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The video is part of a series titled "Oldie but Goodies," which revisits older smartphones to see how they have aged. The focus of this particular video is on the Nexus 6, released in 2014. Key points about the Nexus 6 include its significant features and faults. It was notable for its large 5.9-inch display, Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera, and front-facing speakers, which provided an immersive multimedia and gaming experience. However, it faced criticism for its poor display color calibration, subpar camera performance, lack of SD card support, and short battery life. The device was also considered too expensive compared to its contemporaries like the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5, which offered more features and better performance. The video reflects on the mixed legacy of the Nexus 6, appreciating its unique design and media capabilities but recognizing its overall shortcomings in the competitive smartphone market of its time. The segment concludes with a call for viewers to share their experiences with the Nexus 6.
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In this segment, the creator introduces a new series called “Oldie but Goodies,” exploring how smartphones have aged over time. The video discusses the Nexus 6, released in 2014, highlighting its significant features and issues. Key points include the shock at its large 5.9-inch display and high price, with specs such as a Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 13-megapixel rear camera. Despite some appealing aspects like build quality and front-facing speakers, it could not compete with contemporaries like the Galaxy S5 and Note 4. The segment emphasizes the phone’s unique design and multimedia capabilities.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the performance and features of the Nexus 6, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The Nexus 6, with its Snapdragon 805 processor and 3GB of RAM, performed well for its time (2014), handling high-end games smoothly despite running Android 7.1.1. The video emphasizes the immersive gaming experience provided by the device’s large display and front-firing speakers. However, it also mentions significant drawbacks, such as the lack of SD card support which was a common feature in competing Galaxy devices at the time. The high price of the Nexus 6 ($649-$699) made it less competitive, especially when compared to alternatives like the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5, which offered more features. The speaker hints at further discussion on why the Nexus 6 failed, starting with its display.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the major flaws of the Nexus 6 device. The display is criticized for poor color calibration and a dull, milky appearance. The cameras are also highlighted as subpar, with issues such as focus breathing and generally poor video quality despite shooting at 4K 30 frames per second; these issues were never resolved through updates. Additionally, the battery life is described as horrendous, offering only around two and a half to three hours of screen time, and performing worse if the screen brightness is increased. Despite these drawbacks, the presenter fondly remembers using the Nexus 6 for its large display and stereo speakers, which offered a decent media consumption experience.
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In this segment, the speaker mentions using a T-Mobile SIM card in a Nexus 6 phone, confirming it still operates on 4G. They express disappointment that the Nexus 6 is no longer available for purchase on platforms like Amazon, though it might still be found on eBay. The speaker reflects on their mixed experience with the Nexus 6, appreciating its large size in 2014 but noting it fell short compared to contemporaries like the Galaxy S5, which offered superior specs, cameras, display, and battery life. They encourage viewers to share their own Nexus 6 experiences in the comments and conclude by signing off as “the tech preacher.”