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Motorola Nexus 6

Motorola Nexus 6

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.96" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 3GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 805
  • Battery: 3220mAh
  • Launch Date: 2014, November
  • Storage: 32GB/64GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 5.0, up to 7.1.1
  • Body: 184g, 10.1mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
CDMA 800 / 1900 - XT1103
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1103
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Verizon
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28, 41 - XT1100
2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 41 - XT1103
4, 13 - Verizon
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2014, October. Released 2014, November
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 in)
Weight 184 g (6.49 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM
Water resistant

Display

Type AMOLED
Size 5.96 inches, 97.9 cm2 (~74.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~493 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU Adreno 420

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Features Dual-LED ring flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 2 MP, f/2.2, 1/6", 1.4µm

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type Li-Po 3220 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless (Qi)
Stand By Up to 330 h
Talk Time Up to 24 h

Misc

Colors Midnight Blue, Cloud White
Models XT1103, XT1100
SAR 1.47 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
Price About 420 EUR

Test Results

Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 1267
Basemark X: 20901
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.543 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality Noise -95.6dB / Crosstalk -96.6dB
Battery(old) Endurance rating 70h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.5
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Huge 5.96-inch QHD AMOLED display is fantastic for media consumption.
  2. Pure, stock Android experience ensures smooth performance and no bloatware.
  3. Excellent front-facing stereo speakers provide loud and clear audio.
  4. Quick, guaranteed Android software updates directly from Google.
  5. Strong, durable metal frame construction feels premium in hand.
  6. Fast charging capabilities via the included Motorola Turbo Charger.
  7. Wireless charging (Qi standard) support for convenient charging options.
  8. Ergonomic curved back design makes the large phone comfortable to hold.
  9. Reliable and fast Snapdragon 805 processor handles multitasking well.
  10. Good camera performance with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and 4K video.

CONS

  1. The device is massive, making one-handed usage very difficult for most users.
  2. The AMOLED display brightness is mediocre, making it hard to see in direct sunlight.
  3. No microSD card slot for expandable storage, limiting users to 32GB or 64GB.
  4. The back plastic panel is prone to collecting fingerprints and smudges.
  5. Battery life is inconsistent and only average for a 6-inch device.
  6. The front-facing 2MP camera is low-resolution compared to competitors.
  7. The phone was expensive at launch compared to previous, cheaper Nexus models.
  8. Camera software can be slow in HDR+ mode and sometimes sluggish.
  9. The device lacks a dedicated fingerprint sensor, which was becoming common.
  10. The back cover has been known to peel off or become loose over time

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