Google Nexus 6P vs LG G4

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus 6P and the LG G4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Google Nexus 6P smartphone

Google Nexus 6P

From $62
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LG G4 smartphone

LG G4

From $30
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Head to head

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
Price$62$30
Our rating9/107/10
Battery3,450 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired charging15W—
RAM (max)—3 GB
Storage (max)128 GB32 GB
Screen size5.7 in5.5 in
Main camera12.3 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)178 g155 g
ReleasedSep 2015Apr 2015
Summary: Google Nexus 6P is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size. LG G4 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Nexus 6P is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG G4 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
TypeAMOLEDIPS LCD, Quantum IPS
Size5.7 inches5.5 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD)1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Pixel Density~518 ppi—

Platform

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 (MSM8994)Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A53)Hexa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430Adreno 418

Memory

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
RAM3GB LPDDR4—
Internal Storage32GB, 64GB, 128GB—
Card slotNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB
Internal—32GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
Resolution12.3 MP—
Featuresf/2.0 aperture, 1.55 µm pixel size, IR laser-assisted autofocus, Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flashLED flash, Laser Autofocus, OIS, Color Spectrum Sensor
Video4K@30fps, 720p@240fps (slow motion)2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Single—16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (standard), 1/2.6", laser autofocus, OIS

Selfie Camera

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
Resolution8 MP—
Featuresf/2.4 aperture, 1.4 µm pixel size—
Video1080p HD1080p
Single—8 MP, f/2.0

Battery

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
TypeNon-removable Li-PoRemovable Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Capacity3450 mAh—
ChargingFast charging (15W, 5V/3A) via USB Type-CQualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 (adapter not included)

Body

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
Dimensions159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 in)148.9 x 76.1 x 9.8 mm
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)155 g
BuildAluminum unibody designPlastic body, optional leather back
SIMNano-SIMMicro-SIM

Comms

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.24.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
RadioNoStereo FM radio, RDS
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Google Nexus 6PLG G4
AnnouncedSeptember 29, 20152015, April 28
StatusDiscontinued October 4, 2016Released 2015, April 29 (South Korea), June 2015 (Worldwide)

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Google Nexus 6P or LG G4?

Google Nexus 6P — 3,450 mAh for the Google Nexus 6P versus 3,000 mAh for the LG G4.

Which is lighter, Google Nexus 6P or LG G4?

LG G4 — 178 g for the Google Nexus 6P versus 155 g for the LG G4.

Which is newer, Google Nexus 6P or LG G4?

Google Nexus 6P — Sep 2015 for the Google Nexus 6P versus Apr 2015 for the LG G4.

Is the Google Nexus 6P or the LG G4 rated higher?

We rate the Google Nexus 6P 9/10 and the LG G4 7/10.

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