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If you've been keeping up with any tech blogs over the past couple of weeks, you know that the next Nexus phone has been a hot topic. We saw rumored specs and rumored hardware photos that only added to the confusion created back when we first reported on a possible 5.9" Nexus. Today, however, we have something special to share. We've been provided with new information about the next Nexus phone, and can confirm that it will be a 5.9" device called the Nexus 6.

Based on new information we've seen today, I've put together this image that depicts - as faithfully as possible - what the Nexus 6 will look like. As many expected, it's essentially a larger variation of the Moto X, matching the images we saw last week. The Nexus 6 does, however, have black front-facing stereo speakers (look closely), and the power button and volume rocker (as originally reported by 9to5Google) are a bit farther down on the side of the device, to account for the enormous screen.

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Besides the form factor, we can see a bunch of new stuff just on the home screen. Revamped icons for the dialer, Play Store, Gmail, and Play apps all generally match what we've seen before, while there are new tweaked icons for Maps and Google, and a new folder on the home screen specifically for Drive's suite of editing apps. There's also a curious new icon next to the dialer, presumably for the "messaging" app, though the messaging icon does not show up on press images of the Nexus 5 (the Nexus 5 actually doesn't have the messaging app exposed), making this icon's appearance odd. It's possible the Messaging app will return, with Hangouts hanging... out as an option.

Additionally, the status icons for battery, Wifi, and cell signal are all solid (without breaks like the current icons), suggesting they've been refreshed for the new release (which we can confirm will be 5.0, in case there was still any doubt).

We don't have an image of the back of the device to share, but we can confirm that the edge of the device will have the same aluminum frame as the new Moto X, and the back will carry the same sort of camera module (a 13MP shooter with OIS) with the new dual-flash ring configuration. Inside, the Nexus 6 will have a 3200+ mAh battery, and a QHD display at an ample 496ppi. The front-facing camera, by the way, will be 2MP.

We can also confirm that the Nexus 6 will be compatible with Motorola's turbo charger for super-fast charging. For reference, Motorola currently claims that 15 minutes on the charger will give the new Moto X "8 hours" of usage.

So here's the big question (get it?) - will there be a smaller option for those with normal-sized hands and no desire for a gigantic phone? That's seeming very implausible.

With this new confirmation, we are at a 9/10 confidence level that Shamu - the Nexus 6 - will be the new Nexus phone at 5.9". We've seen a ton of evidence from multiple sources (and other outlets) to suggest this, while we've heard absolutely nothing credible about a smaller Nexus phone this year.

That leaves two options - either Google has somehow managed to keep a smaller Nexus phone a total secret while Shamu leaked all over the place, or there is no smaller Nexus phone. The hope for those who want to join the Nexus party this year without buying a phablet would be that Google would continue shipping the more reasonably-sized Nexus 5.

The only entity that can answer these questions once and for all is Google, and with no official event yet announced, we can only wait.

Liam Spradlin
Liam loves Android, design, user experience, and travel. He doesn't love ill-proportioned letter forms, advertisements made entirely of stock photography, and writing biographical snippets.

  • MrNinjaPanda

    Since this is unlike any other Nexus device (huge battery, 13MP camera, stereo speakers, DAT SCREEN SIZE), it looks like this might have started as a Silver device. If that's true, the full spec list might be really interesting. Perhaps it will have an SD card slot, or maybe it will be waterproof.

    And I really doubt it, but I hope they'll keep the price the same as Nexus 5.

  • J_Grouchy

    Wow. I'd hoped to get in on the next Nexus, but I won't even consider a phone this large.

  • beastly hands

    Good thing my hands are beastly.

  • http://www.digitalpencils.me/ Digital Pencils

    Shame it's too big. I won't be buying it. I want a 5.5 inch phone.

    • MrNinjaPanda

      You mean, Shamu it's too big

  • Bud Lane

    If it's as much as an iphone I won't be buying it, but if it falls in line with historical Nexus pricing I'll give it a whirl. I still think there will be a 5.2 version which I think would be perfect.

    • me me

      Leaks precede launch with a linear affinity (i.e. leaks are more credible independent consistent nearer to a launch than long time before).

      So.... the LACK of a leak of a properly sized phone (i.e close to N5 size) can just mean it is coming later.

      Bear in mind that smaller phones struggle with heat and battery issues and so are more reliant on latest tech if to be fast, and the processor to solve that is the Snapdragon 808 which is volume shipping in 2015, hence.... you CAN release reasonable fast phone NOW *IF* it is big, AND THEN release one just as fast but smaller LATER....

      Not saying there WILL or WON"T be a 5" Nexus successor, just that the lack of mentioning it doesn't imply anything.

      If I were Google, I'd announce both phones are right now a bunch of people who know a 6" is stupid launch will just buy something else rather than wait for a proper sized 5" phone.

  • Marco

    I've made a quick comparison with the other android terminals I've got, the Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 7 (2013). It's big, but I'd like to see it personally before deciding if buy it or not.

    http://i.imgur.com/DLkImVT.png

    • me me

      Thanks for doing this but an obvious implicit is you can't actually buy it til after you've seen it!

      All you can decide now is to wait for it or buy something else now...

      • Marco

        It's not that obvious to all the people who will buy it at day 1 from Play Store.

  • Yagueitor

    There was a time when phones fit in my pocket.

  • Juan Ovalles

    If the footprint of this beast is similar to the note 4 (taking bezels and on screen buttons into account) this will be my next phone!!! I love the huge 4K screen + pure android!

    It is pure perfection transformed into a smartphone.

    Shut up and take my money

  • Bryan Akerfeldt

    I love the moto x,but that's because its design pairs well with its size,a giant moto lookalike just seems ugly and huge,my g flex and one max are sleek,but because the designs are well made and ergonomically sound,this just seems oversized for its display size

  • shriod griffin

    I bet with the big screen the phone is going to cost more like the iPhone six plus and note 4

    • ClikFire _

      i say $500 - $550.

    • Jadephyre

      Don't much matter what it costs, it's too big to begin with...

  • ClikFire _

    I measured my Nexus 5's entire body Diagonally its 6 inches.

    If they can make a 5.9 inch screen Nexus have 1/2 the size of the bezels in this fake render it won't be that much bigger and will be very usable.

  • Jeff

    I don't get it. You created this mockup, then ask questions around the messaging icon and the wifi signal?

  • Jadephyre

    At 6 inches (yeah yeah, 5.9, go sue me) it's much too large for me. I have long fingers, but the Nexus 5 is about as big as I want to go as I want a phone that I can still use with one hand. This size is just too much, you'll have to use both hands to type, or one hand to hold it and the other to swipe over the keyboard. Google probably thought that just because Samsung Phablets sell like fucking hotcakes in the US & Asia, that every-fucking-one all over the world now wants shit like this...

    • CoreRooted

      That's exactly what they are thinking. Unfortunately, they're correct. I have small hands and I can still use my Note3 one handed. It is a bit slower at times, but I've gotten used to swiping with my right thumb a lot.

  • Will

    well this should further increase the demand for the OPO

  • Steve

    If you've been keeping up with any tech blogs over the past couple of weeks, you know that the next Nexus phone has been a hot topic. We saw rumored specs and rumored hardware photos that only added to the confusion created back when we first reported on a possible 5.9-inch Nexus. Today, however, we have something special to share. We've been provided with new information about the next Nexus phone, and can confirm that it will be a 5.9-inch device called the Nexus 6.

    We saw rumored specs and rumored hardware photos that only added to the confusion created back when we first reported on a possible 5.9-inch Nexus. We've been provided with new information about the next Nexus phone, and can confirm that it will be a 5.9-inch device called the Nexus 6.

    ...we first reported on a possible 5.9-inch Nexus... ...it will be a 5.9-inch device called the Nexus 6.

    ...a possible 5.9-inch Nexus... ...a 5.9-inch device...

    ...5.9-inch Nexus... ...5.9-inch...

    5.9-inch

    5.9-inch

    inch

    inch

    INCH

    INCH

    Liam, please classify your measurement with the correct & appropiate term "inch" on all your articles because I find that to be offending and vulgar to me.
    You offend me like someone offends an innocent person with very disturbing images.
    In fact, that was very inappropriate and vulgar, and I do not like that. I am very hurt by that.

    • ClikFire _

      actually months back a retail store listing had the name nexus X with a 5.2 inch display so could be there is a 2 phone Nexus option this year.

  • Anon

    I know what Google is gonna do...

    They're gonna release the Nexus 6.
    Keep the Nexus 5 selling.

    And now there are two options!
    Pains me, but I might just get an N5 and wait for the next Nexus to release :'(

    • ClikFire _

      reports weeks back said they completely stopped producing the Nexus 5. I think a Nexus 5 refresh or a 5.2 inch Nexus 6 could be possible just not leaked. Months back their was a retail store listing leaked with Nexus name and 5.2 inch display.

      • Anon

        I pray to da lawd, dat u is rite ma fraynd.

        On a less spelling-faulty note, I concur; a Nexus phone with a 5.2" screen seems very likely coming from Google. It just feels weird for them to release ONE HUGE ASS Nexus that they think is one-size-fits-all when it really isn't.

        Nexus 5 was close to being good enough for all. But a 5.9"? hmm...
        Let's just hope Google is still sensible :'(

  • Ryan.

    I need this phone.

    Period.

  • CyberPunk

    It seems that a lot are expecting a "mega" sized phone for this Nexus 6 because it's going to have 6.9" screen (if things pan out as-is in this leak).

    The recently announced Huawei Ascend Mate 7 actually has a 6" display. The rumored N6 may not have identical body dimensions, but here's to an idea of how a 6in display phablet can compare to other devices.

    [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/O6lxi4v.jpg[/IMG]

    [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/pYdWEdB.jpg[/IMG]

    To those who were thinking.. 6" is so close to the Nexus 7 only because of the screen size!

    [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/GMYC89V.jpg[/IMG]

    The 6" Ascend Mate 7 compared against the Nexus 5

    [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Yx9yUFa.jpg[/IMG]

    [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lXPxRjD.jpg[/IMG]

  • tyler penn

    NO IR blaster no buy for me. I hate the fact the it doesnt have a physical button but I think i could get used to that. 6" is quite big but I can get used to that. No IR and its a no go. Im sick of looking for remote batteries.

    • Indianajonze

      you've identified two "features" that i would say 99.999% of the people here could not care less about...IR blaster and physical home buttons...

      • el.guapo1492

        I'm in that 0.001%. I want all my screen space. I think on-screen navigation is stupid. At least Apple gives you the entire screen. Have to deal with crappy Touchwiz if I want to stick with Android.

        • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

          Why the f*ck does it matter than you have an extra 30 pixels showing on your launcher. Every other app that you could possibly need a full screen for, hides the on screen keys during use. Every other app, the full screen doesn't make a bit of goddamn difference and you know it. You're all just b*tching, just to b*tch.

    • dude

      I think by saying that you are completely new to Nexus.

    • me me

      Oh how cute... an irrelevant useless feature of IR missing. I'll stack that up with the betamax tapes and flares.

      http://www.funfancydress.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/F/U/FUN2684.jpg

      • tyler penn

        How is IR irrelevant and useless. It used in most remote controls in the world. NFC on the other hand how many people use that. I would bet a milliion dollars that IR get used more than NFC.

        What your saying is I need another radio on top of bluetooth wifi and cellar to do what exctly, make payments. Dont I have 3 choice already. Heck you know what can do short range communications and has been around forever, is proven towork and is simple, INFRARED. Not to mention the chips cost less than $1.50 and you have a no brainer.

        Just because most people dont use it is not a good reason to not include it. The same case could be made for NFC. Is it the way of the future, I personally dont think so. IR on the other hand isnt going anywhere.

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Nexus is not for you then.

      IR blasters: the thing that 1% of the population wants or cares about. Not gonna happen.

      Physical buttons: never again on a Nexus. Legacy old school hardware.

  • suebee

    I'm hoping Google will keep the smaller Nexus 5 around and update the operating system while rolling out the new Nexus 6 for people wishing for a huge screen. I've had the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for 2 years now and ready for an upgrade, I'm just not ready for a huge screen. So Google, hope someone is reading this and please update the Nexus 5 to give us more options.

    • Shadlom

      Of course the nexus 5 will get the software update.

    • me me

      Nexus 5 has been popular. Nexus 4 a year old is still getting updates.https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      The Nexus 5 will be one of the first devices to get Android L. The battery life will still be complete sh*t, but at least you'll have a sexy device with a decent camera.

  • Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

    "With this new confirmation, we are at a 9/10 confidence level that Shamu - the Nexus 6 - will be the new Nexus phone at 5.9". We've seen a ton of evidence from multiple sources (and other outlets) to suggest this, while we've heard absolutely nothing credible about a smaller Nexus phone this year"

  • Sigh
    • Anon

      N4
      After the Android L update, it (project Volta) should approve battery life.

  • Prasad Bhojak

    Want. Take my money.

  • Frank

    Broken screen on my nexus 5, was waiting to buy nexus 6 instead of repairing... Now I see I need to find an other phone to replace my nexus, but certainly not this monster ! Why do companies always dictate what we need and want when it should simply be the other way around ! Majority of People want latest specs and phone size not tablet size... OK to have better screen to phone ratio but keep reasonable

    • CoreRooted

      LOTS of people claim that the "majority of people" don't want a phone this size. I have to disagree as sales numbers of devices like the Note3, iPhone 6+, LG G-Flex and pre-orders of the Note4 completely disagree with you. People do want a device this size and they are willing to buy them.

  • Chika

    So much hate about the size! It reminds me of all the Apple fanboy hate right up until Apple released a bigger iPhone.
    The Nexus 5 is still a great phone for people who want something smaller than a Nexus 6 and Google will keep it updated so there are no software worries. Maybe it's just me, but these days I feel about as awkward holding a phone, any phone, to my ear as I do sending a fax or following directions with a paper map. I'm very excited about the Nexus 6 and I can't wait to get it. Thanks Google!

  • J Cav the Great

    Just release a Nexus 5 2014. All we need is one thing: Snapdragon 805.

    • http://www.tooclosetocall.ca/ Bryan Breguet

      I so, so agree. Please make this happen.

  • Chris Siegell

    The Samsung Galaxy user base is more than enough to make the Nexus 6 Shamu successful. The note 4 was not the Droid that many of the Note 4 use base was looking for at only a 5.7 screen. The Nexus 6 with a 5.9 screen and matching Note 4 specs could concert a percentage of the Note fanbase. The Nexus line more recently has mostly had underwhelming specs compared to the higher end flagship. This could be a big win for Motorola and game changer for their mobile business. Not to mention it's not about size on paper, it's about making a phone with the smallest bezel possible, something that Apple and Samsung know nothing about. If you want a small phone buy a iphone 6, android may be the wrong line of phones for you.

    • Riddlemethis

      Not a chance. There is so hard a thing as the point of no return. A phone that usi 5.9 inches

      • me me

        The smaller the phone the slower it must be due thermal throttling.

        To reduce that you must shrink transistors ie next gen SoC which is the 808 due next year. As that is further in the future it is leaked less.

        Hence the lack of mentioning of a better 5" phone is consistent with both it happening in the future and it not happening.

        All those who like the size of N5 and dislike N6 simply wait.

      • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

        That's your opinion only.

  • dontsh00tmesanta

    How do you know it's 5.0?

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Their source.

      • dontsh00tmesanta

        Which is where?

        • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

          Don't you think they would've disclosed that little bit of information if it didn't mean costing said source their job?

          • dontsh00tmesanta

            So a non existent source for now

            Don't ya usually say take with a grain of salt?

  • Brandon Pinch

    My first smartphone was the Nexus S with Rogers. I've had the three Nexus phones and the Nexus 7 '12, and at this point there's zero way I could go to a carrier/manufacturer bloated device (although i always root my devices anyway). I buy the newest Nexus phone every spring following it's release so I can look into some of the bugs... And this device is going to be no exception. Although I would prefer a q1

  • Codiusprime

    Oh man, grabbing my popcorn getting ready for or the epic meltdown of all the crybabies.

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      It's already underway.

      Small handed man tears everywhere. Oh the carnage.

  • Daniel Osorio

    Admettons ils font cet appareil si gros que ça, l'experia z3 serait une très tres bon choix

  • Puneet

    Google, I don't want something bigger than Bigger than bigger.

  • Riddlemethis

    Bogus write up....the Nexus 6 will NOT be a phablet.

    • CoreRooted

      And you know this how?

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Time to face reality Broski.

    • Orion

      Stop being in denial. It's going to BE a phablet whether you like it or not.

  • arokia annai
    • me me

      Wrong statements there

      805 is not 64bit

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Obvious click bait.

  • TedKidd

    Guess I'll be staying with droid maxx, or whatever the next droid is.

    Was hoping to leave Verizon....

  • Deeez

    Here is a cardboard cut-out I made with exact dimensions of a 5.9" display (clearly a slow day at work).

    • Deeez

      Pic:

      • me me

        Thanks.

        Knowing how the ad-based gossip sites operate your pic will be lifted out of context and be a leak of the actual phone by tomorrow.

        Wow look how bright is the display ;)

        • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

          I heard the image above came from TK news, no?

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Looks pretty legit. I'll take one.

    • Dave

      Had the same idea though in 3D. I've printed scaled-up (sans z-scaling) model of Motorola Moto X 2014 from Motorola's website. And the scaling was crude using the 5.9"/5.2" ratio As I didn't move the buttons to match Nexus 6 and just scaled-up the Moto X 2014, I immediately understood why they moved the buttons. They would be quite out of reach.

      Surprisingly it's not THAT big phone in hand. As it's just about 0.5 cm wider than S4 with cover but with substantially larger screen. Much WOWs were given. Totally like the size of the screen and the phone feels still good enough both in my mid/small sized hand AND in my pocket where the length/height could be an issue(phew!). Honestly I can't imagine anything more than .2-3" bigger than the 5.9" Nexus 6 to be still that comfortable hand- and pocket-wise. It's still that one important bit on the safe side of maximum size for true phone.

      I even wore it for a day in my pocket to judge the difference (yes, sound the geek alarm) and tried to simulate usage. For simple usage like making calls, reading messages and navigating web it should be without a hassle. But more complicated things definitely require second hand but I have this feeling even with current 5"+ phones. And big pro is that it feels much better to use it two handed than on the smaller 5" screen. It's like comfortably holding mini-tablet.

      All in all after testing the 3D mock-up for over a day I have absolutely no doubts about the size. Definitely non-issue and if other specs prove to be OK then I'm 100% buying this beaut. And if not then I'll stay on smaller 5" Nexus 5 as I see no other reason to upgrade so far other than the much needed screen size, battery and camera.

  • YUDH

    your privacy will be in google's hands all the more with their phone coming up

  • stockandroidguy

    For me Nexus is the only way to go. This is my next phone.

  • h

    I might sue google if they don't release this phone fast enough

  • Androidenthusiast

    Am I the only one who thinks that this phone could have split screen and other new stock phablet features?

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Yeah, you're probably the only one.

      • syxbit

        no. he's not the only one. Currently there aren't any phablet specific features in Android. Now that there's a Nexus phablet, it could happen.

  • The Shambolic Skeptic

    6 inches? Really? That's a bloody dinner plate, not a phone! :)

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Mmmm, can't wait to eat dinner off my new Nexus, mmmm.

    • Orion

      You must be eating small meals then.

  • bluebanzai

    That's it, I'm not reading Android Police anymore: "I've put together this image that depicts - as faithfully as possible - what the Nexus 6 will look like". How much work do you have to do for click bait, guys? Then you go on to analyze this like it's a real leaked image? wtf?

    First you said it was a possible Nexus phone from Motorola. 6.5/10 on the belivability scale and that point only based on the fact that something called Shamu was running AOSP early in production. Sure, the name Shamu shows up as a Moto preproduction device with a sticky note label on it. Until now, all I've seen everywhere have all been qualified as rumors beyond the fact that it's going to run Android L and at one point ran off of an AOSP build. No "sources" claim Nexus and this seems to be wild speculation, AP "filling in the gaps" and then turning this into just making up things for clicks. All this because of New Information©? I will eat my shoe if any of this ever pans out. You guys got your 1300 odd comments--mostly GIFs, I hope you're happy to be rumor mongers.

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Hey F*ck Tard, do you have any concept of Android Police's track record for leaks like this? They are spot on nearly every single time and they DO NOT report things like this without substantial evidence backing it.

      Unless you're completely dense or new to this site, you need to understand that they recreated these renders based on REAL images that they most likely have in their possession. Why do they do this? To protect their sources. If they leaked the real pictures, their sources would never give them information in the future.

      These guys are very well respected and well connected to people at Google and inside the industry. They know far more about the upcoming Nexus than you ever will, now STFU and GTFO.

      • bluebanzai

        I'm not making this up, I am quoting. The author on the earlier article said quote: "6.5/10 believability"

        Previously, they've said nothing about why they reproduced this that there was no leaker or source other than generic "new information"--seems to me you're speculating on their journalistic methods just as much as they are.

        This all just sounds like AP is going downhill hunting for clicks. They used to justify this crap but I guess everyone is judt going to take them at their word based upon a few bits of info that actually came form EV and other real leakers and reporting this as if they are the source.

        Other than the ASOP screenshot, I see no evidence that it's linked at all to google or the nexus or the silver program. PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY or is this just rumor because that is the only word that has been used in their articles if you carefully reread them--but every commentor is just running with this as if it is fact.

        • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

          No sh*t F*ck Tard.

          Why do you think that is? In the previous article they were going off of the information they had at the time. Clearly, they received more information and decided to move forward with what they know.

          Why don't you just shut your f*cking face and wait about three weeks until this phone in unveiled and then you can take your foot out of your mouth.

          • bluebanzai

            Not sure what a f*ck tard is but ok. Dude you have a serious rage disorder--forgive me for upsetting you by asking for some journalistic integrity from your boyfriends that I used get from reading this site for so long.

            Also, I said I'd eat my shoe, not my foot--get it right.

          • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

            I have zero tolerance for dipsh*t f*ckery in the comment section, that's all.

          • bluebanzai

            I've never been a troll before but god I can understand the appeal when there's insane people like you around, it's slightly entertaining how ridiculous your responses are. We'll see what happens with nexus but I'm not holding out for the three weeks figure that again, seems to be pulled out of ass from what? Oh yeah, rumor.

            I just feel bad for all the kids that are getting their heart broken waiting for something that may not even exist. I'm thinking about the kids!!!

          • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

            Google has a four year track record for announcing the new Nexus phone in the next 3-5 weeks bro. That's not going to change.

  • Alex

    Wow... You guys sure are vehement. I'm sure google could really give a piss if you're mad about the screen size. As for me, I could really give a hell. You guys are just looking for something to complain about.

    • Luxferro

      I think it's a legitimate complaint. I personally don't want a phone bigger than the Nexus 5 I have now. But I also buy the new nexus every year, and will be buying this one unless the price increased a lot, at which point I might as well buy the new Moto X.

    • http://www.droid-life.com/ Steve B

      Agreed. Google isn't forcing these cry babies to buy their phone. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Google made this for those of us who want a bigger phone.

    • Orion

      Exactly! These crybabies are in such denial. It's soooo comical.

  • Bibz

    Why would google release a 5.2" phone when the Moto X is already there ? They said the Nexus 6 is a bigger Moto X with the same specs, so wouldn't the 5.2" litteraly be a Moto X, only with a "Nexus" logo on the back ?

    • Orion

      Yup but they all want their cake and eat it too. lol

  • Indianajonze

    apologies if i missed it, but the screen is amoled or lcd? my original thought was amoled since it's a larger variant of moto x, but at that size...i don't know...

    btw, screen size is a bit of a put off, but i must say, after note 3/4, i think i may be getting used to this form factor. for general, everyday use (web browsing, g+, fb, pinterest, etc) its kind of perfect

  • http://infotainmentempire.blogspot.com Rob

    I'm down for this. I'll leave Verizon and my throttled UDP and just go to AT&T (since T-Mobile still isn't ready in my area).

    • CoreRooted

      *supposedly* VZW will be getting it also. It's a rumor, so take it with a grain of salt.

      • http://infotainmentempire.blogspot.com Rob

        That would be sweet, but I will remain skeptical until we actually see one with a big ass Verizon and 4GLTE logo all over it.

        • CoreRooted

          HAHAHA... Right??? Can't go on VZM's network until it is slathered and dripping in logos. That's the rule, yeah? ;-)

  • Jondan Rothfus

    I get the fact that people personally don't like a ~6" phone/"phablet"...I really do. However, that is their preference. Be personally upset if you want, choose personally to not purchase the device if you want, but it's really childish to "wish it flops" just because you personally don't fit in the demographic that Google is going for. Even if you perceive yourself in the majority before the device's launch, it is still too early to make predictions on how well it will be received, and how much the majority might sway in favor of the device. Every time a Note device was released, it pushed the envelope of the majority's ideals of appropriate phone size, and yet, people still buy and love the devices to the degree that Samsung always feels justified in increasing the Note's size. Until the Nexus 6 has been released and sold for long enough for users to get a feel for the device's size and experience and can make hands-on reviews, it seems quite a bit early to talk about how this is a mistake/should flop/etc.

    • Dyan_Branielson

      Sanity in an insane discussion. You, Sir, deserve more upvotes.

  • RH

    That battery won't help UNLESS the include a battery saver that inhibits performance. Considering how fast device are these days, you can probably get away with cutting it to 3/4 to 1/2 performance, and for day to day use, you won't see an impact, games, videos might but standard phone/web/email/texting you most likely won't see it.

  • Shane Bloomfield

    People saying that the Note 4 is ok but the Nexus 6 is too big. 5.7" vs. 5.9" is not even going to be noticeable.

    • syxbit

      More important than screen size will be the size of the bezels.
      Hopefully they admit their screwup with the huge bezels on both Nexus 7's (though they seem to point it out as a feature...... :S).
      5.9" with a tiny bezel is fine by me.

      • dude

        They didn't screw up, for the price of the Nexus 7 and the affordable technology at the time, it made sense the bezel was a little bigger than the more highend ones now.

        • syxbit

          That's in part what I meant. They were actually boasting about the bezels, as though it was deliberate, and not related to cost cutting.
          Have you seen the videos of Mathias Duarte saying how great the bezels were for comfort. Too bad the 90% of the rest of the world disagreed...

          Of course, that's not saying the N7 was bad. I have the 2013 model, and it was great for the price.

  • Scott Ricketts

    I've got the G2 now (price on T-Mobile was just slightly higher than the N5 when I got it) and as much as I've never been a fan of the phablet, I'm more than willing to give this a shot. When the reviews get posted I'm willing to say yes to Shamu if the build quality is as good as the new Moto X.

  • Joel

    I do have to wonder if the reason why they're introducing a Nexus 6 is because they plan on keeping the Nexus 5. Instead of completely replacing last year's Nexus, maybe just updating it so they sell both a Nexus 5 and Nexus 6. There were those rumors a little while ago that Google was testing a 64GB Nexus 5. And, a few months back there was also that mention of a Yellow Nexus 5 on the Play Store. So, maybe they'll just refresh the 5 with an additional color and more storage.

    I mean, Project Ara is on the way, so maybe Google's focus is going to shift from the Nexus line to promoting Module sales for now. It would make sense that they'd have to rethink how they handle their pre-constructed phones, once Ara's out. To be honest, if the Nexus line is going to continue, it'll have to offer something that Ara doesn't, like a sturdier build, waterproofing, magnet holder, curved or extra comfortable feel, etc. So, maybe the Nexus 6 is just their temp idea for this year to hold off until Ara is released, then next year will have some really interesting features.

    http://www.phonearena.com/news/64GB-Nexus-5-could-come-with-Nexus-X_id60123
    http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/06/27/it-looks-like-a-yellow-nexus-5-is-coming-to-the-play-store/

  • Scott Ricketts

    I can't find their source for this as opposed to everyone else that's been showing 5.9"

  • http://www.photospaced.com/ Jeff Kirkpatrick

    well....I'm torn. Its huge. But I cant say i'm against that. What I will be against is the price they just put themselves at. No more $350 price. This will be at or around $500. And why only a 3200 mAh batter?? I hope that plus sign means it could be more. I would think a 4000 mAh battery would be a GREAT selling point. OOOOOR include the turbo charger for free?? I think they will do what Apple did and release two sizes. I have friends who HATE how big the 6 Plus is. And I am with them after holding it. I cant imagine a bigger phone.

  • garyo

    I love my Nexus 5 at 5"... but this is going to be too big to put in a jeans pocket I'm afraid, which would be a deal-breaker for me. Otherwise I'd be right on it on release day.

  • MTeez

    Can I get a phone under 5 inches that has up to date specs? I'd buy an iphone6 but I just can't bring myself to do it.

    • dude

      Yes you can, get the Xperia Z3 Compact or Samsung Galaxy Alpha (if you like Touchwiz). You might think the iPhone 6 is small, but it have a small screen with huge bezel, in the end it's not much smaller than phones with larger screens.

  • Justin Rebar

    quit your whining, I'll be getting this or the Z3

  • Note 3 user

    Nexus phablet FTW!

  • odaniel

    For the love of god, please release a smaller version!

  • Terry

    No 5.9" phone for me. This will be a huge mistake if a smaller version is not available.

  • Reg Joo

    You guys know you're gonna love it, just for the comparison to the apple phablet, let the war begin!

  • Stanglifemike

    I have no complaints on the size as I prefer larger displays and wouldn't even consider a phone with a display less than 5.5". I understand that many current and potential Nexus buyers don't want a phone with a display that large, though, and are currently displeased. That said, I also understand why Google did this. Nexus devices are for Google to display the latest version of Android the way they think it should be. This will also be a test for them to see how the public responds and to see how sales are. "Phablets" are definitely growing in popularity, so it's no surprise that other manufacturers are beginning to test that market.
    Personally, I find it a bit pointless, like the iPhone 6 Plus. If I want to watch a movie/video then I'll do so on my tablet, an even larger display. The point of the Note series is multitasking, and of course the S-Pen/smart stylus. Both of which I find incredibly useful and use both multiple times each day. Hopefully Google plans to release an optional smart stylus (named Nexus stylus, maybe?) on launch day. If they also release a very slim case designed to secure the Nexus 6 and Nexus stylus together, then I believe they would see a MUCH better response AND many more sales!

  • Mike

    Good thing I have a Nexus 5 because I will never buy a 5.9" phone, no natter how bad I want the new Nexus.

  • http://profiles.google.com/bogorad bogorad

    Any word on RAM size? I'm not buying a 2gig phone in 2014.

  • Totera

    I love watching all the arguments unfold on comment sections. The part with that guy with all the invalid points... what was his name? Oh yeah, ChrisM40! That was pretty damn funny watching him flail around. I reckon that 80% of people that visit comment sections are only there to watch the arguments begin, mature then die. Apart from that, fun fact about the iPhone 6. The specs are almost equivalent of the Nexus 4. Nexus 6 looks amazing, will be the first nexus phone for me, and the specs are pretty much unrivaled to any other phone currently on the market. (thats if the rumors released by the most reliable Android leak website are true, which they almost certainly are). Keep on entertaining me, and many others comment section!

  • Androidtech

    This is actually the first Nexus device I may buy. I took a look at the Nexus 5 but the screen looked washed out and the camera could not compete with Samsungs offering. I carry a Note 3 and my S3 from when it came out. I have been looking and waiting to replace my one handed phone for a while. Now I am ready to replace both and this Nexus has thrown me a curve ball for my large phone replacement because I really wanted the Note 4 to be 5.9 " plus those front facing speakers are enticing. In the end I will probably end up with the Note 4 four though since it has a better camera, S-Pen that I use for work all the time a removable battery sd card slot and I have no doubt the screen will look better than the Nexus screen. Still have not decided on the small phone either and while the HTC E8 looks enticing it has no removable battery and a mediocre camera. Been out of contract on my S3 since last January so it looks like I may end up going 3 years with that phone. It is just a damn good phone with Viper4Android the speaker is really loud. Loud enough to listen to podcast while showering and I have not had any issues with it at all never had to replace it or anything and I have been different roms on that thing since day one everything from Cyanogenmod to rooted stock and in between. Right now it has Wicked X on it ! When will they come out with a phone that is convincing enough to pull me away from the S3 ? That is the Question !

  • Guest

    5.9 inch not a problem have used Notes subs the first one and love the extra screen real estate.

    Was considering updating to the Note 4 but if the Nexus is the size reported will go with it - rarely used the stylus so the nexus well fit the bill

  • JeepStanger

    Why bezels are important.... still will be smaller than a iphone 6 plus

  • Lucas Johnson

    The "messaging" icon looks a bit like the chat button in a Hangouts video call.

  • koko

    Do you know release date?

  • Andrew Ellsworth

    Wow. Just,..like, wow. As powerful as Note 3, without pen, I'm in!! I never use the damn pen...

  • jmmangen

    Everyone complains about the size of the Note or now the Nexus 6 (even though actual specs are not guaranteed.) As a bigger guy I am drooling at the idea of a larger nexus product. As everyone moves to using their phones to do more and more of their daily computing this is actually a smart move. Remember when we all complained about the size of the Galaxy S4 as being too big?

    I know a phablet (I hate the term) is not for everyone.... however...

    My wife has an S4 currently and cries at how big my Note 3 is. I told her to put her hands comfortably on her phone and extend her fingers and thumbs as she would use it. both her thumbs reach perfectly to each other. I did the same with my note 3 and my thumbs still overlap. Compared to her using her S4, my note 3 is still a relatively small phone for me. It is nice for people like "me" to have that same kind of use as someone with smaller hands. The option of a one hand option for those with smaller hands would be nice, also (as samsung implemented for the Note series).

    I am not a "giant" by any stretch, but 6'1" and there are a lot bigger guys out there that would welcome the change to larger more convenient phones.

  • destardj

    I take comfort in knowing that even if there were 2000 whiners about 'it's toooooo biiiiiig' in here, it will still sell well.