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Google Nexus 6
64 GBSamsung Galaxy S5 Plus
SM-G901F| Global Score | |
| 81.1 | 78.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 5.1, 5.0 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2014-10-15 | 2014-06-23 |
| 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.49 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Blue and White | Black, Blue, Gold and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1019.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 490 pixels per inch | 432 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.54 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.46 | 9.79 |
| 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, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3220mAh Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time | 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 6 has a score of 81.1, which is just a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus's general score of 78.1. Both devices in this comparison come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Google Nexus 6 has a more recent 5.1 version while Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus has Android 4.4.2, so it counts with some nice extra features and performance enhancements. Even being the best device we are comparing here, it must be noted that it is also a way heavier and thicker device.
Galaxy S5 Plus counts with just a bit better looking display than Google Nexus 6, although it has a lot lower resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a bit smaller display and a little bit inferior pixels number in each inch in the screen. The Google Nexus 6 features just a bit better performance than Galaxy S5 Plus, and although they both have a 500 megahertz graphics co-processor and 4 cores, the Google Nexus 6 also has 1 GB more RAM memory.
Galaxy S5 Plus counts with a little bit better camera than Google Nexus 6, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not favorable for shooting pictures and videos in low-light situations, and they both have the same (4K) video resolution and the same video frame rates, the Galaxy S5 Plus also counts with a camera in the back with more MP.
Google Nexus 6 features more memory capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory. The Google Nexus 6 features a little longer battery lifetime than Galaxy S5 Plus, because it has a 3220mAh battery size against 2800mAh.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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