Google Nexus 6
Description
The Nexus 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 805 system chip, the jewel in Qualcomm’s 32-bit crown. This is the last iteration of Qualcomm’s Krait CPU core architecture, with four cores running at up to 2.65GHz, along with 3GB of RAM, and Adreno 420 graphics. The devices sports a 5.96" AMOLED screen with 1440x2560 pixels resolution, a 13-megapixel shooter capable of capturing 4K videos, a secondary 2-megapixel unit can be found on the front alongside the two front facing speakers.
This device is also known as Google Nexus X, Motorola Nexus 6
Pros
- Supports wireless charging
Cons
- 64GB basic storage (not expandable)
- Thick body (0.40 inches)
Popular Comparisons
The Google Nexus 6 is most commonly compared with these phones:
Specs Compare
DisplayBenchmarks |
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Size: | 6.0 inches |
Resolution: | 2560 x 1440 pixels, 493 PPI |
Technology: | AMOLED |
Screen-to-body: | 74.03 % |
Touchscreen: | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
Features: | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
HardwareBenchmarks |
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System chip: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 |
Processor: | Quad-core, 2700 MHz, Krait 450 |
GPU: | Adreno 420 |
RAM: | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage: | 64GB, available to use: 58 GB |
Device type: | Smartphone |
OS: | Android (7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop) Screenshots |
BatteryBenchmarks |
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Capacity: | 3220 mAh |
Type: | Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable |
Charging: | Qi wireless charging |
CameraBenchmarks |
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Rear: | Single camera Camera samples |
Main camera: | 13 MP (OIS, Autofocus) |
Specifications: | Aperture size: F2.0 |
Video recording: | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) |
Front: | 2 MP |
Video capture: | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
DesignSize comparison |
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Dimensions: | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches (159.26 x 82.98 x 10.06 mm) |
Weight: | 6.49 oz (184.0 g) |
Resistance: | Splash |
Keys: | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors: | Blue, White |
Cellular |
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LTE (FDD): | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT) |
LTE (TDD): | Bands 41(2600+) |
UMTS: | Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed: | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
SIM type: | Nano SIM |
VoLTE: | Yes |
MultimediaBenchmarks |
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Headphones: | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers: | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features: | Album art cover, Background playback |
Connectivity & Features |
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Bluetooth: | 4.1 |
Wi-Fi: | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot |
USB: | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Features: | Mass storage device, Charging |
Location: | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
Sensors: | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other: | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Hearing aid compatible: | M4, T4 |
Phone features |
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Notifications: | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
Other features: | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD |
Regulatory Approval |
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FCC approval: | |
Date approved: | Oct 24, 2014 |
FCC ID value: | IHDT56QD1 link |
Measured SAR: | |
Head: | 0.86 W/kg |
Body: | 0.36 W/kg |
Simultaneous Transmission: | 1.56 W/kg |
Wireless Router: | 0.42 W/kg |
Availability |
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Officially announced: | Oct 15, 2014 |
Alternative variants
Google Nexus 6 32GB
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Internal storage: | 32GB, available to use: 26 GB |
Carrier Availability
Discontinued
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Sprint |
News
Links
- Google Nexus 6 Review
- Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Google Nexus 6
- Samsung Galaxy Note5 vs Google Nexus 6
- LG G4 vs Google Nexus 6
- Samsung Galaxy S6 edge vs Google Nexus 6
- Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6
- HTC One M9 vs Google Nexus 6
- Google Nexus 6 vs Google Nexus 5
- Google Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5
- Google Nexus 6 vs Apple iPhone 6
- Google Nexus 6 vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus
- Google Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4