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Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 81.1 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 5.1, 5.0 | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2014-10-15 | 2016-03-31 |
| 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches | 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches |
| 6.49 ounces | 5.61 ounces |
| Blue and White | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 1019.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.3 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 490 pixels per inch | 554 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.54 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3220mAh Battery | 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time | -- |
| 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 6 is just a bit better than the LG G5, getting a overall score of 81.1 against 76.1. These devices come with Android OS (Operating System), but Google Nexus 6 has 5.1 version and LG G5 has Android 8.0 Oreo version. Although Google Nexus 6 is better than LG G5, we must note that it's also an older, incredibly thicker and somewhat heavier cellphone.
Google Nexus 6 has a slightly better display than LG G5, because although it has a little bit less pixels per screen inch, and they both have the same exact 2560 x 1440px resolution, the Google Nexus 6 also counts with a bit larger display. The LG G5 counts with a way bigger storage to install applications and games than Google Nexus 6, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that supports up to 1,95 TB.
Google Nexus 6 counts with just a bit better performance than LG G5, because although it has 1 GB lesser RAM memory, and they both have 4 CPU cores, the Google Nexus 6 also counts with a GPU. Google Nexus 6 features a bit longer battery life than LG G5, because it has a 3220mAh battery size. LG G5 counts with just a bit better camera than Google Nexus 6, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same (4K) video resolution, the LG G5 also has a bigger camera aperture for better low light images and video and a back facing camera with a better resolution.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the LG G5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG G5. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy Google Nexus 6, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the LG G5, letting go a couple specifications.
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