Nexus X and Nexus P ( 2015 ) Smartphones

[gotluck]

not that anyone particularly cares, but...

I said I was buying lg nexus day one, but the gods have smiled upon the GS4 GPE that seemed to have been forgotten for good. 5.1 update has been released, stagefright patched, and 5.1 is worlds better than 5.0 that the device previously had.

Read that there was an xposed module fix for the mobile radio active / cell standby bug so I installed xposed for the first time ever and am pleased to report the module seems to indeed fix the reporting bug (if there is an actual battery drain bug that remains to be seen, for me the mobile radio active bug only effected 'cell standby' and all the other apps seem to have reasonable mobile radio active timers, which does not seem to be the case with everyone). Cell standby now never shows on my battery chart. Xprivacy is amazing as well and also way better than app ops I was using previously. Greenify with its module still allows GCM push notifications (which is amazing too), so now I keep hangouts, whatsapp, and my voicemail app greenified because all I care about is receiving the push notification anyway. gogo efficiency

I disabled the samsung capacitive keys and enabled softkeys because I was sick of accidental presses. Even seems like theyve added the ability to install apps to the SD card, which is borderline heresy on stock android (havent tested it, but the option is there when manually installing APK's (not available when installing from the play store as an option though).)

put a new battery in too

Fell in love with my old phone again

Anyways, I will most likely wait for the snapdragon 820 next year, or maybe cows will fly again and samsung will make another stock android device. Through reading and learning about xposed it is crazy how different touchwiz is from 'android', they have to have their own custom version of xposed because samsung uses their own versions of core android libraries. Talk about some real reasons for perceived performance differences between stock and touchwiz, bloat aside.

Cheers

 

[JaySoul]

The Galaxy S4 was a phenomenal piece of hardware, so well built I thought. Always wish I'd had stock on it! ^^

 

[Tig Bitties]

The Nexus 6X may be real after all

Huawei Nexus 6 benchmark test reveals;
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Huaw...on-810-SoC-3GB-of-RAM-and-Android-6.0_id73732

Looks to have rather lower scores, and is running an underclocked 810

 

[apolloa]

The Nexus 6X may be real after all

Huawei Nexus 6 benchmark test reveals;
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Huaw...on-810-SoC-3GB-of-RAM-and-Android-6.0_id73732

Looks to have rather lower scores, and is running an underclocked 810

Hmm that Note 5 import has dropped by £8 at eglobal.....

I have to say I would like a 2k screen and 3gb ram. But it seems this year's Nexus aren't going to offer the latest and greatest at bargain prices? Hmm will twiddle thumbs till the 29th.

 

[tbayrgs]

This time of year is the lead up to the annual Nexus letdown. Every year I'd hope for the ideal stock Android device and every year be let down by some elements of the device (Nexus 5 was closest to achieving it and the best Nexus, IMO). Why do any of you think this year is going to be dramatically different? I find nothing in all these leaks terribly promising.

 

[gotluck]

What's appealing to me is the software and the updates, not necessarily the hardware itself. It's not about specs man

I don't really trust any other android oems at the moment, Sony but that's probably it, too nervous about moto now.

 

[tbayrgs]

What's appealing to me is the software and the updates, not necessarily the hardware itself. It's not about specs man

I don't really trust any other android oems at the moment, maybe Sony.

Oh, I don't disagree. I'm not a specs hound either though I do need a pretty decent camera and more than reasonable battery life, two areas past Nexus devices have usually been lackluster. The 6 was pretty good but still not great and considering the much higher price than past versions, it needed to be better overall IMO.

 

[gotluck]

Oh, I don't disagree. I'm not a specs hound either though I do need a pretty decent camera and more than reasonable battery life, two areas past Nexus devices have usually been lackluster. The 6 was pretty good but still not great and considering the much higher price than past versions, it needed to be better overall IMO.

I would wager the new nexus 5 will have close enough battery life compared to the regular 6s. Camera is probably where nexus will take a hit again, but it does make up for it in price.

Let's say rumored $450 for larger storage nexus 5 vs $750 for 6s 64gig. Hard for me to swallow for a better camera when I'd really rather have android on my phone. Nexus may be disappointing, but I don't know where else to look

I have a difficult time getting excited for the expensive huawei nexus or the nexus 6 because I'm not a big phone guy, at those prices they really can't afford to take a hit in the camera.

 

[apolloa]

I would wager the new nexus 5 will have close enough battery life compared to the regular 6s. Camera is probably where nexus will take a hit again, but it does make up for it in price.

Let's say rumored $450 for larger storage nexus 5 vs $750 for 6s 64gig. Hard for me to swallow for a better camera when I'd really rather have android on my phone. Nexus may be disappointing, but I don't know where else to look

I have a difficult time getting excited for the expensive huawei nexus or the nexus 6 because I'm not a big phone guy, at those prices they really can't afford to take a hit in the camera.

I think the LG camera will definitely have the hardware but it will lack the software.

 

[gotluck]

I think the LG camera will definitely have the hardware but it will lack the software.

And I would wager it's the fact that you can download the driver binaries for nexus phones that is to blame for that. No other phone releases driver binaries.

 

[apolloa]

And I would wager it's the fact that you can download the driver binaries for nexus phones that is to blame for that. No other phone release driver binaries.

Yeap, but that's a Nexus for you.

 

[Tig Bitties]

All the Huawei Nexus rumors the past month+ have all been showing the SD810 as the processor.

Makes me question how small of an upgrade or side grade really is it compared to the Motorola's Nexus 6 ? The SD805 on last years Nexus 6 isn't bad, and compared to the 810, I think I'll take a little less performance, for a cooler running chip, and less issues. They both have the same 3GB RAM, they both have AMOLED 1440p screens, they both have the same 32GB / 64GB drives.

Looking at it closely now, what really does the Huawei offer over the Moto Nexus 6 ? The SD810 upgrade, and the rumored nicer metal high quality build ?

Motorola Nexus = $349
Huawei Nexus = Rumored price of $649

 

[gotluck]

It's gotta be camera hopefully , otherwise fingerprint scanner too, but it'll be hard to beat the nexus 6 value perspective I agree.

 

[epicrayban]

This time is year is the lead up to the annual Nexus letdown. Every year I'd hope for the ideal stock Android device and every year be let down by some elements of the device (Nexus 5 was closest to achieving it and the best Nexus, IMO). Why do any of you think this year is going to be dramatically different? I find nothing in all these leaks terribly promising.

Completely agree. Both nexuses look disappointing in their own way.

And the leaked designs so far are uninspiring.

 

[MRU]

All the Huawei Nexus rumors the past month+ have all been showing the SD810 as the processor.

Makes me question how small of an upgrade or side grade really is it compared to the Motorola's Nexus 6 ? The SD805 on last years Nexus 6 isn't bad, and compared to the 810, I think I'll take a little less performance, for a cooler running chip, and less issues. They both have the same 3GB RAM, they both have AMOLED 1440p screens, they both have the same 32GB / 64GB drives.

Looking at it closely now, what really does the Huawei offer over the Moto Nexus 6 ? The SD810 upgrade, and the rumored nicer metal high quality build ?

Motorola Nexus = $349
Huawei Nexus = Rumored price of $649

Depends how much you want a fingerprint reader, and whether Huawei's camera and screen are better especially outdoors where the N6 screen is practically unusable in normal sun/daylight.

$649 is still too much. Is it going to be $200/249 better than the Moto X Pure ? That's the big question ...

 

[apolloa]

New Huawei benchmark rumour:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Huaw...-screen-8-MP-selfie-shooter-barometer_id73773

If there was any doubt about the specs of the upcoming Huawei-made Google Nexusdevice, this latest entry in the GFXBench database should dispel them like tiny clouds on a hot summer day.
Coded under the internal name Huawei Angler, the next Google flagship will apparently carry a 5.7" display, just as rumored, with a 2560 x 1440 Quad HD resolution. Last month we heard that the Huawei Nexus will have a 159.4 x 78.3 x 6.6/8.5mm chassis, which won't make it the most compact 5.7-incher out there, like the Note5, but rather about average in that respect.
The processing power is provided by Snapdragon 810, clocked at 1.9 GHz, with Adreno 430 GPU, and there are 3 GB of RAM. The available internal storage is listed as 24 GB, which indicates a 32 GB mark in the official specs sheet. There is a 13 MP rear camera and Huawei's typical 8 MP front shooter that is present on most of its flagships now. Interestingly, the phone features a barometer inside, so there might be apps or features taking advantage of its atmospheric pressure measurements.
The star of the show, of course, as with every Nexus device, is Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and everything indicates that this Quad HD Huawei will be the poster child for the newest Android version. The two Nexus devices by LG and Huawei are expected to be unveiled on September 29th, with availability rumored for October 13th.

 

[nfl46]

Hmm. The 5.7" one looks tempting. I probably won't be interested in the smaller one.

 

[nj-morris]

New Huawei benchmark rumour:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Huaw...-screen-8-MP-selfie-shooter-barometer_id73773

If there was any doubt about the specs of the upcoming Huawei-made Google Nexusdevice, this latest entry in the GFXBench database should dispel them like tiny clouds on a hot summer day.
Coded under the internal name Huawei Angler, the next Google flagship will apparently carry a 5.7" display, just as rumored, with a 2560 x 1440 Quad HD resolution. Last month we heard that the Huawei Nexus will have a 159.4 x 78.3 x 6.6/8.5mm chassis, which won't make it the most compact 5.7-incher out there, like the Note5, but rather about average in that respect.
The processing power is provided by Snapdragon 810, clocked at 1.9 GHz, with Adreno 430 GPU, and there are 3 GB of RAM. The available internal storage is listed as 24 GB, which indicates a 32 GB mark in the official specs sheet. There is a 13 MP rear camera and Huawei's typical 8 MP front shooter that is present on most of its flagships now. Interestingly, the phone features a barometer inside, so there might be apps or features taking advantage of its atmospheric pressure measurements.
The star of the show, of course, as with every Nexus device, is Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and everything indicates that this Quad HD Huawei will be the poster child for the newest Android version. The two Nexus devices by LG and Huawei are expected to be unveiled on September 29th, with availability rumored for October 13th.

Sounds impressive enough. So in conclusion, it's a 5.7-inch QHD display, no surprises there, Snapdragon 810, same reaction, 3GB RAM, there were rumours about 4GB, but 3 is definitely enough for a stock Android device.
I might look at this phone. I feel that Google have really got it right this year. I'm surprised yet happy about the metal build, and it's really a change for the better for a Nexus.

 

[MRU]

Sounds impressive enough. So in conclusion, it's a 5.7-inch QHD display, no surprises there, Snapdragon 810, same reaction, 3GB RAM, there were rumours about 4GB, but 3 is definitely enough for a stock Android device.
I might look at this phone. I feel that Google have really got it right this year. I'm surprised yet happy about the metal build, and it's really a change for the better for a Nexus.

My only concern is the 810 ... Hopefully overheating isn't a factor or the heavy underclocking/throttling that goes on with One plus 2

 

[JaySoul]

Anyone seen this?

http://www.androidauthority.com/nexus-5x-mint-leak-642213/

 

[apolloa]

Anyone seen this?

http://www.androidauthority.com/nexus-5x-mint-leak-642213/

Yeap, not sure if its real? An odd colour choice if it is?

 

[JaySoul]

Yeap, not sure if its real? An odd colour choice if it is?

The photo wasn't the greatest and was at a weird angle, so goodness knows what "mint blue" will end up as!

 

[nj-morris]

The Huawei Nexus is taller than the Nexus 6...what's up with that?

 

[MRU]

The Huawei Nexus is taller than the Nexus 6...what's up with that?

Jesus it must be tall !!

 

[jamezr]

Jesus it must be tall !!

OMG....that is going to be a tall phone with a smaller screen.