Apple iPhone 6s Plus
#2441
Motorola Nexus 6
#1361Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Motorola Nexus 6
Performance
59.465.8
Camera
96.765.8
Display
58.981.8
Battery
22.886.4
Build
94.888.5
Connectivity
67.566.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.959.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6s Plus features a robust aluminum build with a glass front, while the Motorola Nexus 6 has a plastic back and an aluminum frame, making the iPhone feel more premium.
- In terms of display, the iPhone has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Nexus 6 offers a larger 5.96-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the iPhone is powered by the Apple A9 chipset with a dual-core CPU, while the Nexus 6 utilizes a Snapdragon 805 with a quad-core CPU, giving the Nexus an edge in multitasking.
- Both cameras feature optical image stabilization, but the iPhone has a 12 MP rear camera compared to the Nexus's 13 MP, with the iPhone also capable of recording 4K video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Nexus 6 at 3220 mAh versus the iPhone's 2750 mAh, and the Nexus supports wireless charging, which the iPhone lacks.
- Software experience differs significantly, with the iPhone running iOS 9 (upgradable to iOS 15.8.1) and the Nexus on Android 5.0 (upgradable to 7.1.1), offering distinct user interfaces and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Motorola Nexus 6
General
Release Date
2015, September 25
2014
Announced
2015, September 09
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Nexus X; Motorola Moto X Pro (China)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.96"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~493 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Adreno 420
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED ring flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
2 MP, f/2.2, 1/6", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2750 mAh
3220 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2750 mAh, non-removable (10.45 Wh)
Li-Po 3220 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 in)
Weight
192 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Midnight Blue, Cloud White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
1.47 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer