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Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) 02Points
5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
31Points Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) Compare Motorola Nexus 6 X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)} 2 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) vs Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (57GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)82%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)13%
Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)28%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
493 PPIvs+566 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.96"vs+6.2"4%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches70%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 10MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3220 mAhvs+4000 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
ModelNexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Other model namesGoogle Nexus 6 XT1100, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola ShamuGalaxy S20 SM-G981B/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 12GB RAM) - Global
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date11/12/20143/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Display typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.96" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)493 PPI566 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (57GB available)128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/6" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3220 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)20 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White
• 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera
• Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.382W/kg (head), 1.525W/kg (body)
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