I've had the Nexus 6 for about 5 days now and it is my favorite Android device yet! I've had the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the S5, the Motorola Droid Razr HD, the HTC One M7 and now the M8 for work provided by my company... But I always went back to Apple because of the OS lag in Android devices... I bought the Nexus 6 because after the iPhone 6, I was bored with iOS... Greatest decision ever! I don't know what this guy is talking about with the "lag" but I've yet to see it... Also, at 100% battery life, my phone lasts me the entire day! I mean I do work all day so my usage isn't as heavy as other users but I'm pretty satisfied with the with the battery life... Yes, I do have to get used to the screen size because it's much bigger than the iPhones I've had before but watching Netflix and Hulu on this device is amazing!! And about the price, well I'm used to Apple's overpricing of devices so $700 isn't a high price tag for me... If you want high end, you have to pay for it in my book
Mike Fisher, We normally see eye to eye on reviews. But I would have to say that you missed it on this one. It is obvious that the size of the phone bothers you. Size of a device will chalk up to preference. I will agree that the device is not made for someone with small hands looking to do a lot of one handed operation. The HTC One M8 or iPhone 6 is ideal. I got the phone after your unboxing. Can't say that I'm experience lag. I'm running two Google profiles on my phone, one for personal and an encrypted one for work. I'm a social network junkie running: FB, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, IB and Lync for work. I text with the native messenger app for my personal and Hangouts for my work. Running Gmail for my corporate email and Google Inbox for my personal. I have 4 calendar accounts and use Google Wallet daily. Oh and I have 3 phone numbers mapped to my phone. No lag or stutter. Audio quality issues are a known AT&T thing. Not sure if your issues with audio on Spotify or Sparkle were while you were using it on their network. As far as Google providing more accessibility to things like notifications, really will depend on the user. I have big hands and can swipe down one handed. But again size will be a user preference. iPhone 6 Plus is the same height as the Nexus 6 and just a little bit thinner in width. So I don't understand the awkward on the ear comment. Thanks for showing us the wireless charging station, Aukey. I will definitely get one. So the review had some good stuff. But there is a real opportunity to show this Nexus device running Lollipop and all that is capable of doing. The review was side tracked a lot by your size preferences. To demonstrate the flagship phone of Google and its best OS yet on their device is what we need.
Hi Jay. Thanks for the feedback, and pardon the long reply. That's a fair amount of stuff you're running on the N6 there, but much of it has zero bearing on UI responsiveness (and it's roughly equivalent to our own usage model anyway). As for lag: we're seeing much more stutter and hesitation on both of our Nexus 6 units running Lollipop than we saw on the N5 running JB, and we're not alone in that observation. If yours is speedy, that's awesome! Audio quality issues had nothing to do with the network as we experienced them on WiFi and cellular. As speculated by others with the problem in the referenced Reddit post, this is likely an AVLS issue. Unsure why it's reported on some units and not others, but as we experienced it on both AT&T and unlocked devices (and confirmed it with a colleague's unit at another publication) we felt it necessary to report on it. Yes, size is subjective - which is why we balanced our criticisms with praise ("sometimes bigger is just better" ... "the Nexus 6 is a big phone - because it has to be"). Finally: gotta disagree with your assertion that "to demonstrate the flagship phone of Google and its best OS yet ... is what [viewers] need." While that sounds great for Android or Motorola fans, the purpose of a review is to inform consumers about whether a device is worth buying, framed in the context of other devices on the market. That's what we've tried to do here. Again, thanks for the feedback; it's really appreciated and we're glad you're happy with your N6! Stick around for After The Buzz in a few months and we'll compare notes on how well the phone has aged! ^M
M. Fisher, Thanks for the feedback. I'm curious about the lag you mentioned. When I provided you an example of all that I'm running, is was to show that even with all that I have going at once I do not experience lag. No lag in power cycles, launching Android OS apps, performance in using those OS apps even with 3rd party apps running. I guess I haven't heard any specifics. Would you mind sharing so that I can duplicate? Might be important to me and I still have time to return the device if it is critical. I would really appreciate it. Thanks for taking the time to respond back! 😀
Jay Woolridge Criticality will of course depend on your own tolerance for stutter and hiccup. If you're not bothered by performance issues, then obviously don't return the device. Generally we find the worst lag when summoning the task switcher after a few hours' up-time, but it also appears in the camera app and when switching to Google Now. General sluggishness being what it is, though, it's erratic and not easy to pin down. ^M
Pocketnow Thanks for the info. I guess I'll hold on to it. Did discover some think weird about that Aukey Luna Wireless Charger when using it to charge the Nexus. It stops charging the Nexus when the battery gets to 93%. Doesn't seem to do that with any other charger, but the Aukey. Let us know if you happen to notice the same thing if you happen to get a chance to test the two devices together.
Agree to disagree with some of the things that were mentioned in this review since my experience with my nexus 6 has been amazing so far. But I will say this, I think we can all agree that the production value on this review is top notch. Great job on the video guys! Keep em' coming
For the ones worried about occasional (or more than occasional) stutter: that is not Nexus 6 fault,* it is Lollipop's*. I've experienced similar issues with my Nexus 7 2013, I guess that's to account to the new, large update. iOS 8 did the same. Even though it's a shame we have to experience such discomfort for a software update *in 2014*, we've come to expect it, as you may expect lots of fixes coming right up.
I seem to be the only one with zero lag on the recent apps. The one issue I'm having with my n6 isn't the devices fault because it has a hard time getting a T-Mobile signal at my house but at school it has no trouble so the battery suffers a lot. I assume this will be fixed by the time WiFi calling arrives and as I have never dropped below 30% yet it isn't the biggest of deals atm but hey still better than dealing with Verizon
***** I have a T-Mobile Nexus 6 and I don't notice any lag in the recent app menu either. What I do notice is a consistent lag with the 2nd pull down notification.... More so in portrays mode than when in landscape.
love my nexus 6. Upgraded from a htc one m7 and the m7 just feels way to small. The curved back of the nexus 6 actually makes it feel smaller than it actually is. Fits in my pocket with a case on with room to spare and I dont wear huge baggy pants. I wouldn't buy it outright for the price though lol. I got mine on contract for $250 plus a $50 google play credit. The phone is blazing fast and the battery last a long time (im definitely a heavy user). If you have doubts about the device and are looking to upgrade you should just get it and if you dont like it you have 14 days to return it for a different device (if you are getting it as a upgrade from a carrier).
The pink tint you mentioned in the videos about the Nexus 6 are on purpose. They make the screen easier on the eyes when dimmed at night by filtering out blue light. Its like f.lux, but for Android.
I'm currently using nexus 6 as my daily drive and I have to say I really love my nexus since I used to be a Samsung and HTC user. Pure stock android is amazing and I have experience no lag or even screen burn and the dual speaker rival my old htc m8 though I understand nth can beat the htc boomsound and the phone footprint is actually as big as my brother iPhone 6 plus even though my phone screen is bigger and also battery life to me I would say 3.8 out of 5 star since I am no road warrior and I mostly carry my charger with me and my screen on time I able to make it for 5 hours 45 mins (but it varies depend on how people use) I recommend this phone for people who love stock android
Loved the conclusion to this review, covered some of the major sticking points, in a very balanced way. Keep up the good work Pocketnow and Michael Fisher!
The software can be tweaked pretty easily. With root you can adjust the dpi and make the phone think it's a tablet, along with flashing an omni-rom or something that can use multi-windows. But yeah, it should all come stock.
I have had no issues with my battery, personally. I have most recently been extremely surprised with it. I forgot to charge it one night and left the house the next morning for work with 38%. It lasted me all day till I got home that night with 10% and that was with texting, watching TH-cam videos, downloading background wallpapers, taking pictures and the having the battery saver mode activated after 15% as well. That's a giant plus in my book.
Amir Amran it can become difficult to sit down with the phone in your pocket, yes. There's no getting around that, I mean, it's a big phone. I was never worried it would bend or anything like that and it never did, so as long you're not being careless with it, you'll be fine.
When you use Display Tester, hold your finger on screen to switch to immersive mode!! The place to look for burning issue is the system bar! What do you think???
My Nexus 4 isn't stuttering with Lollipop at all like the N5 does in this review - it's at least as smooth as it was with Kitkat - so must be something relating to the specific build for the N5, or the encryption as mentioned.
Best in video Ad I have ever heard! It was unobtrusive smooth and I will consider buying the product. Good job not annoying me. You are great at this profession.
I think the Battery performance issues as well as the Audio, the occasional lag, and even the Camera Saturation tweaks, can be Fixed with a Future Software Update or Two. The guys and gals over in Mountain View, CA need to get on that asap!
Still waiting to see a practicality after the buzz edition , per battery life, pocketability, drops, and such. Still wished that they had stayed around 5.2 size.
In my case, the original Moto X strikes the right balance between screen real-estate and one-handed usability. It combines a 4.7in screen, relatively small bezels and rounded edges for the perfect form factor.
just got this device and all i can say is wow! its fastest smartphone i have had yet. camera much better than i was expecting and for media.... wow as the screen and speakers are awesome! come from a Note 4 and the nexus 6 is faster and better in many ways, well chuffed.
/have you got any info whether Google is gonna bring split screen to stock android? I own a nexus 6 and a nexus 9 and this feature will be extremely useful for both devices
I love my nexus 6 and haven't ever had the phone stutter. The phone usually gives me 2 days of use on one charge. Yeah, it's big. I was very self aware of how big it was the first time I used it in public but I got used to it in a couple days.
I got this phone recently and it came with 5.1 Lollipop. I noticed the perfomance was pretty shite (considering the phone's great specs). However, I updated to Android M and it works amazingly, no lag at all and silk smooth anlmations.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, for not saying it is overpriced and look at price for simular phones. Almost all reviewers have called it overpriced, but the fact is what you say, that the previous have been underpriced. That's a like from me!
Pocketnow ***** Does the AT&T branded one come with Qi Wireless Charging or the AT&T branded wireless charging? I can care less cause I always just use the adapter whatever the phone I have comes with. But at one point I was willing to give it a try with my LG G3 till I found out AT&T removed the Qi charging, and replaced it with their own.
At about 2 minutes you said the Nexus is big because it has to be. Please explain. How are specs related to phone size (other than screen and battery size)?
I had the note 2 back when it launched, followed up by the note 3 for about 7 months, currently I'm using the g3 and ordered my Nexus 6 on Wednesday... It's still on backorder and am extremely anxious to get my hands on something of this size... The only question i have about the software keys is, can they be hidden during apps? Much like the lg g3 allowed.
i've had my Nexus 6 for like a week and a half now and in a lot of apps it auto hides the software keys and you just swipe up to bring them back up. it does real nice giving u full screen to take advantage of the beautiful big screen
crowyard Kind of the other way around, TBH. Pocketnow hired me when no one else would, and ***** taught me most of what I know when it comes to video editing. But I appreciate the support! (you too Arslan Ali Qureshi) ^M
I was about to go for the nexus 6. But then i heard about HTC Hima and decided to wait for it and trade my m8 for hima instead of the nexus 6. Cant wait !
nexus 5 is 4.9 inch nexus 6 is 5.9inch nexus ..than we have nexus 7 9 10 ... so next year phone will be.. nexus 8... an 8 inch phablet... good work Goolgoole
I was excited about the nexus 6 and it got better for me when i found Out that it was going to be a six inch display, now that i have seen a bunch of reviews i do not feel that exciment anymore, i own a note 3 and i wanted to try something new but nahhhh note 4 for me, a friend of mine Just bought and man it is beautiful, its way different and better
Hey, Im from Australia and found a HTC one M8 used since june, gunmetal black, unlocked, great condition for $300 on gumtree..... is that a good deal??
When I pick a phone, I want it to be a phone that I'd recommend, a phone that I'm proud to own, a phone that says something about myself. Perhaps I should just try the Nexus 6, though I'm very reluctant to pick a phone of this size (and cost).
Nexus 6 and 9 do have encryption which causes lag, my nexus 5 runs smooth as butter while my nexus 6 has a occasional lag. Software updates are being put into place for these devices. Android 5.0.1 is among us so these bugs will be squashed.
Honestly,people complaining about the size(the ones who have bigger phones than iPhones currently)are complaining for nothing. After awhile,the massiveness of it won't really affect you long term. But when you first get it and everyone is like "Why the hell is that phone so big!?"
LOL lags on stock android? Can't wait to see the massive lags on samsung's touchwhiz when lollipop comes to note 4 or s5. This is going to be hilarious.
Guys please help me! I bought nexus 5 a week ago from shop and it was updated to kitkat 4.4.4. When i go to system update it doesnt show lolipop update! What to do ? I dont want to install it manually. Should I wait for it to come? I live in Lithuania. Thanks
Not all of us want a huge phone,my bro has a galaxy s5 and that's just ok for me,bigger than that and is just not good for me,the nexus 5 looked sexy and has a good size,too bad the jump to the nexus 6 felt like 2 generations of distance and not just one,i think 5.2" or 5.5" would have been more acceptable but oh well,there are other options,since the performance of smsrtphones nowadays is pretty damn good,we have better and more different options than a 6 inch phablet.
Yeah. For my M8, the screen size is my personal sweet spot, but the speakers and HTC branding make the phone quite a bit taller than I would like. This Nexus 6 is just too big for me.
Harley Lusk exactly,i think that companies ike sny are doing great things making a smaller flagship smartphone without compromises in specifications :)
***** Agreed with both of you. Phones like the M8 and the Galaxy S5 are as big as I would buy. They're really big for all the things you want a big screen for (internet, video, gaming etc), but they're not so big that it's annoying and awkward. Anything that's in the 5.5" range or above is pretty ridiculous in my opinion and completely unnecessary. I think these companies need to realise that phones and phablets are different devices for different people, and the majority of average customers will not buy a phone with a 6" display because it's simply too awkward for everyday use.
I have a question that sounds stupid but is really important to me, and I've yet to find an answer. Is the touch sensor in the screen sensitive enough to recognize a pencil? My Tegra Note 7 can, and using a pencil as a stylus is one of those things that sounds stupid until you try it.
Actually, while I am experiencing my moto G running Android 4.4 with ART, I have been struggling very hard with whether I should switch to android, confusing...
Being a Verizon customer, I was VERY tempted to buy a Nexus 6. Especially since the 1 Nexus phone I've owned was the Galaxy Nexus, and I LOVED IT!!!!! However the more I see and hear about the 6, the more I'm glad I passed. I'm sure it's fine for some people, but stock Android doesn't do it for me when it comes to a massive phone like this. If it had split screen, multi window multitasking, and 1 handed control like Samsung and LG, I would buy it for sure. However Google just seemed to miss the writing on the walls. This was the PERFECT opportunity to showcase phablet-ready features built into stock Android. Instead we just got a great big phone with no idea of how to make use of the extra size........ Nexus devices are supposed to showcase what Googles idea of an Android phone is supposed to be. 1 look at this phone tells us Google has no idea what a Nexus phablet is supposed to be.
Pretty sure Nexus phones are also development tools...I'm sure there are plans for a bunch of cool "phablet features", and if Google doesn't have plans, you better believe all the dev teams are hard at work...
People forget this all too often... The nexus line was designed as an attraction for devs. They haven't touched stock android because they want consistency with all stock android devices. Yes it'd have been cool to see some n6 specific features, but its simply not the google way. Will they hopefully update their apps to support dual column view? I hope so. I love this phone.
Michael best review of this device i seen by far but why do you still didn't want to do the same with the oneplus one ? It would be a perfect year for pocketnow because i feel like something is missing here ;)
Lollipop felt more like a downgrade than a upgrade. Had to flash my tablet to get Kit Kat back. I hated the bright backgrounds, the animations kinda slowed things down and were pretty much pointless, and they got rid of music control on the lock screen. And I didn't really liked how they merge settings and notifications into one.
Still rocking my nexus 6 in 2018 whit Pie. This phone was ahead of his time.
No doubt still using it as a backup phone.
I've had the Nexus 6 for about 5 days now and it is my favorite Android device yet! I've had the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the S5, the Motorola Droid Razr HD, the HTC One M7 and now the M8 for work provided by my company... But I always went back to Apple because of the OS lag in Android devices... I bought the Nexus 6 because after the iPhone 6, I was bored with iOS... Greatest decision ever! I don't know what this guy is talking about with the "lag" but I've yet to see it... Also, at 100% battery life, my phone lasts me the entire day! I mean I do work all day so my usage isn't as heavy as other users but I'm pretty satisfied with the with the battery life... Yes, I do have to get used to the screen size because it's much bigger than the iPhones I've had before but watching Netflix and Hulu on this device is amazing!! And about the price, well I'm used to Apple's overpricing of devices so $700 isn't a high price tag for me... If you want high end, you have to pay for it in my book
Damn ***** you make all other reviewers look amateurish with your reviews, once again on point, thank you.
Every review you make Michael is consistently more excellent than the last one.. it's always worth the wait!
Mike Fisher,
We normally see eye to eye on reviews. But I would have to say that you missed it on this one. It is obvious that the size of the phone bothers you. Size of a device will chalk up to preference. I will agree that the device is not made for someone with small hands looking to do a lot of one handed operation. The HTC One M8 or iPhone 6 is ideal.
I got the phone after your unboxing. Can't say that I'm experience lag. I'm running two Google profiles on my phone, one for personal and an encrypted one for work. I'm a social network junkie running: FB, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, IB and Lync for work. I text with the native messenger app for my personal and Hangouts for my work. Running Gmail for my corporate email and Google Inbox for my personal. I have 4 calendar accounts and use Google Wallet daily. Oh and I have 3 phone numbers mapped to my phone. No lag or stutter.
Audio quality issues are a known AT&T thing. Not sure if your issues with audio on Spotify or Sparkle were while you were using it on their network.
As far as Google providing more accessibility to things like notifications, really will depend on the user. I have big hands and can swipe down one handed. But again size will be a user preference. iPhone 6 Plus is the same height as the Nexus 6 and just a little bit thinner in width. So I don't understand the awkward on the ear comment.
Thanks for showing us the wireless charging station, Aukey. I will definitely get one.
So the review had some good stuff. But there is a real opportunity to show this Nexus device running Lollipop and all that is capable of doing. The review was side tracked a lot by your size preferences. To demonstrate the flagship phone of Google and its best OS yet on their device is what we need.
Somebody's a writing major this comment was pretty structured lol...
Hi Jay. Thanks for the feedback, and pardon the long reply.
That's a fair amount of stuff you're running on the N6 there, but much of it has zero bearing on UI responsiveness (and it's roughly equivalent to our own usage model anyway). As for lag: we're seeing much more stutter and hesitation on both of our Nexus 6 units running Lollipop than we saw on the N5 running JB, and we're not alone in that observation. If yours is speedy, that's awesome!
Audio quality issues had nothing to do with the network as we experienced them on WiFi and cellular. As speculated by others with the problem in the referenced Reddit post, this is likely an AVLS issue. Unsure why it's reported on some units and not others, but as we experienced it on both AT&T and unlocked devices (and confirmed it with a colleague's unit at another publication) we felt it necessary to report on it.
Yes, size is subjective - which is why we balanced our criticisms with praise ("sometimes bigger is just better" ... "the Nexus 6 is a big phone - because it has to be").
Finally: gotta disagree with your assertion that "to demonstrate the flagship phone of Google and its best OS yet ... is what [viewers] need." While that sounds great for Android or Motorola fans, the purpose of a review is to inform consumers about whether a device is worth buying, framed in the context of other devices on the market. That's what we've tried to do here.
Again, thanks for the feedback; it's really appreciated and we're glad you're happy with your N6! Stick around for After The Buzz in a few months and we'll compare notes on how well the phone has aged! ^M
M. Fisher,
Thanks for the feedback. I'm curious about the lag you mentioned. When I provided you an example of all that I'm running, is was to show that even with all that I have going at once I do not experience lag. No lag in power cycles, launching Android OS apps, performance in using those OS apps even with 3rd party apps running. I guess I haven't heard any specifics. Would you mind sharing so that I can duplicate? Might be important to me and I still have time to return the device if it is critical.
I would really appreciate it. Thanks for taking the time to respond back! 😀
Jay Woolridge Criticality will of course depend on your own tolerance for stutter and hiccup. If you're not bothered by performance issues, then obviously don't return the device. Generally we find the worst lag when summoning the task switcher after a few hours' up-time, but it also appears in the camera app and when switching to Google Now. General sluggishness being what it is, though, it's erratic and not easy to pin down. ^M
Pocketnow Thanks for the info. I guess I'll hold on to it. Did discover some think weird about that Aukey Luna Wireless Charger when using it to charge the Nexus. It stops charging the Nexus when the battery gets to 93%. Doesn't seem to do that with any other charger, but the Aukey. Let us know if you happen to notice the same thing if you happen to get a chance to test the two devices together.
Agree to disagree with some of the things that were mentioned in this review since my experience with my nexus 6 has been amazing so far.
But I will say this, I think we can all agree that the production value on this review is top notch.
Great job on the video guys!
Keep em' coming
For the ones worried about occasional (or more than occasional) stutter: that is not Nexus 6 fault,* it is Lollipop's*. I've experienced similar issues with my Nexus 7 2013, I guess that's to account to the new, large update. iOS 8 did the same. Even though it's a shame we have to experience such discomfort for a software update *in 2014*, we've come to expect it, as you may expect lots of fixes coming right up.
I seem to be the only one with zero lag on the recent apps. The one issue I'm having with my n6 isn't the devices fault because it has a hard time getting a T-Mobile signal at my house but at school it has no trouble so the battery suffers a lot. I assume this will be fixed by the time WiFi calling arrives and as I have never dropped below 30% yet it isn't the biggest of deals atm but hey still better than dealing with Verizon
***** I have a T-Mobile Nexus 6 and I don't notice any lag in the recent app menu either. What I do notice is a consistent lag with the 2nd pull down notification.... More so in portrays mode than when in landscape.
love my nexus 6. Upgraded from a htc one m7 and the m7 just feels way to small. The curved back of the nexus 6 actually makes it feel smaller than it actually is. Fits in my pocket with a case on with room to spare and I dont wear huge baggy pants. I wouldn't buy it outright for the price though lol. I got mine on contract for $250 plus a $50 google play credit. The phone is blazing fast and the battery last a long time (im definitely a heavy user). If you have doubts about the device and are looking to upgrade you should just get it and if you dont like it you have 14 days to return it for a different device (if you are getting it as a upgrade from a carrier).
I'm glad your enjoying it.
The pink tint you mentioned in the videos about the Nexus 6 are on purpose. They make the screen easier on the eyes when dimmed at night by filtering out blue light. Its like f.lux, but for Android.
I'm currently using nexus 6 as my daily drive and I have to say I really love my nexus since I used to be a Samsung and HTC user. Pure stock android is amazing and I have experience no lag or even screen burn and the dual speaker rival my old htc m8 though I understand nth can beat the htc boomsound and the phone footprint is actually as big as my brother iPhone 6 plus even though my phone screen is bigger and also battery life to me I would say 3.8 out of 5 star since I am no road warrior and I mostly carry my charger with me and my screen on time I able to make it for 5 hours 45 mins (but it varies depend on how people use) I recommend this phone for people who love stock android
Loved the conclusion to this review, covered some of the major sticking points, in a very balanced way. Keep up the good work Pocketnow and Michael Fisher!
The software can be tweaked pretty easily. With root you can adjust the dpi and make the phone think it's a tablet, along with flashing an omni-rom or something that can use multi-windows. But yeah, it should all come stock.
I have had no issues with my battery, personally. I have most recently been extremely surprised with it. I forgot to charge it one night and left the house the next morning for work with 38%. It lasted me all day till I got home that night with 10% and that was with texting, watching TH-cam videos, downloading background wallpapers, taking pictures and the having the battery saver mode activated after 15% as well. That's a giant plus in my book.
R.J. Boyd is it possible to sit when the phone is inside your front pants pocket? do you afraid it will bend or crack due to pocket pressure? thanks.
Amir Amran it can become difficult to sit down with the phone in your pocket, yes. There's no getting around that, I mean, it's a big phone. I was never worried it would bend or anything like that and it never did, so as long you're not being careless with it, you'll be fine.
Once again Michael you've brought us an amazing unbiased review. I honestly really enjoy your videos!! And that voice!!! lol
i love your reviews :) Its quick but you manage to make it a full review :)
When you use Display Tester, hold your finger on screen to switch to immersive mode!! The place to look for burning issue is the system bar! What do you think???
One of the most honest review of the nexus 6 yet!!!terrific...covered the good and bad!!keep up the good work!!!
My Nexus 4 isn't stuttering with Lollipop at all like the N5 does in this review - it's at least as smooth as it was with Kitkat - so must be something relating to the specific build for the N5, or the encryption as mentioned.
Best in video Ad I have ever heard! It was unobtrusive smooth and I will consider buying the product. Good job not annoying me. You are great at this profession.
I think the Battery performance issues as well as the Audio, the occasional lag, and even the Camera Saturation tweaks, can be Fixed with a Future Software Update or Two. The guys and gals over in Mountain View, CA need to get on that asap!
Still miss this phone 😖
Oh wow I was never expected to show up in class this early.
I Really like Pocketnow but how many videos can be made about the nexus 6.
Very detailed. Real usage examples. Balanced review on the Nexus 6.
Still waiting to see a practicality after the buzz edition , per battery life, pocketability, drops, and such. Still wished that they had stayed around 5.2 size.
I'm running a nightly build of Android 5.0 on my OnePlus One and I also get the the quirks when listening to music in Spotify.
In my case, the original Moto X strikes the right balance between screen real-estate and one-handed usability. It combines a 4.7in screen, relatively small bezels and rounded edges for the perfect form factor.
Agreed! ^M th-cam.com/video/Ovkgr7xSKu8/w-d-xo.html
So glad I watched your video. Just bought the Aukey in silver. Merry X-Mas Nexus 6 meet your new life partner!
I ordered my nexus 6 from t mobile and been on back order for a month now i hope i like it.
Galaxy on Fire 2HD @0:00, yas!! I love that game, lol.
just got this device and all i can say is wow! its fastest smartphone i have had yet. camera much better than i was expecting and for media.... wow as the screen and speakers are awesome! come from a Note 4 and the nexus 6 is faster and better in many ways, well chuffed.
Dean Faulkner still use in late 2018?
I'm lucky to get 2h of screen on time on my S4... 5 and a half is unheard of.
/have you got any info whether Google is gonna bring split screen to stock android? I own a nexus 6 and a nexus 9 and this feature will be extremely useful for both devices
I love my nexus 6 and haven't ever had the phone stutter. The phone usually gives me 2 days of use on one charge. Yeah, it's big. I was very self aware of how big it was the first time I used it in public but I got used to it in a couple days.
Fisher reviews are always fair....I gotta respect that.
When is Nexus 6 vs Galaxy Note 4 coming?
I'd love to see that. Note 4 does need another comparison after the ones to the Note 3 & iPhone 6+.
I got this phone recently and it came with 5.1 Lollipop. I noticed the perfomance was pretty shite (considering the phone's great specs). However, I updated to Android M and it works amazingly, no lag at all and silk smooth anlmations.
I love the little star trek bits he includes, my favorite tech reviewer easily
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, for not saying it is overpriced and look at price for simular phones. Almost all reviewers have called it overpriced, but the fact is what you say, that the previous have been underpriced. That's a like from me!
I lol'd when my phone went off when you said "Okay Google"
Pocketnow *****
Does the AT&T branded one come with Qi Wireless Charging or the AT&T branded wireless charging? I can care less cause I always just use the adapter whatever the phone I have comes with. But at one point I was willing to give it a try with my LG G3 till I found out AT&T removed the Qi charging, and replaced it with their own.
AT&T model has Qi just like the unlocked version, yes. No PMA this time! ^M
At about 2 minutes you said the Nexus is big because it has to be. Please explain. How are specs related to phone size (other than screen and battery size)?
I had the note 2 back when it launched, followed up by the note 3 for about 7 months, currently I'm using the g3 and ordered my Nexus 6 on Wednesday... It's still on backorder and am extremely anxious to get my hands on something of this size... The only question i have about the software keys is, can they be hidden during apps? Much like the lg g3 allowed.
i've had my Nexus 6 for like a week and a half now and in a lot of apps it auto hides the software keys and you just swipe up to bring them back up. it does real nice giving u full screen to take advantage of the beautiful big screen
Best Nexus 6 review! Considered all the issues surrounding the device! Thanks
USS Enterprise. I'm guessing that is a star trek reference
Another great review. As of now, you are definitely my favorite tech reviewer.
Is the black round plate that the phone rests on made of glass or plastic?
if you want landscape mode you can get action launcher three.
I cant believe you still have that Galaxy S5 Sport Michael
Can you tell me where i can get all the wallpapers that was on the Nexus 6 in this video please?
What app do you use for screen test in the video?
How about Nexus 6 vs. DROID Turbo?
I think that would be cool.
Worth the wait!
Great review just like always. Covered all the issues maturely and gave a satisfying conclusion. Keep up the good work.
Pocketnow would be nothing without Michael Fisher
crowyard agreed. He is great, gives you a lot of useful consumer and enthusiast level information in such a short amount of time.
crowyard Kind of the other way around, TBH. Pocketnow hired me when no one else would, and ***** taught me most of what I know when it comes to video editing. But I appreciate the support! (you too Arslan Ali Qureshi) ^M
I was about to go for the nexus 6. But then i heard about HTC Hima and decided to wait for it and trade my m8 for hima instead of the nexus 6. Cant wait !
nexus 5 is 4.9 inch nexus 6 is 5.9inch nexus ..than we have nexus 7 9 10 ... so next year phone will be.. nexus 8... an 8 inch phablet... good work Goolgoole
I was excited about the nexus 6 and it got better for me when i found Out that it was going to be a six inch display, now that i have seen a bunch of reviews i do not feel that exciment anymore, i own a note 3 and i wanted to try something new but nahhhh note 4 for me, a friend of mine Just bought and man it is beautiful, its way different and better
Hey what is that movie clip with captain Picard talking about the nexus? (TNG fan)
If 5.1 run's anything like on my n5 on the n6 I'm definitely upgrading to the n6
Watching in my Nexus 6 now in 2022..
When will be the review of the Galaxy Gear S
Good review! I think it could be your units cause I've had no lag and my battery has been great on my N6.
Hey, Im from Australia and found a HTC one M8 used since june, gunmetal black, unlocked, great condition for $300 on gumtree..... is that a good deal??
Volume gripes? It's still 2 steps. Press a volume button, tap the ringer icon.
When I pick a phone, I want it to be a phone that I'd recommend, a phone that I'm proud to own, a phone that says something about myself.
Perhaps I should just try the Nexus 6, though I'm very reluctant to pick a phone of this size (and cost).
Funny, my Moto X 2014 doesn't lag or stutter or anything on Lollipop. But the battery is not the same as KitKat. I really think its the white theme.
Yup, its all the whites. The battery doesn't play nice with whites when using an amoled panel.
I think it's because only the nexus 6 (maybe nexus 9) have true encryption, not sure though. That's what I heard on xda
Nexus 6 and 9 do have encryption which causes lag, my nexus 5 runs smooth as butter while my nexus 6 has a occasional lag. Software updates are being put into place for these devices. Android 5.0.1 is among us so these bugs will be squashed.
Chris Crump Oh OK. So that's why my nexus 9 lags and hangs and my Moto X doesn't. To think I was blaming Nvidia this entire time.
Dante Bradley LOL!
how is Bluetooth audio with Netflix? does the audio lag behind the people's moving mouths?
Honestly,people complaining about the size(the ones who have bigger phones than iPhones currently)are complaining for nothing. After awhile,the massiveness of it won't really affect you long term. But when you first get it and everyone is like "Why the hell is that phone so big!?"
Excellent review ***** ! Sharing for sure.
Name of the game at 7:05 ?
Should I get this (nexus 6) or the moto x 2014?
Where can I get that wallpaper?
Heyyy! Solo launcher is also buttery smooth ! U guys could give it a try also! Using my note 3 tho tbh its quite smooth as the nova launcher
LOL lags on stock android? Can't wait to see the massive lags on samsung's touchwhiz when lollipop comes to note 4 or s5. This is going to be hilarious.
Actually toucheiz lollipop is verry smooth
Guys please help me! I bought nexus 5 a week ago from shop and it was updated to kitkat 4.4.4. When i go to system update it doesnt show lolipop update! What to do ? I dont want to install it manually. Should I wait for it to come? I live in Lithuania. Thanks
Another great review from Michael!! Man I enjoy these!
At 7:08
That's a Nexus 5 though...
Awesome review Michael, like always!! Make sure you set the audio effect on bass punch for less distortion sound. That should make it better.
how do you set the audio effect?
***** go to settings, then sound and notification, and go where it says audio effects and choose the equalizer.
I don't see any audio effects
How long did you wait to put in that Nexus/Star Trek reference?! Love it!! Haha!
What ever happened to the review for the Nokia Lumia 830? As you can probably tell from my user name, I was looking forward to it.
Jaime Rivera was slated to do it, but since he took delivery on the Oppo, things got reshuffled. ^M
Not all of us want a huge phone,my bro has a galaxy s5 and that's just ok for me,bigger than that and is just not good for me,the nexus 5 looked sexy and has a good size,too bad the jump to the nexus 6 felt like 2 generations of distance and not just one,i think 5.2" or 5.5" would have been more acceptable but oh well,there are other options,since the performance of smsrtphones nowadays is pretty damn good,we have better and more different options than a 6 inch phablet.
Yeah. For my M8, the screen size is my personal sweet spot, but the speakers and HTC branding make the phone quite a bit taller than I would like. This Nexus 6 is just too big for me.
Harley Lusk exactly,i think that companies ike sny are doing great things making a smaller flagship smartphone without compromises in specifications :)
***** Agreed with both of you. Phones like the M8 and the Galaxy S5 are as big as I would buy. They're really big for all the things you want a big screen for (internet, video, gaming etc), but they're not so big that it's annoying and awkward. Anything that's in the 5.5" range or above is pretty ridiculous in my opinion and completely unnecessary. I think these companies need to realise that phones and phablets are different devices for different people, and the majority of average customers will not buy a phone with a 6" display because it's simply too awkward for everyday use.
I have a question that sounds stupid but is really important to me, and I've yet to find an answer. Is the touch sensor in the screen sensitive enough to recognize a pencil? My Tegra Note 7 can, and using a pencil as a stylus is one of those things that sounds stupid until you try it.
Tried it just now with a Dixon Oriole number-2.5. No response from either tip or eraser. ^M
Dammit! Well now I gotta rethink this whole Nexus 6 vs Note 4 thing again... Thanks for trying!
Richard Craig No problem! Get some frozen finger sausages! :) ^M
Does the Note 4 register a touch from a pencil?
Jordan Clark It has a Stylus
Pocketnow Can we have the walpaper?
Actually, while I am experiencing my moto G running Android 4.4 with ART, I have been struggling very hard with whether I should switch to android, confusing...
Excellent work Michael,
Thanks for the review
Dion Tholen Thanks for watching! ^M
perhaps 5-5.2"'s the best smartphone size!
what happened with so called rubberized plastic cases... ? they made those once
torn between the nexus 6 and the z3... ideas ?
Really good review
Always look forward to a review from Michael Fisher !
Being a Verizon customer, I was VERY tempted to buy a Nexus 6. Especially since the 1 Nexus phone I've owned was the Galaxy Nexus, and I LOVED IT!!!!! However the more I see and hear about the 6, the more I'm glad I passed. I'm sure it's fine for some people, but stock Android doesn't do it for me when it comes to a massive phone like this. If it had split screen, multi window multitasking, and 1 handed control like Samsung and LG, I would buy it for sure. However Google just seemed to miss the writing on the walls. This was the PERFECT opportunity to showcase phablet-ready features built into stock Android. Instead we just got a great big phone with no idea of how to make use of the extra size........ Nexus devices are supposed to showcase what Googles idea of an Android phone is supposed to be. 1 look at this phone tells us Google has no idea what a Nexus phablet is supposed to be.
Pretty sure Nexus phones are also development tools...I'm sure there are plans for a bunch of cool "phablet features", and if Google doesn't have plans, you better believe all the dev teams are hard at work...
People forget this all too often... The nexus line was designed as an attraction for devs. They haven't touched stock android because they want consistency with all stock android devices. Yes it'd have been cool to see some n6 specific features, but its simply not the google way.
Will they hopefully update their apps to support dual column view? I hope so. I love this phone.
I'm still using this phone until now
Michael best review of this device i seen by far but why do you still didn't want to do the same with the oneplus one ? It would be a perfect year for pocketnow because i feel like something is missing here ;)
Axel Torres Thanks for the support. We're happy enough with the written review: pocketnow.com/2014/07/12/oneplus-one-review ^M
Cool size comparison effect!
you know you're early when you meet 360 as the only quality option.
What a great great review ! thanks for answering battery questions.
Love your reviews Michael!
Hey Pocketnow Do a Nexus 9 vs iPhone 6 Plus.
hope the next update fix the issues,
Lollipop felt more like a downgrade than a upgrade. Had to flash my tablet to get Kit Kat back. I hated the bright backgrounds, the animations kinda slowed things down and were pretty much pointless, and they got rid of music control on the lock screen. And I didn't really liked how they merge settings and notifications into one.