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