[Nexus 5X General] withdrawn:
If you read my initial post, i stated that I don't expect premium quality for a handset such as a nexus, but what I do expect is a package. A package of usability, performance, audio, media and functionality. I mean, it is a handset costing £300+ and if other manufacturers can accomplish this, then why cant google/nexus?

I love stock android. It's addictive. Once you get used to it and become accustomed to it, its difficult to go elsewhere because it becomes second nature in usability. I just feel this magic that was with the nexus 4, nexus 5, and nexus 6 is missing on the 5x. Something just feels like its missing or lacking.

Anyhow, I have decided I will be trading it in for another nexus 5x, as there could very well be a probable chance that my unit is defective (in relation to audio/sound and maybe the lag issues). If the new device is the same, then I will unfortunately be resorting to selling it on ebay or something similar.

For those that asked, as in my initial post, i stated I purchased the nexus 5x from a carphonewarehouse retail store 40 miles from me.

I had huge expectations, and maybe it is my fault for having these. But when initial word came out about a new 5 inch model after the monstrosity that was the nexus 6, my hopes just reached an all time high. I loved the nexus 5, and I still love it because of its speed and smooth fluidity. I expected improvements from the nexus 5, in all area's. I assumed that's what all next generation handsets do.. improve on from the previous model. But I feel improvements have only been made in certain area's, mainly the camera, whilst, according to some reviews who have stated the headphone output power, other area's have regressed.

Yes the finger print sensor is superb, the screen is nice and the camera is better than all previous nexus devices, but is this enough?

I have been trawling through posts on forums concerning the lagging issue, and whilst it hasn't affected everybody, it is affecting some users. This is new territory for Google nexus devices, as every single nexus device thus far, has been superbly smooth, lag and stutter free. It was, up until now, practically unheard of. But with the 5x, it exists, and it exists for a number of owners.

I've said this before and i will say it again, if lower priced handsets such as the moto play and style, all priced within a similar price bracket to the nexus 5x can offer superior audio and build quality, vibration motors, etc what is stopping google from doing the same? In my opinion, its due to disregard and laxity in researching the user base for the nexus handsets. They are not just niche developer handsets any longer. Especially since the release of the nexus 6. They are sold in the largest mobile phone retailer in the UK (Carphonewarehouse) and are being quite frequently marketed, so the nexus brand has become mainstream.

For those who find the audio acceptable, it may be because you're not music enthusiasts like I am, just like how I am not a picture or camera enthusiast, so the news of OIS being emitted unaffected me, yet I can sympathize with those that are feeling the impact of the ois not being available on the handset, as, as having viewed some footage on youtube with the video recording and the shakiness of the footage, it should have been incorporated. It should have been research, tested and if needed, incorporated, but again, I can only put this disregard down to laxity from google's behalf.

I hate apple with a passion, but when you buy their products, you can tell a lot of attention to detail on the actual device, camera, usability, quality, audio DACS etc has been made, and they present their handsets as a 'package'. An all in one media device.

With android, we are forced to choose certain elements (samsung/design, HTC/sound, Nexus/stock experience, Sony/camera) etc from different manufacturers because they are all unable to offer handsets that provide a decent acceptable 'package'.

I'm not asking for the best or for premium, because I understand devices come in tiers and ranges. Build quality has not been a main issue for me, but like I said, the regression is evident comparing the matte back on the nexus 5, to the hard plastic on the Nexus 5x, yet they are both priced very similarly at the time of their release. I was expecting it to be a step up. Not down.

Anyhow, I will stop with the rant!

Fingers crossed my exchange at the carphonewarehouse all goes smoothly.