Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.96"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3220
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
4.65"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1750
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
32GB (26GB available) / 32GB (28GB available) |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Model | Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) |
Other model names | Google Nexus 6 XT1103, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu | Google Galaxy Nexus 3G SGH-N044, Samsung SC-04D |
Country or region available | ![]() USA | ![]() ![]() South Korea, Japan |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 11/12/2014 | 11/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011 |
Depth | 10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches) | 8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in) | 67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in) |
Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 135 grams (4.73 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.96" inches | 4.65" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 493 PPI | 316 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
System version | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm) | 32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 420 | PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 32GB (26GB available) | 32GB (28GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 41) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3220 mAh | 1750 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 24 hours (1 day) | 8.3 hours |
Standby | 330 hours (13.8 days) | 270 hours (11.3 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White โข 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera | โข Colors: Black, White โข Curved glass screen (Contour Display) โข Oleophobic coating resistance screen โข Google Maps 5.0 3D โข WiFi hotspot โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.49W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.294W/kg (head), 0.274W/kg (body) |