In a time where every manufacturer produces reasonable high end, top quality hardware and software, the difference between winners and losers comes down to the simple question who advertises and distributes at international scale, and who does not.
Google seems to be willing to invest _some_ money on advertising Android right now. But they still can't ship.
Don't forget that the whole "Nexus 6 not available" thing is only about the US store already being out of stock. In Europe and Asia you cannot even expect to get the device until next year. And when it finally hits, I bet the advertising has already stopped, and Samsung's next big thing is what you see on TV.
Google seems to be willing to invest _some_ money on advertising Android right now. But they still can't ship.
Don't forget that the whole "Nexus 6 not available" thing is only about the US store already being out of stock. In Europe and Asia you cannot even expect to get the device until next year. And when it finally hits, I bet the advertising has already stopped, and Samsung's next big thing is what you see on TV.
Still a great phone.