Nexus 6P – up the first close collaboration of Google and Huawei in “neksusostroenii.” The smartphone has turned out different from all previous models that went under the name Nexus. Even “coeval» Nexus 5X, announced simultaneously with the 6P, apparently bears little resemblance to the older brother.
In addition to the remarkable design, Nexus 6P attracts attention with its value. Previously, Google tried to give users relatively inexpensive, the most neutral appearance, but technically advanced phones. This year, this role manages Nexus 5X from LG. But the Nexus 6P was almost in the premium category and is sold for a pretty high price. But the machine is not only pleasing performance and the latest operating systems, but also attracts glances. Is the Google together with Huawei to promote Nexus line in the high-price segment?
Appearance
Viewed smartphone does not have to shamefully hide in your bag or pocket. From now on, this is not an impersonal piece of black plastic, and loudly declares itself dude on which to work hard not only engineers but also designers.
We have been testing on the machine in silver casing of aircraft aluminum. Most other common version of the black, but, in our view, it turned out not so remarkable. Housing molded metal covers most of the back of the phone, but without the other materials did not pass.
At the top – a thickening with black glass insert, which is hidden behind the main camera, LED flash and a two-tone laser focus. Live this insertion looks much nicer than in the photos. It gives the unit a certain charm, stands out among its competitors. Some users have complained that the glass is scratched, and even crack due to heating of the smartphone. Perhaps we were not able to reach a “boiling point”, but for almost a week working with Nexus 6P in the insert does not add any scratches or cracks.
If device is part of the back on a flat surface, “hump” devaysa contact with her only the lower bound, the main part of the glass rises slightly above the table – it is minimal risk of scratching. But if the surface is uneven, even with small solid particles such as sand, then most likely, the glass quickly dilapidated.
Yet the image of Nexus 6P It can not be called complete. The fact that the lid has a second insert smartphone – plastic. Mostly, a height of about a centimeter, and located in the lower part, it is colored to match the rest of the housing. Here are just a shade slightly different from the silvery metal that immediately catches the eye. In addition, the junction of the plastic and metal was not without cracks, which is bound to be clogged with dust and dirt. Alas, in Huawei not found the most elegant solution to the so-called “antenna problem».
With the controls – nothing unusual. On the right side wall corrugated placed power button, which falls exactly at the right-handed thumb. Under it – the volume rocker. On the left side we find a slot for a SIM-card has a hint of the card (it is not excluded that the microSD support will appear in future versions of the device).
Above is the standard audio jack, bottom – port USB Type- C. First-time smartphone owners will have problems with this connector. Of course, he’s good at least that no longer need to aim and to connect the cable of certain parties. However, due to the low prevalence of the standard you have to always carry a complete wire. Connect the device to your computer, too difficult, the question will be decided in part, only if you buy the cable USB – USB Type-C. And do not forget about the possibility of synchronization via Wi-Fi.
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- Huawei Nexus 6P and LG Nexus 5
On the back side in addition to the unit with the camera see the slightly recessed fingerprint sensor. Oh, not just a sensor placement played against users. But this time, everything is made on the conscience and, above all, ergonomically. Despite the fact that you do not see the sensor, the index finger lies exactly in the slot as soon as you take the device in hand. The fingerprint is read instantly. Conveniently, that the device can immediately turn on and unlock using the transmitter without using the power button is in the same iPhone.
The thin, metallic, cute, but catchy look perfectionist plastic insert – so seemingly turned Nexus 6P. And what’s inside?
Display and Sound
Features of the matrix coincide with the specifications of the display, set in the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. In this smartphone also 5.7 inch AMOLED-display with a resolution of 1440 × 2560 pixels. Even protective glass Gorilla Glass used the fourth version.
Unfortunately, the hand we did not have 5 Galaxy Note, so directly compare two devices failed. It is likely that the thrill of working with two devaysa we would have been identical. The brainchild of Google and Huawei are also pleased super fine image, high brightness and a slightly “acid” colors. In general, the usual flagship display, to which it is impossible to present a substantial claim.
Camera and sound
The interface and innovations Android 6.0, we have considered in the review of Nexus 5X. We shall not repeat, we recall only that in front of us “naked» Android third-party skins without impurities. More talk about the camera and audio capabilities the phone.
Model Nexus 6P, like Nexus 5X, boasts a 12-megapixel main photo module. It removes the device as well as a “younger brother” – quickly, clearly, well. When recording 4K-video becomes particularly noticeable lack of optical stabilization.
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- Example picture backlit
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- Shooting in artificial lighting
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- Shooting dynamic object
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- Night photos, some of the details of the object clearly distinguishable
Talking about the Nexus 6P as the best camera phone we would not, but it takes on the flagship level. This camera interface is not overloaded with extra features. This is good, because most of the users are satisfied with the automatic settings, while support functions are often only clutter the interface.
Huawei’s smartphone is equipped with stereo speakers, they sound loudly and clearly. Although, as usual, at maximum volume it is better not to use – the sound quality deteriorates. For comparison, Nexus 6P heard louder and clearer than the iPhone 6 Plus, but to the HTC One is still far.
In headphones, on the contrary, everything is very good. Even without the equalizer, right “out of the box ‘unit will satisfy most music lovers enthusiasts. More picky sound quality users have noticed an overabundance of bass, but just that you can correct the fine tuning to your personal preferences.
Performance and battery life
The heart the device is a good old and still a top 64-bit processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. overheating Afraid not. Yes, during the test device heats up quickly, but not so much that it somehow affected his work or deliver discomfort.
With the performance, of course, no questions asked. «Naked» Android plus a top chip – and flies.
The benchmarks, however, the stars from the sky is not enough Nexus
The battery capacity of 3450 mAh smartphone. A nice bonus – Quick charge a completely discharged Nexus 6P shows 25% in less than 20 minutes per hour up to 80% and for the full restoration of health spending half an hour.
Plant battery is real and in two days, and per day. In the latter case it is a very active use of the functional model. If you use the Nexus 6P for calls and most active web surfing, the device is able to hold out for two days. Of harm’s way better to charge the phone every day, because they have friends or colleagues you is unlikely to find a “camp” Cable USB Type-C.
Conclusion
Smartphone Huawei Nexus 6P, of course, turned out. It is pleasing to the eye, not bad for a “planshetofona” in the hand and not retarding scratch. The obvious drawback of the test could not be detected. Connector USB Type-C, confident in the future will replace a microUSB, and a plastic box on the rear panel of the majority of users would react normally.
Perhaps the main rival of the model is the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. In many ways, both devices are very look – display, image quality, price. On the side of the Korean flagship act stylus and slightly more powerful “iron”. Chinese device boasts of having prospective USB Type-C (although it is due to its non-proliferation can be a problem), always fresh version of Android and a little more autonomy. Compare design of two devices – a thankless task, the fans there like the Galaxy Note 5, and at Nexus 6P.
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