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| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 12 | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2022-07-21 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.99 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 6.28 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| -- | Blue and White |
| Glass, Metal and Plastic | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 449.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 431 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.7 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Tensor (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Mali-G78 MP20 GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 6.12 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.79 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4410mAh Nano SIM Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 6 has a score of 81.1, which is a bit better than Google Pixel 6a's global score of 76.4. Both of these devices use Android OS (Operating System), but the Google Nexus 6 has 5.1 version while Google Pixel 6a has Android 12. Even being the best in this review, it must be told that it is also a older, thicker and a little bit heavier phone.
The Google Nexus 6 features a way better processing power than Google Pixel 6a, because although it has 3 GB less RAM and 2 less CPU cores , it also counts with a graphics co-processor. The Google Nexus 6 has a more vivid display than Google Pixel 6a, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a little bit better pixels number per inch in the screen and a better resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.
The Google Pixel 6a features a much better memory for applications and games than Google Nexus 6, because it has more internal memory capacity. The Google Pixel 6a has a bit better camera than Google Nexus 6, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 video definition and a lesser mega-pixels resolution back camera, it also counts with a larger aperture.
Google Pixel 6a counts with a very superior battery lifetime than Google Nexus 6, because it has a 37% more battery size.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Google Pixel 6a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 6a. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Google Pixel 6a, and give up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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