Nexus 6 vs. Nexus 5: comparison of the Google Smartphones
- Design: Google has been looking for both Smartphones in various Hardware partners. The Nexus 5 was LG, the Nexus 6 is Motorola. The Nexus 5 features a sleek polycarbonate Body in Black or White with no bells and whistles, while the Nexus 6 clear Motorola shows bonds and a metal frame is adorned. The Similarities to the Moto X in this comparison of visible.
- Display: The screen has grown significantly and has the Nexus 6 is a whopping 6 inches. The 5 inches of the Nexus 5 were suitable for the operation with one Hand, passing it to the Phablet-size of the new Google phones. At the same time an AMOLED is installed in the Nexus 6-Display, and at the same time the resolution of Full HD to Quad-HD quadrupled.
- Processor: The Quad-core processor of the Nexus 5, with its 2.2 GHz fixed already, the Nexus 6 is here with the 2.7 GHz Quad-Core CPU Snapdragon 805, however, a. At the same time the RAM from 2 to 3 GB, and growing.
- Camera: The 8 MP Cam of the Nexus 5, Motorola replaced by a new Sensor with 13 megapixels. The Nexus 6 takes the innovative ring flash of the sister model Moto X, which guarantees a uniform illumination of lightning photos.
- Battery: The battery is increased when the Nexus 6 from 2,300 mAh on strong 3.220 mAh.
Nexus 6 & Nexus 5, in comparison
Nexus 6 and Nexus 5: Software comparison
- Operating system: Both devices from Google running Android OS. The difference is that the Nexus 6 is already running from the start with the new Version 5.0 alias Lollipop, which must be played on Nexus 5 only by Update.
- Software Layout: In Version 5.0 of Android gets a complete Redesign. The new "Material Design" appears to be a colorful presentation, numerous new animations and security features. Here you can have a look at the new Layout throw.
- Features: Small differences are to remember in the case of the two Nexus Smartphones but. The notification has been replaced LED's on the Nexus 5 by an intelligent notification screen that takes advantage of the power saving AMOLED display of the Nexus 6.
LG Nexus 5
Prices and availability: Nexus 6 vs. Nexus 5
- Price & variants: The days of cheap Hardware in the Nexus devices, apparently, counted. The Nexus 5 cost, depending on the memory variant between 349 and€ 399, required Google for the Nexus 6 now 659 to 699€, depending on whether you want 32 or 64 GB of non-expandable memory.
- Availability: It suggests that the Nexus 6 will replace its predecessor, really, but both devices will be available. The Nexus 6 is until now only available for pre-order and will be delivered by December. The Nexus 5 is on the Play Store, or also available at retail.
More info to Android 5.0 you will find in this article.
