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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 80.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-05-07 | 2015-11-02 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 6.28 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Black, Gold, Silver and White |
| Plastic | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 649.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 430 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3450mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | 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 6P has a general score of 80.3, which is a little bit better than the Google Pixel 3a's global score of 78.8. Although Google Nexus 6P is way older and somewhat heavier than the Google Pixel 3a, it's design is still a little thinner. The Google Nexus 6P counts with a CPU that is very similar to Google Pixel 3a's CPU, and although the Google Nexus 6P has a lower amount of RAM memory, they both have a Octa-Core CPU.
The Google Nexus 6P has just a bit better looking screen than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a just a bit higher pixel amount in each inch in the display, a better 1440 x 2560 resolution and a bit bigger screen. Google Nexus 6P takes clearer pictures and videos than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, the Google Nexus 6P also counts with a bigger back camera sensor and a more MP back facing camera.
The Google Nexus 6P counts with much more storage for apps and games than Google Pixel 3a, because it has more internal memory. Google Nexus 6P features just a bit better battery duration than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 3450mAh of battery capacity against 3000mAh.
Although Google Nexus 6P is a better device, it is way more expensive than Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 3a. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy Google Pixel 3a, giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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