Over the past few weeks, Nextbit has been teasing a new color for its cloud-toting Robin smartphone. Well, the rumors are true, Nextbit is launching an Ember color option for the Robin. If this has you so excited, the device goes on sale today via Nextbit’s website, with the phone priced at only $299.
Beyond the color, nothing else is changing in terms of hardware or software. However, Nextbit also announced an upcoming August software update for current owners. Inside of this update, users will now benefit from Smart Storage’s support of video files. Yes, not only apps and photos will be offloaded onto the cloud, but videos, too. To start, Nextbit details that this feature is for beta testers only, but in time, it should make its way out to all owners. The update also includes Google’s July security update.
All Robin owners are welcome to join Nextbit’s beta program, so if you aren’t signed up, you can apply here.
If the Robin in Ember is something you need, be on the lookout here at Nextbit’s store. Do note, the device is only being made available in limited supply. Once its gone, it’s gone forever.
Nextbit Store Link
Robin is a little old now for me to spring for one, but I like Nextbit’s design language a lot. Can’t wait to see the successor to this phone.
I have the mint color and use this phone as my daily driver. Its a new company and had minor issues. For example, if I had music playing and insert my head phones. The sound would/comes out of the speaker instead of the headphones. GPS tends to take a bit for it to sync and locate where you are. Really minor stuff at least for me. Nothing a couple of software updates can’t fix. I came from a Nexus 5. I’m an Android purest and really enjoy this phone. Everyone ask me what kind of phone it is …etc.
I would also like to point out. The Nexbit community is a great resource, to troubleshoot issues.
I wish they made this phone in adult size. I’d buy it so fast.
Definitely made me laugh. Forgot this thing doesn’t come with a charger by default.
I do love this red though… And the original color.
How’s that review coming along Tim? 😉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7FGjZe7AcI
Ok not news. What’s next?
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Looking pretty damn good, Nextbit!
I’d buy this with flagship specs any day.
Same here.
It would be really cool if Google tapped these guys to design next year’s Nexus phones.
If anyone does want the phone Nextbit just sent me this coupon code for $30 off. KICKSTARTER-83sbsfse
Was hoping for all red, but this still look damn good.
Mkbhd edition
Yup matches up perfectly… It’s Late to release and he now takes forever to release vids.
I dream on getting this phone. Shame that Brazil’s customs clearance would more than double its price…
Can anyone who actually uses this phone as a daily driver offer feedback here? How does it compare to Nexus / Galaxy / OnePlus?
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Yup. Its my daily driver. I like it quite a bit. I haven’t gotten my hands on the Oneplus, but for me, it is fairly comparable to a Nexus (I don’t think most people that enjoy the Nexus experience would dislike this phone). The only thing I have found wanting is the camera, but they have tuned that up fairly well since the release.
So between this or waiting for those 240 deals of Nexus 5X that seems to come out once every 2 weeks ?
That’s a harder choice. I’d personally go with the Robin again because of the extra software features (some of the supposed releases coming this year could be really interesting). But, in terms of daily use, I really don’t know that there is much of a difference (unless you use your camera a lot. Then go Nexus). But, Nextbit has done really well supporting the device. It gets its security updates fairly quickly. They have been responsive to questions, concerns and community feedback about future development. I prefer smaller companies for those types of things.
Hands down, get the Robin. Better performance, specs, and build quality.
I’ve been using this for about a month, coming from the Nexus 6 and then the Nexus 5X. I HATED the performance on my 5X and the 6 was just too big.
The Robin is the perfect size for me, and even though it’s using the same SD 808 as the 5X, the extra GB of RAM and performance tuning makes the Robin feel like an 810. It’s worlds better than the 5X and rarely has the lag I saw daily on the 5X, even after cache wipes. The fingerprint reader is stellar and more conveniently located, the camera is fast with the latest update, and the 32GB base is sure better than the 16GB standard on the 5X. Also the speakers are higher quality and the screen can go brighter and looks subjectively better. One feature I really like, beyond the amazing aesthetics, is the bottom mount notification light next to the offset USB Type-C (with QC 2.0!) port. Oh wait, that’s 3 things I like, and that’s just the bottom lip of the phone!
Downsides to this phone? The GPS isn’t as fast or strong as the Nexus. The security updates are a touch slower than Nexus, but still much quicker than most companies. I’m looking at you Motorola….