Nexus 6 Review - Best of the Best?
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- The Nexus 6 is a hulking brute, a linebacker of a phone. Out of the numerous big handsets we’ve seen this year, Google’s new beast is among the biggest, larger even than Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 and Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus. GALLERY/MORE: bit.ly/1tMO1AW
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Walked into a store. Picked up a Nexus 9, loved the software. Picked up the Air 2, LOVED the hardware. Used both for like a couple of minutes then felt like putting them down somewhere. Picked up the Nexus 6, a real tablet killer. I've got the Note 4 and I don't see myself using my laptop at all unless I need to type long emails. Big-screen phones will eventually kill the tablet world. The Note started it, the Nexus 6 joins in. The 6 Plus is trying. What's next?
iPhone 6 is trying? And how is it not succeeding?
Stefan C. Not 6. The 6 Plus. Apple has always lived by the view that the smaller iPhone is the perfect device. Which is I think. But to compete in modern times they've had to backtrack on their beliefs somewhat and launch a phone hit by banding troubles. And most importantly, there's the price difference between the Nexus 6 and the 6 Plus, or any other phablet in that category. Hence, they've tried to actually sneak into a market they'd never expected to.
TheBlooRayChannel I dont get it... What where the reasons you said in that?
Shamur Stewart What about Android is better for a tablet? Maybe a few things have extra panels and stuff, but so does IOS.
Stefan C. Android is far more affordable and will always be. Performance on the Nexus 9 is top-notch. I felt more joy using the Nexus 9 than the iPad Air 2. Plus, in real-life scenarios, Android tablets fair far better as a laptop replacement. Transferring media for example. Multiple codecs are supported and all you need is a microusb cable. iPad, I'll give it to build quality. But there were a few stutters here and there, and touch-sensitivity issues. May be I used a rogue device. Android 5 is a thing of beauty.
Hey Jon could you avoid saying OK google in your reviews my phone always starts doing a voice search!
Every time I say it in a video, I laugh bc I know what it's doing.
TechnoBuffalo Well played!
Same here loool
Same here lol
TechnoBuffalo Yo...You're a monster!
Best nexus 6 review.
Are you using this phone with latest updates,because some reviews are saying that is slow, even slower than nexus 5 when opening apps?
People are saying that's because encryption, but I wanna hear your thoughts, maybe update fixed that.
And you are becoming my favorite youtuber, your videos are full with enthusiasm .
The phone is not slow. It has the latest specs offered, and I have already seen any reviews and none of them said it lagged. :D
We are.
AnimeFan On arstechnica review there is video recorded one week ago and nexus 6 is slower than nexus 5, look arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/11/nexus-6-review-the-premium-price-still-comes-with-compromises/2/
TechnoBuffalo thank you for answering . I was worried when I saw ars technica video but obviously problem is fixed with update.
Brane Petkoski It was an earlier version of Lollipop 5.0 that didn't have proper optimization.
KROreviews I read that the nexus 6 uses slow, outdated storage which causes the apps to take longer to load and explains why the nexus 6 boots so much slower than the nexus 5.
@technobuffalo, any thoughts?
Solution for the not so good back is dbrand skin. They are already available. Everything else on the phone is just top notch!
Good suggestion.
May I ask what dbrand skin is and where can I find in Mumbai, Akshay? Hey Techno, love your reviews. Getting this nexus soon. Thanks :D
Dhaval Chauhan google might help
So Nexus 6 on this video determines:
No lag with best performance ☑
Amazing battery life that equals any other phone with a 3000mah or higher ☑
Really amazing camera quality pictures ☑
Other website trashing the Nexus 6 lied ☑
The iVerge gave it a great review and hell has frozen over ☑
***** see it's all lies.
👍 YESSSSS
Let's face it, if The Verge likes it then it must be pretty great ;)
Peter Blanco Yep.
Jeremy Collins who talks on the phone these days? 😂😂😂
If Google doesn't make a new Nexus 5, I feel it's a real missed opportunity.
I truly believe this is the best tech channel on youtube. Jon is unbiased and very detailed with his explanations. Plus he responds to his subscribers! Keep up the great work!!
Used to own a note 3 did not go for the note 4 because I hated touchwiz and hated the wait for the software updates to come out. So far I'm in love with the nexus. It's really a great awesome phone. I recommend it to anyone out there who like big phones.
Friendly, honest and unbiased like usual. Nice job Jon!
My only suggestion (someone else said this too) I'd like to see Screen on Time stats in the future as a guide for battery life! Otherwise awesome job :)
Watched this video...bought the nexus 6...my wife is in trouble now because this is my soul mate...
Your channel has a way of reviewing tech for what it is. Not what it was or what you hoped it'll be but what it IS. Good job!
Glad to see the battery life was good, I have heard mixed reviews about the battery life
Its not great but not awful
Me too, some people have said battery life is awful, others have said its pretty good and could last two days of solid use. So confused lol.
I'm still using this device after the Pixel release on Android N over two years after release, love it!
Jon made a great point by not reducing the store because of the size, because size preference is different for everybody.
It's great reviews like this that helped me decide on purchasing a note 4. Keep these great reviews coming. Only thing we need now is an iPhone 6 plus vs droid turbo vs note 4 vs nexus 6 battle, and make the video about 20min. I'll make the popcorn, buy the soda, and kick back and enjoy these beastly phones fight to the screens get smashed.
+TechnoBuffalo
Still using the Nexus 6 in March 2017 with Android Nougat 7.1.1
I love the big screen & dual speakers. The Qi Wireless and QuickCharge®️ / TurboCharging®️ technology is a big plus along with the 4K video recording & QuadHD AMOLED screen.
I am really happy I preordered this today from ATT, my moto X (first Gen) screen got all cracked last night, still works but it worries me. Had been waiting for this review before buying but decided I had to grab it
happy to know I didn't waste my money
I'm impatiently waiting for AT&T to stock this beautiful beast!!! I was going to get the I-phone 6+, but after seeing the Nexus 6, it's what I want real bad!!! Thanks for the great review, as usual!
Good one! Again with the "OK Google". Every time my Nexus 5 goes to voice search. I really gotta start using headphones while watching your videos
Great job John! Motorola seems to be doing very well as a Nexus manufacturer!
I know this is an older post but I used the info from this and just bought a nexus 6 to use as my daily driver great info Thank you
Great review. Looking forward for my preorder to finally arrive!
I think this review just solidified my decision to purchase the Nexus 6 over the iPhone 6+ (when available) I've been bouncing back and forth between them. I just could only wish the N6 had a better camera, although I think its mostly software related. Love the enthusiasm behind the review, too.
Like all your other reviews, I love this!
I definitely would say if you are purchasing this phone or anything with a 5.0 inch screen display, there is no need to have an tablet unless it's a low memory and spec smartphone then maybe. If you are going to purchase an tablet, make sure it is at least 9 inches or higher because anything smaller, you better off having a smaller phone. Just saying. Look at the iPhone 6 plus. It's bigger than a note 4. If you have the 64 to 128gb model, you'll be good to go. Vice versa for a tablet. If you are going to be doing a lot, make sure you check the specs first. Definitely the battery life and performance. These are key factors. I agree with Jon. I think the nexus 6 will be my next phone. Plus being able to receive all updates early would be great!
actually they are approximately the same size considering the fact the note 4 is wider than the IPhone and the Iphone is thinner and taller than the note 4
Easily my favourite tech journalist. Excellent review Jon
It's not slow. It's awesome! I got rid of my iPhone 6+ for this Nexus 6 and have never looked back. iPhone iOS has some great features but nothing to compare to android. Nexus 6 is buttery smooth and just a joy to personalize. Gotta say I'm really diggin' this beast. It can only get better with updates.
Jon is the King of "Rweeally Rweaallyyy..." ...really!
Thanks for a realistic review that doesn't harp on benchmarks. I honestly dont care if some other phones may or may not be slightly faster. Anything is lightyears ahead of my Galaxy SII hahaha.
Mr. Rettinger..you are simply awesome!
Great review Jon!
iPhone 6 = 8.0
iPhone 6 Plus = 8.5
Moto X 2014 = 9.0
Nexus 6 = 9.0
Note 4 = 9.0
Note 4 = 9.5 (for actually utilising that big screen)
Good thing there are multiple reviews. Because Engadget says the battery only lasts 14 hours with 4 hours screen time and is very weak.
Since 64GB are too little anyway, especially if you want to record in 4k (with a camera that has lower quality than that from the iPhone), then the Nexus 6 can easily be ignored.
TheDark Knut Note 4 is 9
***** that's horrible man
***** FYI, background activity is not included in screen on time in android. So android screen on time and ios usage are totally different. If android included background activity for its screen on time, i am sure nexus 6 will get 10 hrs.
Yeah I'm picking this phone up definitely
I ordered one last week and I cant wait for it to arrive
I still remember your review Dell Streak!!
The blue color on the wall behind you looks clean. But its too dark. it often makes watching your videos quiet dull. If u can lighten the blue to resemble something like a sky blue or even lighter, your videos will sound more lively. Just a thought. Amazing reviews. i love the hard work u put in. Regards.
Reviewers criticize that the Lumia 1520, iPhone 6+ & HTC's One Max doesn't have multi window but completely forgot that its not available when reviewing a Nexus device.
Good review! Convinced me to get one of these after my note 2 contact expires :)
Great review as always John.
This is probably the most positive review out there for the Nexus 6...
Great review! Keep em coming Jon
Thank you!
Just watched this on my HTC One m7 and lost nearly 10% battery, looking forward to getting the nexus 6!
Can you please tell us the Screen on time when reviewing the batteries on phones. telling us what percentage you end your day with isn't descriptive enough.
Hey Jon, pocket-friendly size is something I'm comfortable with. Still, I am ready to go for this monster as I think that after some time with the device, my hands will be habituated to it. The important thing for me though is the battery life. I use my phone heavily for social media. I would probably keep the mobile data ON for half the day as my workplace doesn't have WiFi access. How long will it last me from a single charge?
30 fupus! your reviews are forever entertaining and informational.
Would you do a comparison between the blue edition and the white one and give your opinion on which you would prefer? I want a nexus 6 but can't decide which color lol
In not planning to buy it yet...the moto design kills it all. Hammerhead (nexus 5) had an awesoeme design
Fresh review yo. Looks great, but too big for me so I went with a Z3c. Love love love the Nexus line, though.
Still a great phone in 2017
Good review Jon will play with it at the store
man oh man....really want it. Motorola has been putting out a lot of super phones these past two years
The Htc one Max endured extreme criticism for not making much use of the large screen size by not incorporating a(multi window) mode, what makes this phone different?
Better battery, better software and bigger development community so you can get multi window with ease.
Nice opinion Shamur Stewart but I didn't see any rules or guidelines for a answer..if you do please point them out for me.. What's irrelevant to you may not be irrelevant to the next person my friend.
K.J. Littlejohn Thats true, but Shamur Stewart was correct. I was speaking of multi-window functionality or lack thereof, "software".
, what makes this phone different.. I focused on that part of it Shamur Stewart execuse me if I angered you sir but I didn't expect me commenting I'd be insulted about my intelligence; smh but anyhow my answer still stands and I'm sticking to it. If you don't like it....owell..((shrugs shoulders))
Fuck what they think and fuck yo thoughts! Have a good one ya Lil annoying mosquito
Jon you give the best reviews on TH-cam, hands down
I appreciate that, thank you!
John said a few months ago the lg g3 was the best phone he ever tested. I wonder if he still feels that way with the nexus 6 and note 4 out and other phones that have dropped out. Comparo???
At the time it was. There is much more competition out there now. More comparisons are definitely coming.
The lg g3 turned into a glitchy POS. IMHO. Every review I've seen from the major reviewers so far have stated normal android jitters from the nexus 6.
TechnoBuffalo thanks for the reply
Lg g3 is still one of the best phones out right now and easily goes toe to toe with the new flagships . for example nexus 6 doesnt have a sd card or removable battery. Those things are deal breakers for some people. And people who saying g3 is laggy well they havent used one its right now best selling Android phone and yes the 16gb version has some lags because it has 2gb ram but the 32gb version doesnt lag at all its my personal experience upgraded from the htc m8 to s5 than to g3 16gb now g3 32gb and im telling u g3 can still take down this nexus 6. Oh and i forgot to mention the size so ya. The only edge necus 6 has on the g3 is the GPU thats it.
gabriel I own a G3 32gb version and it does lag and shuts off by it self at times. im not hating on the G3, im just telling the truth. even tho its got those hippcup I still LOVE my G3, knock knock wake up/sleep and thin side/top/bottom bezel is just to hard to let it go.
Great review
I played with one at the store. Thought it was fast until I took a bunch of pictures, went to home screen, then opened gallery. It took for ever to show the pictures in the thumb nails. Did you see that too with all your testing? Appears to have slow read speeds that have been discovered in technical reviews, and I seem to notice it there.
Your channel is the THE BEST...
Always awesome reviews.
How do you compare the camera to iphone 6 plus.. Is the camera noticeable bad at night? I love take pictures . I will appreciate your answer.
Would have really liked some objective testing on the screen, no mention of nits or anything. I wish more reviewers would start using some objective measurements to determine screen quality like Erica Griffin.
definitely still great phone, got this thing before black Friday for $280 new. don't see any flaws in it.
Excellent review!
John, whenever you say "OK Google" in one of your videos, my phone brings up Google Now, even with voice recognition on lol I'm guessing we have a similar voice
Thanks Jon, I always enjoy your reviews. You say that the blue back is not good for prints and what not do you know if the white is any better? I've never had a white phone but I am thinking of the nexus 6 in white.
Thanks for your feedback.
I gotta have a big phone, I'm kinda crazy about it. My update is in less than a month, I think I'm goin with the Note 4, bc of the better camera, but idk till i get there and hold each phone. HURRY UP DEC 3!!!
Amazing review Jon , the best one out there.
Where exactly are we supposed to see it in person? Is it actually going to be in stores within the next month?
Waiting for Nexus 6 vs IPhone 6 like last year video! Please please do it!
have a HTC one M7 and need and upgrade pretty soon, as much as I love my HTC one as it is my first android phone, I been really looking into getting the nexus 6 and this video makes me want to go out and buy it now! #needthisphone
Have you had any problems with screen burn in and do you think this is a concern to think about? I am reconsidering buying this phone for that reason.
Can you guys show the brightness difference with other phones? Other reviews like Phonearena shows that it's only 200+nits while the Note 4 has 400+nits.
Would never trade my Nexus for the world been a Nexus user since the Nexus 4 have them all.
I wish Google scaled down the icon sizes for the nexus 5
Well, that does it.
Although I've been a long time subscriber and still enjoy watching some of your videos, I feel like the quality of the reviews has been dropping when comparing them to other tech channels/websites. Objectivity is the main issue. Taking this video as an example, saying the display is "gorgeous" is just too subjective considering the outstanding quality of screens of recent smartphones. Of course it looks good! What I want to know is if it is better than other smartphones in the same price category. Please, give me numbers (see AnandTech review of the nexus 6 to see what i mean). Besides, are your statements true? Several other reviews have been stating that both display and battery on the N6 are disappointing and frankly I now tend to believe them more.
Video-wise, just still shots of the device next to everyday objects would be nice, effectively showing how large it is. The depth of field is often exaggerated, it's hard to see an image of the full device showing all its details.
And please, please, if yuo do a product comparison, state your clear opinion, even if it might be controversial. I'm tired of the same "In the end, it all comes down to your personal preference" we knew that from the beginning. You have to assume that most people looking for these videos already know about the products but, being still undecided, they look for a tech savvy personal (personal is the key word) opinion. What we have seen is no better than 2 lists of specs side by side.
That's my rant, sorry if it is harsh. It's not meant to just bash your channel but instead to improve it. I'm still thankful for your hard work. Take care TechnoBuffalo
Nice review... Love my nexus 6 battery life is very good for my point of view and lollipop is stunning... Happy customer here 😍.
I would like to see a video about the best accesories and cases for the nexus 6
The 6 hour charge claim is idle time. It has 6 hours of idle time after 15 minutes on the turbocharger.
Hey Jon what do you think it's better iphone 6 or nexus 6?
if you dont want to get a case, but dont like that blue back (like me) get a dbrand skin!
I have a Nokia Lumia 1520 so i'm used to big phones. It's a really hard decision between the Nexus 6 and Note 4. I want the 6 but I like some of TouchWiz features but hate touchwiz. Would be nice if google put some extra features in like a one handed mode and multiple screen to really make use of the display.
Great Review TechnoBuffalo ! What do you think about OnePlus One vs Nexus 6? Apart from the price
The unlocked works on verizon too?
Awesome review, just made me feel even better about getting this phone!
You'll love it.
This is the best phone I ever had!! This is a true review this phone is well worth the money!!
Simple the the best I have no complaints 😁
Is the click-to-shot speed as quick as the iPhone 6 or Galaxy S5? Looks to be pretty quick in your review.
TechnoBuffalo no input on the front camera?
and does the non existence of the micro sd card slot lower your ratings ??
In the future just like computers, flagship phones well be so cheap I won't bother to think twice for getting it.
I want those Star Wars posters.
THIS IS A REVIEW! GREAT WORK TB TEAM!
Great review 👍😊🏈
Thank you!
Solid review! Waiting for bestbuy to get the sprint version in stock so I can trade in my note 3 for this bad boy!
Thank you!
Great review! Always look forward to your video's, Jon! Question, is the back a soft touch like the black Nexus 5? Or eggshell, like the white cloud version?
It is not softtouch. It feels more like standard plastic.
Excellent hardware review. I know its a hardware review but I wish you would of touched on stuff like ambient display, Google now listening...etc. With lollipop being so new I think it would of been relevant.
Maybe it's just me, but I find the focus shifts/lack of focus in some shots very distracting.
I was striving for this option but A massive screen which I do not Appreciate .. I was between the M8 and The Moto X 2014 .. for me I'll sacrifice the bit of a good performance for a smaller screen and go with the Moto X ..
I am really confused between this and the Note 4.... :? or should i wait for Galaxy S6 :? (PS: Currently using S4 for the past 19 months)
Great review!
The BEST phone I have ever had period !
Worth the cash? Absolutely. This phone doe's not disappoint on any level.
+Frederick Thompson Are there any issues with the phone? How is the battery life and camera?
Imagine if Jon or any other reviewer raved about an Apple device like this? Android fans would be raging nonstop. That being said, this phone looks bad ass & nice review!
I have. Nexus 5 I used it for 5 month u think I should buy nexus 6 or 5 stile good what u think ?
The Next Nexus generation should have 2 nexus, one with 6" and another at 5'3
Nice review dude
Glad you like it!