Nexus 6 is Google’s latest Nexus phone and the first smartphone to run on the search giant’s new Android 5.0 Lollipop. Built by Motorola, the Nexus 6 is bigger than the Nexus 5 with a 6-inch display and features a faster processor. Checkout the Moto G6 Play
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Motorola Nexus 6 Key Specs & Features
- 5.96-inch AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (493ppi)
- Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 CPU, 3GB RAM
- 13MP Rear Camera, 2MP Front Camera
- 4K Video Recording
- 32GB / 64GB built-in Storage
- 4G LTE Data
- 3220 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Hardware & Software
Motorola Nexus 6 is the biggest Nexus phone yet and with its 6-inch display is a Nexus phablet. According the Google, the bigger size is to give users “more space to explore”.
But the Nexus 6 is not just big in size, it also comes with more power, more RAM, more pixel density, and a bigger battery for longer battery life.
Motorola Nexus 6 is all about showcasing Android 5.0 (Lollipop). The new OS promises a more playful experience to Android lovers worldwide and with the Nexus 6 you will get the latest Android updates first.
Motorola Nexus 6 is powered by a state of the art quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 clocking at 2.7GHz. Everything should run smoothly with 3GB of RAM and you get to choose between a 32GB or a 64GB model.
Motorola Nexus 6 comes with a 3220 mAh Li-Po battery, which is not removable but boasts of up to 24 hours talk time. It also comes with Motorola Turbo chargers, which can charge your phone to up to 6 hour worth of battery life in just 15 minutes. Wireless charging is also built-in.
Display & Camera
Motorola Nexus 6 features a brilliant 6-inch AMOLED display 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), making it one of the best 6-inchers. The screen is actually 5.96-inch, which isn’t much of a difference. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Nexus 6 comes with a 13 megapixels camera on the rear. The camera features dual-LED flash and can record ultra HD videos (4k). It features a 2 megapixels front facing camera.
Pricing & Availability
Motorola Nexus 6 launched in October, 2014. We have no information on pricing and availability. However, Google appears to be departing from her strategy of pricing Nexus devices low with a $649 starting price for the Nexus 6. Motorola Nexus 6 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 105,000 Naira to 120,000 Naira.
Motorola Nexus 6 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Motorola Nexus 6:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- Processor: 2.7GHz Quad-core Processor (Snapdragon 805)
- GPU: Adreno 420
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Colours: Midnight Blue, Cloud White
- Dimension: 159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm
- Weight: 184 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM
Display
- Display: 5.96-inch AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (493ppi)
- Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video, 2160p Ultra HD Video (4K)
- Rear Camera Features: dual-LED Flash, Autofocus, HDR, Geo-tagging, Face Detection
- Front Camera: 2 MP Camera, HD Video Conferencing
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB or 64GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes (only in North America)
- 3G WCDMA: 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes (only in North America)
- 4G LTE: 700 / 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 / 850 / 2500 MHz
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 300Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB Host, USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes, Dual front-facing stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Temperature Sensor: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: Yes
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3220 mAh Li-Po Battery (non-removable)
- Talktime: up to 24 hours
- Standby Time: up to 330 hours
- Internet Use Time (Wi-Fi): up to 9.5 hours
- Internet Use Time (LTE): up to 10 hours
- Video Playback: up to 10 hours
