If you're looking to buy a high-end phone, one of your options should clearly be the Nexus 6P, which Google just unveiled. It's manufactured by Huawei and boasts top-level technical specifications, as well as a great design, with a unibody aluminum chassis. It is a 5,7-inch phablet that takes panel quality, camera and performance very seriously, while also adding the pure Android experience and fast updates.
A big screen
The main difference between flagships and high-end phones that don't quite reach the top end is clearly the Quad HD display. This Google Nexus 6P, manufactured by Huawei, stands out precisely for having a 5,7-inch display with a Quad HD resolution of 2.560 x 1.440 pixels, thus rivaling phones like the Galaxy Note 5 or the LG G4. It's not just any screenIt's a special display, as Huawei hasn't released any smartphone with this resolution yet, although it's very likely that the Huawei Mate 8, due out next year, will already have a screen with this resolution. In any case, it's a display that puts the Nexus 6P on par with the best phones on the market.
Beyond the resolution, the panel It is AMOLED technology With a density of around 518 ppi, outstanding sharpness, and deep blacks. According to benchmark tests, the calibration is balanced, with vivid but manageable colors if you activate sRGB mode in the developer options (Settings > About phone > tap "Build number" several times and activate the sRGB profile). Gorilla Glass 4 reduces reflections and provides scratch resistance, improving outdoor visibility.
It also integrates the function Ambient Display, which turns on the screen with notifications or when you pick up your locked phone. It works well when notifications arrive while the phone is on the table, although picking it up may require a slightly more pronounced gesture to activate it.
In hand, the 16:9 format and the front frames with stereo speakers make it not the most compact, but The size-weight is very well achieved for a device made of aluminum and with a large diagonal.
Good camera but the best?
The Nexus 6P camera will be a top-notch camera. In fact, it has even been compared to the iPhone 6s Plus camera to claim that it is better, as it has pixels with a size of 1,55 microns, which surpasses the iPhone 6s Plus, whose camera features pixels measuring 1,22 microns. This allows for more light to be captured and higher-quality photos to be produced.
The sensor is from Sony, and it has a 12,3-megapixel resolution, making it similar to the Apple phone, although it's not as high-resolution as the latest-generation Sony Xperia Z5 camera sensors, which have 23 megapixels. Still, its camera is high-quality. It also includes a dual-LED flash and laser focus.
Finally, it should be added that it is capable of recording video in 4K, and slow motion video at 240 frames per second.
Expanding on details, the Nexus 6P mounts the sensor Sony IMX377 With f/2.0 optics and 1,55 µm pixels, laser focus assist, and dual LED flash with good color rendering index. In practice, focusing is fast and shooting is almost instantaneous, with fantastic results in good light. In high dynamic range scenes It's a good idea to keep HDR+ on automatic, as it enhances shadow areas without exaggerating colors. The camera app is very simple and barely allows you to control exposure or ISO, so if you want fine-tuning, it might be worth installing a third-party app.
In night situations, the results are mixed: the large sensor controls noise well when the lighting is homogeneous, but with spot lights tends to overexpose or apply aggressive noise reduction. In video, it records 4K and slow motion up to 240 fps (720p), although optical stabilization (OIS) is missing, which penalizes fluidity in handheld shots. The front camera is 8 MP f / 2.4 and records in 1080p, enough for sharp selfies.
Useful shortcuts: with a double-tap the power button You can open the camera even when your phone is locked. And in burst mode, you can save all your shots or let the phone choose the best one; the gallery automatically generates a Animated gif Of action.
High-end performance
As is logical in a high-end mobile, and more so in the case of a Nexus, it will have a high level performance, having an eight-core, 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 3 GB of RAM. This RAM unit does not reach 4 GB, as is the case with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, but the truth is that the Nexus 5X It comes with 2GB of RAM, not 3GB, so it seems that today's phones don't actually require such high-capacity RAM.
The Snapdragon 810 in its v2.1 revision, along with the GPU Adreno 430 and LPDDR4 RAM, offers a very fluid experience in pure Android: transitions, multitasking and opening apps are instantaneous. In benchmarks, the 6P hovers around figures such as ~61.600 on AnTuTu and exceeds the 1.300/4.700 points In Geekbench (single/multi-core), the values ​​are at the level of the high-end. Under intense loads, some heat may be noticeable, but this does not affect daily use. There are internal storage options of 32, 64 or 128 GB (eMMC 5.0) and does not have microSD.
A high-capacity battery
The Nexus 6P comes with a high-capacity battery: 3.450 mAh. This battery could provide more than a day's worth of battery life, although its actual battery life hasn't been confirmed, so it could be very similar to that of any smartphone. Perhaps the worst thing is that the smartphone will not have the possibility of wireless charging., a feature that we did believe it would have.
In real-world use, Doze (Android's advanced sleep management) helps extend the battery life when the phone is locked. It's common to reach one and a half days with 3,5-4 hours of screen time, and get through the day with over 5 hours of screen time under intensive use. Fast charging with the included adapter 15 W (5V/3A) It takes the 6P from 0% to 100% in less than 90 minutes, and in 15-20 minutes it provides approximately 25-30%. With standard chargers, the charging times are significantly longer.
The lack of wireless charging may weigh you down if you're coming from another Nexus with Qi, but the move to USB Type C It also improves convenience because it's reversible. A handy tip: having an extra pair of Type-C cables is very useful.
USB Type-C and front speakers
It's worth highlighting some of this smartphone's technical features, which are also present in the Nexus 5X. For example, it has a USB Type-C charging connector. This is a reversible connector, although it's not 3.0, so it will have the same features as the current microUSB 2.1. It also has two front-facing speakers, like the previous one. Motorola Nexus 6. By the way, to this we should add the fingerprint reader located on the back of the smartphone, below the camera.
Expanding the section: the port USB-C works over USB 2.0 in transfer, but enables fast charging with the included charger. Two cables (C to C and C to A) come in the box, a valuable detail for compatibility with current chargers and computers. front stereo speakers They offer good volume and clarity; the symmetry of the front can sometimes lead you to mistake the orientation of the device when picking it up. The 3,5 mm headphone jack is on the top.
Connectivity is complete: WiFi ac 2Ă—2 MIMO (great range and stability), NFC located on the top rear glass strip, Bluetooth 4.2, LTE Cat. 6, GPS and GLONASS. During calls, the audio is clear and loud. The fingerprint reader (Nexus Imprint) is one of the fastest and most accurate of its generation; placed behind it, it lands right where your index finger rests. If the 6P is on the table, you'll have to resort to the PIN/pattern, since you can't touch the reader without picking up the phone.
Designer
The Nexus 6P stands out especially for its design, which is key to its unibody aluminum chassis. The phone is very thin, with a thickness of only 7,3 mm. In addition, its height is 159,4 millimeters, with a width of 77,8 millimeters. Finally, its weight is 178 grams, so being an aluminum phone with a 5,7-inch screen, it's lighter than the iPhone 6s Plus with a 5,5-inch screen. It's available in three colors, with the only difference being the aluminum. The three colors are black, and two silver versions, one lighter and one darker.
the finish of anodized aluminum It's excellent, with a one-piece frame and back and a front protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The upper rear glass band is striking, where the camera with its dual flash, antennas, NFC and laser focus are integrated; it protrudes very little and is well designed to avoid wobbling on the table. The buttons are on the right: volume and power with striped pattern to identify it by touch. It's not splash-proof, which is something to keep in mind.
Software and experience
Pure Android brings fluidity and cleanliness: Without layers or duplicate apps, the system responds instantly and maintains low power consumption thanks to Doze. It takes advantage of features like Google Now on Tap (on-screen context), the new permissions management, and a perfectly integrated fingerprint reader. On the Nexus, in addition, updates arrive sooner, something key if you value security and novelty.
In the box and accessories
The presentation includes the mobile phone, manuals, tool for the nanoSIM tray, 15 W USB-C charger and two cables (USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A). These are very useful when sharing different types of equipment and chargers. There are official and third-party cases With precise adjustments, including a wallet-style option, the official case fits like a glove and respects the fingerprint reader slot.
Connectivity and sensors
The 6P comes well served: LTE Cat. 6, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS and GLONASS, 3,5 mm jack and USB-C. It integrates a fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, light sensor and proximity. The base memory is 32 GB with options of 64 and 128 GB; there is no microSD.
Price
The Nexus 6P is the most expensive of the two phones Google unveiled today, including the Nexus 5XIts price in the United States will be $499, but it will actually be more expensive in Europe. The most basic version with 32 GB of memory will cost €650. The 64 GB version will cost €700. A version with 128 GB of memory will cost around €800. Although it will be available in a few countries now, its arrival in Spain and many other countries will be confirmed in the coming weeks. It will be available in the Google Store, but will also be sold by other distributors and even by carriers.
My opinion on the Nexus 6P
Recently while on vacation in Spain I bought the new Google Play Store Nexus 6P, the new high-end Nexus model. I've been wanting a new phone for a while, and one that's Android. Over the past few years, I've had several HTC phones that I loved, but right now, there wasn't one that really convinced me in terms of price-performance. After researching the new Nexus 6P, I decided this would be my new phone. Below, I'll quickly outline the phone's main features (both hardware and software), my opinion of it after a few weeks of use, and a couple of photos of the phone I took when I received it.
Features
Google this year has decided to go with Huawei to manufacture the new Nexus and between both companies I think they have achieved a device worthy of admiration. The Nexus 6P has a size of 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 in), a weight of 178g (6.28oz) and dazzles with a 5.7-inch AMOLED screen and a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels, which results in a pixel density of around 518ppi. Under the hood, we find the Qualcomm MSM8994 processor. 810-core Snapdragon 8, the Qualcomm Adreno 430 for graphics and 3GB of RAM powered by a powerful 3450mAh battery.
The rear camera has a sensor 12,3 megapixel while the front camera is equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor. As for video, the Nexus 6P allows us to choose from several options including 4K at 30fps or 720p at 240fpsThe phone does not allow you to expand the internal memory but Google allows us to choose between 32, 64 or 128GB.
Aside from this, the Nexus 6P makes use of Nano-SIM cards, includes a fingerprint sensor on the back and It comes equipped with a reversible USB Type-C port. And finally, as far as software goes, the phone comes standard with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and like previous Nexus phones, it will be the first or one of the first to receive Google updates.
My opinion on the Nexus 6P
In my opinion the best Android phone I've ever usedI'm not going to say it's the best of the year or the best ever because I haven't tried them all. My previous Android phones were all HTC, including the HTC One X and the HTC One (M7), and the Nexus 6P is definitely better. Yes, it has newer, more powerful hardware, but it's especially noticeable in the phone's fluidity, thanks to the fact that it runs the original, unaltered version of Android from Google, with no modifications, tweaks, or additional software.
In addition to this, the mobile is big, a feature I thought I wouldn't like but now wouldn't trade for anything. And the camera, especially compared to my previous phones, is incredible.
I decided to go with the white model (Frost White) and 64GB of internal memory. I mainly thought that 32GB wouldn't be enough for me in the long run, but 128GB seemed too much for a mobile phone., and I think it was the right decision. After a few weeks of use and playing music, photos, videos, and some games, I don't think I've used even a quarter of it, so for now, I don't think I'm short on space.
Just like The phone does not come with a protective case or screen protector includedI bought the iVoler tempered glass screen protector and the Spingen Rugged Armor protective case on Amazon. Yes, I bought a white phone to put a white case on it, ironic. No, I actually prefer protection, and I couldn't be happier with the case and screen protector I chose.
So ultimately, I love mobile phones, and I personally think that any Android user who decides to go for it will do just as well as I did.
Gallery
Left a couple of photos from when I got the phone and unpacked it.
quick questions
When did the Huawei Nexus 6P come out? It was announced as Google's flagship offering at the time and was officially launched shortly after its unveiling.
How much is the Huawei Nexus 6P worth? Its official starting price It started in the $499/€650 range depending on configuration and market, with 32, 64 and 128 GB variants.
What is the processor of the Huawei Nexus 6P? Uses a SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (v2.1) Octa-core (Cortex-A57/A53) with Adreno 430 GPU.
What screen size does the Huawei Nexus 6P have? Screen 5,7-inch AMOLED with 1440p resolution and ~518 ppi protected with Gorilla Glass 4.
What RAM and storage does it have? Comes with 3 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and options of 32 / 64 / 128 GB of internal storage without microSD.
With a sleek aluminum design, a standout display, a capable camera in nearly every situation, and performance that stays snappy over time, the Nexus 6P remains a benchmark among Android-first phablets. clean experience, good sound on the front, very fast fingerprint reader and a battery life to match, adding full connectivity with USB-C, WiFi ac and NFC.
