The
Samsung
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, theGoogle
Nexus 6?
Find out in our Galaxy S6 vs Nexus 6 comparison.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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 15pxer, 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.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Google Nexus 6: Specs
SAMSUNG
GALAXY S6
|
GOOGLE
NEXUS 6
|
|
|---|---|---|
OS
|
Android
5.0.2 Lollipop
|
Android
5.0 Lollipop
|
DISPLAY
|
5.1-inch
Super AMOLED qHD (577 ppi)
|
5.96-inch,
2,560 x 1,440 pixel AMOLED (493 ppi)
|
PROCESSOR
|
Exynos
7420 64-bit, octa-core, 14nm CPU
|
Snapdragon
805, quad-core
|
RAM
|
3
GB
|
3
GB
|
INTERNAL
MEMORY
|
32
/ 64 / 128 GB (not expandable)
|
32/64
GB (not expandable)
|
CAMERA
|
16MP
(rear), 5MP (front), HDR mode in real time
|
13
MP (rear), 2 MP (front)
|
BATTERY
|
2550
mAh + wireless charging + fast charging
|
3,200
mAh + wireless charging
|
CONNECTIVITY
|
HSPA,
LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1
|
GSM,
HSDPA, LTE, NFC, Qi, Wi-Fi
|
DIMENSIONS
|
143.4
x 70.5 x 6.8 mm
|
82.98
mm x 159.26 mm x 10.06 mm
|
WEIGHT
|
138
|
184
g
|
EXTRA
|
Fingerprint
reader, heart rate monitor
|
Water
resistant
|
PRICE
|
32
GB: €699, 64 GB: €799 and 128 GB: €899
|
649
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.
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