Motorola Nexus 6
#1361
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
#1109Category Breakdown
Motorola Nexus 6
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
Performance
65.867.2
Camera
65.894.7
Display
81.884.3
Battery
86.484.8
Build
88.592.6
Connectivity
66.365.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
59.563.1
Summary
- The Motorola Nexus 6 features a larger 5.96-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 has a smaller 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~576 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 805 chipset, whereas the Galaxy S7 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 820, providing better processing capabilities.
- The Nexus 6's rear camera is 13 MP with OIS, while the Galaxy S7 has a 12 MP dual pixel camera that excels in low-light conditions and offers more video recording options.
- The battery capacity of the Nexus 6 is 3220 mAh compared to the S7's 3000 mAh, but the S7 supports faster charging at 15W.
- Both devices have a premium build, with the Nexus 6 using a combination of glass and plastic, while the S7 features glass on both the front and back, enhancing its overall durability and aesthetic.
- Software-wise, the Nexus 6 runs on an earlier version of Android, while the Galaxy S7 comes with a more recent version, offering a more refined user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Nexus 6
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Also known as Motorola Nexus X; Motorola Moto X Pro (China)
Versions: G930A (AT&T, Cricket); G930P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); G930V (Verizon); G930T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); G930R (US Cellular); G930U (Unlock model)
Display
Size
5.96"
5.1"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~493 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED ring flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2, 1/6", 1.4µm
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3220 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3220 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
15W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 in)
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
184 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Blue, Cloud White
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.47 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2