The Nexus 6P introduced into the market by Huawei is a google commissioned device that is all metallic unlike the previous Nexus 5 series and other previous versions. It has a 5.7 inch AMOLED display with 2560×1440 pixel resolution. It is flat around the back and has barely tapered edges. It is quite comfortable when held with one hand though it can still be used with both hands.
Its size dimensions are 159.4 x 77.8 x 7.3mm and is slimmer and a bit narrower as compared to its predecessors. Its weight id at 178 grams which is handy to the pocket.
The processor specifications area Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 and a RAM of 3GB which renders it faster than its predecessors. Storage varies and comes in 32GB, 64GB and 128 GB
Nexus 6P Software
The Nexus 6P has Android Marshmallow installed as the operating system. Android 6.0 Marshmallow is a smarter version of the google mobile operating systems and by just holding on the home button.It invokes the Google Now app which scans whatever is on the screen ad offers education on what the user is reading or listening to.
General Google apps are also available on this operating system which include Google maps, Calendar, hangouts, YouTube Photos and much more. On the screen widgets include the popular camera, Messenger, Play store, music, videos and games.
High quality Camera
Along with the Nexus 5X, the Nexus 6P camera is the best ever produced in the nexus family series. It has a 12.3 MP rear camera which takes clear after dark photos and is perfect for light deficient areas.
The camera software is also improved in this device as opposed to other Nexus devices.It is possible to switch from the rear camera to the back camera with just one tap unlike previously where two taps were required for the operation. The camera also has a timer and video recording at a single tap. The video recordings of the Nexus 6P takes 4K at 30 frames per second and comes with slow motion capabilities. The front-facing camera is 8MP.
Battery Life
The Nexus 6P battery is a non-removable 3,450 mAh which is quite big as compared to many other smartphones. As a matter of fact the Nexus 6P phone is also quite big and with this battery in place and with heavy use, the battery life is considerably one day. However it has a USB-C port for charging unlike most phones with a normal USB port.
One advantage it has unlike other smartphones is the battery saving mode when not in use. The display switches to sleep mode every time the phone is not in use and this turns it on a major battery saving mode.
Charging the battery to 100% on the Nexus 6P takes 1 hour 37 minutes. What has not been taking into consideration is the wireless charging though Google attempted to include a Nexus wireless Charger in the store it is yet to be determined how effective it is.
Conclusion
The Nexus 6P is in no doubt the best Nexus phone in the market and also one of the best affordable Android based phone. It has a good camera and is comfortable in the hand. The Operating System: Android Marshmallow is prefect especially for its battery saving tactics. The processor is fast and feature are enhanced.
