Google Nexus 6P vs Samsung Galaxy Note5 vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus: specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Sep 29, 2015, 1:03 PM
After months of leaks and speculation, Google just made its two new Nexus devices official, the Nexus 6P made by Huawei and the Nexus 5X made by LG. Actually, it's the first time Google treats us to not one, but two new phones that run stock Android at the same time. The larger one, in particular, is pretty interesting since it's Huawei's first crack at being involved in making a smartphone for Google.
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
Judging from its specs and despite that it's lacking some features that previous Nexus device have had, the Nexus 6P undoubtedly sits atop Google's smartphone portfolio at the moment. Although not the absolute creme de la creme, the Huawei-made it's packing some pretty good specs, namely Qualcomm's controversial Snapdragon 810 chipset, 3GB of RAM, a 5.7-inch Quad HD display, and a 12MP rear camera with large, 1.55 μm pixels.
But how does the Nexus 6P stack against two of the best phones on the market right now, the Galaxy Note5 and the iPhone 6s Plus? As we were curious to see the three against one another in an improvised specs battle, we decided to come up with a three-way specs comparison. Check it out below.
Google Nexus 6P vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
71.60 %
76.62 %
67.91 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Laser autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Flash
Dual LED
LED
Dual LED
Software Features
Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Effects
RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Macro mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Video calling
Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
5 megapixels
5 megapixels
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Stylus, Touch sensitive control keys
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
Apple A9 APL1022
Processor
GPU
Adreno 430
Mali-T760 MP8
PowerVR GT7600
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
64 GB
128 GB
OS
Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow)
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x)
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3000 mAh
2750 mAh
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
Internet use
3G
12 hours
LTE
10 hours
12 hours
Wi-Fi
10 hours
12 hours
Music playback
100.00 hours
64.00 hours
80.00 hours
Video playback
10.00 hours
15.00 hours
14.00 hours
Cellular
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29
LTE (TDD)
Bands 41
Bands 40
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Apple Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 649
$ 949
Google Nexus 6P
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13 Comments
1. Derekjeter
Posts: 1438; Member since: Oct 27, 2011
I can't wait to get it. I'm gonna pre order mine as soon as I'm home. Time for my nexus 6 to retire.
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 1:12 PM 1
4. SamsungPhanboy
Posts: 765; Member since: Mar 31, 2015
Hurry! They are probably gonna sell out.
The frost is already sold out in 16 gb
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 1:27 PM 0
14. Dinged
Posts: 37; Member since: Jan 12, 2012
Here's my wishlist which no one has been able to deliver yet:
-5" or up to 5.7" amoled display
-f2 or lower aperture, sony 1/2.6" sensor or larger, ois(for video stabilization), laser focus, camera2 api compatible w/raw, 1.2 nano meter pixel size or larger for low light, min 12MP rear camera
-4k recording (at least 30 fps), 1080(at least 120 fps), 720(at least 240 fps)
-pure google experience w/minimal bloatware
-min 32gb w/sd storage option (for all that slow motion/4k video that is going to take too much space and too much bandwidth to store to cloud)
-any processor that can drive the 4k/slow motion recording/playback with no lag
-front facing speakers
-fingerprint scanner
-nfc
-water resistant
-quick charge capable
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 7:08 PM 0
2. rd_nest
Posts: 1656; Member since: Jun 06, 2010
2 are proper flagships, another is a Nexus.
Using Nexus is a like useless bragging right for nerds who would use inferior products just to make themselves look cool.
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 1:14 PM 2
5. SamsungPhanboy
Posts: 765; Member since: Mar 31, 2015
Hahaha keep telling yourself that.
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 1:28 PM 0
8. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
So phone is 100% superior to another, so what you said is true of ANY phone.
In fact, you could replace nexus in your mad-lib and it would be correct for any phone...right.
Using iPhone is a like useless bragging right for nerds who would use inferior products just to make themselves look cool.
Using Samsung J series is a like useless bragging right for nerds who would use inferior products just to make themselves look cool.
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 3:03 PM 0
7. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
PA, when doing a spec comparison, why do you pick the Note 5? The Note 5 is not in the same class as these. It is a unique device do to its S-Pen features. It is a "true" phablet. Not an oversized phone pretending to be one.
Would not the S6 Edge+ be a better option as comparison?
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 3:00 PM 2
9. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
That 6P does look cool from the back. They should have did what Sony did. Use a color scheme on the front with the wallpaper and icons to fit the look.
Like Sony did here -http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wGFaApVwHPg/Vec30m979oI/AAAAAAAAHzI/TD10Mmivkek/s640/Sony-Xperia-Z5-Compact.jpg.png
It makes the silver one look so really cool.
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 3:09 PM 0
10. mewmew unregistered
They don`t compare Fingerprintsensor, I can tell..
NR 1. Nexus (FPC 1025)
NR. 2. Apple ( Autentec)
Last. Samsung ( Synaptic/Egistec)
posted on Sep 29, 2015, 3:45 PM 0
