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Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

What Pixel 6 Pro does better (3) and where Pixel 8 Pro wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google · 2021Pixel 6 Pro
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $200
vs
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google · 2023Pixel 8 Pro
8.9Score
14 advantages≈ $340
Higher score
7.4Display8.7
5.7Performance7.2
9.4Camera9.5
7.3Battery5.4
9.5Features9.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 6 ProPixel 8 Pro
75.9 × 163.98.976.5 × 162.68.8
Pixel 6 ProPixel 8 ProDifference
Height163.9 mm162.6 mm+1.3 mm
Width75.9 mm76.5 mm−0.6 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.8 mm+0.1 mm
Weight210 g213 g−3 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 6 Pro better than Pixel 8 Pro?

  1. Pixel density512 ppi vs 489 ppi+5%
  2. Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 1,344 px+7%
  3. Selfie camera11 MP vs 10 MP+6%

Why is Pixel 8 Pro better than Pixel 6 Pro?

  1. AnTuTu score585,485 vs 924,853+58%
  2. Peak brightness512 nits vs 2,400 nits4.7×
  3. Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  4. Measured brightness846 nits vs 1,600 nits+89%
  5. Wired charging23 W vs 30 W+30%
  6. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,831 vs 3,613+28%
  7. Major OS updates promised5 vs 7+40%
  8. Optical zoom4× vs 5×+25%
  9. CPU frequency2.8 GHz vs 2.91 GHz+4%
  10. Process5 nm vs 4 nm+25%
  11. CPU cores8 vs 9+12%
  12. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.7+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight210 g213 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.8 mm
Height163.9 mm162.6 mm
Width75.9 mm76.5 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursCloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy BlackObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelLTPO AMOLEDLTPO OLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,440 px1,344 px
Resolution (height)3,120 px2,992 px
Pixel density512 ppi489 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness512 nits2,400 nits
Measured brightness846 nits1,600 nits
Screen-to-body ratio88.9%87.4%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetGoogle TensorGoogle Tensor G3
Chip makerGoogleGoogle
Process5 nm4 nm
CPU cores89
CPU frequency2.8 GHz2.91 GHz
GPUMali-G78 MP20Mali-G715 MP7
AnTuTu score585,485924,853
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,8313,613
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,899—
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.31"1/1.31"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom4×5×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera11 MP10 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,003 mAh5,050 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Active use (test)—11.2 h
Wired charging23 W30 W
Charged in 30 min50%50%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power23 W23 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.13.2
Video output—Yes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-26.6 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceStock Android—
Major OS updates promised57
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