Nexus 6P vs Nexus 5X: Which One is Right for You?

This year Google has unveiled not one but two new Nexus phones, with a successor to both last year's Nexus 6 and 2013's Nexus 5. The Nexus 5X is an affordable 5.2-inch handset while the Nexus 6P is a pricier 5.7-inch phablet. Both Nexus phones stand out on their own in a sea of good choices. How do they compare against each other? Let's take a look.

Nexus 6P vx Nexus 5X: Specs

There is no question about it, the Nexus 6P is clearly the better of the two phones from an internal spec point of review. It packs the excellent Snapdragon 810 processor and Adreno 430 GPU along with 3GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It also comes in three storage sizes starting with a respectable 32GB and includes 64GB and 128GB options.

>> Nexus 6P vs Nexus 5X: Design
Of the two handsets, the Nexus 6P is undoubtedly the most eye-catching, with its full metal body and bulging lip. At 7.3mm thick the Nexus 6P is also a little slimmer than the 7.9mm Nexus 5X.

>> Nexus 6P vs Nexus 5X: Display
The Nexus 5X has a 5.2inch FHD LCD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 423 ppi. The Nexus 6P, on the other hand, is clearly designed for those who want a phablet. It's got a 5.7inch WQHD AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 at 518 ppi.

>> Nexus 6P vs Nexus 5X: Camera
Both phones feature a 12.3 MP, 1.55 pixels, F/2.0 aperture rear camera that shoots 4K video. They both also have dual-LED flash and laser auto-focus. Where the phones differ is in the front camera. The 5X offers a 5MP, 1.4 pixels, F/2.0 front lens, while the 6P bumps that up to a 8MP, 1.4 pixels, F//2.4 aperture front lens.

>> Nexus 6P vs Nexus 5X: Battery & Connectivity
As far as connectivity, each phone features exactly the same innards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and a USB Type-C connector. The 5X has a smaller battery at 2,700 mAh versus the 6P's 3,450 mAh battery.

>> Nexus 6P vs Nexus 5X: Price

In Conclusions
There's a whole lot of differences between the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P beyond just their screen sizes. The 6P has a more premium metal build, a higher-resolution display, more power and a bigger battery. That said, it's also more expensive and less pocket-friendly.

What are your thoughts? Would you choose the Nexus 6P or the Nexus 5X? Regardless of your decision, there is one tool you'll need, Jihosoft Phone Data Transfer. With it, you can easily transfer contacts, SMS messages, photos, videos, music and more from old phone to the new Nexus 6P or 5X.

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