[Androidme2018]- The Galaxy S6 was finally revealed to us at MWC 2015 after months of speculation. With a beautiful screen, unparalleled camera technology and a slick design, Samsung came out all-guns blazing with its new flagship. But how does it compare to Google's QHD giant of the moment, the Nexus 6? Find out in our Galaxy S6 vs Nexus 6 comparison.
Check out our Galaxy S6 review
Nexus 6 review
Buy Now: Galaxy S6 from AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile | Amazon
Buy Now: Nexus 6 from AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile | Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Nexus 6 comparison: which device is the best? / © Samsung / Google Nexus / ANDROIDPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Design
The Nexus 6, developed by Motorola, adopted the design of the Moto X (2014), featuring a similar body and button/speaker placement. The device is surrounded by an aluminum frame, with the front made entirely of glass and the rear featuring slightly curved polycarbonate. It's a well thought-out design and is easier to hold than might be expected for a 6-inch phablet.
Nexus 6 does look impressive, even if it is similar to the Moto X (2014). / © AndroidPIT
Lowest price: Samsung Galaxy S6
Best price $219.99 Check Offer
Lowest price: Google Nexus 6
Best price $239.99 Check Offer
Samsung has gone all-out with the design of its S6, featuring luxurious glass front and back plates, sealed in with aluminium edges. It builds upon the impressive Galaxy Note 4 design and completely outshines that of the Galaxy S5. Samsung has clearly been listening to consumers and this sleek handset shows a new commitment to producing quality designs at the high-end.
Samsung has chosen premium materials for the S6, but the rear is a fingerprint magnet. / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Display
The Nexus 6 offers a 5.96-inch display with QHD (2560x1440 pixels) resolution and 493 ppi. It's bold, without getting in your face; colors look realistic, but never aggressive. The Galaxy S6's Super AMOLED display also boasts QHD resolution, but only with a 5.1-inch screen.
The Galaxy S6 obviously can't compete with the display area of the Nexus 6, which is almost an inch bigger, but the S6 is certainly the stronger performer. Bright, pin-sharp, impossibly detailed - it's one of the best to arrive on the Android platform, if not the best.
The Nexus 6 display: 5.96-inches, QHD (2560x1440) resolution and 493 pixels-per-inch. Dreamy. / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Software
The Nexus 6 was the first smartphone to come with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Because it's a Google device, the Nexus 6 runs the stock version of the software. This is the pure Android experience.
The Galaxy S6 features Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with Samsung's own TouchWiz interface placed on top. Samsung claimed that the new OS would not come with the avalanche of apps usually pre-installed on Galaxy S-branded devices, but it still features a bunch. Having said that, the new UI is an improvement, it's faster and more intuitive, with some updated animations and effects.
Lollipop with Touchwiz (left), and the stock Android interface (right). / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Performance
During our time with it, the Nexus 6 has always been fluid and responsive. Apps start quickly, animations never lag and gaming is a real pleasure thanks to its Snapdragon 805 quad-core 2.7 GHz processor, backed by 3 GB of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 features a latest Exynos 7420 octa-core 64-bit chipset, supported by 3 GB of RAM. We've only had a brief opportunity to experience its performance so far, but we anticipate it will be one of the best performers on Android. It's worth pointing out that neither device comes with expandable memory via a microSD slot.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Camera
The Nexus 6 offers a 13 MP main camera which produces quality snaps, even if the auto-focus can be hit-or-miss (though overall camera quality is a vast improvement over the Nexus 5). The Nexus 6 also features an adequate 2 MP front-facing camera.
The Nexus 6 has a decent camera, but it won't blow your socks off. / © AndroidPIT
The Galaxy S6 has a 16 MP rear-camera, which provides brilliantly sharp images even in low-light conditions thanks to an f / 1.9 aperture, and some smart Samsung image processing. You can usually rely on Samsung to deliver on display and camera quality, and it has proved itself once again. A 5 MP front-camera ensures selfie fans will be satisfied, also.
Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 camera comparison
The Galaxy S6 camera app has been simplified and improved. / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Battery
The 3,220mAh battery built into the Nexus 6 delivers strong performance. We recently put it to the test by taking pictures, playing video and music files, checking emails and posting content on Facebook, and it provided us with a total of 27 hours, with 17 percent charge remaining.
The Galaxy S6 is powered by a smaller, 2550 mAh battery, though it can charge wirelessly like the Nexus 6 can. The S6 is also said to deliver four hours of battery life in just a 10 minute charge, but we haven't yet been able to fully test the S6's battery capabilities. For that we'll have to wait until our final review.
The battery of the Galaxy S6 can overcome that of the Nexus 6? / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Specs
Samsung Galaxy S6 Google Nexus 6
OSAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Display5.1-inch Super AMOLED qHD (577 ppi)5.96-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 pixel AMOLED (493 ppi)
ProcessorExynos 7420 64-bit, octa-core, 14nm CPUSnapdragon 805, quad-core
RAM3 GB3 GB
Internal memory32 / 64 / 128 GB (not expandable)32/64 GB (not expandable)
Camera16MP (rear), 5MP (front), HDR mode in real time13 MP (rear), 2 MP (front)
Battery2550 mAh + wireless charging + fast charging3,200 mAh + wireless charging
ConnectivityHSPA, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1GSM, HSDPA, LTE, NFC, Qi, Wi-Fi
Dimensions143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm82.98 mm x 159.26 mm x 10.06 mm
Weight138184 g
ExtraFingerprint reader, heart rate monitorWater resistant
Price 32 GB: €699, 64 GB: €799 and 128 GB: €899649 USD on the Play Store
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Price and release date
The Nexus 6 is available now at a price of 649 USD for the 32 GB version. The Samsung Galaxy S6 release date is April 10, and the launch price will be 699 euros for the 32 GB version. We expect this to be around 699 USD in the US.
The TouchWiz interface: simple and clean. / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Conclusion
So, which device is best? The Nexus 6 has the same resolution as the S6, but on a bigger display. It also packs a larger battery, water-resistance, and delivers the Stock Android software experience. The Galaxy S6 is arriving with an unbeatable camera, one of the best displays on the platform, and an impressive new design. If it launches at 699 USD for the 32 GB version, it's looking like a superior product for the 50 USD extra asking price, but you will have to suffer its TouchWiz interface.
Which device do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
Check out our Galaxy S6 review
Nexus 6 review
Buy Now: Galaxy S6 from AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile | Amazon
Buy Now: Nexus 6 from AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile | Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Nexus 6 comparison: which device is the best? / © Samsung / Google Nexus / ANDROIDPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Design
The Nexus 6, developed by Motorola, adopted the design of the Moto X (2014), featuring a similar body and button/speaker placement. The device is surrounded by an aluminum frame, with the front made entirely of glass and the rear featuring slightly curved polycarbonate. It's a well thought-out design and is easier to hold than might be expected for a 6-inch phablet.
Nexus 6 does look impressive, even if it is similar to the Moto X (2014). / © AndroidPIT
Lowest price: Samsung Galaxy S6
Best price $219.99 Check Offer
Lowest price: Google Nexus 6
Best price $239.99 Check Offer
Samsung has gone all-out with the design of its S6, featuring luxurious glass front and back plates, sealed in with aluminium edges. It builds upon the impressive Galaxy Note 4 design and completely outshines that of the Galaxy S5. Samsung has clearly been listening to consumers and this sleek handset shows a new commitment to producing quality designs at the high-end.
Samsung has chosen premium materials for the S6, but the rear is a fingerprint magnet. / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Display
The Nexus 6 offers a 5.96-inch display with QHD (2560x1440 pixels) resolution and 493 ppi. It's bold, without getting in your face; colors look realistic, but never aggressive. The Galaxy S6's Super AMOLED display also boasts QHD resolution, but only with a 5.1-inch screen.
The Galaxy S6 obviously can't compete with the display area of the Nexus 6, which is almost an inch bigger, but the S6 is certainly the stronger performer. Bright, pin-sharp, impossibly detailed - it's one of the best to arrive on the Android platform, if not the best.
The Nexus 6 display: 5.96-inches, QHD (2560x1440) resolution and 493 pixels-per-inch. Dreamy. / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Software
The Nexus 6 was the first smartphone to come with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Because it's a Google device, the Nexus 6 runs the stock version of the software. This is the pure Android experience.
The Galaxy S6 features Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with Samsung's own TouchWiz interface placed on top. Samsung claimed that the new OS would not come with the avalanche of apps usually pre-installed on Galaxy S-branded devices, but it still features a bunch. Having said that, the new UI is an improvement, it's faster and more intuitive, with some updated animations and effects.
Lollipop with Touchwiz (left), and the stock Android interface (right). / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Performance
During our time with it, the Nexus 6 has always been fluid and responsive. Apps start quickly, animations never lag and gaming is a real pleasure thanks to its Snapdragon 805 quad-core 2.7 GHz processor, backed by 3 GB of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 features a latest Exynos 7420 octa-core 64-bit chipset, supported by 3 GB of RAM. We've only had a brief opportunity to experience its performance so far, but we anticipate it will be one of the best performers on Android. It's worth pointing out that neither device comes with expandable memory via a microSD slot.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Camera
The Nexus 6 offers a 13 MP main camera which produces quality snaps, even if the auto-focus can be hit-or-miss (though overall camera quality is a vast improvement over the Nexus 5). The Nexus 6 also features an adequate 2 MP front-facing camera.
The Nexus 6 has a decent camera, but it won't blow your socks off. / © AndroidPIT
The Galaxy S6 has a 16 MP rear-camera, which provides brilliantly sharp images even in low-light conditions thanks to an f / 1.9 aperture, and some smart Samsung image processing. You can usually rely on Samsung to deliver on display and camera quality, and it has proved itself once again. A 5 MP front-camera ensures selfie fans will be satisfied, also.
Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 camera comparison
The Galaxy S6 camera app has been simplified and improved. / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Battery
The 3,220mAh battery built into the Nexus 6 delivers strong performance. We recently put it to the test by taking pictures, playing video and music files, checking emails and posting content on Facebook, and it provided us with a total of 27 hours, with 17 percent charge remaining.
The Galaxy S6 is powered by a smaller, 2550 mAh battery, though it can charge wirelessly like the Nexus 6 can. The S6 is also said to deliver four hours of battery life in just a 10 minute charge, but we haven't yet been able to fully test the S6's battery capabilities. For that we'll have to wait until our final review.
The battery of the Galaxy S6 can overcome that of the Nexus 6? / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Specs
Samsung Galaxy S6 Google Nexus 6
OSAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Display5.1-inch Super AMOLED qHD (577 ppi)5.96-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 pixel AMOLED (493 ppi)
ProcessorExynos 7420 64-bit, octa-core, 14nm CPUSnapdragon 805, quad-core
RAM3 GB3 GB
Internal memory32 / 64 / 128 GB (not expandable)32/64 GB (not expandable)
Camera16MP (rear), 5MP (front), HDR mode in real time13 MP (rear), 2 MP (front)
Battery2550 mAh + wireless charging + fast charging3,200 mAh + wireless charging
ConnectivityHSPA, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1GSM, HSDPA, LTE, NFC, Qi, Wi-Fi
Dimensions143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm82.98 mm x 159.26 mm x 10.06 mm
Weight138184 g
ExtraFingerprint reader, heart rate monitorWater resistant
Price 32 GB: €699, 64 GB: €799 and 128 GB: €899649 USD on the Play Store
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Price and release date
The Nexus 6 is available now at a price of 649 USD for the 32 GB version. The Samsung Galaxy S6 release date is April 10, and the launch price will be 699 euros for the 32 GB version. We expect this to be around 699 USD in the US.
The TouchWiz interface: simple and clean. / © AndroidPIT
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Conclusion
So, which device is best? The Nexus 6 has the same resolution as the S6, but on a bigger display. It also packs a larger battery, water-resistance, and delivers the Stock Android software experience. The Galaxy S6 is arriving with an unbeatable camera, one of the best displays on the platform, and an impressive new design. If it launches at 699 USD for the 32 GB version, it's looking like a superior product for the 50 USD extra asking price, but you will have to suffer its TouchWiz interface.
Which device do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
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