Nexus 6 $349 (32gb) new at Amazon, 64gb $399 - Nexus 6 General

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=vb_ac#mobile-twister_size_name_1441368004654

Any opinion on this vs whats known about the new Nexus devices coming September 29th? I was waiting for them to be officially announced before I buy a new phone but this is tempting...

in the same boat. thinking about it lol. price is great for the phone

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in the same boat. thinking about it lol. price is great for the phone
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That's an AWESOME price for what is still one of the best phones out there performance-wise.

Anyone own a Moto x 2014 before they bought the Nexus 6. Is the battery life and camera much better? I suspect them to me about the same as my Moto X.

That is a great price. I have the 64G Nexus 6 and it's fantastic. I read that the 2015 Nexus will have a little more than 5" screen. The 6" screen of the Nexus 6 is a great feature and it will be hard for me to settle for a smaller screen in the future. My old SGS III screen looks tiny.

If you just bought this phone like I did within the past 7 days from amazon they will credit the difference because of the price drop -)..... Oh yes you have to contact them it does not happen automatically..

Was waiting for the Moto XPE but decided to jump on this deal today. Best Buy did a price match so I'm already enjoying it.

Bought a 32gb white version this morning. I couldn't let this phone slide for that price. What's crazy is... just a few days ago I also bought a 64gb Moto x Pure. I guess it's gonna be a Moto month for me?

bestbuy also updated their pricing..

Hard to pass up, have a best buy gift card. No one knows how it compares to moto x 2014? Is it a step up?

This was too good of a deal for me to pass up as well. I've been going strong with my N5 for a while, and was probably going to keep it if Google released the 6.0 image with T-Mobile WiFi Calling, but I had to jump on this.
I was waiting for a few more details to be more concrete about the new Nexii phones, but so it goes. This is a steal of a price, and I've wanted to try out the bigger screen anyway. Everyone I see with either a Note, N6, iPhone 6 Plus, etc etc all say the same thing...once they got used to it, they can't imagine going back to a smaller screen. Good call for those of you who went to Best Buy and did the price match with them. I thought about checking it out, but was hoping I could skirt a bit of the Illinois sales tax through Amazon.
Looking forward to getting my N6, should have it on Tuesday I would think. Amazon shipping says Sunday, but I highly doubt it'll actually get here then.

I know these phones will work on Verizon but does anyone know if Verizon will actually activate it if the IMEI is not on their white list? Would swapping in the SIM out of my current Verizon HTC M8 work?
Thanks
Bill

I got this phone like a month ago at the first level of price drops
Lol, oh well. If your thinking about it do it. Great phone.
If you want one but "its too big", no its not. Buy one.

Too good of a deal to pass up, had to get another one as a backup.

This is the quandary I am in as well...I just sold my one plus one and an lg g3. I'm using an s5 for now but really hate all the crap it took to root and the limited development. I loved the one plus it had active develoment but missed the wireless charging from my s5 and nexus 5 before that. I think this may just be the right phone, wireless charging active development only thing missing is no fingerprint scanner and no SD expansion. There really is no perfect phone right now...
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And I maybe the only one but I do love the IR blasters in Samsung and LG phones they are so convenient. If I could put stock android on my s5 it would be the perfect phone.
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And I don't necessarily want to wait for the two new models as I like that the development is going strong on the N6. I got the N5 right when it came out and it took a while before good roms started rolling.

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bestbuy also updated their pricing..
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I don't see the price updated on their website. Link please
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mumboender said:
This is the quandary I am in as well...I just sold my one plus one and an lg g3. I'm using an s5 for now but really hate all the crap it took to root and the limited development. I loved the one plus it had active develoment but missed the wireless charging from my s5 and nexus 5 before that. I think this may just be the right phone, wireless charging active development only thing missing is no fingerprint scanner and no SD expansion. There really is no perfect phone right now...
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And I maybe the only one but I do love the IR blasters in Samsung and LG phones they are so convenient. If I could put stock android on my s5 it would be the perfect phone.
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And I don't necessarily want to wait for the two new models as I like that the development is going strong on the N6. I got the N5 right when it came out and it took a while before good roms started rolling.
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To the person wondering if the nexus 6 is a step up from the moto x 2014, I had both and the nexus is by far a huge step up in performance, battery life, and overall, everything. I am glad I did it.
I'm about to buy my wife one as well since the price is so low. What a deal!
Nick

Good to know. Thank you! You get at least a couple hours more battery than moto x 2014 right?
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To the person wondering if the nexus 6 is a step up from the moto x 2014, I had both and the nexus is by far a huge step up in performance, battery life, and overall, everything. I am glad I did it.
I'm about to buy my wife one as well since the price is so low. What a deal!
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[Q] Best price on a Nexus 10?

Well I have the N10 on my Christmas list after doing my research on what exactly I wanted in my next tablet. I'm coming from a Kindle Fire 1st gen rooted and running 4.4, so I'm sure I'll be pleasantly surprised at the difference in performance.
So to my question, since my family missed any potential Black Friday deals, does anybody know what the best pricing on the N10 is currently? I don't want a used device and on the fence with whether or not I would do refurbished. I've had my issues in the past with refurbished electronics. I guess if the deal was right I'd do refurbished. I was mostly considering the 32 gig, but if there was an outstanding deal for the 16 gig, I'd gladly do that since I never even fill up my 4 or 8 gig Kindle.. Whichever it is. Was also thinking of waiting for the N10 2, but with only mild speculation and no release date, I think I'd be fine with the current version. Any help would be awesome. Anybody know of any specific Cyber Monday deals either?
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.... does anybody know what the best pricing on the N10 is currently?
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I was scanning for about 2 weeks, the best price varied by about $140 by the day between $280-$420. I'd put in the effort and check daily. This site seemed to find them fairly fast.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...exus-10-32gb-for-279-plus-5-shipping-us-only/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...us-10-32gb-plus-a-100-visa-gift-card-for-399/
So ...just from last 2 week's experience, I'd check this like twice daily as part of your ritual.
http://www.androidpolice.com/topics/phones-devices/samsung/nexus-10-samsung/
Amazon seemed to hold its price about $400-$425 when I was looking, I went for the Woot offer as it happened first, the ebay one was about $14 less for me but i'd already ordered the earlier one.
Have you worked out the price you'd want to pay (and don't say as low as possible) or have you worked out the date by which you want it ordered?
I wanted to pay $300 personally so I just held til I found it, I wasn't needing by a specific date as I just wanted basically less-squinting larger N7. No way was I going to pay $400, never mind $500.
I think a $300-ish offer will come up within the next 2 week, just put in the daily ritual and be patient.
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There is a thread intended for this you know...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982118&page=202
Thanks for the rundown. Should have seen that last link before. But will be keeping my eye on that Android Police deals site. Do you have an opinion about refurbished Nexus 10's? Anybody running into any issues?
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You run the same risks with refurbished as new.
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Well I have the N10 on my Christmas list after doing my research on what exactly I wanted in my next tablet. I'm coming from a Kindle Fire 1st gen rooted and running 4.4, so I'm sure I'll be pleasantly surprised at the difference in performance.
So to my question, since my family missed any potential Black Friday deals, does anybody know what the best pricing on the N10 is currently? I don't want a used device and on the fence with whether or not I would do refurbished. I've had my issues in the past with refurbished electronics. I guess if the deal was right I'd do refurbished. I was mostly considering the 32 gig, but if there was an outstanding deal for the 16 gig, I'd gladly do that since I never even fill up my 4 or 8 gig Kindle.. Whichever it is. Was also thinking of waiting for the N10 2, but with only mild speculation and no release date, I think I'd be fine with the current version. Any help would be awesome. Anybody know of any specific Cyber Monday deals either?
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If I were you, I will just wait for Nexus 10 2nd generation. It will be released very soon (Few days to maximum of few weeks)
Not only you will get top notch tablet with latest hardware but your device will also be updated by google for a longer period of time. This means you will see 4 more updates minimum with compared to last update on Nexus 10.
I know there would be some 100-250 $ in old and new generation but I can tell you that it will be worth to pay the extra and get it.
I had a choice to buy Nexus 7 2012 or wait for Nexus 7 2013, i waited and I can tell you I am so happy that I waited. Not only it's thousand times better than older generation but the price isnot bad either/ (I got it around 220 for 32GB using staples coupon in US while officemax was giving 15-20% off too). Remember you will always find deals around different time of the year and I know waiting sucks but it will be worth it.
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Jersey846 said:
Well I have the N10 on my Christmas list after doing my research on what exactly I wanted in my next tablet. I'm coming from a Kindle Fire 1st gen rooted and running 4.4, so I'm sure I'll be pleasantly surprised at the difference in performance.
So to my question, since my family missed any potential Black Friday deals, does anybody know what the best pricing on the N10 is currently? I don't want a used device and on the fence with whether or not I would do refurbished. I've had my issues in the past with refurbished electronics. I guess if the deal was right I'd do refurbished. I was mostly considering the 32 gig, but if there was an outstanding deal for the 16 gig, I'd gladly do that since I never even fill up my 4 or 8 gig Kindle.. Whichever it is. Was also thinking of waiting for the N10 2, but with only mild speculation and no release date, I think I'd be fine with the current version. Any help would be awesome. Anybody know of any specific Cyber Monday deals either?
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You run the same risks with refurbished as new.
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I guess you should wait too
look for bargains, don't wait unless you can wait.
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If I were you, I will just wait for Nexus 10 2nd generation. It will be released very soon (Few days to maximum of few weeks)
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There is only speculation about a N10 successor, there is in equal weight:
There is no N10 successor, current manufactured is all there is and Google is getting out of Android 10" as didn't sell well in volume.
There is a no 10" successor, there is an 8" successor which at least better matches what FCC approved.
There is an N10 successor, produced by Samsung or Asus
There is a 10" coming out but it is Chrome OS not Android
Dates have been "any day now" for weeks. There is a rumor one will be announced today (and there was last Friday and last Monday and the Friday before and......).
Now here is what happens when something comes out:
It is very difficult to get initially
you can only get it from Google Play with tax and shipping
you'll pay RRP
you'll suffer what initial bugs exist, like screen lifting, etc., you'll likely have bugs needing 4.4.2 or 4.5 to fix.
I'd not wait for a N10 successor, but neither would I pay $400+ for the current N10, I'd look out for N10 bargains around $300 mark, and then when/if a $500+ N10 successor comes out, you'll think "well I got a reasonable value for a known product", if the N10 successor comes out and it has something you want, you can then get it and sell the N10 for not a massive amount less than you paid and had it in your hands for the interim.
I got a N7 2012 32GB out in June '13. When the N7 2013 came out it was $50 more delivered. For what I use my N7 for, I kept it on 4.2.2 and ok, didn't like 4.3 and went to 4.4, which with Franco kernel is perfectly ok fine fore me, and you can get the N7 2012 32GB model now for $115.
If the N10 comes out, it will likely be worth $500+, the current N10 is I think worth $300.
My N10 is due in post today, I paid $314 delivered, let's see.....
Current N10 used on Ebay sell for >$300, if N10 successor comes out it will still sell likely for >$250. So if I sold my N10 say 4 months from now for say $250, I'll have lost $64 so cost me 50cents/day.
Is 50cents/day worth waiting and doing without for a possibly nothing?
So, the only reason to wait is because any given technology drops in cost over time, so if you buy it later you'll tend to get it cheaper, or get better technology. If you want now, focus on getting a bargain, don't wait for a future unknown thing.

Now on UK Play Store!

Just a heads up you can now pre-order on the UK play store, though annoyingly sand isn't available.
It certainly is! I've just ordered the 16gb in black. The sand version is yet to be made available but it's showing as only available in 32gb. The standard cases are £35 and the keyboard is £110, both not available.
I wanted the sand one but I'm too impatient so I've ordered at 32GB white model, I'll opt for the £35 cover once it's available, I don't think I'd really use the keyboard and it's far too overpriced!
I was considering the 32gb but thankfully I have a Three OnePlan SIM and live in a 4G area so I am pretty well covered for streaming and using Google Drive etc.
Enjoy your tablet!
£400 for the 32GB version. The Nexus 6 is going to be £600 at this rate.
It won't be far from it. And yet the nexus 6 was in my original plans to buy! But no where at that price!
Need to sell my lg g pad.. Hardly used it. Also have a nexus 7 2013 which I haven't used much.... But I still want to get the nexus 9.
I'm a sucker for nexus products.
Am I the only one who thinks the P&P of £9.99 is kinda ridicules ?
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Am I the only one who thinks the P&P of £9.99 is kinda ridicules ?
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You're not, I had the same reaction, especially considering it doesn't state it as a next day delivery service.
It makes me laugh how they call it next day yet it's a pre order.
Bit the bullet and pre-ordered a 32GB black from Amazon, even though the £399 price is a bit ludicrous. I suppose I'll get a fair few years of usage out of it and it'll receive timely updates OTA so there's that.
Few years wow, about 6 months for me ?
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Few years wow, about 6 months for me ?
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Yeah, I normally chop and change devices, but I want to get value out of my purchase this time around. Nexus 5 32GB and Nexus 9 32GB, perfect combo.
Has anyone seen anything about it coming to John Lewis yet?
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Has anyone seen anything about it coming to John Lewis yet?
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Only rumours, have emailed Argos to see if they are going to stock it on the 3rd. Will keep you posted !
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Yeah, I normally chop and change devices, but I want to get value out of my purchase this time around. Nexus 5 32GB and Nexus 9 32GB, perfect combo.
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I wish I could do that!!! New device comes out and my eyes can't help them selfs ?. Anyways think I will try my best and just upgrade the phone for now on.
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Only rumours, have emailed Argos to see if they are going to stock it on the 3rd. Will keep you posted !
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I wish I could do that!!! New device comes out and my eyes can't help them selfs ?. Anyways think I will try my best and just upgrade the phone for now on.
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Thanks!
I'm doing my best to resist buying the Nexus 6, normally I change more than once a year but I can't really fault my Nexus 5 atm I just want new for the sake of new!
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I'm doing my best to resist buying the Nexus 6, normally I change more than once a year but I can't really fault my Nexus 5 atm I just want new for the sake of new!
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Pre-ordered the 9 this morning, just waiting to see on the N6, I'll hopefully be able to grab one from CPW rather than wait potentially a few weeks from the playstore. I am also (for the record) happy with my N5, I use it more than my three devices. (OPO, G3) but the N6 is shiny and new and is a MUST have
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Pre-ordered the 9 this morning, just waiting to see on the N6, I'll hopefully be able to grab one from CPW rather than wait potentially a few weeks from the playstore. I am also (for the record) happy with my N5, I use it more than my three devices. (OPO, G3) but the N6 is shiny and new and is a MUST have
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Yeah if I get one it'll probably be from CPW, I preordered the N5 from the play store last year but ended up grabbing one from CPW on launch day.
radicalisto said:
Pre-ordered the 9 this morning, just waiting to see on the N6, I'll hopefully be able to grab one from CPW rather than wait potentially a few weeks from the playstore. I am also (for the record) happy with my N5, I use it more than my three devices. (OPO, G3) but the N6 is shiny and new and is a MUST have
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i asked some one who works in carphonewarehouse and he told me that EE will have exclusivity for however long... and he said you might aswell just buy it from the play store outright.
so maybe they wont allow people to buy the phone outright?
just rumors.

Nexus 5x Canada Thread

Thought I'd get things started and set up this thread. Anyone have any info on the Canadian version?
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Nope but looking forward to the release. Hopefully the release will be similar to the n5 and not the n6. Ended up canceling my order on the n6 and finding it locally
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...r-29th-in-the-u-s-uk-korea-japan-and-ireland/
"The pre-orders will only be available on the Google Store, not in carrier stores, that's what we're hearing, and for the Nexus 5X, they'll be live in the US, UK, Korea, Japan, and Ireland. Yeah, I see no Canada in that list. That's... weird. Maybe our friends in the Great White North will have to wait a bit to get their hands on the least expensive of the two Nexuses."
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...6p-and-5x-wont-have-wireless-charging-either/
"Google decided to skip wireless charging on both devices. That decision didn't come lightly though and the thinking behind it is that USB-C will offer much faster charging than wireless."
I wonder if you'll be able to buy them through the play store, you can buy apps/movies/books but why not phones?
I'll be bummed if I can't order one tomorrow.
I might have a friend of mine bring one up for me, we shall see.
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The 5x has been added to the play store but it seems we can only join the waiting list for now....
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I just got a preorder for a 6p 128GB graphite...
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The 5x has been added to the play store but it seems we can only join the waiting list for now....
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I just got a preorder for a 6p 128GB graphite...
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Nice. Looks like they have cases at launch also. Bring on the 5x preorders baby!
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Nice. Looks like they have cases at launch also. Bring on the 5x preorders baby!
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Preordered the n5 case and new Chromecast.... Still on waiting list for device hehe
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The 5x has been added to the play store but it seems we can only join the waiting list for now....
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I just got a preorder for a 6p 128GB graphite...
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Ouch $849 that's pricey, the 5x will probably be $529/$599 cad. Im out, not paying $700 after taxes/shipping for a phone that barely has any new upgrades compared to my nexus 5.
Wow, I did not realize how much CAD lost value over USD. Back on N5 release, the rates were closer.
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Wow, I did not realize how much CAD lost value over USD. Back on N5 release, the rates were closer.
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They were 1:1 back then, my n5 was $399 cad back then. Now its brutal, 40% higher.
From what I read, the price on the Canadian 32GB 5X will be 559.00. I ordered mines from States, so I can get the $50 Google play card. Plus, is cheaper in US when you do the exchange rate.
Just ordered my 5X from canada, it's up.
Ordered two 32GB just now.
Just preordered the 32GB carbon. Looking forward to going back to a normal sized phone (currently own the n6)
I decided to pre-order a 32GB Carbon. I wasn't really paying attention and I seem to have put my order in almost an hour after some of you here. My estimated delivery is October 22 - 29
I just ordered 2 32GB. My estimated delivery is oct. 22-29 as well. I'm pretty excited. Anyone else order the 5x case?
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I just ordered 2 32GB. My estimated delivery is oct. 22-29 as well. I'm pretty excited. Anyone else order the 5x case?
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I ordered it yesterday with the Chromecast. I always prefer OEM cases. Has same delivery date ☺
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I ordered it yesterday with the Chromecast. I always prefer OEM cases. Has same delivery date
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That's reassuring. I have never ordered an OEM case, including both the Nexus phones I have owned. I also ordered the flip case for the wife so we'll see how it works out as well.
In the shipping waiting room thread quite a few people noticed the status of their orders changed this morning from "pre-ordered" to "pending". Mine has also changed. I'm not expecting one but it would be nice to see a shipping confirmation email sooner than expected.

UK Nexus 5X Thread

Hi Guys
Started this forum for UK users.
Anything goes but please be courteous to each other.
Updates and support will be posted in this first post.
Looking forward to ordering my Nexus 5X!
Subscribed, wondering when it will go live on the play store....
What about uk price? Has it been confirmed yet? I can only find US price at the moment?
Hmmm, live event has finished and Nexus 6 has gone out of stock at the same time.... F5...F5....repeat! LOL
and as if by magic, the N6 is back in stock again.... as you were!
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http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en_uk/nexus/5x/
£339 in the UK? they having a laugh https://store.google.com/product/nexus_5x
339 and 379
32G 5X ordered.
https://store.google.com/category/phones
Does the UK even get the Google play credit?
They did't say anything abut play credit for UK!
Heres a video of the casing............
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V23InmancN4
Ordered 32GB Black - 21-23 Oct estimated delivery. Really pleased we didn't have to wait too long this time round.
anyone get quicker than 2-3 delivery?
Ordering mine in January, looking to get 2 - 2.5 years very good usage out of it
Poll up for which version you've bought! Hope you all haven't had any major problems.
Just be aware that your bank might block the payment if it is declined so just check with them and on wallet.google.com for details of transactions and payment details.
Snaked by Google with that pricing, snaked by specs, snaked by the pitiful 16gb base storage, snaked the apparently stereo speakers which are actually mono, snaked by the lack of a NOTIFICATION LED, what on earth were they thinking? Absolutely not worth it, and unless Google have more stock or something, this is the first nexus launch I've seen where it isn't immediately out of stock - it's been at least an hour, and I can still order it. It seems people don't like it. We've been shafted by Google and LG here, and I don't like it one bit.
The Huawei looks decent though.
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Unlikely, like everything else "only in America!"
WIll order it for my mrs as she badly needs a new phone since she smashed the screen on her N5. Will order the ice 16GB for her.
I think it'll wait and see how reviews go before I order mine. I'm happy to stay with my N5 for now.
The stats on the phone forum page say 3gb, but it's only 2gb?
Was going to look at the 6p, is it that much bigger ?
Should I or shouldn't I get the 5x?
16gb black ordered. 16gb was enough for me on my nexus 5 so repeating the same even if it is only another £40 for the 32gb
Just meh... It's a good phone, but it could have been so much more with so little extra effort...

Is this phone worth it?

I am planning to buy this phone.I am currently using galaxy s8. As good as the phone it is,i am kind of disappointed with the stutters and occasional lag.I want a buttery smooth experience.
So here are my questions?
How is the performance? is it as good and smooth as pixel? Any lags,stutters or hiccups?
did the camera improve after the recent updates?
How is the battery life?
I got a deal for 500 CAD i.e 400 USD . do you recommend the phone?
thanks in advance
For 500 (400 for you) then hell Yes
There’s not a single phone out there with
SD835 with this amazing build at this price
Even OP5 cost more than essential phone.
I would trust essential phone over Chinese phone anyway especially with their BS benchmark and collecting customers’ data.
Best top of the line phone for a budget price.
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Best top of the line phone for a budget price.
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Thanks. Can you provide some insight into the performance and battery life
Works great, battery is excellent.
Battery life is the best of any device I've had. Camera is great using gcam. Downsides are case availability and really only one usable glass protector. Overall though the device is great.
Fellow Canadian here, is this a public deal. If so I'd love info on where I could buy it as well.
(Time to finally retire my Nexus5)
Venkat548 said:
I am planning to buy this phone.I am currently using galaxy s8. As good as the phone it is,i am kind of disappointed with the stutters and occasional lag.I want a buttery smooth experience.
So here are my questions?
How is the performance? is it as good and smooth as pixel? Any lags,stutters or hiccups?
did the camera improve after the recent updates?
How is the battery life?
I got a deal for 500 CAD i.e 400 USD . do you recommend the phone?
thanks in advance
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https://www.telus.com/en/ab/mobility/phones/essential
It's appropriately priced at $500 USD, but definitely look I to OnePlus 5T that will be announced soon. Also, many carriers have steep discounts on the Galaxy S8. At Best buy, you can buy an unlocked S8 for 624 USD. If you go through a carrier, some are offering up to $300 off. With Black Friday around the corner, keep an eye out for deals.
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Fellow Canadian here, is this a public deal. If so I'd love info on where I could buy it as well.
(Time to finally retire my Nexus5)
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Sorry to disappoint you. No its not a public deal. My colleague is offering it.
Even though essential slashed 200$ off the price in states, Telus here in Canada is still selling it for 1050$ if you want to buy it outright.
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It's appropriately priced at $500 USD, but definitely look I to OnePlus 5T that will be announced soon. Also, many carriers have steep discounts on the Galaxy S8. At Best buy, you can buy an unlocked S8 for 624 USD. If you go through a carrier, some are offering up to $300 off. With Black Friday around the corner, keep an eye out for deals.
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I am currently using the S8. It's a great phone but the performance is not as smooth as I would like. It is the only reason I am looking at essential even thought it has a crappy camera
NotFromMountainView said:
Fellow Canadian here, is this a public deal. If so I'd love info on where I could buy it as well.
(Time to finally retire my Nexus5)
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Canuck here. I bought this beauty from Amazon.com. Orderd it yesterday morning and recieved it this morning before noon. I'm was using the Note 8 and wanted to try this brute out. Great device for 500.00 bucks US. Worth every dime. Get it before it sells out. It's 1037.00 in Canada, ya right.
houli said:
Canuck here. I bought this beauty from Amazon.com. Orderd it yesterday morning and recieved it this morning before noon. I'm was using the Note 8 and wanted to try this brute out. Great device for 500.00 bucks US. Worth every dime. Get it before it sells out. It's 1037.00 in Canada, ya right.
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How is the performance? Is it smoother than note 8
houli said:
Canuck here. I bought this beauty from Amazon.com. Orderd it yesterday morning and recieved it this morning before noon. I'm was using the Note 8 and wanted to try this brute out. Great device for 500.00 bucks US. Worth every dime. Get it before it sells out. It's 1037.00 in Canada, ya right.
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which color did you order?I checked amazon.om .Only white one is 500$.I dont see one for Black though
I had an s8 and note 8, performance is on par or better. Battery life is similar to the note 8, so all day with 3-4hrs sot. I also had a pixel and the stock Android experience is very similar, although I do periodically have lockups with some apps where I have to clear then from recents and restart the app. Overall this phone is by far the best phone I have used, and I go through a lot of phones, I also think curved screens are an annoying gimmick and I like small phones.
Edit: I shouldn't say the best phone by far, it's more that it is just a phone that fits what I perceive as the perfect form factor, small foot print with large non curved screen. Being unlocked with stock Android just makes it even better.
Venkat548 said:
How is the performance? Is it smoother than note 8
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It's pretty good, it's not a Samsung device with all of the special little features however for a seamless Android experience, it's great. This device will do well now with price drop. Then when the Essential PH2 comes out, it will go back up in price for sure as it is worthy of it.
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Venkat548 said:
which color did you order?I checked amazon.om .Only white one is 500$.I dont see one for Black though
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I was just on amazon.com, it's there. Black Moon color. Check again. I guarantee you, it's now going to start selling out.
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CaptainElwood said:
I had an s8 and note 8, performance is on par or better. Battery life is similar to the note 8, so all day with 3-4hrs sot. I also had a pixel and the stock Android experience is very similar, although I do periodically have lockups with some apps where I have to clear then from recents and restart the app. Overall this phone is by far the best phone I have used, and I go through a lot of phones, I also think curved screens are an annoying gimmick and I like small phones.
Edit: I shouldn't say the best phone by far, it's more that it is just a phone that fits what I perceive as the perfect form factor, small foot print with large non curved screen. Being unlocked with stock Android just makes it even better.
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Yes I have to agree, the size form for the Essential is great. It's a zippy device as well. I'm glad I have it to use when I want to switch from my note 8 from time to time.
houli said:
It's pretty good, it's not a Samsung device with all of the special little features however for a seamless Android experience, it's great. This device will do well now with price drop. Then when the Essential PH2 comes out, it will go back up in price for sure as it is worthy of it.
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I was just on amazon.com, it's there. Black Moon color. Check again. I guarantee you, it's now going to start selling out.
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Yes I have to agree, the size form for the Essential is great. It's a zippy device as well. I'm glad I have it to use when I want to switch from my note 8 from time to time.
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Thanks. I only see this and it costs 625 USD.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B074BWGRKH/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Can you share the link where you bought it for for 500usd please
Venkat548 said:
Thanks. I only see this and it costs 625 USD.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B074BWGRKH/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Can you share the link where you bought it for for 500usd please
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https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Ph...esktop?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
Says in stock Nov 9
Here's the link to buy it on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Ph...pID=41pchcdpyNL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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As I thought, it's starting to sell quick. No stock until November 9th. Order so you're in the queue to get one. Good luck.
houli said:
Here's the link to buy it on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Ph...pID=41pchcdpyNL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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As I thought, it's starting to sell quick. No stock until November 9th. Order so you're in the queue to get one. Good luck.
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Thanks. Unfortunately it does not ship to my place Toronto, Canada

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