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Google Pixel 6 vs OnePlus OnePlus 8T

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GooglePixel 6OnePlusOnePlus 8T
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2021October 2020
Display
Screen size6.4″6.55″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness411 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,100 nits
Display typeOLEDFlat Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density411 ppi402 ppi
Brightness detail–Up to 1,100 nits and 8,192 automatic brightness levels, stated in the UK overview
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now PlayingAlways-on display with OxygenOS 11; Insight, Canvas and Bitmoji styles described in Android Central's updated review
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified in the maker's sheet
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)120 Hz, sRGB and Display P3; HDR10+ according to the full reviews; Reading Mode, Night Mode and Vibrant Color
Performance
ChipTensorSnapdragon 865
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 with Snapdragon X55 5G modem
GPU–Adreno 650
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAMLPDDR4X RAM; UFS 3.1 two-lane storage; EU 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed in the maker's Dutch launch release
Cooling–Enlarged vapour cooling chamber, described by Android Central from the maker's explanation
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP16 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 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 size; Super Res Zoom up to 7xSony IMX586, 48 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, 0.8 µm pixels or 1.6 µm with four-to-one binning at 12 MP; OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide; 1.25 μm pixels; f/2.2; 114° field of view; lens correction16 MP, f/2.2, 123° field of view
Front camera8 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.0 aperture; Fixed focus; 84° wide field of viewSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 7×No dedicated telephoto; digital zoom up to 10×, tested by TechRadar
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 zoom4K and 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 video1080p at 30 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; OIS (optical image stabilisation) and EIS (electronic image stabilisation); Spectral and flicker sensor; Fast camera launcherAdditional 5 MP macro and 2 MP monochrome cameras; phase and contrast autofocus, dual LED flash, cinematic aspect ratio, video portrait, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Macro, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, Smart Pet Capture, AI scene detection, RAW, filters, video focus tracking, Super Stable and Video Nightscape
Battery and charging
Battery4,614 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 21 WUp to 65 W
Wireless chargingUp to 21 WNone
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4524 mAhNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells equivalent to 4,500 mAh typical; UK overview gives 4,400 mAh rated. The specification's footnote calls 4,400 mAh typical, conflicting with its own 4,500 mAh main entry and the overview.
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)Warp Charge 65, 10 V/6.5 A; maker reports a full charge in 39 minutes and twelve temperature sensors; included USB-C adapter also supports USB Power Delivery up to 45 W for other compatible devices
Wireless chargingQi-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–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight207 g188 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.4 mm
Height × width158.6 × 74.8 mm160.7 × 74.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front; Gorilla Glass 6 back; tactile alloy frameGlass back and aluminium frame, described by TechAdvisor
ColoursSorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy BlackAquamarine Green and Lunar Silver; UK Lunar Silver with 8/128 GB and Aquamarine Green with 12/256 GB, according to TechAdvisor; Dutch launch availability differs
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supported
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529No published IP rating for the UK unlocked model; certification of the separate US T-Mobile 8T+ is not substituted
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensorOptical in-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 and flicker detection
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12OxygenOS 11 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; 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 X55; 4×4 MIMO, up to LTE Cat 20 download and Cat 18 upload, 2.0 Gbit/s and 200 Mbit/s subject to carrier; UK 5G NSA n1/n3/n7/n28/n41/n78 and SA n41/n78
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM; historical maker sheet specifies dual 4G or single 5G at launch, with later improvements promised through an update; completion was not verified
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 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included USB-C cable supports USB 2.0
Positioning–Dual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPS

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