The unlocked Nexus 6P ($499, 32GB) isn't perfect, but it's the closest Google has come to fulfilling the wish list of Android users who want a true flagship-level Nexus smartphone . The 6P addresses every major issue owners of the Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 have had about their devices.

Excellent camera; Long battery life; Snappy performance; Attractive display; Loud speakers; Fast, reliable fingerprint scanner

Frustrating Power and Volume button placement; Some software issues in need of polishing

To those that like Android and want something with the direct approval from Mountain View, the Nexus line is held in the same regard and anticipation as any iPhone or Galaxy release. This year's Nexus flagship is the 6P, which builds off last year's 6.

Update: You can still find Nexus 6P deals , but it's the last-ever Nexus phone, as the new Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL debuted in 2016. It's remains highly recommended if you can find it – especially now that it's been updated to Android Nougat . Original review follows below.

It's hard to get too excited about the Pixel XL given that it's such a marginal upgrade over the 6P. Sure, it has a new design a couple of extra camera features, more RAM and a faster processor, but it's also a lot more expensive.

Google announced two new Nexus devices running Android Marshmallow 6.0. Nexus 6P is the premium device and this is made by Huawei and comes with 5.7-inch Quad HD display at 518 PPI and it is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon ...

If you love stock Android and a well-designed smartphone with long battery life, great cameras and a powerful processor, you're going to love the Nexus 6P. The $549 aluminum body shouts "flagship" to all that behold its metallic beauty.

Sleek; premium design; Over 12 hours of battery life; Solid overall and graphics performance; Android 6.0 offers streamlined; more intuitive interface; Project Fi delivers blistering speeds

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This year we've had not one but two Nexus phones. The Nexus 5X , manufactured by LG, is the smaller of the bloatware-free Android devices, but while we liked that handset, it just doesn't really stand-out beyond the current mid-range market .

Beautiful aluminium frame; gorgeous plus-sized screen; punchy processor with no overheating; super-fast fingerprint scanner on the back; 4K video and slo-mo at 120 or 240fps (at 720p); great 8MP selfie camera; USB Type-C charging; speedy and pure Android 6.0 Marshmallow experience

Super saturated display leads to some colour inaccuracy; only day and a half of battery life with moderate use; no wireless charging; no USB 3.0 fast data transfer over USB Type-C; slow HDR mode; basic stock camera app with no manual controls; no optical stabilisation

The Nexus 6P is a thoroughly impressive piece of kit. There's no escaping that it's a big phone, but Huawei has done a good job of wrapping the big screen around a slim and attractive body.

Originally, Nexus phones stood out for being excellent value at a price that was low, but not the lowest. They weren't an alternative to flagship phones, but they had the advantage of running stock Android and getting the next version more quickly.

The unlocked Nexus 6P ($499, 32GB) isn't perfect, but it's the closest Google has come to fulfilling the wish list of Android users who want a true flagship-level Nexus smartphone. The 6P addresses every major issue owners of the Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 have had about their devices. A reliable camera with improved low-light performance? Check. Long battery life? Check. Attractive, aluminum build? Check. On top of these upgrades, you also get a fingerprint scanner, a USB-C port with quick charging, dual front-facing speakers, and a crisp 5.7-inch AMOLED display. That adds up to our new Editors' Choice for unlocked smartphones. Design and FeaturesThe Nexus 6P is easily the best-built device Google has released in its Nexus line. Manufactured by Huawei, the 6P sports a very attractive aluminum build. It measures 6.27 by 3.06 by 0.29 inches (HWD) and weighs 6.28 ounces, putting it roughly on par with Apple's iPhone 6s Plus, which measures 6.23 by 3.07 by 0.29 inches and weighs 6.77 ounce...

The Google Nexus 6P is one of the best unlocked smartphones you can buy, thanks to a heady combination of powerhouse hardware, an excellent camera, a reliable fingerprint scanner, and the promise of the latest Android updates.

Excellent camera; Long battery life; Snappy performance; Attractive display; Loud speakers; Fast, reliable fingerprint scanner

Frustrating Power and Volume button placement; Some software issues in need of polishing