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Google Pixel 6 Pro vs OnePlus OnePlus 9 Pro

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GooglePixel 6 ProOnePlusOnePlus 9 Pro
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2021March 2021
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution3120 × 14403216 × 1440
Sharpness513 pixels per inch526 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,300 nits
Display typeLTPO OLEDCurved LTPO Fluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density512 ppi525 ppi
Brightness detail–Up to 1,300 nits; dual ambient light sensors and 8,192 automatic brightness levels
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now PlayingSuper AOD always-on display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified in the maker's sheet
Display features19.5:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)Adaptive 1–120 Hz; native 10-bit colour; HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; MEMC, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, Ultra-high Video Resolution and Color Tone; Hyper Touch synchronisation in supported games
Performance
ChipTensorSnapdragon 888
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 with Snapdragon X60 5G modem
GPU–Adreno 660
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAMLPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 two-lane storage; European 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by the maker
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP8 MP
Optical zoom4×3.3×
Front camera11.1 MP16 MP
Main camera50 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 sizeSony IMX789, 48 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm equivalent, seven-element lens, 1.12 µm pixels and OIS; physical 1/1.35-inch sensor, effective area up to 1/1.43-inch for photographs
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide camera; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 114° field of view; Lens correctionSony IMX766, 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, seven-element freeform lens; macro photography from 4 cm
Telephoto camera48 MP telephoto camera; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/3.5 aperture; 23.5° field of view; 1/2" image sensor size; 4x optical zoom; Super Res Zoom with telephoto up to 20x8 MP, f/2.4, 77 mm equivalent, five-element lens, 1.0 µm pixels and OIS; 3.3× optical zoom
Front camera11.1 MP; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 94° Ultrawide field of viewSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom4× optical telephoto zoom; Super Res Zoom up to 20×3.3× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 30×
Video recordingRear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 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 20x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio:; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoom8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p or 4K 30 fps; video editor
Front video4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresNight 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; Spectral and flicker sensor; OIS (optical image stabilisation) and EIS (electronic image stabilisation); Fast camera launcherHasselblad Camera for Mobile and Natural Color Calibration; additional 2 MP monochrome camera, all-pixel omnidirectional phase, laser and contrast autofocus, dual LED flash, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Portrait, Pro with 12-bit RAW, Panorama, Tilt-shift, focus peaking, pet focus, filters, Super Stable, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, video portrait, focus tracking and Hyperlapse
Battery and charging
Battery5,003 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 23 WUp to 65 W
Wireless chargingUp to 23 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4905 mAhNon-removable dual-cell battery; two 2,250 mAh cells equivalent to 4,500 mAh typical
Wired chargingUp to 23 W; USB Power Delivery 3.0 PPS; up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)Warp Charge 65T, 10 V/6.5 A; maker reports 1–100% in 29 minutes under laboratory conditions; included adapter supports USB Power Delivery up to 45 W for other compatible devices
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 23 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersWarp Charge 50 Wireless; maker reports 1–100% in 43 minutes with its separate wireless charger; two coils allow portrait and landscape placement
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devicesReverse wireless charging, described by Expert Reviews; maker wattage not verified
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight210 g197 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.7 mm
Height × width163.9 × 75.9 mm163.2 × 73.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front and back; polished alloy frameGlass back and aluminium frame; matte Pine Green and Stellar Black, reflective Morning Mist
ColoursCloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy BlackMorning Mist, Pine Green and Stellar Black; UK Pine Green is paired with 12/256 GB according to Expert Reviews
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supported
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68; maker test covers up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and liquid damage is not covered
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensorIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, flicker detection and front RGB sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12OxygenOS based on Android 11
Software updates5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops–
In the boxPixel 6 Pro; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptorPhone, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, welcome letter, safety and warranty information, logo sticker, case, screen protector and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operatorSnapdragon X60; 4×4 MIMO, LTE Cat 20 download and Cat 18 upload; UK 5G NSA n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 and SA n1/n3/n7/n28/n41/n78
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; 2×2 MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
Ultra WidebandUltra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientation–
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included cable supports USB 2.0
Positioning–Dual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPS

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