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Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | |
| -- | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2017-05-18 | 2014-10-15 |
| 6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Silver and White | Blue and White |
| Glass and Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 275.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| S-LCD 5 | AMOLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.7 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.02 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm 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 |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.9 | 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 6 is a bit better than HTC U11, having an 81.1 score against 77.6. Google Nexus 6 is a notably older, a little heavier and noticeably thicker device than the HTC U11. Google Nexus 6 counts with a bit more powerful processor than HTC U11, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory and a lower number of cores , it also counts with an additional graphics processing unit.
Google Nexus 6 counts with a bit sharper screen than HTC U11, because although it has a quite lower quantity of pixels per inch of display, and they both have the same exact resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, the Google Nexus 6 also counts with a little bigger display. HTC U11 counts with a superior storage capacity for games and applications than Google Nexus 6, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the HTC U11 also has a SD memory card expansion slot that supports up to 128 GB.
Google Nexus 6 counts with a little longer battery performance than HTC U11, because it has 3220mAh of battery capacity. HTC U11 has just a bit better camera than Google Nexus 6, because although it has a camera in the back with less mega pixels resolution and a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, it also counts with a bigger aperture to take better low-light photos.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the HTC U11, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as HTC U11. So if you need that extra features, you can buy the Google Nexus 6, otherwise you can save some money and buy the HTC U11, giving up some specifications.
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