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Smashed the screen on my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in a freak accident so decided to "upgrade" to the Nexus 6. I'm not brand loyal but never have and never will buy anything made by the company (cult, if we're going to be honest) with the largest market cap, sales, profits, and assets among the world's biggest tech companies: Apple. This is my first non-Samsung cell since a 2-yr stint with the HTC G1 prototype, and the Nexus 6 has treated me well. Here are some things I noticed: Sound quality: audiobooks and my calls sound very noticeably clearer than on the Note 3 (using the same headset). This isn't solely my subjective opinion, as I was also told that it sounds better (like "being in the same room") by someone I speak with frequently. N6 wins. Interface: no S Pen stylus... which isn't bothering me yet. I prefer to take notes using my voice with "OK google", but this isn't practical for all situations. Tactile: N6 touchscreen seems slightly more responsive than the Samsung, but that's probably just because the zippier processing power leads to quicker reactions from the apps. I do miss that button at the bottom of the Note 3, oddly enough. Body: I liked the feel of the faux leather back on the Note 3, but the body of the Nexus 6 has a nice contour and fits in my hand well. If you have dainty hands it may seem a bit cumbersome, but it's perfect for me and I already like it better than the Note 3, which was elegant but could be oddly difficult to get a solid grip on sometimes. The Nexus 6 is heavier than the Note 3, but I don't see why that would be a disadvantage unless you have extremely weak arms. Some people won't like that it isn't flat (it doesn't sit still when you place it on a flat surface), so it's a tradeoff: would you rather have comfort while holding your device, or a phone that will lay flat on the table? My test for a phone being too big is this: does it fit in your pocket? It fits in mine, so this Nexus passes my litmus test for what constitutes a phone. Battery life: this of course is what some people care about most. I honestly don't notice much of a difference between this and the Note 3... which may be a bad thing for Motorola since this is supposed to be a "next gen" cell that is competing with Note 4. If you are a heavy data user then you could end up dissatisfied with the battery life of the N6. Still, there are some who will complain about battery life no matter what... EDIT 9/7/15: I've had the phone for over 6 months and haven't ever run out of juice. That said, I usually remember to recharge once a day because I'm not the type of person who is comfortable driving with a nearly empty gas tank. Speed: it is noticeably faster than the Note 3, as one would expect. If you are accustomed to using fast desktops, then you won't be disappointed with the N6. Tech support: I unintentionally unchecked the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) tick box on a USB connections submenu and then couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get back to the submenu to re-tick the box (this became a problem since it caused my desktops to not recognize the phone when plugged in via USB). So I called google, and after waiting only ~4 minutes (I was given the option to receive a callback, but I preferred to stay on the line) I spoke with someone who walked me thru the process for finding that particular submenu once it "disappears." Problem solved, and now I know my way around the OS a little better. I'm pleased to report that the google tech support experience was quite painless. Durability [3Nov2015, I'm adding this note now that it's been over 8 months]: I have not had any problems with the durability of my unit. I drop the phone occasionally (granted, it always has its bumper on). Usually by this point I've mangled the headphone jack socket from overuse on my phones, but this hasn't happened with the Nexus 6 yet (could be because I use Bluetooth much more than in the past). Anyway, be skeptical of the negative reviews posted on this site; check a reviewer's link to get a feel for how reliable they are... for example, the latest review, "Terrible quality, plastic is chipping off and fallig all over my house" is the only review posted by that user. And really, the best part about owning a Nexus 6 is that the replicants (androids) in one of the best science fiction films of the 20th century (Blade Runner) are of the "Nexus 6" generation.