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Google Nexus 6P

Google Nexus 6P with 5.7-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 810 processor, single 12.3 MP camera, single 8 MP front camera, 3450 mAh battery, and Android 6.0. Manufactured by Huawei.

What to know

  • Google/Huawei flagship (2015). 5.7-inch WQHD AMOLED; Snapdragon 810; 12.3 MP rear, 8 MP front; 3,450 mAh; metal body; fingerprint sensor; USB‑C. One of the last Nexus phones; known for strong camera and stereo speakers; also known for some units with early battery shutdown issues.

Who this is for

Collectors and those researching the Nexus line; not suitable for current daily use.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: Good camera for era; stereo speakers; USB‑C. Cons: Obsolete; Snapdragon 810 thermal issues; some battery failures.

Google Nexus 6P is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm). Battery: Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable.

Launched 10/26/2015
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
Speed
HSPA, LTE-A

Launch

Announced
2015, September 29
Status
Available. Released 2015, October 26
Release Date
2015-10-26

Body

Dimensions
159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
178 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM
Protection
No

Display

Type
AMOLED, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)
Size
5.7 inches
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Density
~518 ppi
Protection
Gorilla Glass 4
HDR
HDR10+
Brightness
800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)

Platform

OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Upgradeable
upgradable to Android 8.1
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 430

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
Storage Type
UFS 2.0

Main Camera

Camera 1
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, laser AF
Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), PDAF
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Wired Charging
Fast charging 15W, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
No

Miscellaneous

Colors
Aluminum, Graphite, Frost, Gold
Models
Nexus 6P, H1511