Apple iPhone 7 Plus
#1366
Motorola Nexus 6
#1361Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Motorola Nexus 6
Performance
69.565.8
Camera
96.265.8
Display
77.081.8
Battery
23.386.4
Build
94.588.5
Connectivity
65.066.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
59.459.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 7 Plus features a premium build with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the Motorola Nexus 6 has a plastic back and aluminum frame, making the iPhone feel more robust.
- The iPhone's 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Nexus 6 has a larger 5.96-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A10 Fusion chip, providing faster processing compared to the Snapdragon 805 in the Nexus 6.
- The iPhone's dual 12 MP rear cameras offer advanced features like optical zoom and superior video recording capabilities, while the Nexus 6 has a single 13 MP camera with 4K video support.
- The Nexus 6 has a larger 3220 mAh battery compared to the iPhone's 2900 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS, which is known for its smooth experience and regular updates, while the Nexus 6 runs Android, offering more customization options but potentially less frequent updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Motorola Nexus 6
General
Release Date
2016, September 16
2014
Announced
2016, September 07
2014
Description
Versions:A1784 (Global), A1661 (USA & China), A1785 (Japan), A1786 (China)
Also known as Motorola Nexus X; Motorola Moto X Pro (China)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.96"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Adreno 420
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED ring flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
2 MP, f/2.2, 1/6", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3220 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 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
188 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Midnight Blue, Cloud White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 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 (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 10.0.1, 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