Nexus 6 vs. iPhone 6: Which High-End Smartphones Have the Competitive Advantage?

By Adelyn Torralba Oct 29, 2014 05:23 AM EDT

Google Nexus 6 vs. iPhone 6: Which High-End Smart Phones Have the Competitive Advantage?

We grow up in a world where science fiction movies lead us to believe that power can be consolidated at your fingertips. Today, we live in that reality—the concepts are no longer purely science fiction.

It is true that power can be held at your fingertips through the smartphones and tablets that we are using now. Almost all experts agree that the battles for supremacy for the best high-tech gadgets are rapidly becoming more evident. Christian Post has confirmed that product comparisons for these highly advanced gadgets are being played out in countless online forums—particularly social media platforms and blog sites.

Let us take, for example, the Motorola Nexus 6 compared against Apple's iPhone 6. One needs to have keen eyes to spot the subtleties and nuances that distinguish the different upgraded versions of these products.

AndroidPit evaluated the subtle differences between the iPhone 6 and the Nexus 6 through a focus on specific critical aspects. In the area of design, they are equally competitive with each other, as both have refreshing, aesthetically striking designs. What about in terms of display? Who has the edge? Well, Nexus has a 5.96-inch QHD display, while the iPhone 6 introduced Retina HD LCD technology. However, the Nexus 6 has the advantage over the iPhone 6 in the area of pixel density and size.

In terms of systems, the iPhone 6 and Nexus 6 are again equally impressive. However, when it comes to performance, one of the phones has the competitive edge. The Nexus 6, in relation to the upgrade from the Nexus 5, features the technical advantage, as the iPhone 6 version is not significantly different from the iPhone 5.

Considering that the iPhone 6 is packed with an 8MP iSight camera, it is more impressive than the latest version of the Nexus in an overall evaluation of the camera tech of both phones. The Nexus 6 is powered by a 3220 mAh battery—quite a remarkable improvement on what the Nexus 5 offered—while the IPhone 6's latest developments don't concern battery specs.

After all is said and done, you may still ask which device has got the tech edge?

Phone Arena laid our doubts to rest by asserting that only the Motorola Nexus 6 can compete with the Verizon-exclusive Motorola Droid Turbo for the ultimate throne in the world of smartphones. However, while the Motorola Nexus 6 may have the edge, it is still up to tech consumers, who will decide whether they will go for Nexus 6 or iPhone 6.