Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 6 Pro

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Pixel 6 compared with Pixel 6 Pro
GooglePixel 6GooglePixel 6 Pro
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2021October 2021
Display
Screen size6.4″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 10803120 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness411 pixels per inch513 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz (better)
Display typeOLEDLTPO OLED
Pixel density411 ppi512 ppi
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now PlayingAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features20:9 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
ChipTensorTensor
Memory8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAMUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAM
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone48 MP
Optical zoomNone4× (better)
Front camera8 MP11.1 MP (better)
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 size; Super Res Zoom up to 7x50 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 camera12 MP ultrawide; 1.25 μm pixels; f/2.2; 114° field of view; lens correction12 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 camera8 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.0 aperture; Fixed focus; 84° wide field of view11.1 MP; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 94° Ultrawide field of view
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 7×4× optical telephoto zoom; Super Res Zoom up to 20×
Video recordingRear 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 zoomRear 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 video1080p at 30 fps4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps
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; OIS (optical image stabilisation) and EIS (electronic image stabilisation); Spectral and flicker sensor; Fast camera launcherNight 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
Battery4,614 mAh5,003 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 21 WUp to 23 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 21 WUp to 23 W (better)
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4524 mAh24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4905 mAh
Wired chargingUp 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 chargingQi-certified; up to 21 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersQi-certified; up to 23 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight207 g (better)210 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
Height × width158.6 × 74.8 mm163.9 × 75.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front; Gorilla Glass 6 back; tactile alloy frameGorilla Glass Victus front and back; polished alloy frame
ColoursSorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy BlackCloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensorUnder-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; 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 12Android 12
Software updates5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops5 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; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptorPixel 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 network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; 2×2 MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas
Ultra Wideband–Ultra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientation
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1

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