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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) vs Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Motorola Nexus 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Nexus 6 X Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) 25Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 7 X
5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)

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!

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) vs Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (57GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)28%
Thinner
vs10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+515 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs493 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3220 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
5.7"vs+5.96"5%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 13MP5%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer

28 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note 7 SM-N9300 6GB RAM, Galaxy Note 6Google Nexus 6 XT1100, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date9/1/201611/12/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 153.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.04 in)83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.96" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI493 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
64GB (57GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixel1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3220 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)24 hours (1 day)
Standby312 hours (13 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx
โ€ข Stylus Pen (12-bit)
โ€ข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
โ€ข S-Voice
โ€ข HD Voice
โ€ข Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White
โ€ข 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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