I am planning to buy a new android phone and shortlisted Nexus 5 and Xperia ZR. I think Nexus 5 would be a better choice because of its large development support but question in my mind is "Is it worth waiting for Nexus 6?". There is no fixed date for Nexus 6 but hopefully it will be announced in Q4 of this year. Please suggest, should i buy nexus 5 or wait for nexus 6? Is it worth waiting for?
From my research cons of nexus 5 that i don't want to get with are: Battery life and Camera. And both of these might get upgraded in Nexus 6.
Thanks in advance.
We don't even know if there will be a 6. The rumour mill says not. Its an impossible question
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rootSU said:
We don't even know if there will be a 6. The rumour mill says not. Its an impossible question
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Google confirmed that the nexus program isn't going anywhere. There probably will be a successor to the nexus 5,it would only make sense since android L supports 64 bit, maybe even put more than 3gb. Who knows, it's all speculation
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zephiK said:
Google confirmed that the nexus program isn't going anywhere. There probably will be a successor to the nexus 5,it would only make sense since android L supports 64 bit, maybe even put more than 3gb. Who knows, it's all speculation
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Afaik google only confirmed the nexus tablet range. But as we both said it's all speculation so it would be ridiculous to try and base any purchasing decision on an unknown future.
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Should i go for nexus 5 then? The thing that is making me worried about nexus is its battery, is there any way i can fix it?
Or i should go for something else?
The battery is fine. Go for what you want. Read reviews. Its pretty old now. Only 9 months left of updates.
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kdarknight said:
Should i go for nexus 5 then? The thing that is making me worried about nexus is its battery, is there any way i can fix it?
Or i should go for something else?
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Me and many have no battery issues. The Nexus5 is still rocken and a lot of fun on XDA!
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Sold my z1 yesterday and pick up my nexus 5 today, have I made the right move?? I'm using nexus 7 and love it,so hope I enjoy N5
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Hally79 said:
Sold my z1 yesterday and pick up my nexus 5 today, have I made the right move?? I'm using nexus 7 and love it,so hope I enjoy N5
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Not to be rude but you should of already known that everyone on this side of the forum will say "of course you made the right decision" and the Z1 side will more than likely oppose.
I never played with the Z1 but the main highlights of the Nexus 5 is the affordable price for pretty decent specs, speedy updates from google and Dev support! Hopefully you'll enjoy your new purchase/trade.
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I agree with OuncE, but so you have some opinion on the matter... i came from the Z and the Z1s, after that. If the z1s had an unlockable boot loader and was slightly cheaper, i probably would have kept it, but Ultimately the price, customizability and mostly comparable specs pulled me to the nexus.
USB otg has been a decent help with expanding the storage capacity, and custom kernels have great battery saving options. Beyond that, the Dev community and timely official updates make this phone pretty worth while, but that's just my opinion.
A parting piece of advice: you'll enjoy this phone more if you focus on what it can offer than if you focus on what it lacks.
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HI my name is mark i just traded in my water proof,drop proof sports car for a sports car that isn't water proof or drop proof
did i do good?
Point is both of em have their good's and bad's the Nexus 5 will always be one step ahead of the game with updates
but personally i would have taken the Z1
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Sold my z1 yesterday and pick up my nexus 5 today, have I made the right move?? I'm using nexus 7 and love it,so hope I enjoy N5
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Yes mate you have made the right move i did excactly the same as you and sold my z1 for the Nexus 5
Only wished I'd got the Nexus 5 to start with
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I would normally agree with the sentiment shared.
Though the nexus forums seen to tolerate G2 owners running in most threads knocking/comparing their choice to the N5.
This I've never saw in any other xda forum but this one. Just about makes me want to find another forum.
On topic, I think you did OK with your trade, might be a lesser costing phone, but the experience of plain android makes up for options imo.
WR
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Hally79 said:
Sold my z1 yesterday and pick up my nexus 5 today, have I made the right move?? I'm using nexus 7 and love it,so hope I enjoy N5
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You tell us if you made the right move.
We say yes because we all own the phone.
I would have kept the Z1. That phone makes me drool.
Ok if someone can help me out I'd greatly appreciate it. I want to buy a nexus phone but since its this late I was going to wait for the nexus 6 (if it was going to be called that) but now I'm reading about Android 'Silver' and how it might mean there will be no more nexus devices. Sodo you guys think that its true about no more nexus phones? And should I buy the nexus 5? Or do you guys think they'll continue on to another nexus device?
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Ok if someone can help me out I'd greatly appreciate it. I want to buy a nexus phone but since its this late I was going to wait for the nexus 6 (if it was going to be called that) but now I'm reading about Android 'Silver' and how it might mean there will be no more nexus devices. Sodo you guys think that its true about no more nexus phones? And should I buy the nexus 5? Or do you guys think they'll continue on to another nexus device?
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Best to go here, read and interact with members there... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
Hi folks I am considering buying a nexus 5. Currently have a moto X and I'm happy with it. However I missed the stock Android and Nexus experience. They're all kinds of pros and cons with this phone as you all know. I guess after all this time, do you think the phone is still worth purchasing? Main reason being is the next Nexus is a matter of months away. What would you owners say? Thanks.
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Hi folks I am considering buying a nexus 5. Currently have a moto X and I'm happy with it. However I missed the stock Android and Nexus experience. They're all kinds of pros and cons with this phone as you all know. I guess after all this time, do you think the phone is still worth purchasing? Main reason being is the next Nexus is a matter of months away. What would you owners say? Thanks.
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its still running with the top of the pack. and in my opinion feels the fastest. next year itll still be near the top.
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its still running with the top of the pack. and in my opinion feels the fastest. next year itll still be near the top.
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Is the battery that bad?
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ugrifja said:
Is the battery that bad?
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The battery is fine. You can consistently get 5+ hours of sot if you set it up right.
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Is the battery that bad?
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battery isnt bad. but it all depends what your signal quality will be like, how you set it up, what apps youbuse, and how you use your device. i personally see about 4.5-5.5 hours screen in time.
i just used my tmobile Jump upgrade to go from an LG G2 to the Nexus 5, best decision ive made in awhile
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Hi folks I am considering buying a nexus 5. Currently have a moto X and I'm happy with it. However I missed the stock Android and Nexus experience. They're all kinds of pros and cons with this phone as you all know. I guess after all this time, do you think the phone is still worth purchasing? Main reason being is the next Nexus is a matter of months away. What would you owners say? Thanks.
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As Midnight_Rider Put It... In A Matter Of 6 Months... I Just Used My Jump Upgrade and Went From A HTC One M7 > Note 3 > iPhone 5s Gold (Worst Decision I Ever Made In The Handset Division... The IPad Is Cool But Not The Phone) and Now I Have The Nexus 5...
As Stated Before... Best Decision I Ever Made In The Mobile World In A While. I've Had the Nexus One & the Galaxy Nexus... Minus the Nexus S As I Wasn't On Sucky Sprint But Now That I Have the Nexus 5... I Can Clearly Admit That I'm Thrilled To Be Back To Pure Google, Unlocked, Unrestricted and On the Un-Carrier and the Nexus World.
I Said the Same Thing... As the Next Nexus Is Due By December and The G3 Is Right Around the Corner But Seriously... Its A No Brainer... I Wish the Best To You Young Padawon On Your Choices... Choose Wisely lol ?
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Check it out and really enjoy its capabilities and XDA development!
Thanks guys. Still on the fence here. Any issues with Bluetooth or nav?
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Thanks guys. Still on the fence here. Any issues with Bluetooth or nav?
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Till now we don't have any known issues with Bluetooth and nav !
Great phone you won't regret !
Is the Nexus 5 a good phone for the price, or does it exit better phones with the same budget?
Thanks for all answers
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Is the Nexus 5 a good phone for the price, or does it exit better phones with the same budget?
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I sugest you w8 a bit more till N6 will appear.Buy yes,atm it's a good phone.
Classic device and of course everyone on the Nexus5 forum will tell you so!
Depends on your budget, upgrade, spec required, etc.
sure
yes still and will stay like this for long time
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Is the Nexus 5 a good phone for the price, or does it exit better phones with the same budget?
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You won't find this kind of development at this price point. Period.
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rahulpat13 said:
You won't find this kind of development at this price point. Period.
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Yes you can, other companies are getting competitive
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dicecuber said:
Yes you can, other companies are getting competitive
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Price, maybe.
Development, no chance.
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Yes you can, other companies are getting competitive
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Companies don't come into the picture wrt the massive developer base that's rests with the Nexus line. It's because it's a phone for the developers!
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Companies don't come into the picture wrt the massive developer base that's rests with the Nexus line. It's because it's a phone for the developers!
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What? There are numerous phones that are for developers. Not only the nexus line lol
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What? There are numerous phones that are for developers. Not only the nexus line lol
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I meant that the Nexus line is uniquely positioned by Google as a developer friendly phone. Which gets all the latest software and sources etc.
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Don't feed him.....he'll never change his views. ?
Many devices have plenty of development.....but no, nothing has the speedy updates and a development community as big as the Nexus. (Particularly when they are new) ?
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Don't feed him.....he'll never change his views. ?
Many devices have plenty of development.....but no, nothing has the speedy updates and a development community as big as the Nexus. (Particularly when they are new) ?
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Well, you summed up what I wanted to say pretty well! Thanks!
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Just wait about a month they will reduce the price of the Nexus 5 when they're about to release the nexus 6. You guys are giving poor OP horrible advice.
OP wait a month. N5 isn't worth full price.
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dicecuber said:
Just wait about a month they will reduce the price of the Nexus 5 when they're about to release the nexus 6. You guys are giving poor OP horrible advice.
OP wait a month. N5 isn't worth full price.
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What he said. If you want the newest device, wait a month for it to be released. If you want the Nexus 5, wait a month for the price to go down. It'd be silly to buy last year's model at full price today when you can get it a month from now at a substantially reduced price.
All in all, still a very good phone. But will be a better deal after the N6 release and the "expected" price drop.
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All in all, still a very good phone. But will be a better deal after the N6 release and the expected price drop.
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That's what I said already
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That's what I said already
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My bad. Note the edit.
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BirchBarlow said:
What he said. If you want the newest device, wait a month for it to be released. If you want the Nexus 5, wait a month for the price to go down. It'd be silly to buy last year's model at full price today when you can get it a month from now at a substantially reduced price.
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No one can guarantee there will be a price drop. And if there was as with the N4, didn't the stock dry up within a couple days? Not exactly something to set your schedule for IMO.
Looking to upgrade, any advice?
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I heard One+one is coming out with two new devices.
But I'm in love with nexus 6 already.
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I had the OPO for two months before selling it. It's a nice device but CM does not = Nexus.
There were too many little issues that I couldn't deal with. I sold it and went back to my N5. The only thing I miss is the battery life and it seems like the Nexus 6 with its 3200 mAh battery will solve that problem.
My answer? Nexus 6
I also moved this thread to Q&A as it's better suited there.
Nexus and XDA all the way!
Wait for nexus 7.
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Wait for nexus 7.
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I already have that....
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One plus one = #neverbuy. Would have picked one up at launch but didn't have an invite. Marketing and invite system ruined it for me. Have received multiple invites since and sent the emails to the trash. Can't wait for the next nexus!!!
I like the one plus one's price over the nexus 6's price hike. It's like $100 difference between the 2.
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I like the one plus one's price over the nexus 6's price hike. It's like $100 difference between the 2.
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Based on which official source please?
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I like the one plus one's price over the nexus 6's price hike. It's like $100 difference between the 2.
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and the nexus 6 price came out where exactly???
rootSU said:
Based on which official source please?
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Sorry, rumoured price hike. Google search Nexus 6 price hike. Basically, they're hiking the price to compensate for the larger screen, battery etc
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Sorry, rumoured price hike. Google search Nexus 6 price hike. Basically, they're hiking the price to compensate for the larger screen, battery etc
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I dunno. I've seen rumours that it will be all sorts of prices. Time will tell but yeah I'd expect to pay a little more for a bigger screen
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Sorry, rumoured price hike. Google search Nexus 6 price hike. Basically, they're hiking the price to compensate for the larger screen, battery etc
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i did, no such rumors.
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i did, no such rumors.
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same here,got redirected to this thread.
rumors and speculation and mock up created images, cost increase due to high spec,
waste of time reading this stuff to be honest.
http://nexus6google.com/
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...6-release-date-news-and-features-1232946#null
nexus 6 :good:
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I dunno. I've seen rumours that it will be all sorts of prices. Time will tell but yeah I'd expect to pay a little more for a bigger screen
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" (Nexus 6): Price
According to the website cited by TK Tech News, the Nexus X will cost around 419 Euro"
http://mobile.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/...date-price-specs-features-uk-october-phablet/
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" (Nexus 6): Price
According to the website cited by TK Tech News, the Nexus X will cost around 419 Euro"
http://mobile.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/...date-price-specs-features-uk-october-phablet/
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If that turns out to be true, that's pretty good. In my currency (GBP) that's £30 more than the Nexus 5 costs
El Daddy said:
I had the OPO for two months before selling it. It's a nice device but CM does not = Nexus.
There were too many little issues that I couldn't deal with. I sold it and went back to my N5. The only thing I miss is the battery life and it seems like the Nexus 6 with its 3200 mAh battery will solve that problem.
My answer? Nexus 6
I also moved this thread to Q&A as it's better suited there.
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1+. I also had the one plus one and sold as well. That phone doesn't feel ready.
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Nothing can beat a Nexus when it comes to sheer development!
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" (Nexus 6): Price
According to the website cited by TK Tech News, the Nexus X will cost around 419 Euro"
http://mobile.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/...date-price-specs-features-uk-october-phablet/
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Well +20% compared to the Nexus 5. (or more if this price isn't the 32Gb model...)