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Samsung Galaxy S4
SprintSPH-L720
Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 79 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 4.4 | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2013-03-14 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 4.59 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Red and White | Blue and White |
| Polycarbonate | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 135.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (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 | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.02 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 17 hours talk time | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 4.56 | 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
The Google Nexus 6 has a global score of 81.1, which is slightly better than the Galaxy S4's 79 global score. Google Nexus 6's design is newer than the Galaxy S4's, although it is a lot heavier and way thicker. Both phones we are comparing include Android operating system, but Google Nexus 6 has a more recent 5.1 version and Galaxy S4 has Android 4.4 version, providing the user a lot of extra features and performance tweaks.
The Google Nexus 6 features just a bit better processing power than Galaxy S4, and although they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Google Nexus 6 also has more RAM memory and a better graphics co-processor working at 500 MHz. Samsung Galaxy S4 has a bit more vivid display than Google Nexus 6, although it has a way worse 1920 x 1080 resolution, a little bit smaller screen and a little lower pixels number per screen inch.
The Galaxy S4 counts with a much bigger memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Google Nexus 6, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal memory, the Galaxy S4 also has a slot for an SD memory card that holds up to 64 GB. The Google Nexus 6 counts with improved battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has 3220mAh of battery capacity.
Google Nexus 6 has just a bit better camera than Galaxy S4, and although they both have a 13 MP resolution back facing camera, the Google Nexus 6 also has a lot better 3840x2160 video quality and a larger diafragm aperture.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Samsung Galaxy S4, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy S4. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy S4, and give up some specs and features, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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