GSMArena.com GSMArena.com

Tip us

2.0m
150k
RSS

EV

Merch

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Videos
  • Featured
  • Phone Finder
  • Deals
  • MerchNew
  • Coverage
  • Contact
ADVERTISEMENT

Motorola Nexus 6

Motorola Nexus 6
MORE PICTURES
  • Released 2014, November
    184g, 10.1mm thickness
    Android 5.0, up to 7.1.1
    32GB/64GB storage, no card slot
  • 0.4% 16,897,814 hits
  • 1360 Become a fan
  • 5.96"
    1440x2560 pixels
  • 13MP
    2160p
  • 3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 805
  • 3220mAh
    5W
  • Review
  • 360° view
  • Pictures
  • Compare
  • Opinions

Also known as Motorola Nexus X; Motorola Moto X Pro (China)

Network Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
  CDMA 800 / 1900 - XT1103
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1100
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1103
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Verizon
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28, 41 - XT1100
  2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 41 - XT1103
  4, 13 - Verizon
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Launch Announced 2014, October. Released 2014, November
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 in)
Weight 184 g (6.49 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM
 Water resistant
Display Type AMOLED
Size 5.96 inches, 97.9 cm2 (~74.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~493 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU Adreno 420
Memory Card slot No
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
 eMMC 5.0
Main Camera Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Features Dual-LED ring flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps
Selfie camera Single 2 MP, f/2.2, 1/6", 1.4µm
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery Type Li-Po 3220 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless (Qi)
Stand-by Up to 330 h
Talk time Up to 24 h
Misc Colors Midnight Blue, Cloud White
Models XT1103, XT1100
SAR 1.47 W/kg (head)     0.93 W/kg (body)    
Price About 420 EUR
Our Tests Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 1267
Basemark X: 20901
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.543 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality Noise -95.6dB / Crosstalk -96.6dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 70h

Disclaimer. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct. Read more

  • Review
  • 360° view
  • Pictures
  • Compare
  • Opinions

Motorola Nexus 6 review: Setting the tone

Motorola Nexus 6 review: Setting the tone

Nexus 6 by Motorola marks a shift in market positioning for Google's smartphone lineup. Whereas the duo of LG-made devices that precede it cut back on certain features to stay attractively...

Read

Motorola Nexus 6 - user opinions and reviews

A
  • Anon
  • pH8
  • 04 Sep 2025

This is a workforse, but do not expect to be watching videos for long time. I am about to retire m:ne after serving me from Aug. 22 to Sept. 25. Running standard Lineage OS. 11 was the last AOSP.

  • Reply
S
  • SCG1171
  • 7y@
  • 13 Jul 2025

I found one of these timepieces in my drawer and now I'm about to revive it after several years. I'm installing crDroid 7 (Android 11) so that I can actually use the phone. This phone's screen is also much better than some of today...

  • Reply
C
  • Chisholm2011
  • IvW
  • 04 Jul 2025

I dont have one, Im Going to buy it on the facebook marketplace soon

  • Reply
  • Read all opinions
  • Post your opinion
Total user opinions: 3041

ADVERTISEMENT

Phone finder

  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Huawei
  • Nokia
  • Sony
  • LG
  • HTC
  • Motorola
  • Lenovo
  • Xiaomi
  • Google
  • Honor
  • Oppo
  • Realme
  • OnePlus
  • Nothing
  • vivo
  • Meizu
  • Asus
  • Alcatel
  • ZTE
  • RugOne
  • Umidigi
  • Coolpad
  • Oscal
  • Sharp
  • Micromax
  • Infinix
  • Ulefone
  • Tecno
  • Doogee
  • Blackview
  • Cubot
  • Oukitel
  • Itel
  • TCL

All brands Rumor mill

ADVERTISEMENT

Motorola Nexus 6 in the news

  • Flashback: the Motorola Nexus 6 was the best in the series and it changed Google 31 May 2020
  • Google Phone app gets redesigned interface, it's all circles now 08 Dec 2018
  • Counterclockwise: revisiting Motorola's iconic phones 22 Jul 2018
  • In past tense: The story of Ricky's phones, chapter 2 03 Jun 2018

More related articles

Motorola Nexus 6 reviews

Motorola Nexus 6 review: Setting the tone
Setting the tone
Motorola Nexus 6 review
ADVERTISEMENT

Related devices
The devices our readers are most likely to research together with Motorola Nexus 6

  • Phone
    Huawei Nexus 6P
  • Phone
    Motorola Moto X Play
  • Phone
    LG Nexus 5X
  • Phone
    Google Pixel 6a
  • Phone
    Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Phone
    Sony Xperia Z Ultra

More related devices

ADVERTISEMENT

Popular from Motorola

  • Phone
    Motorola Moto G77
  • Phone
    Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
  • Phone
    Motorola Moto G67
  • Phone
    Motorola Signature
  • Phone
    Motorola Edge 60 Pro
  • Phone
    Motorola Edge 70

More from Motorola

Home News Reviews Compare Coverage Glossary FAQ RSS Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Twitter

© 2000-2026 GSMArena.com Mobile version Android app Tools Contact us Merch store Privacy Terms of use Change Ad Consent Do not sell my data