Nexus 6
Nexus 6 · Google
- SoC
- Snapdragon 805
- RAM
- 3 GB LPDDR3
- Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Android API
- 8.1 (27)
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.
This record reflects Android API level 27 (8.1). Android 8–9 — legacy; many banking and DRM apps drop support at this level.
Trust & buying notes
Because this entry runs Android 8.1, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.
Identity
- MANUFACTURER
- motorola
- BRAND
- MODEL
- Nexus 6
Operating System
- API
- 8.1 (27)
- 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
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 2560x1440
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- Invensense
- GYROSCOPE
- Invensense
- MAGNETOMETER
- Invensense
- BAROMETER
- Invensense
- ALSPS
- Invensense
Connectivity
- NFC
- bcm2079x-i2c
Audio & Power
- AUDIO
- tfa9890 tfa9890
- CHARGER
- smb135x-charger
Other
- MODEM
- MDM9625_104670.31.05.45R
- OTHER
- unk48 unk23 unk36
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