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Updated January 10, 2024·
If camera quality is paramount for you and you're willing to invest more, the Apple iPhone 14 offers a slightly higher overall camera quality with better photo and video performance. However, if cost-effectiveness is key, the Google Pixel 6 is a budget-friendly alternative with a very good camera system as well. The iPhone 14 offers a more premium build at an upper midrange price, with slightly longer battery life than the Pixel 6. On the other hand, the Pixel 6 has a slightly larger screen and higher refresh rate, which could be better for gaming and watching videos, and it also offers features like an always-on display and reverse wireless charging, which the iPhone lacks. Both phones have comparable storage options, and your preference for iOS or Android could also steer your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14
- Good battery life
- Very good display quality
- Very good performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 6
- The Google Pixel 6 has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 14.
Key differences
Video Quality
8.8
7.0
The Apple iPhone 14 takes very good videos, while the Google Pixel 6 takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 14 is renowned for its video capabilities, offering excellent video stabilization and dynamic range, which ensures smooth footage with good exposure across various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6 provides very good video stabilization and dynamic range but does not quite match the iPhone's performance, particularly in maintaining exposure and detail in varying light.
Cost
$629
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Apple iPhone 14 has a price of $629 and the Google Pixel 6 costs $270.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple iPhone 14 to have very good overall camera quality, while the Google Pixel 6 has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 14 stands out with its superior camera versatility and low light performance, earning top marks in the selfie quality which would appeal to users prioritizing front-facing camera usage, alongside stronger overall ratings in photos and video aspects like software experience and dynamic range. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6, while not at the same level in camera versatility, still delivers a solid photos software experience and respectable selfie quality for those who may be looking for good camera performance at potentially a lower price point.
Photo Quality
7.9
7.7
The Apple iPhone 14 and Google Pixel 6 both have good photos.
The Apple iPhone 14 offers exceptional selfie quality as part of its overall camera performance which includes powerful software and dynamic range capabilities, resulting in top-tier photo outcomes. Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 6, though very competent in terms of selfie quality backed by capable software, has slightly less dynamic range and lower versatility in comparison, which may result in photos that are very good, but not quite at the same level as the iPhone 14.
Battery
7.3 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Apple iPhone 14 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 6 has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 14 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 6 is 6.4 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 14 and the Google Pixel 6 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 14 | Google Pixel 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$629 | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 16, 2022 | October 28, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.4" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 411 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | Tensor | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3279 mAh | 4614 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 21 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 6.24" x 2.94" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.07 oz | 7.30 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Lance Ulanoff | October 2022
"The iPhone 14 is a capable smartphone with a seriously snappy CPU, lovely screen, and good cameras. The iPhone 14’s camera array is better than the iPhone 13’s, and will make most mobile photogs very happy. It also lasts more than a day on a single charge. This isn’t the fastest or most feature-rich iPhone, but it’s light, fast, and attractive."
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Taylor Kerns | April 2022
"It punches above its weight in nearly every way: performance is great, build quality is very good, and the cameras positively rip. this is a big phone, which is a bit of a shock after the compact Pixel 4 and Pixel 5. But it’s a very good big phone at a very good price."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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