iPhone 6 vs Nexus 6: Who Will Win the Battle of the Smartphones?

Both Apple and Google have stepped up their game in a big way with their latest releases – both the iPhone 6 and Nexus 6 are bigger, faster, and more expensive than ever. The Nexus 6 is increasing in popularity and is becoming a top rival for the new iPhones.

There are major design differences in each of these devices, giving them a completely different feel when you use them. The Nexus 6 was built as a tablet, whereas the iPhone 6 was built as an incredibly large phone. The difference may not seem like much, but it is very noticeable.

While the sleek outer shell certainly of the iPhone certainly beats the Nexus, it didn’t adjust to the drastically larger size, making it very awkward and slippery to hold. The Nexus has a curved back that allows it to be easily held, but sacrifices on the thinness that the iPhone offers.

The iPhone 6 has a stunning aluminum finish while the Nexus 6 has a standard plastic finish, which is not much of an upgrade for this latest edition. When it comes to the massive screen size, the Nexus has a slightly larger screen and pixel count, but the iPhone has a much better brightness and color rendering system. In the end, there really isn’t much difference between the displays – both are simply incredible.

With both phones utilizing the latest technology, there are bound to be some issues in the operating systems. The iPhone 6 (and previous iPhones) were plagued by bugs and glitches with IOS 8, but recent patches have fixed most of those.

The Nexus, while having much stronger processing power than the iPhone 6, has a Google encryption that is not optional and slows down some load times by as much as a second. While that may not seem like a major issue to most, some die-hard tech users will certainly notice it.

Security has been upgraded on both phones. On the iPhone 6, an updated thumbprint recognition system has been added, and on the Nexus, automatic pin number requirements are activated when leaving designated safe zones.

Where you can definitely see a difference between the two phones is in the battery life – the iPhone 6 has a much more consistent life than the Nexus 6, which is a very important factor for many phone buyers. Both phones can get you through an entire day, but the battery life on the Nexus 6 is disappointingly inconsistent, so what may not drain it on one day may completely drain it on another.

The Nexus 6 strikes back with its stunning external speakers, which completely outshine the iPhone’s speakers. The iPhone speakers are still located on the bottom edge of the phone, whereas the Nexus speakers are directly on the front of the phone. This allows for the sound to be directed right at the user rather than directed toward the ground.

Each of these phones have fantastic features, offering a wide range of possibilities. These two are the leaders in large-screen phones, and their differences are actually very few. Deciding which one is best is simply up to the individual buyer [TFJ].