Google Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Google Nexus 6 smartphone

Google Nexus 6

From $56
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

From $240
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Head to head

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Price$56$240
Our rating7/107/10
Battery3,220 mAh3,220 mAh
Wired charging—15W
RAM (max)—3 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Screen size5.96 in5.7 in
Main camera13 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)184 g176 g
ReleasedNov 2014Oct 2014
Summary: Google Nexus 6 is ahead on screen size. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Nexus 6 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
TypeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size5.96 inches (marketed as 6-inch)5.7 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), 493 ppi1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
OSAndroid 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084)Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (SM-N910S/SM-N910A) or Exynos 5433 (SM-N910C)
CPUQuad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 (Snapdragon) or Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53) (Exynos)
GPUAdreno 420Adreno 420 (Snapdragon) or Mali-T760 MP6 (Exynos)

Memory

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
RAM3GB LPDDR3—
Internal Storage32GB, 64GB—
Card slotNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB
Internal—32GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Megapixels13 MP—
Featuresf/2.0 aperture, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), autofocus, dual LED ring flashLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K video recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Single—16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF, OIS

Selfie Camera

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Megapixels2 MP—
Featuresf/2.2 aperture—
Single—3.7 MP, f/1.9
Video—1440p@30fps

Battery

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
TypeNon-removable Li-PoRemovable Li-Ion 3220 mAh
Capacity3220 mAh—
Charging—15W wired, QC2 (Quick Charge 2.0)

Body

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Dimensions159.26 x 82.98 x 10.06 mm (6.270 x 3.267 x 0.396 in)153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
Weight184 g (6.5 oz)176 g (6.21 oz)
BuildAluminum frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame, plastic back
SIMNano-SIM—
Water ResistanceWater-resistant (not officially IP rated)—

Comms

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
RadioNo FM radio—
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB HostmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Google Nexus 6Samsung Galaxy Note 4
AnnouncedOctober 20142014, September 03
StatusDiscontinued December 9, 2015Available. Released 2014, October

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Google Nexus 6 or Samsung Galaxy Note 4?

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 — 184 g for the Google Nexus 6 versus 176 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Which is newer, Google Nexus 6 or Samsung Galaxy Note 4?

Google Nexus 6 — Nov 2014 for the Google Nexus 6 versus Oct 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Is the Google Nexus 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rated higher?

We rate the Google Nexus 6 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 7/10.

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