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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Blue and White |
| Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 6 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 6 has a global score of 81.1, which is slightly better than Google Pixel 3a's score of 78.8. The Google Nexus 6 is an a lot older, way thicker and heavier device than the Google Pixel 3a. Both of these devices work with Android OS, but the Google Nexus 6 has an older 5.1 version while Google Pixel 3a has Android 11 version.
Google Nexus 6 counts with a bit better CPU than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has an inferior number of cores and a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with an extra graphics processor. Google Nexus 6 has a bit better looking display than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a higher 2560 x 1440 resolution, a little larger display and a just a little higher count of pixels per inch in the screen.
The Google Nexus 6 has as much storage to install applications and games as Google Pixel 3a, they have the same 64 GB internal memory. Google Pixel 3a features a bit better camera than Google Nexus 6, because although it has a worse (4K) video resolution and a less megapixels camera in the back, it also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture.
The Google Nexus 6 counts with a bit longer battery duration than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 3220mAh battery capacity instead of 3000mAh.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 3a. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Google Pixel 3a, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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