Nexus 6P vs Moto X Pure Edition (Video)

Posted on by Michael Fisher

Let’s not mess around. If you’ve been following Android at all this season, you know about Motorola’s Moto X Pure Edition and you certainly know about Google’s Nexus 6P. The former is one of the best values in Android right now, a blend of incredibly customizable hardware and very intelligent software, while the latter is a sleek metallic showcase for the very best that Google’s mobile platform has to offer. Each has its place in the landscape and each is a solid deal at its respective price point … but if you’re shopping for a phone to grace ...

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Google Nexus 5X vs 6P (Video)

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For the first time ever, Google’s new Nexus is not one phone, but two – so for the first time ever, those in search of a new pure-Android smartphone have a choice to make. In today’s faceoff, affordability goes up against capability; polycarbonate squares off against aluminum; and the purest Marshmallow around bellies up to its mushy twin. Join us for the return of the Nexii in Pocketnow’s latest comparison: Google Nexus 5X vs 6P!Nexus 5X vs 6PCarrier agnosticism has been woven into the Nexus line’s DNA since day one. Nexus phones are sold unlocked,

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iPhone 6s Plus vs Galaxy Note 5 / S6 Edge+ (Video)

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If there’s ever been a Pocketnow headline with more complicated brand names, I sure don’t know about it. It’s an S year for Apple and a reinvention year for Samsung, with revised variants of the new iPhone going up against totally redesigned Galaxy offerings, and the result (in addition to the alphabet soup of branding) is a set of smartphones that have never been more alike – but which are still completely different. From new interface methods to new hardware designs, both Apple and Samsung are bringing something interesting to their smartphone offerings in 2015, and ...

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Moto X Pure Edition vs Nexus 6 (Video)

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They’re both oversized Android smartphones with Motorola logos, but don’t let the superficial similarity fool you. The newest Moto X is an entirely different beast than the aging Google flagship, and while we recently deemed the Nexus 6 still worth a buy when considered in a vacuum, Motorola’s newest contender might signify a sea change. The Moto X Pure Edition brings a brighter display, a better camera, higher-end hardware and more customizability than any other Android ...

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Galaxy Note 5 vs LG G4: what makes a phablet? (Video)

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Samsung turned a lot of heads with the unveiling of its new Galaxy Note 5 last week, but it also stirred up some discontent. For all the style it brings to the lineup, the newest Note also omits a few features the line has carried since its inception, chief among them a removable battery and MicroSD card slot. These changes have alienated a vocal portion of the fanbase that initially catapulted the Note to popularity, and reignited a debate about what it means to be a “phablet.”This week, ...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy Note 4

Posted on by Michael Fisher

The Samsung Galaxy Note is the original phone-tablet hybrid. Each year we get an updated one, and each year we compare the new model with its immediate predecessor to see what’s changed. This year, those changes run to the very core of what it means to be a Note. Join us for our latest comparison, as we dissect the differences between the Galaxy Note 5 and its Note 4 forerunner!Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy Note 4 HardwareThe changes here are most pronounced in hardware, and many of them are upgrades. The imitation leather back cover has given way to curved glass, last year’s ...

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OnePlus 2 vs Galaxy S6: the $300 difference (Video)

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It’s a fantastic time to buy a Galaxy S6. Here in the States, the price has just been slashed by about a hundred bucks at some retailers, and it’s probably got the best camera you can find on an Android smartphone. Add in the excellent display and formidable feature set, and you’re looking at a handheld that finally fulfills its promise of being “the Next Big Thing.”But Samsung’s been trotting out that old ...

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Moto G 2015 vs Moto G 2014 (Video)

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The Moto G is about to get replaced … by the Moto G. As we saw during our initial hands-on earlier this week, the 2015 model brings a few hardware bumps and much more customizability to Motorola’s best-selling smartphone of all time, and it packs some serious software improvements as well. While we’ll have complete impressions in next week’s full review, first let’s take a look at what’s changed between last year’s Moto G and this year’s. You may be surprised at where the new phone ...

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active vs Motorola Droid Turbo (Video)

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Each of the two largest wireless carriers in the US offers its own ruggedized Android smartphone exclusive. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (which we reviewed last month) is exclusive to AT&T; the Motorola Droid Turbo (which we reviewed last November) is exclusive to Verizon Wireless – and neither will work very well on a network it wasn’t designed for. So if you’re already beholden to –or ...

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Galaxy S6 Active vs Galaxy S6: more than just a little rubber (Video)

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Another year, another Galaxy S-vs-Galaxy Active comparison. It all started with the pretty (but leaky) Galaxy S 4 Active in 2013, followed by the much less pretty (but no less leaky) Galaxy S5 Active last year. For 2015, Samsung has let up somewhat on the ugly stick while adding even more durability, resulting in a phone ...

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Lumia 830 vs Lumia 1020: a matter of pixels (Video)

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When the Lumia 830 broke cover at IFA 2014, we were struck by its resemblance to the earlier Lumia 1020 – a device which, thanks to its huge 41MP camera, stands alone as the only true super-shooter in the Windows Phone lineup. Microsoft touted the 830 as a kind of affordable successor, a so-called ...

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LG G Flex 2 vs LG G Flex: specs comparison

Posted on by Rithvik Rao

Aesthetically, the LG G Flex 2 may be quite similar to its predecessor (the original G Flex), but on paper, it’s difficult for two phones to be more different. It’s amazing just how much LG has advanced its technology in a bit over one short year, and it’s equally amazing that the original G Flex manages to beat out the sequel in a few areas as well. Find out about it all in our LG G Flex 2 vs LG G Flex specs comparison chart.There’s only one real win for the first G Flex – the clock speed dip doesn’t really matter, as the core changes make that an issue of ...

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LG G Flex 2 vs LG G3: specs comparison

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We’ve already explored in an initial comparison video what the differences between the LG G Flex 2 and LG G3 are in everyday usability, but what are the cold hard facts? On paper, which is the better phone? That’s what this LG G Flex 2 vs LG G3 specs comparison looks to decide.Unsurprisingly, the newer phone comes out on top, with four spec wins to the G3’s two. But the G3 does earn those two – this isn’t exactly a runaway victory. One of those two G3 victories is the display, and that one’s easy to explain; the G Flex 2 has to sacrifice display ...

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LG G Flex 2 vs LG G3: CES 2015 comparison (Video)

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LG has a new phone out, the G Flex 2. But does that mean the G3 is no longer LG’s powerhouse flagship? We put a G3 next to the G Flex 2, and let them battle it out at CES 2015 for an initial comparison. Our LG G Flex 2 vs LG G3 video (available under this text) includes our first thoughts on how the two stack up, and more.Even with the design, the influence of the G3 on the G Flex 2 is distinct. As Michael Fisher puts it, it’s almost as if someone sat on the G3 for long enough, it’d become a G Flex 2. The similarities don’t end there, either – they continue ...

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LG G Flex 2 vs LG G Flex: CES 2015 comparison (Video)

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Do better ergonomics, improved internals, and cleaner software translate really into a better phone? That’s the question we had when going hands-on with the LG G Flex 2 and original G Flex side-by-side, two of a very select group of curvaceous smartphones. We’ve pitted the two together in an impromptu comparison at CES in Las Vegas for a LG G Flex 2 vs LG G Flex video, embedded down below for your viewing pleasure.We found that the first-gen G Flex was a great phone with an even better vision, but also that it had many shortcomings that hindered it when compared to its ...

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