Nexus 6P Review!

Stock Android

The Nexus 6P offers a clean Android experience with fewer pre-installed apps, allowing users to customize their devices by downloading apps from the Play Store. Marques Brownlee appreciates the aesthetic and functional improvements of stock Android, noting that features like Google Now on Tap enhance user convenience by providing quick access to information based on on-screen content 1. However, he acknowledges that Google Now on Tap is still in its early stages and can be inconsistent at times.

Sometimes I hold down and there's nothing on tap, even when I was hoping to see something specific.

--- Marques Brownlee

Despite these inconsistencies, Marques is optimistic about its future development and potential for increased utility 1.

   

Software Features

Android 6.0 introduces several new features that enhance usability and battery life on the Nexus 6P. Marques Brownlee highlights the new permissions manager, which empowers users to control app permissions easily, and the battery optimization feature that conserves power during standby 2. The Doze feature is particularly noteworthy, as it significantly reduces power consumption when the phone is not in use, allowing for impressive standby times.

You can forget to charge your phone with 50% at night and wake up the next day with 48%.

--- Marques Brownlee

Additionally, the Nexus 6P supports fast charging via USB Type-C, providing several hours of use from a quick charge, although it lacks wireless charging 2.