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Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 6

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GooglePixel 5GooglePixel 6
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2021
Display
Screen size6″6.4″
Resolution2340 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness430 pixels per inch411 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typeFlexible OLED; 19.5:9 aspect ratio; hole-punch cameraOLED
Pixel density432 ppi411 ppi
Always-on displayNow PlayingAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresSmooth Display up to 90 Hz; HDR support; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 90 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 765GTensor
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.4/2.2/1.8 GHz; Titan M security module–
GPUAdreno 620–
Storage type128 GB storage; 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM; no microSD slotUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAM
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera16 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main cameraDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation50 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 cameraf/2.2; 1.0 μm pixels; 118.7° maximum field of view with RAW capture enabled12 MP ultrawide; 1.25 μm pixels; f/2.2; 114° field of view; lens correction
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° field of view8 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.0 aperture; Fixed focus; 84° wide field of view
Zoom–Super Res Zoom up to 7×
Video recordingRear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fpsRear 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 video1080p at 30 fps1080p at 30 fps
Camera featuresNight Sight in Portrait Mode; astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan; Super Res ZoomNight 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
Battery4,080 mAh4,614 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 21 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 21 W
Battery life detailTypical 4,080 mAh, minimum 4,000 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4524 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 W using the supplied USB-C adaptor; USB-PD 2.0; actual rates may varyUp 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 chargingQi-compatible wireless charging; charger sold separately; maker hardware sheet does not specify wattageQi-certified; up to 21 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devicesBattery Share wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices; cases can interfere and charging reduces phone battery lifeBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight151 g207 g
Thickness8 mm8.9 mm
Height × width144.7 × 70.4 mm158.6 × 74.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsBack housing made from 100% recycled aluminiumGorilla Glass Victus front; Gorilla Glass 6 back; tactile alloy frame
ColoursJust Black, Sorta SageSorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68; charger and accessories are not water or dust resistant; protection can diminish with wear, repair or damageIP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensorUnder-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; spectral and flicker sensorProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11Android 12
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops
AI featuresRecorder with on-device transcription and audio editing; Google Assistant; Hold for Me launched as a US preview, not a UK launch feature–
Safety featuresPersonal Safety app; functions vary by region–
In the boxUK package includes 18 W USB-C power adaptor, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool and quick start guide; earbuds included only in certain other regionsPixel 6; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK GTT9Q supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US GD1YQ adds mmWave; network and operator dependent5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependentDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas
NFCNFC; Google CastYes
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
PositioningDual-band GNSS; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC outside the US–

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