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OGroteKoning said:
Based on this, Google will be stupid to discontinue the manufacturing of the N5. The N6 is way too big! The N5 is perfect for one handed operation - anything bigger becomes tedious.
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It's the same size as the 6+ though, and the Nexus 5 is still for sale :)
 
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It's the same size as the 6+ though. and the Nexus 5 is still for sale :)
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Yeah, but there were rumours that the manufacturing would stop, then that it would be upgraded. So my statement is based on my uncertainty what the future of the N5 is and I an too lazy to investigate
 
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So, using phonearena's excellent size compare tool, I realise just how big this device is. Yet I still want it :D

And while I will miss the size of the Nexus 5- this is top of the line hardware across the board. Coupled with an Android Wear device, and it's really appealing to me.
 
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Nexus 5 fans, let's be honest- we just want Google to keep making a cheap, yet close to perfect Android device :D

But if we're fair- Google have needed to get developers to target larger, higher resolution screens for a while now. Tablet apps are still lacking on Android. Hopefully this and the Nexus 9 helps improve that aspect of the ecosystem.

And in all honestly- the 2014 Moto X caters for any regular-sized device needs, with the Nexus 5 offering a low-cost option. It's a model similar to Apple's but not as homogenised.
 
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Maverick Jester said:
So, using phonearena's excellent size compare, I realise just how big this device is. Yet I still want it :D

And while I will miss the size of the Nexus 5- this is top of the line hardware across the board. Coupled with an Android Wear device, and it's really appealing to me.
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I'm used to smaller phones, but played with a Note 4 yesterday, and really enjoyed it. The N6 is a touch bigger, but it does look awesome. It definitely won't be for everyone though. Though am getting a Oneplus One today, coming from an iphone 4s lol, so will be a change!
 
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jman said:
I'm used to smaller phones, but played with a Note 4 yesterday, and really enjoyed it. The N6 is a touch bigger, but it does look awesome. It definitely won't be for everyone though. Though am getting a Oneplus One today, coming from an iphone 4s lol, so will be a change!
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The OPO is not that much smaller than the N6, to be fair.
 
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Maverick Jester said:
Nexus 5 fans, let's be honest- we just want Google to keep making a cheap, yet close to perfect Android device :D

But if we're fair- Google have needed to get developers to target larger, higher resolution screens for a while now. Tablet apps are still lacking on Android. Hopefully this and the Nexus 9 helps improve that aspect of the ecosystem.

And in all honestly- the 2014 Moto X caters for any regular-sized device needs, with the Nexus 5 offering a low-cost option. It's a model similar to Apple's but not as homogenised.
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The Nexus 5 doesn't have to be a "low-cost option.
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They can upgrade the hardware and pack it in the same size for those who doesn't want a phablet. Keep the Nexus phones/phablets/tablets in all the sizes from 4" - 10" in 1" increments. You can still offer different manufacturers opportunities to manufacture any of the sizes.
 
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Maverick Jester said:
The Nexus 5 and Moto X still exist to cater for the smaller device needs.
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The Nexus5 is last year's model and the Motox isn't a Nexus device. Look it's a great looking phone and the specs are amazing, and I even think the price is reasonable but for me it's just not going to work at that size and I suspect I'm in the mainstream there. It feels very much like Android manufacturers including Google have conflated size increases with genuine upgrades.
 
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The Nexus5 is last year's model and the Motox isn't a Nexus device. Look it's a great looking phone and the specs are amazing, and I even think the price is reasonable but for me it's just not going to work at that size and I suspect I'm in the mainstream there. It feels very much like Android manufacturers including Google have conflated size increases with genuine upgrades.
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Interesting viewpoint - size vs innovation
 
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I was not expecting that premium price, sadly disappointed. I was going to get one in December to replace my S5 (cause I miss my N5 so much)... but eish ... R7000
 
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OGroteKoning said:
The Nexus 5 doesn't have to be a "low-cost option.
/spits on comment
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:D

They can upgrade the hardware and pack it in the same size for those who doesn't want a phablet. Keep the Nexus phones/phablets/tablets in all the sizes from 4" - 10" in 1" increments. You can still offer different manufacturers opportunities to manufacture any of the sizes.
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So what's wrong with the Nexus 5 as it is? Or even the Moto X as the alternative Nexus device?

cerebus said:
The Nexus5 is last year's model and the Motox isn't a Nexus device. Look it's a great looking phone and the specs are amazing, and I even think the price is reasonable but for me it's just not going to work at that size and I suspect I'm in the mainstream there.
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The Nexus 5's specs are more than adequate to run the latest versions of Android. The Moto X is a Nexus in all other elements other than name. You will still get the same software experience, with a few add ons, and fall under the same upgrade schedule.

Android was criticised before for often leaving behind previous-gen devices and marching forward in a relentless spec war. Now, Android is being made available for the "older" devices, so perhaps the whole spec race may come to an end. I prefer this approach.

Google have not offered a phablet before- they do now. They feel that devices of that size are what they want to develop and improve their platform upon. They provide devices that are equally competent at a smaller overall size- the Nexus 5 and the Moto X.

It's the same size as the iPhone 6+ and people are lauding the device all round. Other than the Note 4, the iPhone 6+ has no competition at the high end.

It feels very much like Android manufacturers including Google have conflated size increases with genuine upgrades.
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Apple did the exact same thing. So no, it's the smartphone market in general that are conflating the two.
 
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