Google Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus: specs comparison showdown
posted by Peter K. / Oct 15, 2014, 11:53 AM
The wait is over! The new member of the Nexus line of devices has broken cover at long last – the Google Nexus 6 is here, hot out of the oven, and it is really a beast and each and every aspect. It has not only greatly grown in size with comparison with last year's Nexus 5, it is also packing mind-boggling hardware specs that can easily dwarf almost each and every representative of the current flagship crop you might through at it (except for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, that is).
The latter is poised to land on most of the major markets across the globe in two days' time and is already running circles around the Quad HD competition in terms of battery endurance, camera performance, and sheer hardware prowess. Meanwhile at Cupertino, we have the supersized Apple iPhone 6, which is the largest and most advanced iPhone the world has ever seen. Along with its smaller counterpart, the behemothy iPhone is already breaking records on the market.
Being among the hottest devices on the market at the moment, we couldn't help but put the trio in the ring and sound the gong. Yes, it's time specs comparison time!
Face detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, HDR, Panorama
Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode, Scenes, Effects
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Can someone explain to me how can a phone with a 5.5" display can be only 1mm shorter than one with a 6" display and dual front speakers?
They should patent the iBezel.
Both the IPhone 6 Plus and the LG G3 have 5.5 inch displays,
The LG G3 specs are also "current" ie 2014 so it would be a comparison of phone all from the same era.
"Meanwhile at Cupertino, we have the supersized Apple iPhone 6, which is the largest and most advanced iPhone the world has ever seen"
The iPhone 6 is NOT the most advanced iPhone the world has ever seen
The iPhone 6 is the iphone5 with a larger display. The iPhone 6 adds the non-phone related "Apple Pay", ( which by the way will earn Apple 15c per transaction, and that is the ONLY purpose a NFC profile was added.)
Apple pay to work needs a credit card and an NFC terminal, if one is missing “alternative arrangements” are needed
In 2012 the iPhone5 was the most advanced iPhone the world has ever seen
In 2014 the iPhone6 is a larger version of the most advanced iPhone the world had ever seen. View "differences" in the comparison of the specs
Anyone who started a 2 year contract with the iPhone5 in 2012 and up?grades to the iPhone 6 is in 2014 is using the same phone http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Apple-iPhone-5,Apple-iPhone-6/phones/7378,8346
It really should be called the iphone5S S for Snap
When I upgrade on contract after 2 years the changes in specifications havealways been significant, not minor as the iPhone 5 / iPhone 6 comparison shows
My point instead of can article when ALL three phones are competing in the same era, LG G3 would have made for a fairer and more balanced piece.
To say that the 6 or 6 Plus is exactly like the iPhone 5 is extremely laughable and shows how clueless you are when it comes to iPhones. I had an iPhone 5 for the last 2 years and upgraded to a 6 Plus. I can assure you that the improvements are so drastic that it makes the 5 look like a phone that was released 5 years ago instead of 2. The most obvious change is the screen size which there is no need to go into. The following are the drastic improvements from the 5 to the 6 Plus:
Resolution in both screen and camera
Power
Camera
Format of email and text.
Battery life (1 1/2 days until a charge needed)
Speaker Volume
Fingerprint works flawlessly
Now lets talk about NFC. What is every major corporations including Google goal? To make money. One of the main reasons why GooglePay didn't excel is because they were losing money after every transaction. Why would you not add a major function if it wasn't going to make money? To say that the only reason why NFC was added was to make money is also laughable. Apple tries to make things as simple as possible for its users in almost every way. There is another reason why NFC was added.
I understand if you don't like Apple and what they stand for, but please know your facts before you post.
I agree with the Blueblaster and side with iPhone on this specific comment... Height for iPhones are more for the inclusion of a button.
Android on screen buttons allow for A LOT of space saving, and take away from TRUE screen real estate.
Heavy as in android device.Technically this should be lighter than note4 but it isn't and also not a huge battery.
Lumias are exceptions as most of them are heavy. But android phones are not much heavy.
Front & back cameras: True
Better design: Subjective, I personally prefer the clean minimalist design.
Removable battery: Only a pro if you plan to use it. All I have is Samsung smartphones and I've never needed / wanted change out battery packs.
Expandable storage: Once again, only useful if don't / can't utilize the cloud (which is what this device is all about).
Battery life: Considering the Nexus 6 will have stock Android and like I said earlier "Project Volta" I would give this to the Nexus. The Note 4 doesn't really have anything going for it except for a 0.23 smaller display.
Both devices are beasts and they both have they're own exclusive features from each other. There really is no clear winner here, just what's best for your personal wants / needs. And don't forget the Note 4 is $100 more.
Before Dbags come complain about external SD, dont forget that you have to pay a great price for that. I payed f-in 55 euros for my highspeed 64gb microsd from samsung to be able to film in 4k.
Nexus 6 is meant for the ladies since men have issues with the size! I would consider the Nexus BC of the size. I dont think phone cameras make that big of a difference. Hope the nexus has 3GB of RAM!
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posted by Peter K.
/ Oct 15, 2014, 11:53 AM
