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Huawei Nexus 6P#1962

Released: 2015

Huawei Nexus 6P

Overall Score

53.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1962)53.0
Performance(#3435)67.8
Camera(#1638)54.5
Display(#2038)79.9
Battery(#4146)26.5
Build(#267)90.8
Connectivity(#1922)66.8
Audio(#108)99.1

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Short Review

  • The Huawei Nexus 6P features a sleek aluminum build with Gorilla Glass 4 on the front, measuring 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm and weighing 178 grams.
  • Its 5.7-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharp density of approximately 518 ppi.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and Adreno 430 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 3GB of RAM across storage options of 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB.
  • The rear camera boasts a 12.3 MP sensor capable of 4K video recording, while an 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • The 3450 mAh battery supports 15W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, it is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, providing a clean software experience.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
  • The device features stereo speakers and retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Although it does not support 5G, it remains a solid choice for everyday use.
  • Overall, the Nexus 6P combines a premium design with competent performance and camera capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.7"
TypeOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4, oleophobic coating

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3450 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 in)
Weight178 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsAluminium, Graphite, Frost
Foldable✗
SAR1.49 W/kg (head)     0.81 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with front stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer