Google Nexus 6 vs LG G3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus 6 and the LG G3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| Price | $56 | $45 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,220 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 200 GB |
| Screen size | 5.96 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 184 g | 149 g |
| Released | Nov 2014 | May 2014 |
Summary: Google Nexus 6 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. LG G3 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Nexus 6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG G3 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.96 inches (marketed as 6-inch) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), 493 ppi | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi (Quad HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
Platform
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084) | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 420 | — |
Memory
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB LPDDR3 | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB, 64GB | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC, up to 128 GB (some variants up to 200GB) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| Megapixels | 13 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.0 aperture, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), autofocus, dual LED ring flash | Laser autofocus, OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilization), dual-tone LED flash |
| Video | 4K video recording | 2160p@30fps (4K) |
| Single | — | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| Megapixels | 2 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2 aperture | — |
| Single | — | 2.1 MP |
Battery
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3220 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charging | — | Standard charging (1.8A charger) |
Body
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.26 x 82.98 x 10.06 mm (6.270 x 3.267 x 0.396 in) | 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 184 g (6.5 oz) | 149 g |
| Build | Aluminum frame, plastic back | Plastic body with metallic-looking finish |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-resistant (not officially IP rated) | — |
Comms
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | — |
Launch
| Google Nexus 6 | LG G3 |
|---|
| Announced | October 2014 | May 2014 |
| Status | Discontinued December 9, 2015 | Available. Released 2014, June (globally); first released in South Korea on May 28, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Nexus 6 or LG G3?
Google Nexus 6 — 3,220 mAh for the Google Nexus 6 versus 3,000 mAh for the LG G3.
Which is lighter, Google Nexus 6 or LG G3?
LG G3 — 184 g for the Google Nexus 6 versus 149 g for the LG G3.
Which is newer, Google Nexus 6 or LG G3?
Google Nexus 6 — Nov 2014 for the Google Nexus 6 versus May 2014 for the LG G3.
Is the Google Nexus 6 or the LG G3 rated higher?
We rate the Google Nexus 6 7/10 and the LG G3 6/10.
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