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Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 80.2 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| -- | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2016-10-20 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.66 x 2.74 x 0.34 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black, Gray and White | Blue and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 299.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 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 | -- |
| 9.79 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 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 |
| 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2770mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 4.72 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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 is a little bit better than the Google Pixel, with a score of 81.1 against 80.2. Even being the best we compare here, we must tell that it is also a much older, notably heavier and thicker cellphone. The Google Nexus 6 counts with a little faster processor than Google Pixel, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, and they both have the same number of cores, the Google Nexus 6 also counts with an additional graphics processor.
Google Nexus 6 counts with a bit sharper display than Google Pixel, because it has a better 2560 x 1440px resolution, a just a little greater display pixels density and a bigger screen. Google Pixel has a bit better camera than Google Nexus 6, although it has a camera in the back with less MP and a worse 3840x2160 video resolution, they both have a F2 camera aperture.
The Google Pixel has much more memory capacity for apps and games than Google Nexus 6, because it has more internal memory. Google Nexus 6 features greater battery lifetime than Google Pixel, because it has 3220mAh of battery capacity.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Google Pixel, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Google Pixel. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy Google Pixel, and give up some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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