Google Pixel 2
#1183
OnePlus 6
#1296Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
OnePlus 6
Performance
78.583.5
Camera
95.395.6
Display
80.281.6
Battery
22.726.1
Build
78.680.0
Connectivity
73.472.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.060.3
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, Amber Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass