| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $420.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2014, October. Released 2014, November |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Features | Water resistant | |
| Display | Type | AMOLED |
| Size | 5.96 inches, 97.9 cm2 (~74.1% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~493 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 | |
| GPU | Adreno 420 | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 5.0 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.4µm, AF, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED ring flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 4K@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP, f/2.2, 1/6", 1.4µm |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 1280x720 | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | Type | Li-Po 3220 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Wireless (Qi) | |
| Stand-by | Up to 330 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 24 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Midnight Blue, Cloud White |
| Models | XT1103, XT1100 | |
| SAR | 1.47 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 420 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
Basemark OS II 2.0: 1267 Basemark X: 20901 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.543 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -95.6dB / Crosstalk -96.6dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 70h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Motorola Nexus 6
Advantages
- High-contrast AMOLED screen with punchy saturation and smooth motion
- Dependable daily multitasking and gaming stability powered by Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
- Convenient wireless charging capability for cord-free desk replenishment
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support
- Polycarbonate exterior shell rather than premium glass or aluminum alloys
Mobile entertainment aficionados will find an inspiring audiovisual stage in the Motorola Nexus 6. The device is built around a captivating AMOLED display measuring 5.96 inches , providing high contrast levels, rich color gradation, and expansive viewing angles that elevate movie streaming and video gaming into a deeply engaging experience.
Powering graphics-intensive mobile gaming and high-resolution video decoding is the robust Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm). System animations glide effortlessly across the screen, backed by responsive touch sampling that gives players an agile edge during intense action. Complementing the visual prowess is an optical system—centered on a 13MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS)—that excels in capturing high-fidelity photos with realistic depth-of-field and vibrant color tonality.
Extended entertainment sessions are sustained by a 3220mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds alongside wireless charging convenience for rapid turnaround between media binges. In summary, the Motorola Nexus 6 stands out as a vibrant, multimedia-centric powerhouse that brings content vividly to life.
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