The rumors surrounding the forthcoming Nexus 6 have been finally put to rest. The brand-new Google phone, nicknamed “Shamu,” will debut sometime in November, and will sport a massive 5.9-inch screen.

As Google's first plus-size phablet, the Motorola-made Nexus 6 comes with a host of high-end specs and a price to match. But has it got enough to distinguish itself among some pretty impressive ...