specdeviceinfo

Nexus 6

Nexus 6 · Google

SoC
Snapdragon 805
RAM
3 GB LPDDR3
Resolution
2560x1440
Android API
specdeviceinfo analysis

What this hardware actually means

Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.

Platform & performance positioning

The google Nexus 6 reports its platform as Snapdragon 805. The CPU configuration is 4-core, Krait, running up to 300 - 2649 MHz. The GPU is Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 420. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.

Day-to-day workload

3 GB LPDDR3 of RAM is below the realistic minimum for current Android — expect Android to aggressively kill background apps. Display resolution is 2560x1440.

Identity

MANUFACTURER
motorola
BRAND
google
MODEL
Nexus 6

Operating System

PLATFORM
shamu

SoC / CPU

SOC
Snapdragon 805
CPU
apq8084
CORES
4
FAMILY
Krait
CLOCK_SPEED
300 - 2649 MHz

GPU

GPU_VENDOR
Qualcomm
GPU_MODEL
Adreno (TM) 420

Memory & Storage

RAM
3 GB LPDDR3
FLASH
MBG4GC

Display

RESOLUTION
2560x1440
TOUCHSCREEN
atmel_mxt_ts

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
Invensense
GYROSCOPE
Invensense
MAGNETOMETER
Invensense
BAROMETER
Invensense
ALSPS
Invensense

Connectivity

NFC
bcm2079x-i2c

Audio & Power

AUDIO
tfa9890
CHARGER
max17042 mmi-wls-charger smb135x-charger

Other

LCM
mot_smd_596_QHD_dualmipi0_cmd_v0
SOUND
apq8084taikotfa
OTHER
drv2605 fsa8500 lm75

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