Why You Shouldn’t Buy the Nexus 6 Right Now

Google’s impressive Nexus 6 was released less than a year ago and is still arguably one of the best smartphones available today and the best Nexus smartphone ever made. That said, the Nexus 6 is a phone users should probably not buy right now, and below we’ll explain why.

On October 15 last year, Google announced the Android 5.0 Lollipop update alongside the Nexus 9 tablet and Nexus 6. for any Nexus smartphone for years. It’s still a great phone, but it’s about to be replaced by a few excellent alternatives.

The Nexus 6 was released in November and is available from all carriers in the United States. The big screen and front speakers are two great reasons to buy it, but right now there are plenty of reasons not to. One is the Galaxy Note 5 coming soon, and second (and third) some new Nexus phones are on the horizon.

Google’s Nexus 6 was a big difference from previous Nexus phones. The company has ditched the small 5-inch form factor and budget materials in favor of a premium smartphone inside and out. It offers a massive 5.9-inch Quad-HD display, the latest quad-core processor with plenty of RAM, a great camera and a massive battery. With that came a hefty $649 price tag, almost double the $399 Nexus 5.

The best Nexus smartphone to date, but too expensive for many, too big a “phablet“This isn’t for everyone either. Many buyers want a more pocketable and affordable device, and that is exactly what is said to be coming soon.

Of course there will always be another new phone coming out soon, something else on the horizon that we can use as a reason not to buy a phone, but it’s very important to potential Nexus 6 buyers right now. That’s because a similar 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 5 will launch very soon, possibly next month, not to mention two Nexus smartphones in 2015. At least that’s what we’ve heard.

In the last 2-3 months, we’ve had countless leaks, rumors and reports about a few new devices worth choosing over the Nexus 6 if you’re ready to wait. Most importantly, rumors suggest that Google will introduce two Nexus phones in 2015. A recently developed Nexus 5 and a Nexus 6.

Galaxy Note 5

The Galaxy Note series continues to set the stage and the bar for big smartphones. The Galaxy Note 4 is a great phone approaching its one-year anniversary, and we’re hearing that a completely redesigned Galaxy Note 5 will be announced next month, in an effort to beat current devices and surpass the iPhone 6s Plus in the market. and it will likely be released in late August or early September.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will reportedly have the same look and feel as the Galaxy S6. It means an all-glass and aluminum premium device with a massive 5.7-inch Quad-HD display, a powerful 8-core processor with 4GB of RAM, an enhanced stylus, a 16 or better megapixel camera like the Galaxy S6, and more.

We’ve been hearing for months that the Note 5 will be the best Note ever. However, following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S6, it won’t have a micro SD slot or a removable battery. Two things that all users enjoyed before. At the same time, the Nexus 6 has none of that, so waiting will likely get you a much better device for a similar price.

We’ll know all about the Galaxy Note 5 soon, and it’s definitely going to be a device similar to or better than the Nexus 6, something worth waiting for.

2015 Nexus 5 and Nexus 6

Here’s where things get interesting and why we think no one should buy the Nexus 6 right now, or at least for another month or two. Rumor has it Google will deliver two Nexus smartphones in 2015. It will deliver another Nexus 5, one made by LG, and then a 5.7-inch device that is slightly smaller than the massive Nexus 6 and will be made by Huawei.

we don’t actually to know something like the link above yet, but based on a number of rumors from multiple different sources, it looks like the two Nexus phones will arrive sooner rather than later. Reports suggest that both the Nexus 5 and the new Nexus 6 will arrive sooner than previous years’ Nexus 5 and Nexus 6. We hear about these phones in August and September instead of releasing them in October and November. Or possibly a release date in early October. That’s just two months away, give or take a few weeks.

According to multiple leaks, LG work on A brand new 5.2-inch Nexus 5 (2015) unlike any LG or Nexus phone to date. A completely new prototype from LG’s development labs. Earlier reports suggest that the device will sport a 5.2-inch display, be powered by a 6-core processor with 3GB of RAM, a new 13 or 16-megapixel camera, and run the brand new version of Android M.

AndroidPit states that this is a prototype device, not a phone like the LG G4, and is designed entirely to be the next Nexus smartphone. We’ve seen talk of a 3D camera, a fingerprint scanner (integrated into Android M), and a new USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. Add all this to a smaller 5.2-inch device made by LG and the 2015 Nexus 5 could be a great phone to buy instead of the aging Nexus 6.

At that time, the Huawei Nexus 6 could potentially be an even better choice. Rumor has it that this device will be made of premium materials such as metal or aluminum and will feature a 5.7 inch 2560 x 1440 Quad-HD display. It will be smaller than the Nexus 6, but with a powerful Snapdragon 810 or 820 octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, an improved camera and 3,500 mAh battery. This means it will be slightly smaller, more efficient but more powerful than the Nexus 6, and will have a larger battery and better building materials. Sounds great, right?

Yes, if the rumors are true this will be the first Nexus smartphone made by a Chinese manufacturer, but we’ll have to wait and see. This device could be exclusive to China in an effort to bring Google services into the country, or it could launch worldwide at a wallet-friendly price, as we’ve seen with all Nexus smartphones except the Nexus 6.

A lot of details and information are still in the air and are just rumors for now. That said, we’ve heard multiple times that two Nexus phones are coming, and even if only one is released, it will definitely be a better device than the current Nexus 6. Whatever Google has planned for 2015 will be worth the wait.

Finally, on July 28, Motorola will be announcing the brand new Moto X for 2015. It won’t have a big screen like the Nexus 6 made by Motorola, but we’re hearing rumors of a 5.5-inch screen. Moto X Sport or Moto XL that will run stock Android and give the Nexus 6 good value for money. After all, I’m mostly interested in the new Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 for 2015, and I hope Google delivers both on time.