Google Pixel 6
#418
Google Pixel 9
#342Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
56.356.3
Display
84.588.5
Battery
73.573.5
Build
75.877.8
Overall
70.871.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
10.5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No