Google Pixel 6
#294
Google Pixel 9
#91Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Performance
89.691.4
Camera
97.698.3
Display
85.296.3
Battery
91.891.9
Build
81.982.4
Connectivity
89.789.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
82.390.6
Summary
- The Google Pixel 6 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and Gorilla Glass 6 on the back, while the Pixel 9 upgrades to Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for enhanced durability.
- The Pixel 6 has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the Pixel 9 offers a slightly smaller 6.3-inch OLED display with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate and higher peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 9 is powered by the more advanced Google Tensor G4 chipset, providing improved processing capabilities over the Pixel 6's Tensor chipset.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera, but the Pixel 9 adds a 48 MP ultrawide lens and supports 10-bit HDR video.
- The Pixel 9 also has a larger 4700 mAh battery compared to the 4614 mAh in the Pixel 6, although both support wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 6 ships with Android 12, while the Pixel 9 comes with Android 14, offering more extensive upgrade support for the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
General
Release Date
2021, October 19
2024, August 13
Announced
2021, October 19
2024, August 13
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.3"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm)
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Mali-G715 MC7
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4614 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4614 mAh
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Charging Details
Wired (based on 30W charger), PD3.0, 50% in 30 min21W wirelessReverse wireless
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
207 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer