USB-OTG is also supported with a corresponding adapter cable. It is rather unfortunate that neither USB 3.1 nor 3.0 are supported, so the maximum transfer rates are limited by the USB 2.0 standard. This is a small advantage over the Nexus 5X, which is shipped without such an accessory. The power adapter uses the same connector, which is why the Nexus 6P is also shipped with a short additional cable to connect the smartphone with common USB Type-A ports, so you can transfer files from a computer, for example. It accepts the cable in both orientations, which is more comfortable in practice. Google has equipped the current Nexus models with the new USB Type-C port. The Nexus 6P has 3 GB of RAM and therefore 1 GB more than the smaller sibling.
We could use around 24.8 GB from our 32 GB review unit for our own files. This means that there is sufficient space for large media libraries despite the missing support for memory cards. While the less expensive Nexus 5X is only available with 16 or 32 GB internal storage, you can also get the Nexus 6P with 64 and 128 GB storage. There is no criticism for the build quality: The gaps are even and all edges are well rounded off. However, we cannot rule out that the smartphone can be damaged if really hard force is inflicted. Moderate pressure on the display, which is covered by Gorilla Glass 4, was also no problem. There are currently some videos on the Internet that are supposed to show that you can easily bend or even break the smartphone, but we cannot confirm this: Normal amounts of pressure are absolutely no problem and twisting attempts only resulted in a slightly visible bend. Huawei does not make any compromises in terms of materials for the Nexus 6P: Similar to the Mate S, the manufacturer uses an aluminum chassis, which does not only feel good in the hands, but also ensures a high stability. However, the high weight does create a certain sense of sophistication. At 178 grams (~6.3 oz), the Nexus 6P is also slightly lighter than the predecessor (184 grams/~6.5 oz), but still quite heavy compared to the Nexus 5X at 136 grams (~4.8 oz). On the other hand, the length has not really changed, which is rather unfortunate when you consider the smaller space requirements of the 5.7-inch panel. It is nice that the elevated area extends over the whole width of the smartphone, so it is easy to use it when it is lying on the table and there are no noticeable tilting movements. However, we were able to measure values of up to 8.5 millimeters (~0.33 in) in the area of the black glass at the back, where the main camera is located. The thickness has also reduced from 10 to 7.5 millimeters (~0.4 to ~0.3 in). Thanks to the slightly smaller 5.7-inch instead of 6-inch display, the new Nexus 6P is mainly narrower than the previous Nexus 6: It is now around half a centimeter (~0.2 in) smaller.
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The new Android device also competes against Apple's iPhone 6S Plus as well as Microsoft's new Lumia 950 XL. Other alternatives are the slightly smaller 5.5-inch devices LG G4, Huawei Mate S as well as the OnePlus 2. This list includes the 5.7-inch Android devices Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ as well as Motorola Moto X Style. Rivals for the Nexus 6P are mainly the flagship models from the competition. Our review unit is the "Black Graphite" version with 32 GB internal storage. The pricing is therefore identical to the previous models and is definitely targeting the high-end segment. You can get it in three colors with 32, 64 or 128 GB for prices ranging between 649 and 799 Euros (~$709 to ~$873) from Google's online shop.
However, Google did not announce only one new smartphone, but two: While the Nexus 5X with its compact dimensions, which is manufactured by LG, is designed to attract customers of the Nexus 5 from 2013 in particular, the much larger Nexus 6P (produced by Huawei) is the successor of the Nexus 6 from last year. Those devices are already shipped with the updated operating system. Google presented the usual new reference devices for the launch of Android 6.0 aka Marshmallow.
For the original German review, see here.
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