Nexus 6 phone what are they like build quality etc

[andy armitage]

Hi guys

I am really tempted to get the Nexus 6 which has just been given a big reduction by Motorola this weekend and I know I will be fine with it being a big monkey but what is it like in general with things like build quality etc as I have read about the backs coming away and if you break the screen it costs a fortune to replace so any advice and thoughts on the phone would be really appreciated as I fancy trying a new phone with a bigger screen but I don't want to go mad spending too much on one and the Nexus 6 at this price is so intriguing to me and I am weak when it comes to trying new phones.

So so does the phone stand up to everyday use ok as I wouldn't use a case or protector on it and most of all do you recommend it :)

Thanks

[PhilipK]

Best phone that I've owned - and it supports Qi charging, unlike the 6P. Lots of support for rooting (http://www.wugfresh.com/) and in general (http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6).

Any large phone will be expensive if you break the screen, but there are rumours that Motorola will replace broken screens under warranty. Getting a tempered Glass screen protector is an issue (due to the slightly curved screen and manufacturing irregularities) but I've found the IntelliArmour one to be excellent (http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protectors-t2922645).

I have a few cases, but the Spigen is (in my opinion) the best of them - transparent back and a "bumper" type surround, while not adding a lot to the size of the phone. I believe that the issue with the backs coming off was mostly limited to earlier phones, but it's covered under warranty if it does happen.

You're slightly limited for some peripherals (e.g. in-car Qi charger/mounts) due to the size of the phone, but they are out there.

[andy armitage]

Best phone that I've owned - and it supports Qi charging, unlike the 6P. Lots of support for rooting (http://www.wugfresh.com/) and in general (http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6).

Any large phone will be expensive if you break the screen, but there are rumours that Motorola will replace broken screens under warranty. Getting a tempered Glass screen protector is an issue (due to the slightly curved screen and manufacturing irregularities) but I've found the IntelliArmour one to be excellent (http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protectors-t2922645).

I have a few cases, but the Spigen is (in my opinion) the best of them - transparent back and a "bumper" type surround, while not adding a lot to the size of the phone. I believe that the issue with the backs coming off was mostly limited to earlier phones, but it's covered under warranty if it does happen.

You're slightly limited for some peripherals (e.g. in-car Qi charger/mounts) due to the size of the phone, but they are out there.

Hi Philip have you still got yours? I wouldn't want to root it at all and as for in car chargers I would just use my normal usb charger and as I am a rep on the road I get plenty of time to charge in the car and as for wireless charging I don't have one so I wouldn't be using that feature but for this weekend I can get a 32gb Nexus 6 from Motorola UK for £225 which will save me just over £100 on buying the Style and over £200 on buying the Force!

Andy

[PhilipK]

Yes, still have mine - I can't think of any phone on the market that I could replace it with. It's quite a bargain at current prices.

[andy armitage]

Yes, still have mine - I can't think of any phone on the market that I could replace it with. It's quite a bargain at current prices.

Philip I just sent you a PM but it does seem like a great deal to me at present, I like the Moto assist features of the Style and as much as I like the Style I do think the battery life won't be great so I might wait until they bring one out with a bigger battery or the X Force is reduced as I do think the Force is overpriced at present, and if I sold the Nexus 6 hopefully I wouldn't take too big a hit on price!

How owe good is the Nexus screen as I have read that the whites are a bit yellow and I am not sure about that :)

[dice]

Really put off the Nexus line recently. The 4 was the best phone I've ever owned. The 5 was better in every way, but had an issue with the inbuilt mic - it just sort of stopped, something about double noise cancelling. This was out of warranty but was given no support from Google even though I'd bought it directly from them. Replaced the hardware myself, no fix.

I'm now hearing stories about the same issue with the newest Nexus line, but apparently there is a software fix for this. Its really off putting though, for a flagship device. This is coming from an Android/Google loyalist.