Google Nexus 6 Sold-Out Inventory: Android 5.0, Motorola-Nexus Branding, Network Carriers, Competitive Price
Stock inventory of Motorola Nexus 6 at Google Play Store sold out after it has been made available for pre-orders. Find out what makes Nexus 6 appealing to Android users today.
Latest Android OS Version
New Nexus 6 means next generation Android OS with Android 5.0 Lollipop running the smartphone. Android 5.0 Lollipop features a fresher user interface compared to previous versions thanks to Material Design UI implemented across all Google apps and services with compatibility to third-party apps programmed by developers.
Android 5.0 also brings latest perks such as Project Volta native battery tool, Android Runtime for faster and smoother apps, OpenGL ES 3.1 for improved mobile graphics and new professional photography features.
Popularity By Branding
Nexus 6 is co-developed by Google and Motorola having dual-branding from both companies. So how does it affect the sold-out state in several hours?
- Nexus devices are known for having exclusive privileges from Google such as quick software updates, always considered to get latest software versions and utilisation of pure Android experience.
- Motorola is also a popular brand in the United States that implements more Android experience and less branded apps.
- Nexus and Motorola are both supported by different major carriers in the United States which reaches out more customers.
Availability To All Major Network Carriers
While Motorola usually releases Droids exclusively to Verizon Wireless, Nexus devices are basically made available to other network carriers. Google already confirmed the availability of Motorola Nexus 6 to all major network carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless which enables U.S. customers to buy the smartphone from preferred network providers.
Competitive Price Tag
Nexus 6 is an expensive smartphone that sports six inches of QHD screen display, 2.7 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, dual front-facing speakers, a 13 MP primary camera with f2.0 lens and a large 3,220 mAh battery capacity. Droid-Life unveiled that Nexus 6 full retail price starts at $649 with 32 GB internal storage capacity while the 64 GB variant costs $699 at full retail price. Here is the comparison of Nexus 6 full retail price with other high-end smartphones from Verizon Wireless:
1. iPhone 6 costs $649.99 with 16 GB internal storage and 4.7 inches of Retina HD screen display.
2. iPhone 6 Plus costs $749.99 with 16 GB internal storage and 5.5 inches of Retina HD screen display.
3. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 costs $699.99 with 32 GB internal storage and 5.7 inches of QHD screen display.
4. Sony Xperia Z3v costs $599.99 with 32 GB internal storage and 5.2 inches of full HD screen display.
5. Samsung Galaxy S5 costs $599.99 with 16 GB internal storage and 5.1 inches of full HD screen display.