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Google Pixel 6 vs vivo V21 5G

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GooglePixel 6vivoV21 5G
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2021May 2021
Display
Screen size6.4″6.44″
Resolution2400 × 10802404 × 1080
Sharpness411 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeOLEDE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080
Brightness detail–500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM
Pixel density411 ppi–
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now PlayingAlways-on display, TechAdvisor
Screen protectionCorning 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)HDR10+, 6,000,000:1 contrast; 60 Hz default with Smart Switch, 60 Hz and 90 Hz settings; some applications remain at 60 Hz
Performance
ChipTensorMediaTek Dimensity 800U
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHz
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAMUFS 2.2; 8 GB physical RAM with 128 GB or 256 GB storage globally; global overview describes 3 GB extended RAM from storage, current India overview describes 4 GB; UK 128 GB model identified by TechAdvisor and TechRadar
Cameras
Main camera50 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP44 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 7xAutofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide; 1.25 μm pixels; f/2.2; 114° field of view; lens correctionf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction
Front camera8 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.0 aperture; Fixed focus; 84° wide field of viewAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 7×–
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 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30 fps4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie Video
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 launcher2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm focus distance; eye autofocus, night portrait, dual-view video, double exposure and multi-style portrait
Battery and charging
Battery4,614 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 21 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingUp to 21 WNone
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4524 mAhTypical capacity
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)11 V/3 A FlashCharge adapter; up to 63% in 30 minutes in maker laboratory tests at 25℃ ±1℃, starting at 1% with screen off; actual charging power varies
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 21 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight207 g176 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.29 mm
Height × width158.6 × 74.8 mm159.68 × 73.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front; Gorilla Glass 6 back; tactile alloy frameAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back description
ColoursSorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy BlackDusk Blue at 176 g and 7.29 mm; Sunset Dazzle and Arctic White at 177 g and 7.39 mm; UK maker release lists Dusk Blue and Sunset Dazzle
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensorIn-display fingerprint scanning
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioSingle speaker, TechAdvisor
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12Funtouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviews
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, headset, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, earphone jack adapter, SIM eject tool, case and applied protective film; accessories vary by region
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operatorGlobal bands GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41F as printed by maker; 5G n1/3/7/28/41/78; SA and NSA subject to carrier and software
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks only
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.1
NFCYesSupported in Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; NFC-eSE in Indonesia; other regions not confirmed by global sheet
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisor
Positioning–GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS

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