Google Nexus 6P vs OnePlus 2

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus 6P and the OnePlus 2, 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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OnePlus 2 smartphone

OnePlus 2

From $35
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Head to head

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
Price$62$35
Our rating9/107/10
Battery3,450 mAh3,300 mAh
Wired charging15W—
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Screen size5.7 in5.5 in
Main camera12.3 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)178 g175 g
ReleasedSep 2015Jul 2015
Summary: Google Nexus 6P is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size. OnePlus 2 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, OnePlus 2 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
TypeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Size5.7 inches5.5 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD)1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Pixel Density~518 ppi—
Features—401 ppi density, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio

Platform

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), OxygenOS 2.0 (up to 3.5.6)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 (MSM8994)Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994 v2.1)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 430Adreno 430

Memory

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
RAM3GB LPDDR43GB or 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
Internal Storage32GB, 64GB, 128GB16GB or 64GB eMMC v5.0
Card slotNo—
Card Slot—No

Main Camera

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
Resolution12.3 MP—
Featuresf/2.0 aperture, 1.55 µm pixel size, IR laser-assisted autofocus, Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flashDual LED flash
Video4K@30fps, 720p@240fps (slow motion)2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Single—13 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.3µm, OIS, laser autofocus

Selfie Camera

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
Resolution8 MP—
Featuresf/2.4 aperture, 1.4 µm pixel size—
Video1080p HD1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Single—5 MP, f/2.4

Battery

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
TypeNon-removable Li-PoLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Capacity3450 mAh—
ChargingFast charging (15W, 5V/3A) via USB Type-CStandard charging (no fast charging)

Body

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
Dimensions159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 in)151.8 x 74.9 x 9.85 mm
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)175 g
BuildAluminum unibody designAluminum-magnesium alloy frame, stainless steel accents, textured Sandstone Black plastic back (customizable with Kevlar, bamboo, black apricot, rosewood)
SIMNano-SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot (2.4/5 GHz)
Bluetooth4.24.1, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesNo
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Positioning—GPS

Launch

Google Nexus 6POnePlus 2
AnnouncedSeptember 29, 2015July 2015
StatusDiscontinued October 4, 2016Available. Released August 2015

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Google Nexus 6P or OnePlus 2?

Google Nexus 6P — 3,450 mAh for the Google Nexus 6P versus 3,300 mAh for the OnePlus 2.

Which is lighter, Google Nexus 6P or OnePlus 2?

OnePlus 2 — 178 g for the Google Nexus 6P versus 175 g for the OnePlus 2.

Which is newer, Google Nexus 6P or OnePlus 2?

Google Nexus 6P — Sep 2015 for the Google Nexus 6P versus Jul 2015 for the OnePlus 2.

Is the Google Nexus 6P or the OnePlus 2 rated higher?

We rate the Google Nexus 6P 9/10 and the OnePlus 2 7/10.

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