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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a similar price, the Google Pixel 6 offers great still photo quality and pure Android experience, while the OnePlus 9 Pro boasts a slightly better screen and higher refresh rate which could make for smoother visuals. If battery life is crucial, both phones offer roughly the same longevity. The OnePlus 9 Pro has a slightly bigger screen and a more precise camera, so if a larger display and a slightly higher camera resolution are important to you, that could be the way to go. However, the Pixel 6 can record both 8K and 4K video while the OnePlus 9 Pro can't record in 8K, so if high-resolution video capture is a priority, the Pixel might be better suited to your needs. Additionally, if you're looking for wireless charging, both phones offer this feature, but the OnePlus 9 Pro supports faster wireless charging speeds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 6
- The Google Pixel 6 has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 9 Pro.
Advantages of the OnePlus 9 Pro
- Best in class display quality
- Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
7.2
The Google Pixel 6 and OnePlus 9 Pro both have good overall camera quality, though the Google Pixel 6 has somewhat better overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 6 provides a superior selfie experience and very good photo and video software integration, factors which could be quite important for users who prioritize self-portraits and overall camera usability. On the other hand, although the OnePlus 9 Pro offers good camera versatility and a best-rated video resolution/framerate, its overall camera performance, including selfie quality, falls short of the Pixel 6's offering.
Photo Quality
7.7
7.0
The Google Pixel 6 and OnePlus 9 Pro both have good photos, though the Google Pixel 6 takes somewhat better photos.
The Google Pixel 6 delivers very good photos with its excellent photo software experience and good scores in dynamic range and low light performance, which are boosted by its special camera features. On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 Pro, while also performing well, doesn't quite match the Pixel in software experience or selfie quality, despite its good dynamic range and low light capabilities.
Video Quality
7.0
6.0
The Google Pixel 6 takes good videos, while the OnePlus 9 Pro takes only fair videos.
The Google Pixel 6 videos are considered fair due to its good dynamic range and low light performance which are slightly lower compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro, while both devices have similar mic quality. The OnePlus 9 Pro takes good videos, aided by its superior video stabilization and better video software experience, which add to the overall video quality compared to the Pixel 6.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 6 has a screen size of 6.4 inches and the OnePlus 9 Pro is 6.7 inches.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.9 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Google Pixel 6 has 6.9 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 9 Pro has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$350
$365
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Google Pixel 6 has a price of $350 and the OnePlus 9 Pro costs $365.
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How the Google Pixel 6 and the OnePlus 9 Pro compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel 6 | OnePlus 9 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$350 | $365 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 28, 2022 | March 30, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.4" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3216 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 411 | 525 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Tensor | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4614 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 21 W | 50 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.24" x 2.94" | 6.43" x 2.9" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.30 oz | 6.95 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (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 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)41, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | Stellar Black, Forest Green, Morning Mist | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Google Pixel 6
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Android Police
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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James Peckham | April 2021
"The OnePlus 9 Pro offers phenomenal performance, a vastly superior camera to the brand’s previous smartphones, and a variety of top-end features that make this a serious contender for anyone who’s in the market for a premium Android handset.The 6.7-inch 120Hz QHD display is among the best we’ve seen on a smartphone, with plenty of detail, strong brightness, and a variety of other tweaks. If you like to watch a lot of video on your phone in particular, this is a great option."
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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.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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