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Google Pixel 6 vs OnePlus 9

What Pixel 6 does better (9) and where 9 wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 6
Google · 2021Pixel 6
8.0Score
9 advantages≈ $170
vs
OnePlus 9
OnePlus · 20219
8.4Score
16 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
6.9Display7.6
5.6Performance7.6
8.2Camera7.4
5.4Battery5.9
9.6Features8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 69
74.8 × 158.68.974.2 × 1608.7
Pixel 69Difference
Height158.6 mm160 mm−1.4 mm
Width74.8 mm74.2 mm+0.6 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.7 mm+0.2 mm
Weight207 g192 g+15 g

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

Why is Pixel 6 better than 9?

  1. Optical stabilisationYes · 9: No
  2. Battery capacity4,614 mAh vs 4,500 mAh+3%
  3. Main camera50 MP vs 48 MP+4%
  4. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,907 vs 1,538+24%
  5. eSIMYes · 9: No
  6. Measured brightness841 nits vs 821 nits+2%
  7. Pixel density411 ppi vs 402 ppi+2%
  8. Wireless charging power21 W vs 15 W+40%
  9. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%

Why is 9 better than Pixel 6?

  1. Wired charging30 W vs 65 W2.2×
  2. AnTuTu score676,831 vs 1,157,244+71%
  3. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,899 vs 3,996+38%
  5. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  6. Peak brightness800 nits vs 1,100 nits+38%
  7. Charged in 30 min50% vs 103%2.1×
  8. Max video4K vs 8K
  9. Selfie camera8 MP vs 16 MP2×
  10. Weight207 g vs 192 g+8%
  11. Screen size6.4″ vs 6.6″+2%
  12. Rear cameras2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 6Google Pixel 6≈ $1708.0
OnePlus 9OnePlus 9≈ $1608.4
Design
Weight207 g192 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.7 mm
Height158.6 mm160 mm
Width74.8 mm74.2 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursSorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy BlackWinter Mist, Arctic Sky, Astral Black
Display
Screen size6.4″6.6″
PanelAMOLEDFluid AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density411 ppi402 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits1,100 nits
Measured brightness841 nits821 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83.4%87.6%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetGoogle TensorQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G
Chip makerGoogleQualcomm
Process5 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.8 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUMali-G78 MP20Adreno 660
AnTuTu score676,8311,157,244
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,8993,996
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,9071,538
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.31"1/1.43"
Rear cameras23
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera8 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,614 mAh4,500 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging30 W65 W
Charged in 30 min50%103%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power21 W15 W
Reverse wireless chargingYes—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.1
USB version3.13.1
Video output—Yes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-26.9 LUFS-24.5 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceStock AndroidOxygenOS 13
Major OS updates promised5—
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