Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Review of Motorola Nexus 6: one of the best Android-smartphone – Mail.Ru


     

 
     


     

Despite the fact that the world of Android-smartphone annually offers several dozen interesting models Nexus series has always stood apart stand out from the crowd. The devices included in this line, characterized by low prices, it was their great advantage. At this level characteristics were more expensive series of devices. Get the flagship for the price like many middle class, and this will explain the success of Nexus. But that’s not all. They received the very first fresh update software, fa r ahead of its competitors. Despite the fact that there were drawbacks with the assembly, they may be inferior in some characteristics, however, Nexus become a symbol Android. Green Robot device in this series was a quick, affordable and devoid of any additional features, which are often affected the speed of smartphones.

 

Phones in this series by different manufacturers. It all started with HTC, then were devices from Samsung and LG, now came to light Nexus from Motorola. American companies that buy Google, as subsequently sold the Chinese Lenovo, just a few years has managed to release a portfolio of very interesting models. Moto G, Moto X, and now the new Nexus found many satisfied with the quality of new products of fans. It will be interesting to follow the fate of Motorola, but so far we estimate the properties and qualities of the new smartphone with Android Lollipop. He received top performance, but it affected the price, it has become much more expensive. In America, it costs $ 650, for comparison, Nexus 4 cost $ 300 and $ 350 Nexus 5.



Specifications

  • OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
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  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, 4 core, 2.7 GHz
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  • Graphics: Adreno 420
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  • RAM: 3 GB
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  • Built-in memory: 32 GB or 64
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  • Screen: 5,96 ”, QHD 1440h2560, AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating
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  • Camera: 13 MP f / 2.0, dual LED-flash, optical stabilization, HDR +, 4K video recording, front camera 2 MP
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  • Data Transfer: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
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  • Navigation: GPS, GLONASS
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  • Dimensions: 159,3h83h10,1, weight 184 g
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  • Battery: 3220 mAh
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  • Price: from $ 650 in the United States, check the availability and make a pre-order in Russia could be in store Up-House.ru
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Design and Ergonomics

The New Nexus 6 is created with the participation of Motorola, it is not surprising that it is very similar to the Moto X 2014 model year. Among the series of smartphones Nexus model came out the biggest of all time rulers. Phone and a wide and thick, so before you buy you should definitely hold it in your hands to see whether it is convenient to or not. Compare it with previously released Nexus Nexus 4 or 5 does not make sense, the device plays in a different category with the likes of Lenovo Z2 Pro, Huawei Mate 7, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Apple iPhone 6 Plus.

Side frames are made of aluminum, and the entire rear surface of the plastic. No special options for customizing the body is not, as is the case with Moto X, can only choose for themselves one of two colors: blue or white. On a dark body there are traces, matte surface Marco and much spoiled for everyday use phone. The rest on the exterior of the smartphone no complaints. Different body build quality, the back panel is sitting in his place monolithic and tight, get loose, too, no squeaks, even if it specifically to press, applying pressure.

Despite the fact that the central part of the apparatus intimidating left colon – here we obtain a maximum value of 10.1 mm – shape by sloping the rear surface of the mobile phone in his hand naturally falls, the thickness decreasing laterally almost 3 times. Also, there are flat bumpers, so they are comfortable to rest on his finger, holding smart phone.

Of course, the model in this format takes some getting used to him. If the previous Nexus were not the largest in the class, playing the role of a standard average size ratio and ease of use, but now the situation has changed. Comfort was less, but increased the screen. But this situation is observed in almost all manufacturers diagonals race inevitably leads to the fact that we have to change their habits, if you choose for yourself model in this format.

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Nexus 6 – it greatest smartphone ever released models in this series. It will be much larger than the Nexus 5, not to mention the rest of the apparatus. 5.96 ” in resolving 144h2560 points and a very high density of pixels 493 ppi. AMOLED-display contrast and bright, his maximum viewing angles and excellent behavior in the sun.

 

Detailed screen testing conducted by our expert Mikhail Kuznetsov :

 

The screen of the smartphone Motorola Nexus 6 has an impressive diagonal of 5.96 inches and uses the technology AMOLED. Resolution 2560×1440 (Quad HD) provides a pixel density of 493 ppi. Despite the use of the simplified structure of subpixels PenTile, with a pixel density it does not matter: the image is sufficiently clear and does not become loose even under close inspection. The debate about the prefix “Super” can be reduced to a minimum: the marketing name Super AMOLED, Samsung uses for its modules, where the touch sensor is built into the top layer of the display. Screen Motorola Nexus 6 is satisfied with the touch sensor, mounted on top of the matrix AMOLED, hence a difference in perception. Let’s see how big it is.


 

The measured maximum brightness was 262 cd / m 2 . At first glance, the brightness is not so high. However, these data were obtained in the white area at the top of the screen – that is, wit h a maximum load on the display. AMOLED feature is that the screen brightness depends nonlinearly on the average brightness of the image. In other words, real images, where there is less white or calmer tone, brightness rises significantly higher – up to 370 cd / m 2 (50% white) and 405 cd / m 2 (25% white). This is already quite comparable to the closest analogues. But keep in mind that the actual oscillation amplitude brightness the Nexus 6 is too wide – according to our measurements, it reaches about 54%. Hence there are cases where the screen Nexus 6 looks next to the competitors is the same, the more dull. As can be seen from our measurements – all highly dependent on the image, which is used for comparison.


 

The contrast AMOLED not worth discussing – it is as far as conditions permit coverage. For example, in the dark black color is almost zero, but on the bright ambient light display contrast Nexus 6 do es not cause any complaints. Of course, anti-glare properties suffered a bit because of the sensor mounted on top of the display, but more often than not it has an effect. Only turning the Nexus 6 at a certain angle can be seen more specific highlights and golden sheen display substrate, which is slightly degrades the viewing angles compared with the usual Super AMOLED screen on the Samsung.


 

 

Given the large fluctuations in the brightness of the screen Nexus 6, this could not affect the scheme. However, in the actual image, it is in a comfortable range of from 2.2 to 2.4. Image is pleased to stress the contrast and depth without loss of detail in shadows and highlights.


 

 

The average color temperature – about 6500K.


 
 

Color Balance, generally smooth, but then again affect brightness fluctuations. Together with them “float”, and color balance. For example, one image can look very smooth and clean, and the other – with a beige shade, and so on.


 

 

The average error is Delta E on gray scale low – no higher than 3.5, even taking into account the spread. So in reality the color balance swings will not interfere much.


 

 

The color gamut significantly beyond the scope of the standard sRGB, and special profiles for the correction is not provided. Here Motorola ended up in a typical trap: the colors on the screen look oversaturated.


 

 

The situation inside the gamut demonstrates this effect. Especially quickly oversaturated red.


 

 

Overall color patterns ColorChecker 24 gives the average Delta E error at the level of 4.02. Basically, this result was achieved at the expense of smooth gray scale, color and many more distorted than we would like, and the error is Delta E goes beyond 5 units. But taking into account the non-standard color gamut things could be worse.


 

As demonstrated by testing, the screen Motorola Nexus 6 combines the typical features of AMOLED. This is the highest contrast and brightness of floating, as well as significantly saturated color. Probably affects that Motorola is trying hard to keep the power consumption of 5.96-inch screen within reasonable limits, so the peak brightness can swim as much as 50%. Nevertheless, acceptable color rendition started, particularly for the screen with such a wide color gamut. It is very would not prevent color profiles in the manner of smartphones Samsung or Nokia, equipped with screens AMOLED – in this case could be ma de a more natural setting. However, some like more bright colors as the Nexus 6.


 

With its objectives the screen copes well, albeit not at such a high level as OLED-displays the aforementioned Samsung or Nokia. And that’s about the extent of the backlog is debatable – yes, the quality of the screen Nexus 6 is still behind the Note 4 on a number of parameters, but many consider the difference is not very critical.


 


Performance

For filling the smartphone can be called one of the best on the market today. There is no doubt that its performance will be relevant for a long time. Productive chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad-core, 2.6 GHz and 3 GB of RAM paired with Adreno 420 graphics acts as a guarantee that the smartphone can easily cope with all the tasks assigned to it. High scores in the tests will clear confirmation. His memory in the smartphone 32 or 64 GB microSD card slot is not here, work with USB-OTG is not supported.

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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