Last year the Nexus 6 was Google's first Nexus that truly had almost every checkbox marked in terms of specs. It was a powerhouse flagship smartphone, but along with it came a huge price tag. This year it looks like Google's going back to the old Nexus roots, and aiming for great but not overwhelming specs, and more affordable prices. In order to do that specs can't be high-end in every single category. Well, unless it's made by Huawei.
Again we don't have any solid details yet, but based on a few rumors, announcements from Google regarding Android M, and previous releases, here's what to expect in terms of specs. Nexus 6 2015 Specs (Rumored)
- 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 Quad-HD Display
- 8-core Snapdragon 820 processor with 3 or 4GB of RAM (Maybe an 810)
- 32 & 64GB storage configurations
- Android M (5.2 or Android 6.0)
- 21 Megapixel rear and unknown front camera setup
- 3,500 mAh battery
- Aluminum Design
- Fingerprint Scanner
- USB Type-C Port
- more
That's all we know so far, but we can also assume it will have dual (or at least one) front facing speaker like the original Nexus 6, have a more durable design, and be one of the best Nexus phones t date. That big 3,500 mAh battery alone should have many potential buyers excited. Now, here's how the original compares.
Nexus 6 2014 Specs
- 5.96-inch 2560 x 1440 Quad-HD Display
- 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 805 processor with 3GB of RAM
- 32GB/64GB internal storage
- Android 5.0 Lollipop (64-bit support)
- 13 Megapixel camera with OIS, 2 MP front camera (4k video capture)
- Dual Front-facing speakers
- Aluminum frame around the device
- 3,220 mAh battery
As you can see, all areas except the screen size the new Nexus 6 in 2015 should be better. Combine that with great battery life, an improved premium design, Android M and a lower price, and it could be the best Nexus ever released. |