Huawei Nexus 6P

[Vulk]

Might as well kick this off. Here is the Huawei Nexus 6P:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...the-nexus-6p-in-all-its-glory-front-and-back/

Rumoured specs (subject to revision, but probably correct):

159.4 x 78.3 x 6.6/8.5mm (71.7 % s-t-b)
5.7 inch QHD OLED Display
Snapdragon 810 w/ 3 GB RAM
Front Stereo Speakers
13 MP (rear), 8 MP (front), OIS, Dual-LED Flash
Fingerprint Sensor, NFC
3450 mAh, USB Type-C
Android 6.0
$649 for 32 GB, $699 for 64 GB, $799 for 128 GB


To echo the general consensus of most people on the internet, I find the design of this phone to be kind-of ugly. I'll probably opt for the Nexus 5X, which has a more conventional design, will use the more consistent Snapdragon 808 SoC, and will probably be cheaper. Which is a pity, because I really like the idea of a Nexus phablet.

 

[Ecco]

Yeah i think i will probably go for the Nexus 5x too.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Not crazy about the design, either.

I want a Type-C connector, but not at the expense of fast charging.

 

[Raithlin]

I, on the other hand, love this concept. Huawei has good hardware (the fingerprint sensor on the back of my Mate 7 is amazing), but the software could do with a bit of help from Google. Enter the Nexus brand. Love it.

The 810 won't be a problem. This will be the latest 810 (there are several 810-branded chips out there) which seems to have much fewer issues than the predecessors.

 

[Vulk]

And it comes in a selection of great colours!

 

[Deleted member 83147]

And it comes in a selection of great colours!

The black looks pretty cool.

 

[Vulk]

The black looks pretty cool.

I'm sort-of considering the gold

 

[Vulk]

Wow, this truly has to be one of the most heavily-leaked smartphones of all time:

http://imgur.com/a/YGUzM

 

[Deleted member 83147]

Lol, you beat me to it.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...tal-body-gorilla-glass-4-and-3450mah-battery/

Specs look damn good. 3450mAh battery!

 

[Vulk]

Prices to start at $499: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...99-99-in-the-u-s-uk-ireland-canada-and-japan/

Pity about the exchange rate. At the rand:dollar rate of four years ago, this would be a crazily good bargain.

I'll probably still buy one though!

 

[mith]

Prices to start at $499: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...99-99-in-the-u-s-uk-ireland-canada-and-japan/

Pity about the exchange rate. At the rand:dollar rate of four years ago, this would be a crazily good bargain.

I'll probably still buy one though!

I'm more likely to go for the 5x, love my nexus 5 - think its the perfect size for me - just wish the battery was good enough.
Just waiting for official specs to be confirmed

 

[Deleted member 83147]

How you guys thinking about getting one? Self import or stores like Orange, Takealot, etc?

Looking at the 6P and thinking it'll be a good upgrade from my S4.

 

[mith]

How you guys thinking about getting one? Self import or stores like Orange, Takealot, etc?

Looking at the 6P and thinking it'll be a good upgrade from my S4.

Bought the Nexus 4 & 5 on release day directly from Google US.
This time I may buy from elsewhere (Google UK) cause of LTE band compatibility.

 

[Deleted member 83147]

Bought the Nexus 4 & 5 on release day directly from Google US.
This time I may buy from elsewhere (Google UK) cause of LTE band compatibility.

Postbox Courier?

 

[CamiKaze]

/Wonders when dual sim phones are going to become a norm...

 

[Vulk]

How you guys thinking about getting one? Self import or stores like Orange, Takealot, etc?

Looking at the 6P and thinking it'll be a good upgrade from my S4.

Probably Orange, unless I get lucky and someone I know is visiting the US at the same time.

 

[mith]

Postbox Courier?

Yes

 

[Deleted member 83147]

http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/28/google-nexus-android-event-preview/

 

[Deleted member 83147]

Google Press Event live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc-LEG0T_4c

 

[Deleted member 83147]

Official specs, pricing, etc: http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/29/google-nexus-6p-announced-specs-pricing-release-date/