Google Nexus 5X vs. Google Nexus 6P

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X and Google Nexus 6P. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Google Nexus 5X vs. Google Nexus 6P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 147 mm 159.3 mm Google Nexus 6P has greater height than Google Nexus 5X.
Width 72.6 mm 77.8 mm Google Nexus 6P has greater width than Google Nexus 5X.
Depth 7.9 mm 7.3 mm Google Nexus 6P is narrower than Google Nexus 5X.
Weight 136 g 178 g Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X.
Body Colour White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz Mate gold | Graphite | Aluminium
Body Material Injection moulded polycarbonate Anodised aluminium
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (head)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM -
DISPLAY Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Display Type LCD display OLED display
Display Technology IPS Quad HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" 5.7" Google Nexus 6P has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5X.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 2560 x 1440 pixels Google Nexus 6P has better screen resolution than Google Nexus 5X.
Display Format Full HD QHD
Pixel Density 423 ppi 518 ppi Google Nexus 6P has better pixel density than Google Nexus 5X.
Display Features In-Cell Display Technology -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Clock Speed 1.8 GHz 2 GHz Google Nexus 6P has higher clock speed than Google Nexus 5X.
Processor Core Qty 6-core 8-core Google Nexus 6P has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5X.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 418 Qualcomm ADRENO 430
MEMORY Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
RAM 2 GB 3 GB Google Nexus 6P has more RAM than Google Nexus 5X.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 32 GB Google Nexus 6P has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5X.
CAMERA Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel 12.3 Megapixel Both phones have the same camera resolution.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/2.0 Both phones have the same camera lens aperture.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Google Nexus 5X has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes Yes
HDR Mode HDR+ Auto HDR mode
Light Source Dual LED flash Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K) 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Camera Features (Functions) Photo sphere Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (protective lens glass)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Google Nexus 6P has better front camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 F/2.4 Google Nexus 5X has better front lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X.
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2700 mAh 3450 mAh Google Nexus 6P has larger battery capacity than Google Nexus 5X.
Standby Time 590 hours 440 hours Google Nexus 5X has longer standby time than Google Nexus 6P.
Talk Time 1380 minutes 1380 minutes Both phones have the same battery life when making calls.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min
Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 440 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1380 min
Playback (Music): up to 100 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
CELLULAR Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Intelligent Assistant Google Now -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP A2DP
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, 3GA, MP4
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM
FEATURES Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, notification LED, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Nexus Imprint Sensor
OTHERS Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 6P
Included Accessories Power adapter USB cable, power adapter
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