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Google Pixel 8 vs Pixel 6

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Google Pixel 8 vs Pixel 6

76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
VS
65 out of 100
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 6

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.2-inch Google Pixel 8 (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on October 4, 2023, against the Google Pixel 6, which is powered by Google Tensor and came out 2 years before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Delivers 71% higher peak brightness (1459 against 851 nits)
  • 36% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 842K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • The phone is 2 years newer
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 6
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 6 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 8
vs
Pixel 6

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.2 inches6.4 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI428 ppi411 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness2000 nits500 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1400 nits800 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio87.1%83.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.2%99.8%
PWM170 Hz397 Hz
Response time3 ms5 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8+71%
1459 nits
Pixel 6
851 nits

Design and build

Height150.5 mm (5.93 inches)158.6 mm (6.24 inches)
Width70.8 mm (2.79 inches)74.8 mm (2.94 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight187 g (6.6 oz)207 g (7.3 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsBlack, Gray, Rose goldBlack, Blue, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 8+5%
87.1%
Pixel 6
83.3%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 6 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor
Max clock3000 MHz2800 MHz
CPU cores9 (1 + 4 + 4)8 (2 + 2 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3		- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex A55
- 2 cores at 2.25 GHz: Cortex A76
- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-X1
L3 cache - 4 MB
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesTensor Processing Unit
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G78 MP20
GPU shading units8961280
GPU clock890 MHz848 MHz
FLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS~2170.9 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pixel 8+25%
1697
Pixel 6
1363
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 8+38%
4281
Pixel 6
3100
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8+36%
1142697
Pixel 6
842548
CPU355012221486
GPU374696298771
Memory183080133827
UX229909188464
Total score1142697842548
Samples[9 tests][12 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature45.7 °C42.1 °C
Stability - 56%
Graphics test - 38 FPS
Graphics score - 6379
PCMark 3.0
Web score - 7660
Video editing - 6593
Photo editing - 18171
Data manipulation - 10286
Writing score - 14696

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Memory clock4200 MHz3200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size14 GB17.6 GB

Battery

Capacity4575 mAh4614 mAh
Max charge power27 W30 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (18 W)Yes (21 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (56% in 30 min)Yes (41% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:16 hr1:53 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:08 hr07:07 hr
Watching video14:06 hr13:13 hr
Gaming04:49 hr05:02 hr
Standby81 hr85 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8+4%
19:39 hr
Pixel 6
18:55 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens126°114°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Focal length25 mm25 mm
SensorSamsung GNVSamsung GN1
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.31"
Pixel size1.2 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 17 mm
SensorSony IMX386 Exmor RSSony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/2.9"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.25 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Pixel 8+12%
152
Pixel 6
136
Video quality
Pixel 8+11%
148
Pixel 6
133
Generic main camera score
Pixel 8+17%
148
Pixel 6
126
Bokeh7065
Preview6465
Zoom12979
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 6 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10.5 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27363840 x 2160
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Focal length21 mm24 mm
Sensor - CMOS
Sensor size1/3.1" -
Pixel size1.22 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo
DxOMark front camera
Photo - 130
Video - 127

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE, A2DP
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.1
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYes -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2020
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 8+3%
89 dB
Pixel 6
86.3 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedOctober 2023October 2021
Release dateOctober 2023October 2021
Launch price$699$600
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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