The Official Google Nexus 6P Thread

mrk · 30 Sep 2015 at 16:51

3 and EE customers in for a treat.

http://opensignal.com/blog/2015/09/29/google-goes-lte-advanced-with-its-new-nexus-phones/

Christmas themed thank · 30 Sep 2015 at 16:56

mrk said:
3 and EE customersinn for a treat.

http://opensignal.com/blog/2015/09/29/google-goes-lte-advanced-with-its-new-nexus-phones/

Three doesn't have any LTE-A...

Cyanide · 30 Sep 2015 at 16:58

mrk said:
3 and EE customersinn for a treat.

http://opensignal.com/blog/2015/09/29/google-goes-lte-advanced-with-its-new-nexus-phones/

Assuming Three stock it

mrk · 30 Sep 2015 at 16:59

If the phone supports it, it should just use it as it's all hardware support based from what I read.

Cosimo · 30 Sep 2015 at 17:01

mrk · 30 Sep 2015 at 17:02

Why wouldn't it be? It's just been rehosted on YT, it was originally posted on G+ I posted earlier.

dl8860 · 30 Sep 2015 at 17:34

mrk said:
3 and EE customers in for a treat.

http://opensignal.com/blog/2015/09/29/google-goes-lte-advanced-with-its-new-nexus-phones/

I didn't see any mention of 3 in the article? And LTE-A has been around on phones for a few years now (one M8, galaxy s4, ip6, LG G3), why is this a big deal at all?

mrk · 30 Sep 2015 at 17:38

I don't know it sounded genuinly exciting. Reason enough?

stoosh · 30 Sep 2015 at 18:49

Stuck an order in too.
128GB Aluminium
Est delivery 3-5 November

mrk · 30 Sep 2015 at 18:50

Justa heads up, the bundled Type-C to USB cable supplied only supports the USB 2.0 standard, not USB 3. So if you want to make use of USB 3 speeds when transferring data, you will need to buy a Type-C to USB cable that is specced for USB 3 speeds. Luckily the spare cables I bought off eBay yesterday do state USB 3/3.1 so all safe.

muon · 30 Sep 2015 at 19:29

Anyone reckon carphonewarehouse will massively undercut the Google Play Store?

It looks like they are doing US price + VAT conversion. £399 perhaps?

413x · 30 Sep 2015 at 19:30

Seeing your mock up mrk it's definitely to big. Not even a question

mark43 · 30 Sep 2015 at 19:58

muon said:
Anyone reckon carphonewarehouse will massively undercut the Google Play Store?

It looks like they are doing US price + VAT conversion. £399 perhaps?

Yeah they've undercut them nicely on the 5X, but nothing showing for the 6P yet.

Jim99 · 30 Sep 2015 at 19:59

What are people's experiences with them? It's ages since I bought a phone in a shop.

G-MAN2004 · 30 Sep 2015 at 20:08

Looks like I'll be going for the 5X. This just appears way too big, and I'd definitely end up dropping it on a night out.

Eatchipz · 30 Sep 2015 at 20:13

mrk said:
Justa heads up, the bundled Type-C to USB cable supplied only supports the USB 2.0 standard, not USB 3. So if you want to make use of USB 3 speeds when transferring data, you will need to buy a Type-C to USB cable that is specced for USB 3 speeds. Luckily the spare cables I bought off eBay yesterday do state USB 3/3.1 so all safe.

Doesn't matter the Nexus only supports USB 2.0. The Google Nexus Team answered this...

Q: Does the Nexus 5X have USB 3.1?

Nope! Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P supports USB 2.0

Mr_Cool · 30 Sep 2015 at 20:19

Why it has no Wireless Charging

We added Qi wireless charging starting with N4 because plugging in USB micro B was such a hassle! (Which way is up!?) With this year’s Nexii, we support USB Type-C which has a reversible connector so there’s no more guessing. AND it charges incredibly swiftly: 1% to 100% in 97 mins on the 6P for example (the first ~45 mins of charging is especially fast). Meanwhile, wireless charging adds z (thickness). So, ease of plugging in + fast charging + optimizing for thinness made us double down on Type-C instead of wireless!

kefan77 · 30 Sep 2015 at 20:25

Jim99 said:
What are people's experiences with them? It's ages since I bought a phone in a shop.

I bought a number of phones from CPW and never had a problem. all were online orders with store pickup though, never walked in and bought.

Dealt with 1 return, was smooth, no hassle.

Jim99 · 30 Sep 2015 at 20:38

kefan77 said:
I bought a number of phones from CPW and never had a problem. all were online orders with store pickup though, never walked in and bought.

Dealt with 1 return, was smooth, no hassle.

Good to know, cheers

mrk · 30 Sep 2015 at 20:42

Just came back here to post the AMA too about USB 2.0, damn that's a shame.

I don't understand the fast charging though, one comment says its not using QC 2.0 but instead utilising USB-PD which is part of this Tyoe-C standard. No clarification then on whether an existing QC 2.0 charger will provide fast charging or if you simply must use an OEM charger or one specifically made for Type-C for fast charging.

They confirm just over 90 mins from 0 to 100%, the first 45mins are the fastest.

Anyone make heads or tales of that?

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