Looking for Replacement for Nexus 6P

soaringphoenix on 12/10/2017 - 13:06

Hi,

Unfortunately, my Nexus 6P has recently died thanks to the infinite boot loop of death, and I am now looking for a replacement. (I did in fact successfully fix the boot loop using the guide over at xdadevelopers, however it is now back to the loop and others over there say that it's time to move on).

I'm looking for a phone that has the big screen size of the Nexus, without the price tag (I'm not really up for spending a lot after the Nexus only lasted me a tad over 12 months).

I've been looking at the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/334210

It looks to provide the great screen size and reasonable price (albeit a lower resolution screen, however I am okay to trade that for longer battery life).

Are there any other devices I should be considering? Budget is around $400, however will stretch a little bit.

Mobile

Comments

  • bargainperson on 12/10/2017 - 13:34

    My 6P went boot loop Saturday! <insert swearing>

    Maybe check the Moto G5 Plus, there's been some deals recently and it will get the Android 8 update.

  • Halo375 on 12/10/2017 - 13:35

    Ozbargain is your friend:

    Best Android under $250
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/319823

    Best Android $300 - $500
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/319816

  • scrimshaw on 12/10/2017 - 13:37

    LG V20 fits into that category. However comments say the battery life is mediocre. The cool thing about it is that you can actually remove the battery, a feature that won't find even on mid-end smartphones from xiaomi or Motorola now.

  • aprofessionalpirate on 12/10/2017 - 14:51

    Have you tried return it to the seller as a hardware defect? I got the boot loop a couple weeks ago and returned it to Kogan who are now sending me a Galaxy S8+ as a replacement.

    • soaringphoenix on 12/10/2017 - 14:57

      Oh that's interesting, I haven't heard of any cases like that. Did you return it within 12 months of purchase?

      I bought mine from Kogan in April 2016.

      • aprofessionalpirate on 12/10/2017 - 15:11
        +1

        I bought mine in March 2016. It should be covered under ACL as a defect.
        I went through their help desk and pointed them to this article showing that Google themselves confirmed it as a hardware defect:
        https://www.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p-users-experiencing-r…

        They asked me to send it back to them, they couldn't repair it and didn't have a Nexus 6P in stock so they offered me a replacement. Be warned though, the whole process has taken just over a month so make sure you have a backup phone handy. If you're lucky, they might offer you a Pixel 2 XL as a replacement.

        • soaringphoenix on 12/10/2017 - 15:14

          Thanks very much for your advice.

          I actually just sent them an email and I included the class action lawsuit (https://chimicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/As-Filed-Co…)

          I'll have a go through the helpdesk now.

        • aprofessionalpirate on 12/10/2017 - 15:17

          @soaringphoenix: No problem, hope it all goes well for you

        • soaringphoenix on 23/11/2017 - 13:04
          +1

          @aprofessionalpirate:

          For anyone reading this in the future - Kogan accepted my return of the 6P outside of warranty, and after offering me a few replacement phones that I wasn't entirely sold on (on par with my original purchase price), they eventually provided me a complete refund of the full purchase price. The Pixel 2 XL has too many issues for a $1000+ phone for my liking, so I replaced with an S8+.

        • aprofessionalpirate on 24/11/2017 - 11:32

          @soaringphoenix: Nice, good choice. S8+ has been pretty solid for me, I'm glad I didn't hold out for the Pixel 2 XL.

  • tsunamisurfer on 12/10/2017 - 17:54

    OMG I had no idea the Nexus 6P had a bootloop history….I'm doomed.

  • ajGold on 13/10/2017 - 09:47

    If the bootloop doesn't get you on the 6P, the random battery drain problem will.

    I went for a Moto Z2 Play replacement for my wife's 6P based on my great experience with the original Z Play. You can pick up an original Z Play for about that $400 price bracket. Sound output sucks in comparison though, as only single front facing speaker.

  • Gdsamp on 14/10/2017 - 14:50

    I recently smashed the screen on my Nexus 6P that I had had since November 2015. The cost of a screen replacement (inc labour) came to the cost of a 2nd hand Nexus 6P off gumtree, so I didn't bother.
    I replaced it with a OnePlus 5 a few weeks later (Starting at $600 AUD, but I went for the 128GB model with 8GB RAM for $700 AUD) and have been completely satisfied with it.
    The Nexus has a better rear camera in low light conditions (it was absolutely stellar with after dark photos), the OnePlus' rear cameras are fine but the dual sensor set up is a bit of a gimmick imo.
    Software is very similar to that of the 6P, with a close to stock Android experience, but the extra tweaks such as gestures and added customisation are welcome. Alert slider is useful too.
    Performance and build quality are all a step up on the 6P, the screen quality is on par (just a smidge smaller diagonally) for a 1080p panel. Headphone audio is miles better than the Nexus' but I do miss the front facing stereo speakers of the 6P.

    Certainly a phone worth considering if you're willing to spend just a little more.

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