Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 6

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Pixel 10 compared with Pixel 6
GooglePixel 10GooglePixel 6
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025October 2021
Display
Screen size6.3″6.4″
Resolution2424 × 1080 (better)2400 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch (better)411 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)90 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeActua display; OLEDOLED
Pixel density422 ppi411 ppi
Always-on display–Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 90 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G5Tensor
Memory12 GB (better)8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB (better)128 GB
Storage type–UFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAM
CPUBuilt on TSMC's 3 nm process; Google quotes a CPU 34% faster on average than Tensor G4–
AI engineTPU up to 60% more powerful than Tensor G4's (Google); runs Gemini Nano on the device–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera13 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera10.8 MPNone
Optical zoom5× (better)None
Front camera10.5 MP (better)8 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.70, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation, Macro Focus50 MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.85 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 7x
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor12 MP ultrawide; 1.25 μm pixels; f/2.2; 114° field of view; lens correction
Telephoto camera10.8 MP Dual PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/3.1, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation–
Front camera10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view8 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.0 aperture; Fixed focus; 84° wide field of view
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 20×; optical quality at 0.6×, 1×, 5× and 10×Super Res Zoom up to 7×
Video recording4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; digital video zoom up to 20×; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9Rear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; Front camera; 1080p video recording at 30 fps; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 7x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoom
Front video4K at 30/60 fps1080p at 30 fps
Camera featuresCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Auto Best Take, Top Shot; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensorNight Sight; Astrophotography; Portrait Mode; Face Unblur; Long Exposure; Real Tone; Panorama; Top Shot; Frequent Faces; Magic Eraser; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan; LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; OIS (optical image stabilisation) and EIS (electronic image stabilisation); Spectral and flicker sensor; Fast camera launcher
Battery and charging
Battery4,970 mAh (better)4,614 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W (better)Up to 21 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 21 W (better)
Battery life detail24+ hours, up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,835 mAh; EU energy label class B, 49 h 23 min per charge, 1,000 charge cycles24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4524 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 WUp to 21 W; USB PD 3.0 PPS; up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2-certified, up to 15 WQi-certified; up to 21 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)Battery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GK2MP5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)Dual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204 g (better)207 g
Thickness8.6 mm (better)8.9 mm
Height × width152.8 × 72 mm158.6 × 74.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium); at least 32% recycled materials by weightGorilla Glass Victus front; Gorilla Glass 6 back; tactile alloy frame
ColoursIndigo, Frost, Lemongrass, ObsidianSorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529; 1.5 m immersion depth on the EU labelIP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockUnder-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 12
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini Live, Magic Cue, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist–
Safety featuresSatellite SOS (US), Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 10, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool; no chargerPixel 6; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptor

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