Google Nexus 6P vs LG V10

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus 6P and the LG V10, 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 V10 smartphone

LG V10

From $35
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Head to head

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
Price$62$35
Our rating9/107/10
Battery3,450 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired charging15W—
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Screen size5.7 in5.7 in
Main camera12.3 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)178 g192 g
ReleasedSep 2015Oct 2015
Summary: Google Nexus 6P is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). LG V10 is ahead on main camera.
★ 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 V10 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
TypeAMOLEDIPS LCD (IPS Quantum Display)
Size5.7 inchesMain: 5.7 inches, Secondary: 2.1 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD)Main: 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), ~515 ppi; Secondary: 160 x 1040 pixels
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Pixel Density~518 ppi—

Platform

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 (MSM8994)Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A53)Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430Adreno 418

Memory

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
RAM3GB LPDDR4—
Internal Storage32GB, 64GB, 128GB—
Card slotNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB
Internal—32GB/64GB storage, 4GB LPDDR3 RAM

Main Camera

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
Resolution12.3 MP—
Featuresf/2.0 aperture, 1.55 µm pixel size, IR laser-assisted autofocus, Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flashLED flash, panorama, HDR, Manual mode for photo and video
Video4K@30fps, 720p@240fps (slow motion)4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Single—16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), OIS, Laser AF

Selfie Camera

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
Resolution8 MP—
Featuresf/2.4 aperture, 1.4 µm pixel sizeGroup selfies
Video1080p HD1080p
Dual—5 MP, f/2.2 (standard); 5 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)

Battery

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
TypeNon-removable Li-PoRemovable Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Capacity3450 mAh—
ChargingFast charging (15W, 5V/3A) via USB Type-CQuick Charge 2.0 (50% in 40 min)

Body

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
Dimensions159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 in)159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6 mm (6.28 x 3.12 x 0.34 in)
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
BuildAluminum unibody designStainless steel frame (316L), silicone back (Dura Skin)
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM
Durability—MIL-STD-810G compliant (shock resistant)

Comms

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
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
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Google Nexus 6PLG V10
AnnouncedSeptember 29, 2015September 2015
StatusDiscontinued October 4, 2016Released October 2015

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Google Nexus 6P or LG V10?

Google Nexus 6P — 3,450 mAh for the Google Nexus 6P versus 3,000 mAh for the LG V10.

Which is lighter, Google Nexus 6P or LG V10?

Google Nexus 6P — 178 g for the Google Nexus 6P versus 192 g for the LG V10.

Which is newer, Google Nexus 6P or LG V10?

LG V10 — Sep 2015 for the Google Nexus 6P versus Oct 2015 for the LG V10.

Is the Google Nexus 6P or the LG V10 rated higher?

We rate the Google Nexus 6P 9/10 and the LG V10 7/10.

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