Apple iPhone 6s Plus
#2441
Google Pixel 3 XL
#612Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Google Pixel 3 XL
Performance
59.480.4
Camera
96.794.4
Display
58.987.7
Battery
22.887.0
Build
94.880.5
Connectivity
67.573.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.973.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6s Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Google Pixel 3 XL has a larger 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the Apple A9 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Pixel utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with an octa-core CPU, offering superior multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Pixel 3 XL has a slightly higher resolution at 12.2 MP with a wider aperture of f/1.8, compared to the iPhone's 12 MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture, both featuring optical image stabilization.
- The Pixel also has a larger battery capacity of 3430 mAh and supports wireless charging, while the iPhone's battery is 2750 mAh without wireless charging.
- Build quality for both devices includes premium materials, but the Pixel has Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, enhancing durability.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 15.8.1, while the Pixel operates on Android 12, with the latter offering stereo speakers and no headphone jack, unlike the iPhone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Google Pixel 3 XL
General
Release Date
2015, September 25
2018, October 18
Announced
2015, September 09
2018, October 09
Description
N/A
Also known as Google Pixel XL3
Display
Size
5.5"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
P-OLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~523 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Adreno 630
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
N/A
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2750 mAh
3430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2750 mAh, non-removable (10.45 Wh)
Li-Po 3430 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight
192 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer