Monkeyspank111 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I like the Nexus 6 because of the constant updates. I know I will always have the latest Android version. Not sure how it is on the Note 4. I do like the bigger screen size on the Note 4. I also the stylus option but I don't think I will be using it very often. I'm not sure on the bloatware on the Note 4. But I would prefer the fast Android stock experience. So these are options I want in a phone in order of importance. 1. Updates on the operating system. Not left behind. 2. Speed!!! 3. A good camera to take pictures and also video. 4. Screen size 5. Dual speakers I am currently a T-Mobile user and I have the iPhone 6. I just don't like that I can't customize my iPhone that much. What do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Real American! Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 While I have never owned either one, I have read reviews, tests and all the specs. I will talk about good and bad things about each (specific features that each is missing especially) Bad things about Nexus 6: It Cannot record 60fps and 120fps what so ever. Even using some "app" It still is unable to record 60fps and 120fps videos. Good things: Stock Android Experience Fast Charge Speedy Performance and Software Updates (one of the first to get new updates) Camera 2 API (RAW Photography) Bad things about Note 4: Touchwiz (worst built in launcher...yeah yeah it can be replaced by other launchers BUT its built into the Android and you cannot remove it completely) Slow Updates.... Super slow updates. Be prepared to wait anywhere between 4 - 5 months for new updates. If you are comparing to stock android phones (Nexus 5, 6 etc) then updates are behind 8 - 9 months. No re-sale value Pre-installed Bloatware Even with the latest update, It still cannot take advantage of lollipop's Camera Api 2 (RAW Photography) Good things: S Pen (photo notes, write on your phone) 60fps/ 120fps video recording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted June 27, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted June 27, 2015 Bad things about Note 4: No re-sale value now that is just sillly. what you mean no re-sale value. they are popular phones are a lot of them sell used. you must mean something else? not holding the value as good? also not true. Nogib, The Evil Overlord and oldtimefighter 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Real American! Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 now that is just sillly. what you mean no re-sale value. they are popular phones are a lot of them sell used. you must mean something else? not holding the value as good? also not true. No body like these phones once they are used even for a few months. Whereas, Stock Nexus phones are always high in demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted June 28, 2015 Veteran Share Posted June 28, 2015 i have a nexus 6 so my answer is influenced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I don't see anyone mentioning this I like the Nexus 6 because of the constant updates. I know I will always have the latest Android version. Not sure how it is on the Note 4. I do like the bigger screen size on the Note 4. I also the stylus option but I don't think I will be using it very often. I'm not sure on the bloatware on the Note 4. But I would prefer the fast Android stock experience. So these are options I want in a phone in order of importance. 1. Updates on the operating system. Not left behind. 2. Speed!!! 3. A good camera to take pictures and also video. 4. Screen size 5. Dual speakers I am currently a T-Mobile user and I have the iPhone 6. I just don't like that I can't customize my iPhone that much. What do you recommend? 1. Nothing beats a Nexus device for that. Note 4 is quite a few updates behind. 2. The stock experience of the Nexus 6 makes it a snappier device. 3. Note 4 has that. Nexus 6 is mediocre here. 4. Nexus 6 has a larger screen. 5. Nexus 6 has that, the Note 4 does not. Sounds like far more of what you want is in a Nexus 6. The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Nexus 6, But that's because I am not a fan of touchwiz Although there are some 'cool on paper' phones coming out of china right now also https://www.neowin.net/news/elephone-p7000-pioneer-unboxing-and-first-impressions https://www.neowin.net/news/the-oukitel-u9-packs-a-1080p-25d-screen-3-gb-of-ram-and-worldwide-lte-support https://www.neowin.net/news/elephones-p8000-has-3-gb-ram-55-screen-4200mah-battery-and-proper-lte-support Draconian Guppy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somyasharma Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Between these two handsets, I highly preferred you to go with Nexus 6. It included such an impressive features such as a powerful next Gen Snapdragon processor, improved camera, a new version of Android and a premium design. You can watch movies on its large screen very comfortably with loud, front facing stereo speakers. It is the most powerful device as compared to Galaxy S4 Note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted July 2, 2015 Veteran Share Posted July 2, 2015 If you have to choose now, Nexus 6. However if you can wait (I know the argument about waiting) but we aren't too far from a new Google phone is due in a few months and some of the rumours are around a much better Camera. Another alternative, have you looked at the Moto X? They may be slightly behind a Nexus device in terms of updates but they come out a lot more frequently then for a Samsung from what I can tell. And it's effectively a smaller Nexus 6. Same applies though, 3rd Gen Moto X should be announced soon and is expected around Sept time so its a case of do you wait (there will always be something better coming) or jump now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 No body like these phones once they are used even for a few months. Whereas, Stock Nexus phones are always high in demand. Utter nonsense mate. After 3.5 yrs of using a galaxy note 1, i upgraded to a G3, C:ex bought my note one off me for The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fahim S. MVC Posted July 2, 2015 MVC Share Posted July 2, 2015 I have a Nexus 6 also, and am not a fan of TouchWiz so my opinion may also be somewhat biased. Some things to note - 1) Although I love the size, the Nexus 6 feels heavier (it is, but only 8g according to specs when it feels far more). 2) My Nexus 6 seems to crash rather a lot more than any phone I have owned for quite some time (including Windows phone, iPhone, Nexus 4/5). It happens when I am using it (rather than crashing in my pocket and making me uncontactable for hours). 3) The curved back makes it a bit annoying to use laid down on a flat surface - I believe the Note 4 has a flat back. Otherwise I have to say I have truly fallen in love with the Nexus 6. I was a bit worried when I bought it, but it is much better than I expected - unlike the Nexus 4 and 5 which really did not live up to my expectations at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouettus Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I think the only things the note has for itself is the pen and the camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 +1 run from anything touchwiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahorsepip Veteran Posted July 2, 2015 Veteran Share Posted July 2, 2015 I would pick the nexus 6 since nexus devices are immortal, long time of updates and also lots and lots of custom roms for a long time. Compared to the note 4 which has a locked samsung bootloader in most cases and nees a lot of hacks for trh drivers to work in custom roms >.> Though I'm biased as nexus 5 owner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deni88 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I would go with the Nexus 6. I totally dislike the touchwiz feature in Samsung. Dont know why Samsung will put that. Both are android phones with great User interface . Which ever you go for is a good buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted July 7, 2015 Veteran Share Posted July 7, 2015 Note 5's coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Note 5's coming... and touchwiz with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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