the new Nexus 5X, which gives you great performance in a compact and light package, with a beautiful 5.2” screen and the same 12.3 MP camera and Type-C port as the Nexus 6P. Nexus 5X starts at $379.
The Nexus 6P: A New Dawn For Nexus Flagships
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The Nexus 6P is Google’s flagship, the handset designed to do battle with the iPhone 6s, Samsung Galaxy S6 and LG G4. Like the Nexus 6, the Nexus 6P features a 5.7in AMOLED WQHD display, meaning you’re looking at a rather awesome 2560 x 1440 pixel panel with a pixel density of 518ppi.
“Huawei is very excited to collaborate with Google and deliver a premium Nexus experience for the global market,” said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group. “We value the way consumers embrace mobile technology in all parts of their lives and have created a smartphone with great design, performance and seamless integration of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the latest Android release.”
“We're excited to partner with Huawei to introduce customers to Nexus 6P, our most premium phone yet and Android 6.0, Marshmallow, our most polished and highest-performing OS ever." Said Hiroshi Lockheimer, VP Android, Chromecast and Chrome OS at Google.
Unlike the Nexus 5X, the Nexus 6P uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 CPU. This is 64-bit chipset and has it has proven time and time again its pedigree inside some of Android’s best handsets so far this year. The Nexus 6P also features 3GB of RAM, dual front-facing stereo speakers, a Micro USB Type-C port, a 12.3MP main camera, an 8-megapixel front-facing selfie camera, a massive 3,450 battery and either 16GB, 64GB or 128GB of storage.
Nexus 6P Specs In FULL
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Display: 5.7 inches; WQHD (2560 x 1440) AMOLED display at 518 ppi; 16:9 aspect ratio; Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4; Fingerprint and smudge-resistant oleophobic coating
Rear Camera: 12.3 MP¹; 1.55 µm pixels; f/2.0 aperture; IR Laser assisted autofocus; 4K (30 fps) video capture; Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flash
Front Camera: 8MP camera; 1.4 µm pixels; f/2.4 aperture; HD video capture (30 fps)
Processors: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 810 v2.1, 2.0 GHz Octa-core 64-bit; Adreno 430 GPU
Memory & Storage: RAM: 3 GB LPDDR4; Internal storage: 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB
Dimensions: 159.3 X 77.8 X 7.3 mm
Weight: 178 g
Color: Aluminium; Graphite; Frost
Media: Dual front-facing stereo speakers; 3 microphones (2 front, 1 rear) with noise cancellation
Battery: 3,450 mAh battery; Fast charging: up to 7 hours of use from only 10 minutes of charging
Wireless & Location: LTE cat. 6; Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO, dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz); Bluetooth 4.2; NFC; GPS, GLONASS; Digital compass; Wi-Fi use requires 802.11a/b/g/n/ac access point (router). Syncing services, such as backup, require a Google Account.
Ports: USB Type-C; Single Nano SIM slot: 3.5 mm audio jack
Material: Anodized aluminum
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Nexus 2015 Release Date: Handsets WILL Ship In October
According to a report from MobileSyrup, Canadian carrier Telus has revealed some details about the Android 6.0 Marshmallow rollout. Allegedly it will be rolling from October 5 to a selection of devices, this is according to a "subject to change" software release schedule from the firm. Devices mentioned for Marshmallow specifically include the existing Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 models. Assuming that the Nexus and Marshmallow launch is going ahead on September 29 a software rollout date of October 5 would certainly make a lot of sense.
Google has now confirmed that both the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P will begin shipping during October. The Nexus 5X starts at $379 and the Nexus 6P starts at $499. We don't have UK pricing just yet, but it is likely to be the same. We'll update as soon as we know more.
The 16GB Nexus 5X will be priced at $379.99, but currently the price of the 32GB option is not known. It has been confirmed that the Nexus 5X will be up for pre-order on Google Play in the UK, US, Japan, Ireland and South Korea, in "Carbon", "Quartz" and "Ice Blue" finishes.
As expected the Nexus 6P will be a bit more expensive, the base model is 32GB and will cost $499.99 and there will be 64GB and 128GB models too, but again no prices for those just yet. Colour options for the metal finish are "Aluminium", "Graphite" and "Frost", while the gold option will be a Japan exclusive at first. Pre-order availability includes the UK, Canada, Japan, US and Ireland.
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GOOD: Both Nexus phones are better than any iPhone. (the 5.7" has higher resolution, bigger display, bigger battery than the iPhone 6s Plus, yet is smaller and lighter). Also, Google went back to lower pricing for their Nexus smartphones.
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BAD: I'm not that impressed with either one -- at least compared to what I have right now (2014 Moto XT1225). There are many Androids better than iPhones. The competition is not inferior iPhones but the top-tier Androids. For instance, both 2015 Nexus phones lack Qi wireless charging and rear camera OIS. What?
The 5.2" variant also needs 3GB RAM, 1440p, and bigger battery -- instead of 2GB RAM, 1080p and 2700 mAh battery. It's just a warmed-over 2013 LG G2 (5.2", 1080p, 2GB RAM). But the LG G2 at least had a 3,000 mAh battery, and the 2013 gen5 LG Nexus 5 (based on the LG G2) had Qi wireless and rear camera OIS. We are now up to gen7 and going backwards?
Also the 5.2" needs a bigger storage option. Tops out at 32GB.
In comparison, MY current 2014 Moto XT1225 has 5.2" AMOLED display, 1440p, 3GB RAM, 3900 mAh battery, 64GB storage, Qi wireless charging, Turbo Quick Charging, 21MP auto-focus camera with dual flash. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
Google should have put ALL that into the 2015 5.2" Nexus phone and MORE. Not LESS.
Sure the Snapdragon 808/810 is slightly faster, but I'm content with my Snapdragon 805. I'm comparing features, not the assumed yearly CPU upgrade. Whereas, the upcoming 2016 Snapdragon 820 will make a huge difference.
Software is not a difference, as my phone can have new Marshmallow 6.0 as soon as I want it after release. (I'm rooted, run developer group ROMs.) I hope Marshmallow 6.0 out of the gate will be better than buggy Lollipop 5.0 last October. Whereas Kitkat 4.4.4 was rock stable. It took until 5.1.1 (about six months) to straighten out issues. But Marshmallow will be available for my phone almost immediately, via CM. Just depends on how quickly I want to switch over to it?
The only thing either new Nexus phone has that XT1225 does not is the stereo speakers and laser-assisted auto-focus. (Just found out the 5.2" doesn't have stereo speakers either. I don't know what the bottom grill is for.) But I have a 21MP camera... which neither 2015 Nexus phone has. My 5.2" XT1225 has a bigger battery (3900 mAh) than either Nexus. I have Qi wireless charging, which neither has -- which is the real deal breaker for me.
I have Kevlar with ballistic nylon overlay, so I'm not jealous of aluminum in any way. My phone can stop a bullet. (Besides with a a case to prevent scuffs/scrapes, it's not like any actually sees the aluminum.)
And no, I'm not impressed by the new C port, IF the trade-off is loss of Qi wireless convenience. Yeah, someone from Google said that's why they left out Qi charging, which is a stupid reason. It's not either/or, you can have BOTH.
So, tell me why I should dump my phone and trade DOWN?
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BOTTOM LINE: The 2015 Nexus phones aren't bad phones, especially if you are upgrading from a phone 2 or more years older. But the 5.2" variant is distinctly a mid-tier phone compared to 2014 and 2015 top-tier Androids, which is very disappointing.
Even the 5.7" needs a couple more features (Qi wireless, rear camera OIS) to be considered true top tier. Previous Nexus phones (gen 5 Nexus 5, gen6 Nexus 6) had those features.
So, it's strange Google would rectify their WHALE mistake from last year, while committing more mistakes this year.
@ChazzMatt Completely agree with you.
It's hard for others to understand how I feel, but I'm disappointed at this year's wave of smartphones.
Also I want to add that no matter how much they talk about the 810, I will always feel like its a failed product. I don't know why but I wouldn't buy a phone with it (even though all issues are probably fixed by now)
Plus, once you go 3900mA, it's hard to go small again (even a bit)
Will see what 2016 has in store for us.
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In my opinion, the Nexus 5X looks like a cheapo Chinese plastic device. The Nexus 6P looks okay for me, though.
Anyway, I'm very happy with my Quark, and I'm not wasting more money on smartphones until at least two more years.