Nexus size comparison proves just how gigantic Google’s new phone really is

The Nexus 6 makes the 5-inch Nexus 5 look tiny. Image: PhoneArena

The Nexus 6 makes the 5-inch Nexus 5 look tiny. Image: PhoneArena

Some have suggested that Google has ruined the Nexus smartphone by equipping its latest model with a giant 5.9-inch display, and based on these size comparison images, it’s not difficult to understand that argument.

The vast majority aren’t interested in super-sized smartphones, and that’s exactly what the Nexus 6 is. It’s bigger than the LG G3, it’s bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Note — all of them — and it’s bigger than the new Moto X. In comparison with previous Nexus smartphones, it’s a beast.

But it’s difficult to appreciate the handset’s size if you’ve only seen pictures of it — on its own — on the Internet. However, these images made up by PhoneArena do an excellent job of demonstrating just how gigantic it is by comparing it to its predecessors.

Nexus 6 vs. 2012's Nexus 4. Image: PhoneArena

Nexus 6 vs. 2012’s Nexus 4. Image: PhoneArena

When they first made their debuts, both the Nexus 4 and the Nexus 5 were considered fairly large devices; not quite “phablets,” but larger phones. But the new Nexus 6 is 0.84 inches taller than the Nexus 5, and more than half an inch wider. It’s also noticeably thicker — even thicker than the HTC One M8 — so it has ballooned on all fronts.

Look how far we've come: Nexus 6 dwarfs the original Nexus One smartphone. Image: PhoneArena

Look how far we’ve come: Nexus 6 dwarfs the original Nexus One smartphone. Image: PhoneArena

How do you feel about the Nexus 6’s size? Does it ruin the appeal or the Nexus family for you, or are you one of the growing number of smartphone users who believes bigger is better?

You can see more Nexus size comparisons over at PhoneArena by following the source link below.