Nexus 6P
The Huawei-built Nexus that ended the line on a high.
The Nexus 6P is a flagship Google smartphone released Sep 2015, with a launch price of $499. It pairs the Snapdragon 810 with a 5.7" QHD AMOLED display, a 12.3 MP · f/2.0 main camera and a 3,450 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 48/100 — The last Nexus — a fitting, if flawed, send-off. Standout strengths: front-firing stereo speakers and a fingerprint reader. and sharp qhd amoled; clean stock android. Main trade-off: snapdragon 810 ran notoriously hot.
The last Nexus — a fitting, if flawed, send-off.
The Huawei-built Nexus 6P closed the Nexus line with stereo speakers and a fine camera, undermined by the hot Snapdragon 810. A collector’s device today.
Read the full review- Front-firing stereo speakers and a fingerprint reader.
- Sharp QHD AMOLED; clean stock Android.
- Aluminium build with USB-C — early adopter.
- Strong low-light camera for 2015.
Full specifications
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How the Nexus 6P compares
| Nexus 6P | Galaxy S6 | Google Pixel C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 48 | 48 | 50 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 810 | Exynos 7420 | Tegra X1 |
| Display | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 5.1" QHD AMOLED | 10.2" LCD |
| Main camera | 12.3 MP · f/2.0 | 16 MP · f/1.9 | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3,450 mAh | 2,550 mAh | 9,243 mAh |
| Launch price | $499 | $650 | $500 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Nexus 6P released?
The Nexus 6P was released in Sep 2015.
How much does the Nexus 6P cost?
The Nexus 6P launched at $499 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Nexus 6P screen size and type?
The Nexus 6P has a 5.7" QHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Nexus 6P use?
The Nexus 6P is powered by the Snapdragon 810 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Nexus 6P have?
The Nexus 6P ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Nexus 6P battery capacity?
The Nexus 6P has a 3,450 mAh battery.
How fast does the Nexus 6P charge?
The Nexus 6P supports 15 W USB-C wired charging.
Does the Nexus 6P have wireless charging?
The Nexus 6P does not support wireless charging.
What is the Nexus 6P main camera?
The Nexus 6P has a 12.3 MP · f/2.0 main camera.
Does the Nexus 6P have 5G?
The Nexus 6P does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Nexus 6P waterproof?
The Nexus 6P has no official ingress-protection rating.
How much does the Nexus 6P weigh?
The Nexus 6P weighs 178 g.
What colours does the Nexus 6P come in?
The Nexus 6P is available in 4 colours: Aluminium, Graphite, Frost, Gold.
Is the Nexus 6P worth buying?
The Huawei-built Nexus 6P closed the Nexus line with stereo speakers and a fine camera, undermined by the hot Snapdragon 810. A collector’s device today. SpecEagle gives the Nexus 6P an editorial score of 48/100.
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