What are your favorite Nexus 5X and 6P chassis colors?

posted by Daniel P. / Oct 01, 2015, 8:25 AM

Top to bottom - Nexus 5X in Carbon, Ice Blue and Quartz (left) and Nexus 6P in Aluminum, Graphite and Frost

Nexus 6P in gold, only in Japan

Coming in Carbon, Quartz, and Ice Blue, the Nexus 5X strays away from the flashy exquisite red of its LG-made predecessor, introducing a more nuanced pastel color instead. With a renewed emphasis on design, Google also partnered with Huawei for an all-metal Nexus 6P, which comes in Aluminium, Graphite, and Frost colors, as well as a golden version, which, however, will only be hitting Japan for now.

As a reminder, the 5X comes with a 5.2" 1080p display, Snapdragon 808 silicon, 2 GB of RAM, and a new 12.3 MP camera on the back that offers large, 1.55 micron pixels to rake in more light.

The phone is built from polycarbonate, while the Nexus 6P, on the other hand, offers an "aeronautic-grade" aluminum chassis, Snapdragon 810, 5.7" WQHD Super AMOLED display, and the same unique 12.3 MP camera. Which color would you pick, if you are eyeing one of these two new Nexus warriors?

What is your favorite Nexus 5X chassis color?

Carbon Black

47.47%

Quartz White

18.41%

Ice Blue

34.13%

What is your favorite Nexus 6P chassis color?

Graphite

32.02%

Aluminum

36.06%

Frost

17.28%

Gold

14.65%

Options

20 Comments

1. surethom

Posts: 1661; Member since: Mar 04, 2009

I would say the majority put a case on there phones. So Why dont case manufacturers etch the word Nexus on the back of there cases??? clear case does not look as good on a black phone than a white phone.??? I want to shout I Have A Nexus Phone. If there is one for the 5x please provide the link

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 8:36 AM 0

2. ProblemSolver15

Posts: 372; Member since: Jun 14, 2010

I like to rock my phones naked with a tempered glass protector as I'm pretty careful with how I handle my devices, but I do love your idea of etching the word nexus on the various cases. My 6P will have a case on it, I'd say 30% of the time that I'll own it. However, if I find one that is super slim and light weight then I'll certainly grab a couple of those and leave it on.

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 8:48 AM 1

9. Bondurant

Posts: 780; Member since: Jun 04, 2014

Cause many don't use case and prefer to feel the actual device, while others use a pouch, or even transparent cases.

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 9:18 AM 1

19. roldefol

Posts: 4744; Member since: Jan 28, 2011

Well, there's the official Nexus case, but it's pricey. It doesn't exactly scream NEXUS!! but it's there. https://store.google.com/product/adopted_case_n5x

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 2:11 PM 0

3. SuperAndroidEvo

Posts: 4888; Member since: Apr 15, 2011

The Nexus 6P is looking so boss. Also the one time $89.00 for the Nexus Protect, makes me want to rock the phone naked with just a tempered glass screen protector. Since it's covered for drops, spills, & cracks for a FULL 2 years! That Aluminium one is looking so freaking sexy, but maybe I may import one from Japan so I can have that boss looking gold one since from what I understand all these Nexus 6P should all be the same.

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 8:51 AM 0

5. o0Exia0o

Posts: 903; Member since: Feb 01, 2013

Thin thing about Nexus protect is it is $89 up front and $79 deductible per claim with a maximum 2 claims in 2 years.... So if you already pay for insurance for your device then you might be better off sticking with what you have....

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 9:02 AM 2

10. o0Exia0o

Nexus protect also only covers accidents, so if your phone gets lost or stolen then your out the device where Asuron would cover you...

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 9:21 AM 1

16. SuperAndroidEvo

Yeah I hear that, I pay insurance through Verizon, I was mostly talking about people with out insurance. I totally hear you! +1

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 11:55 AM 0

20. roldefol

You know, I wasn't expecting to like the 6P based on leaks and SoC and Huawei, but it does have a presence to it and a sweet SAMOLED screen. Tempting, this Nexus.

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 2:14 PM 0

4. jan25

Posts: 470; Member since: Feb 26, 2012

panda nexus 5 all the way.

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 8:53 AM 1

6. ihavenoname

Posts: 1693; Member since: Aug 18, 2013

White Nexus 5X, gold Nexus 6P.

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 9:03 AM 1

7. abdoualgeria

Posts: 928; Member since: Jul 27, 2015

6p in black is so sexy __*

posted on Oct 01, 2015, 9:04 AM 0

8. danwatson

Posts: 117; Member since: Jan 03, 2012

Very curious from someone who has seen them hands on. I like the graphite but it kind of looks like the chamfer edges and the area around the fingerprint sensor don't have that shine that they do on the aluminum and white. I prefer the shine than a matt finish so I think i'm going with aluminum but hoping someone who has seen these in person can give their impressions.