The powerful filling this smartphone with a large screen running Android 6 without any skins and third-party add-ons. In the apparatus a great Extra-screen, attractive design and high-quality camera. But at what cost? All the pros and cons of “thoroughbred” find out news Vesti.Hi-tech
The release of “standard” smart phones under the brand Nexus in conjunction with Google is many well-known companies, including HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung. As is known, these devices use an unmodified interface and applications stock Android. In the past year to demonstrate version 6.0 (Marshmallow) was presented two new “Google Phone” in this series. One – Nexus 5X (see. Our review) released LG, the other – Nexus 6P – Huawei.
Specifications
- Model: NIN-A2
- OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- CPU: 8-core, 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 (MSM8994), architecture big.LITTLE GTS (4 core ARM Cortex-A57 2,0 GHz + 4 core ARM Cortex-A53 1,5 GHz)
- Graphics Coprocessor: Adreno 430 (630 MHz)
- RAM: 3 GB LPDDR4
- Memory storage: 32 GB / 64 GB eMMC 5.0
- Screen: capacitive, Super AMOLED-matrix diagonal of 5.7 inches, resolution WQHD (2560h1440 points), the density of pixels per inch 518 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac (2,4 GHz ± 5 GHz), MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, USB Type-C (USB 2.0) for charging / synchronization, USB-OTG, NFC, 3,5 mm headphone
- Cameras: Home – 12.3 MP, Sony IMX377 Exmor R, the pixel size of 1.55 microns, aperture f / 2.0, the laser auto-focus, dual flash (color rendering index CRI-90), 4K-video recording 2160p @ 30 fps ; front 8 MP, Sony IMX179 Exmor R, 1.4 micron pixel, the aperture of f / 2.4, video recording 1080p @ 30 fps
- Network: 2G, 3G (HSPA +, up to 42 Mbit / s), 4G (LTE CAT 6, up to 300 Mbit / s); LTE-FDD: Band 1-5, 7-9, 17, 19, 20, 28; LTE-TDD: 38-40, 41
- Format SIM-card: nanoSIM (4FF)
- The number of SIM-cards: 1
- Navigation: GPS / GLONASS, A-GPS
- sensors: accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyroscope, light sensor and proximity, fingerprint scanner Nexus Imprint
- Battery: removable, Lithium Polymer, 3450 mAh, support for fast charging
- Color: silver metallic, light gray
- Dimensions: mm 159,3h77,8h7,3
- Weight: 178 g
Design and Ergonomics
The new smartphone with a large 5.7-inch screen in the first line of Nexus received anodized aircraft-grade aluminum. New from Huawei (Nexus 6P) significantly slimmer his 6-inch plastic precursor – Motorola Nexus 6, it was not only thinner (7.3 mm to 10.06 mm), but lighter (178 g vs. 184 g). At the same time, the size of smartphones in terms of both amount to 159,3h77,8 mm 159,26h82,98 mm, respectively. But in comparison with the 5.7-inch glass-metal Samsung Galaxy Note 5 new “standard” as follows: 7.3 mm to 7.6 mm; 178 g versus 171 g; 159,3h77,8 mm against 153,2×76,1 mm. For enclosures Nexus 6P in Russia chose two color schemes – silver metallic and gray graphite. On the test we got the machine in the first color, which, generally speaking, looks more advantageous and, perhaps, even the premium.
The display with on-screen buttons” Back “,” Home “and” Recent Apps “in the form of icons,” triangle “,” circle “,” square ” occupying about 72% of the total front surface, it prevents the protective glass of the latest generation – Corning Gorilla Glass 4 oleophobic coating.
The insets top and bottom of the screen provides decorative grilles for stereo speakers.
At the same time,” Elementary, “the microphone and one of the microphones for noise reduction (of the three microphones) hiding behind the same bars.
In addition, the upper inset located front camera lens, LED charge / events, as well as ambient light sensors and proximity.
On the left edge there is only one private slot that hides the tray designed to install a Subscriber Identity Module format nanoSIM (4FF). Dimensions of the tray in terms quite allow to adapt it for two such modules. Why is this not done – it is unclear. Key from the lock slot included with the smartphone (as a master key, you can use a thin paper clip).
On the right edge together turned the volume rocker and power button / lock.
At the same time, the surface of the latter had carved texture that makes it easy to distinguish it by feel.
At the top end alone was 3.5 mm connector audiogarnitury
while the lower end – Symmetrical connector USB Type-C for charging and syncing with your computer.
At the bottom of the metal rear panel, decorated with a large logo Nexus and less noticeable – Huawei,
taken care of radio transparent plastic insert for the antenna.
At the top of the same panel released just ahead serving area protected dark glass, which lie under the main camera lens, a dual LED flash and a laser range finder (for AF).
Below is a hole for a second microphone for noise cancellation, and even lower – slightly recessed round playground capacitive fingerprint scanner Nexus Imprint.
The rough matte finish back panel allows for more or less securely hold the smartphone in the palm of your hand. At the same time, to effectively use the 5.7-inch device with one hand is unlikely to succeed. Yes, and means to do so in the settings of Nexus 6P simply not available. By the way, smart phones with a larger screen, nicknamed colloquially “spades”, many do not like, if only because that wearing them is not suitable for any size pocket.
screen, camera, sound
To display Nexus 6P chose Super AMOLED-matrix with a diagonal of 5.7 inches, which provides a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, also called WQHD (Wide Quad HD, QHD or just 2K ). At the same time, the density of pixels per inch is the manufacturer estimates 518 ppi (theoretically, about 515 ppi). Unlike other smart phones with AMOLED-display, where color correction is generally available additional profiles in Nexus 6P will have to be content with the factory settings, and “acid” colors (the latter, of course, a matter of taste). However, you can tapnut several times build number in the settings section “About phone” to appear in the main menu section “For Developers”. It has a mode option sRGB, which reduces the activation of the color gamut and makes colors (perhaps subjectively) less bright.
Quite good anti-reflective properties of the screen complemented by a decent margin of brightness that makes it comfortable to use your smartphone, including, even in direct sunlight. The brightness level is proposed to adjust, either manually or by using its automatic adjustment of light sensor (“Adaptive adjustment”). Nexus 6P capacitive screen supports multi-touch, and the program MultiTouch Test and AntTuTu Tester confirmed that detects up to ten simultaneous keystrokes. On the protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4, which should not only protects the screen from scratches, but also in the fall, provided the oleophobic layer. What best suits such a large display, clear from its name – Cinematic (cinematic). By the way, if the settings screen to enable the option “Disable Sleep Mode”, then taking the device in your hand, you can not unlock the truth, in a monochrome version, see the current time, date, day of week, and most importantly – received the notification.
Smartphone Nexus 6P got the same basic camera as his “peers” Nexus 5X, when 12 3-megapixel sensor is placed on the 1 / 2.3-inch BSI-matrix (Sony IMX377 Exmor R). Fast lens (aperture of f / 2.0), and the large size of the pixel matrix (1.55 m) promise to capture more light and produce sharp images with a high level of detail. However, unlike its predecessor – Motorola Nexus 6, the camera of the new “standard” left without optical stabilization. However, a mandatory kit contains a laser autofocus and dual LED flash. The color rendering index of the last – CRI (Colour Rendering Index) is equal to 90. The fact that two different types of light sources may be one and the same color temperature, but color transfer differently. Therefore, the color rendering index is defined as a measure of the degree of deviation of the color of the object illuminated by the light source, its color when illuminated reference light source of comparable color temperature. By the way, CRI from sunlight as 100.
The maximum picture resolution main camera is 4032h3024 points (12.2 MP) for the classical proportions of 4: 3 ratio, and 3840h2160 points (8.3 MP) at a ratio of 16: 9. Examples of the photo can be seen here.
For the quality of the self in the Nexus 6P responds front 8-megapixel camera with an optical size of the matrix 1 / 3.2-inch and 1.4 micron pixel side (Sony IMX179 Exmor R). Its lens aperture – f / 2.4. Note that no additional funds for decoration “crossbows” stock does not provide for the application. The maximum resolution of the classical aspect ratio (4: 3) is 3264h2448 pixels (8 MP), and for the wide picture (16: 9) – 2688h1512 points (4.1 MP).
If the main camera can shoot 4K video mode (3840×2160 pixels, 16: 9) at 30 fps, the front camera for better quality – is Full HD (1920×1080 pixels, 16: 9) with the same frame rate. At 720p resolution main camera can shoot at a frame rate of 120 or 240 fps, and slow down the playback of 4 or 8 times, respectively. All content is stored in the container file MP4 (AVC – Video, AAC – sound).
Preferences stock application “Camera” allows you to define the format of the frame and the quality of shooting, and include electronic video stabilization. The menu offers three modes of scenario – “round panorama”, “Panorama” and “Blur” (change of depth of field). HDR + icon in the top right corner of the screen of the same name includes a mode where several exposures taken with different images superimposed on each other to produce the final image, which is equally well designed and bright and dark areas. Switching between shooting photos and video performed swipe (left, right).
For each of the two speakers at the front of the smartphone allocated its own power amplifier Smart PA (Power Amplifier). These external sources provide a fairly sound quality almost to the maximum volume. By the way, sometimes it may seem that the bottom, “the media,” the speaker is trying more “conversational”. FM-tuner, as usual in all the “Nexus”, is also missing. Not in the list of standard programs and the “Voice Recording”.
filling performance
As the hardware platform chosen Nexus 6P 8 64-bit core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 810 (MSM8994) architecture big.LITTLE GTS (Global Task Scheduling), where, thanks to a heterogeneous multiprotsessingu can use all available kernel simultaneously. At the same time, using a version of the chip v2.1, which, in particular, has high clock speed of the graphics accelerator.
Eight cores divided into two clusters, the first – four ARM Cortex-A57 works with a frequency of 2.0 GHz, and the second – four ARM Cortex- A53, but with a frequency of 1.5 GHz. All graphics load MSM8994 assumes accelerator Adreno 430 with support for OpenGL ES 3.1. “The highlight of the” Snapdragon 810 is a built-LTE-modem option Advanced (Cat. 6). It also provided support for interfaces Bluetooth, USB and NFC. The base configuration of the device complements the 3 GB of RAM LPDDR4, which is characterized by a lower power consumption than, for example, LPDDR3. In general, to power a smartphone even intensive tasks (including 3D-games) issues tend to arise – usually all just “flying” without a trace of braking. The performance of Nexus 6P falls into the “big league”, but there he is not the champion.
This is evident, for example, from the synthetic tests and benchmarks AnTuTu Benchmark Vellamo (Multicore, Metal).
Given WQHD-resolution screen, Nexus 6P very confidently made on the visual test Epic Citadel at the succession of settings to High Performance, High Quality through to the Ultra High Quality, shows the average the frame rate of 56,9, 55,5 and 43,8 fps, respectively.
Pretty good smartphone showed himself on the universal gaming benchmarks 3DMark, where the result obtained in the tests recommended by the Sling Shot (ES 3.1), amounted to 1459 points.
But the total number of points earned on the Nexus 6P cross-platform benchmark Base Mark OS II, was 1486.
On the test we got a model smartphone with 64 GB of internal memory (there is a version with 32 GB), where available were about 53.6 GB, and is free, of course, even less. Unfortunately, the slot for the expansion of the store here, which is typical for “guglofonov” is not provided. Technology support USB-OTG (USB Host), where you can connect to the machine normal USB flash drive, check failed, due to lack of appropriate cable. As follows from the official specification, data transfer rate corresponds to the interface of USB 2.0. Note that the minimum possible file manager (an application is not in the katabatic Android) laid down in the settings of the smartphone (See “Storage and USB-drives”).
For voice communications, and the Internet is a subscriber identity module format nanoSIM (4FF ), which works with the LTE-modem (Cat. 6, 300 Mbit / s). Among the supported frequency bands 4G – “Russian troika” – FDD-LTE Band 3 (1 800 MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz) and Band 20 (800 MHz).
A set of communication includes, inter including 2-band Wi-Fi-module 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac (2,4 and 5 GHz), NFC and Bluetooth 4.2 LE. At the same time, in the latter interface, increased speed of information exchange between devices while reducing power consumption.
The positioning and navigation helps multi-system receiver. Even indoors rather quickly searched satellites faction GPS and GLONASS. Also provided support for technology A-GPS (coordination of Wi-Fi and cellular networks).
The capacity of non-removable lithium-polymer battery at Nexus 6P is 3450 mAh, which is only 230 mAh more than its predecessor – Motorola Nexus 6 (3220 mAh). For fast charging battery Nexus 6P requires a special 15-watt adapter, which, alas, is not compatible with the specification Qualcomm Quick Charge. The maximum output current of the accessory at 5 V up to 3 A. Theoretically, the time for complete filling of the battery is in this case 1 hour 25 minutes. The manufacturer also shows that after 10 minutes of battery life, it has enough energy to 7 hours of operation. Check it all failed, because the smart phone came to us for testing without any adapter.
In the battery test AnTuTu Tester Smartphone earned 7819 points. This is a good result, given the fact that, for example, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to 5.7-inch Super AMOLED-screen (resolution WQHD) scored about the same number of points. Every hour video playback test format MP4 (hardware decoding) and Full HD-quality at maximum brightness reduced battery Nexus 6P by about 10%.
Power saving mode settings can be programmed when the battery level of 5% or 15%. To save battery, reduced productivity, as well as limited use of vibration, geolocation and background data.
Software Features
Smartphone Nexus 6P running the operating system Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) without any “impurities”. This, in fact, and is the main advantage “guglofonov” that the first to receive all changes and additions to the firmware. So, you can see that it has been the first update to version 6.0.1.
As you can see,” material design “interface remains in place, and all the main differences between the” six “of the previous version of Android can be found in our review (see. here).
To unlock the smartphone easy to use fingerprint scanner Nexus Imprint. Register fingerprint is performed in a few touches, and the reading process – virtually instantly. The phone memory can be stored up to five scans papillary patterns.
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