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| Global Score | |
| 77.7 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2013-09-25 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black, Pink and White | Blue and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 386 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.9 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.46 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 31.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.57 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 6 is a little bit better than Galaxy Note3, with an 81.1 score against 77.7. These devices have Android OS (operating system), but the Google Nexus 6 has a more recent 5.1 version and Galaxy Note3 has Android 4.4.2 version, counting with some extra features. The Google Nexus 6 construction is newer, but just a little bit heavier and somewhat thicker than Galaxy Note3.
Google Nexus 6 has a sharper screen than Galaxy Note3, because it has a better pixels number in each inch of screen, a little larger screen and a better 2560 x 1440 resolution. The Samsung Galaxy Note3 counts with a much bigger memory for apps and games than Google Nexus 6, and although they both have equal 64 GB internal memory, the Samsung Galaxy Note3 also has a SD card slot that supports a maximum of 64 GB.
The Google Nexus 6 has just a little better performance than Galaxy Note3, and although they both have a 3 GB RAM and 4 CPU cores, the Google Nexus 6 also has an additional graphics processing unit. Google Nexus 6's battery duration is just as good as Galaxy Note3's battery performance, although the Google Nexus 6 also has a 3220mAh battery size instead of 3200mAh.
Samsung Galaxy Note3 has just a bit better camera than Google Nexus 6, although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not so good for shooting pictures and videos in low-light environments, they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates, a same resolution back-facing camera and the same video definition.
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