Nexus 6
Front view of the Nexus 6
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| Codename | Shamu |
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| Developer | Google, Motorola Mobility |
| Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
| Series | Google Nexus |
| Compatible networks | 2G/3G/4G LTE GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Model XT1103 (Americas): CDMA band class: 0/1/10 WCDMA bands: 1/2/4/5/8 LTE bands: 2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/25/26/29/41 CA DL bands: B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-29, B4-B5, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29 Model XT1100 (International): WCDMA bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19 LTE bands: 1/3/5/7/8/9/19/20/28/41 CA DL bands: B3-B5, B3-B8 |
| First released | November 2014 |
| Predecessor | Nexus 5 |
| Related | Moto X (2nd generation), Nexus 9 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Phablet |
| Dimensions | 159.26 mm (6.270 in) H 82.98 mm (3.267 in) W 3.8 mm (0.15 in) – 10.06 mm (0.396 in) curve |
| Weight | 184 g (6.5 oz) |
| Operating system | Android Lollipop 5.0, upgradable to 5.1 |
| System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 |
| CPU | Qualcomm 2.7 GHz quad-core Krait 450 |
| GPU | Adreno 420 |
| Memory | 3 GB of LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB or 64 GB |
| Removable storage | Not available |
| Battery | 3.8 V 12.2 Wh (3,220 mAh),[1] Qi wireless charging, turbo charging |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen |
| Display | 5.96 in (151 mm) 16:9 aspect ratio, 493 ppi pixel density 2560x1440 PenTile RGBG QHD AMOLED, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 capacitive touchscreen[2] |
| Rear camera | Sony IMX214 Exmor R CMOS[1] 13 MP with OIS, f/2.0 aperture and dual LED ring flash[3] |
| Front camera | 2 MP @ 1.4µm pixel |
| Sound | Dual Front Facing Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack with 4 button headset compatibility |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 (MIMO), Nano-SIM |
| Other | Notifications LED (requires root access)[4] |
The Nexus 6 (codenamed Shamu) is a phablet co-developed by Google and Motorola Mobility that runs the Android operating system. The successor to the Nexus 5, the device is the sixth smartphone in the Google Nexus series, a family of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by an original equipment manufacturer partner.
The Nexus 6's hardware is similar to that of the second generation Moto X.
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Release[edit]
The Nexus 6 was unveiled on October 15, 2014, with pre-order availability since October 29, 2014, and a delivery date in early November.[5] Off-contract pricing is US$649 for the 32 GB model and US$699 for the 64 GB model in the US.[6] The Nexus 6 is available through Google Play Store, Motorola Mobility, Best Buy, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless in the United States.[7]
In November 2014, availability was announced for 12 other countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India,[8] Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.[9]
The AT&T version is SIM-locked, with tethering disabled until a fee is paid to enable it, and comes loaded with bloatware.[10]
On January 26, 2015, Motorola (now a subsidiary of Chinese firm Lenovo) announced that the device would be released in China under the name Moto X Pro. The Chinese version excludes Google services and applications, but still runs similarly stock version of Android.[11][12]
Specifications[edit]
Hardware[edit]
The Nexus 6 is powered by a 2.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with 3 GB of RAM, and either 32 or 64 GB of internal storage. It features a 3220 mAh battery with quick charging technology that promises to deliver six hours of operation after 15 minutes of charging.[13][14] The Nexus 6 uses a 5.96-inch (marketed as six-inch) QHD AMOLED PenTile (RGBG) display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels (493 PPI), and includes a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), surrounded by a dual LED flash ring, and a two-megapixel camera on front.
Like its predecessor, the Nexus 6 does not have a microSD card slot, a removable battery, or an FM radio receiver/transmitter.
Although the Nexus 6's hardware supports USB On-The-Go, the functionality is disabled by software and requires root access or third-party applications to enable it.[citation needed]
Software[edit]
The Nexus 6 runs Android 5.0 "Lollipop"
The Nexus 6 was the first Nexus device to support T-Mobile's Wi-Fi calling. Wi-Fi calling functionality will arrive with an over-the-air update in early 2015.[15]
Reception[edit]
Matt Swider from TechRadar wrote: "Nexus 6 proves that Google's Nexus program is not only far from dead, it's alive and kicking with a powerful 6-inch phablet that runs its latest Android software. It's bigger than the Note 4, but not better."[16]
Gordon Kelly from Forbes considers it a mistake for being too big and having an immature operating system.[17]
Known issues[edit]
- Some devices delivered through AT&T have a bug that causes the devices to boot to a black screen. AT&T will replace these defective units.[18]
- The display has burn-in problems, which may be noticeable even after several days of use.[19][unreliable source?]
- Devices with Sprint SIM cards experience issues with receiving calls.[20]
- Some devices have an issue that causes the phone's back panel to come off. The issue may be due the glue used for the back panel or the expanding battery pack that could be a fire hazard. Motorola is offering replacements for affected devices.[21]
- There are issues with low call volume, which can be fixed by rooting the phone.[22]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Nexus 6 Teardown". iFixit. November 25, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ Brandon Chester. "AnandTech - The Nexus 6 Review". anandtech.com. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "Nexus 6". Google.
- ^ The Nexus 6 has a secret LED, but it doesn’t show notifications — Tech News and Analysis
- ^ Kristin Mariano. "Nexus 6 pre-order date Oct. 29 with November delivery date; Sprint, Verizon, AT&, T-Mobile and US Cellular". Christian Today. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ "Nexus 6 from Google and Motorola Mobility". Motorola.
- ^ Cory Gunther. "Verizon Nexus 6 Release Date Confirmed". Gotta Be Mobile.
- ^ John. "Google Nexus 6 Launching Soon In India For Rs. 44000". Times News, UK News, Times News UK, UK News Magazine, Health Magazine UK. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "Nexus 6 to be available in 12 additional countries". Phone Horn.[better source needed]
- ^ "Nexus 6 Problems Plague Release Of Google’s Latest Android Flagship". International Business Times. November 22, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "Motorola returns to China with launch of Moto X, Moto X Pro, and Moto G". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Motorola returns to China with the Moto X Pro, a repackaged Nexus 6". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Nexus 6 Delivers 6 Hours of Battery Life With 15 Minutes of Charging: Google".
- ^ "Snapdragon Processors With Quick Charge Technology - Qualcomm". Qualcomm. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "Nexus 6 Will Support T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling Following OTA Update Early 2015". Android Police.
- ^ Matt Swider. "Google Nexus 6 review". TechRadar. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ Gordon Kelly (December 16, 2014). "Nexus 6 Review Long Term: A Big, Brilliant Mistake". Forbes. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "First in line to order a Nexus 6? AT&T has a BRICK for you". theregister.co.uk. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "Report: Nexus 6 has burn-in problems after several days of use". AndroidPIT. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "[Bug Watch] Nexus 6 Devices With Sprint SIM Cards Are Having Issues Receiving Calls". Android Police. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "Users Report Defective Nexus 6 Plastic Back Cover Falling Off Unglued". Tech Times. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ Chris Hart. "Increase Nexus 6 Earpiece, Speaker and Headphone Volume". bearcrunch.com.
External links[edit]
Media related to Nexus 6 at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
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