I know a lot of people whose smartphones have become their primary computing devices. A big phone offers much better battery life, much more usability across countless apps, and it makes watching videos a tremendously better experience.
I think it is a real possibility that many folks legitimately like bigger phones.
Keep in mind that the Nexus 5 is still around and is still a perfectly viable phone. It will also receive the Android L update. It's not like the Nexus 5 is being killed and replaced with a 6" phone. Rather, a 6" phone is being added to the lineup.
There's also the 2014 Moto X, which is effectively a Nexus but with a 5.2" screen.
Re:Nexus 6
by slantedview on Wednesday October 15, 2014 @12:56PM
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Exactly - I don't know many personally who like the big phones, but you are exactly right that they sell anyways because nowadays there are few other options.
- few people yell loudly about wanting a big phone - manufacturer makes a big phone which can have better hardware due to easier heating and larger battery - the big phone sells well because it's the only decent phone manufacturer made that quarter - manufacturer builds a bigger phone ;)