Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 6 Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GooglePixel 6 | GooglePixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2021 | October 2021 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.4″ | 6.7″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 3120 × 1440 (better) |
| Sharpness | 411 pixels per inch | 513 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz (better) |
| Display type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi | 512 ppi |
| Always-on display | Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing | Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Display features | 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) | 19.5:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor | Tensor |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB (better) |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAM | UFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAM |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | 4× (better) |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 11.1 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 50 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 |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP ultrawide; 1.25 μm pixels; f/2.2; 114° field of view; lens correction | 12 MP ultrawide camera; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 114° field of view; Lens correction |
| Telephoto camera | – | 48 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 20x |
| Front camera | 8 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.0 aperture; Fixed focus; 84° wide field of view | 11.1 MP; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 94° Ultrawide field of view |
| Zoom | Super Res Zoom up to 7× | 4× optical telephoto zoom; Super Res Zoom up to 20× |
| Video recording | Rear 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 | Rear 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 zoom |
| Front video | 1080p at 30 fps | 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Camera features | Night 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 | Night 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 launcher |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,614 mAh | 5,003 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 21 W | Up to 23 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 21 W | Up to 23 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4524 mAh | 24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4905 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up 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) | Up 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) |
| Wireless charging | Qi-certified; up to 21 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers | Qi-certified; up to 23 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers |
| Charges other devices | Battery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices | Battery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 207 g (better) | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Height × width | 158.6 × 74.8 mm | 163.9 × 75.9 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus front; Gorilla Glass 6 back; tactile alloy frame | Gorilla Glass Victus front and back; polished alloy frame |
| Colours | Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black | Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | Power button; volume buttons |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | IP68 under IEC 60529 |
| Biometrics | Under-display fingerprint sensor | Under-display fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer | Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Stereo speakers; spatial audio |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | Three microphones with noise suppression |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| Software updates | 5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops | 5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops |
| In the box | Pixel 6; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptor | Pixel 6 Pro; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator | 5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator |
| SIM | Dual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas | Bluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas |
| Ultra Wideband | – | Ultra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientation |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
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