Google Pixel 2
#2171
OnePlus 6
#2155Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
OnePlus 6
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.950.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.661.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 features a compact 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the OnePlus 6 offers a larger 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display at 1080 x 2280 pixels, providing a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the OnePlus 6 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, resulting in better overall performance.
- The Pixel 2's camera has a 12.2 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the OnePlus 6 boasts a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP primary sensor and a 20 MP secondary sensor, both featuring OIS.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the OnePlus 6 at 3300 mAh compared to the Pixel 2's 2700 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 20W.
- Both devices run Android 8.0 and 8.1 respectively, with upgrade options to Android 11, but the Pixel 2 offers a more streamlined software experience with its stock Android interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2
OnePlus 6
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2018, May 17
Announced
2017, October 04
2018, May 16
Description
N/A
For Europe, Asia, North America, China
Display
Size
5"
6.28"
Type
AMOLED
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP (16 MP effective), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
143 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, Amber Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes