Not so long ago, we have posted a blog A Comparison between Android 5.0 and iOS 8.1. Up until now, Google has unveiled its 5.96-inch Nexus 6 and poise as a fierce competitor to other smartphones in the market. We couldn't help but wondering how does the Nexus 6 fare against Apple's largest iPhone ever—iPhone 6 Plus? Let's break down the spec and take a look.
Design & Build
The design of Nexus 6 is very similar with the recently launched Moto X, only bigger. Much more appealing than previous years, I would way. But we might more admire the Apple's sleeker, thinner and more "designed" looking on the new device.
Nexus 6 is a lot fatter than then iPhone 6 (10mm versus 6.8mm), with gently curving back rather than Apple's thin-as-paper design. It comes with an aluminum frame but a plastic back. On the other hand, the iPhone 6 Plus has a completely metallic back case and many would agree that it makes for a more premium look.
Screen & Display Quality
Most of us think that the iPhone 6 Plus's 5.5inch screen makes too large a device, but Google has taken the Nexus even further with a 5.96inch screen. You may want to hold these two smartphones in hand before purchasing and see which screen size you're most comfortable using.
When it comes to display quality, Nexus 6's 1440 x 2460 AMOLED display is obviously a details advantage over the iPhone 6's 750 x 1334 IPS LCD panel. AMOLED technology offers more vibrant colors and deeper blacks. But to be fairness, it tends to produce over-saturated pictures with inaccurate color profiles.
Hardware & Performance
While the iPhone 6 Plus features only a 1.4 GHZ dual-core A8 processor, the Nexus 6 pack with 2.7 GHZ quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor. On paper, you may say that the latter is rather powerful than the former. Over all, performance turns out great on both handsets.
As to the hardware that powers each device, Apple seems to do a lot with 1GB of RAM. The Nexus 6, meanwhile, features 3GB which given Android's tendency to use more memory than iOS.
Software
The software between the Nexus 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is a lot different. Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system has a lot of new features and so does iOS 8. It's not a matter of which one is the best. It all comes down to personal preference. For instance, if you've used iOS device for a long time, purchasing another iOS device means you are saved from much trouble in transferring old data into your new phone.
Camera
In terms of taking photos or videos, Apple's cameras always perform very well—an 8Mp camera and optical image stabilization. iPhone 6 Plus doesn't offer 4K video recording, though, offering 1080p recording instead.
The Nexus 6 smartphone also have front-facing cameras and low light performance thanks to its f/2.0 aperture. But it has quite a task on its hands to match the iPhone 6 Plus camera.
Battery Life
For battery using, it looks like Apple has the edge. Battery life provides 10 hours of video viewing for the Nexus 6 and up to 14 hours for the iPhone 6. But Google's Nexus 6 also comes with a Motorola's special Turbo Charger which will provide up to 6 additional hours of battery life from a single 15 minute charging session.
Early Verdict
We can't offer a very much in-depth analysis, but it is still compelling to see all these clear differences in this particular phone battle. Generally speaking, the iPhone 6 Plus offers longer battery life, a more advanced camera and more storage. The Nexus 6, however, more flexible on its gadgets. Perfect for those who want to customize their phone to the Nth degree.
If you have already picked a side between Apple and Android, do let us know in the comment below.
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