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Introduction
Both are large devices: the Galaxy S6 edge+ with a 5.7-inch display, and the Nexus 6 with an even larger, 6-inch screen; both have AMOLED screens, both lack expandable storage. And that’s where the similarities end: the S6 edge+ features the latest TouchWiz adorned with some Edge gestures, while the Nexus 6 runs stock Android.
And the actual quality of the screen, cameras, and just about most other aspect differ.
So which one should you get? We look at the details to try and answer this question.
Design
We love the stylish, premium design of Galaxy S6 edge+ and the futuristic twist that comes with its edge functionality. The Nexus 6, on the other hand, is inconveniently gargantuan and features a plastic back cover that can get really messy.
The Galaxy S6 edge+ is all about new: it comes with the new design language that Samsung introduced with the Galaxy S6 earlier this year, and it’s also the first phablet with a dual curved edge screen. Make no mistake, this is a flagship-grade, premium product with a metal frame and two pieces of tempered glass around it, and all of that feels firmly put together in an impressively slim and good-looking package. The Google Nexus 6, comparatively, doesn't look as impressive: it is still well put together and features a neat metal frame, but its style much less refined and its plastic back catches fingerprints like crazy and quickly starts to look like a mess (admittedly, the S6 edge+ also catches fingerprints, but does not feel so greasy).
Then there is the size. The difference between a 5.7” screen and a 6” one should not be that big, but these two devices feel vastly different in size. Samsung has done an admirable job with smart curves, a thin profile, and impressively slim side bezels, so that the S6 edge+ feels more like a 5.5 incher. It’s very compact for its screen size. Not so for the Nexus 6 – it has a large 6-inch screen, but it is not disguised in any way: the phone is fairly thick, the bezels are not minimal, and the overall feel of this phablet is more like that of a small tablet rather than a big phone. And yes, this will definitely feel uncomfortably large for many people, while the S6 edge+ tends to be a bit more manageable and user-friendly in terms of size.
In terms of buttons, there is the signature Samsung physical home key on the S6 edge+ (it also acts as a touch-type fingerprint reader) with two capacitive keys, and then you have a power/lock key on the right and two volume buttons on the left hand side. The Nexus 6, on its part, lacks a fingerprint scanner, and uses on-screen navigation buttons.
What about those fancy new curves? Well, content seems to just flow into them in a neat futuristic effect and the phone feels almost bezel-less. We also like the expanded functionality of the edge - you can now switch between apps and quickly dial contacts - still not something that brings ground-breaking improvements to functionality, but it’s a cool little touch and we like it for what it is.
Read more at http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S6-edge-vs-Google-Nexus-6_id4069#LY8bDzJu1BQo9LUB.99
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