Nexus 6 Announced: Specs and Canadian Price of $749
Main specifications
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.96-inch QHD AMOLED, 493 ppi |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, 2.7 GHz, Adreno 420 GPU |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM, 32 GB or 64 GB storage |
| Rear camera | 13 MP with OIS, f/2.0 lens, 4K video at 30 fps, dual LED flash |
| Front camera | 2 MP |
| Battery | 3220 mAh with turbo charging |
| Software | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
The phone also had stereo speakers, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, 802.11ac with 2x2 MIMO, GPS, and an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, ambient light sensor and barometer.
Charging
Motorola said 15 minutes on the turbo charger gave up to six more hours of battery life.
Price in Canada
The author called $749 very steep and was unsure about upgrading from a Nexus 5. Pre-orders were to start later in the month. These prices are historical.
Frequently asked questions
What did the Nexus 6 replace?
It followed the Nexus 5, which launched with Android 4.4 KitKat.
Who built it?
Motorola built the phone for Google.
Is the Nexus 6 still supported?
No. It is long out of support, so this is a record of the launch.