Phablet Wars: Google Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The Motorola-made Nexus 6 was officially announced today and it is Google’s first Nexus smartphone to enter phablet territory at almost 6-inches. Like most flagship releases, we put it up against its rivals particularly the veteran in this category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Google Nexus 6	Samsung Galaxy Note 4
5.96-inch Quad HD AMOLED display	5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display
493ppi	513ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
2.7Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad-core CPU	2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad-core CPU
Adreno 420 GPU	Adreno 420 GPU
3GB RAM	3GB RAM
32/64GB internal storage	32GB internal storage
	up to 128GB via microSD
13 megapixel AF rear camera w/ OIS & LED flash, f/2.0 aperture	16 megapixel AF rear camera w/ OIS & LED flash, f/2.4 aperture
2 megapixel front camera	3.7 megapixel front camera, f/1.9 aperture
4G LTE, HSPA+	4G LTE, HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC	NFC
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE	Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
	IR LED
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
USB 2.0	USB 2.0, MHL 3
	S Pen stylus
	Fingerprint sensor, UV sensor, Heart rate monitor
3,220mAh battery	3,220mAh battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
159.26 x 82.98 x 10.06 mm	153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm
184 g	176 g
32GB - $649 (around Php29,000) 64GB - $699 (around Php31,000)	Php37,990

Summary of Advantages

Google Nexus 6:
• Larger display
• Larger rear camera aperture
• Ships with Android 5.0 Lollipop
• No UI skins or bloatware
• Quick OS updates from Google
• More affordable price by conversion

Samsung Galaxy Note 4:
• Denser display
• microSD card support
• Better rear camera resolution
• Better front camera
• IR LED
• S Pen Stylus
• Fingerprint sensor, UV sensor, Hear rate monitor
• Smaller, thinner, lighter
• Officially available in the Philippines

Based on the summary of advantages listed above, the Galaxy Note 4 dominates when it comes to the number of hardware features like sensors and the inclusion of a stylus. The Nexus 6, on the other hand, wins when it comes to delivering a pure Android experience and fast update rollout.

When it comes to pricing, the Note 4 is obviously more expensive given its features. However, it is officially available here in the Philippines so buyers have local support. The Nexus 6 is more likely to be sold at a lower price by online sellers but warranty could be an issue especially if the unit arrives with a defect.

What do you guys think? Are you getting the Nexus 6 or the Galaxy Note 4? Share your thoughts below.

Photo credits: PhoneArena.com

11 Comments

Justin says:

10 years ago

Anyone who truly knows Android would definitely choose the Nexus over the Note any day of the week.
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David says:

10 years ago

Go for NEXUS.
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kj says:

10 years ago

e pano yan may note 4 na ako?
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Digest says:

10 years ago

Anything but Samsung. Nexus all the way.
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igniculus says:

10 years ago

still the Motorola made Nexus (though the Note 4 is a tight contender) :)
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Easy E says:

10 years ago

I remember the days when i am pro-samsung. Now its the opposite. Nexus6 FTW. Hardcore Android lovers would go for a Nexus. Will there be an android one phablet? Yuga should update its list of Phablets just to compare.
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AnnDroid says:

10 years ago

The rear camera is important in my decision. One the Note 4, you say it has “Better rear camera resolution”. How can that be?
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Andrew says:

10 years ago

Now this is a comparison. Googlerolla should consider selling this in more markets to justify their pricing. That would level the playing field for this two phablets. I a had the money to spare, will go with the Nexus.
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totoy kobe says:

10 years ago

hmmmm. they all have one thing in common. thief magnet!
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