Google Pixel 6
#418
HMD Skyline
#350Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 6
HMD Skyline
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
56.356.4
Display
84.588.5
Battery
73.573.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
70.871.6
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 HMD Skyline uses Gorilla Glass 3, making the Pixel 6 slightly more durable.
- The Pixel 6 has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the Skyline offers a larger 6.55-inch P-OLED display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 6 is powered by the Google Tensor chipset, while the Skyline utilizes the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, both providing solid performance but with different architectures.
- The Pixel 6's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Skyline boasts a 108 MP main sensor, offering higher resolution images.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Pixel 6 at 4614 mAh and the Skyline at 4600 mAh, but the Skyline supports slightly faster charging at 33W compared to the Pixel's 30W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 6 runs Android 12 and promises up to five major updates, while the Skyline launches with Android 14 and supports two major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 6
HMD Skyline
General
Release Date
2021, October 19
2024, July 18
Announced
2021, October 19
2024, July 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.55"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
P-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Adreno 710
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
108 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
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm
Front Camera
8 MP
50 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4614 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4614 mAh
4600 mAh, user replaceable
Charging Details
Wired (based on 30W charger), PD3.0, 50% in 30 min21W wirelessReverse wireless
33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC415W wireless (magnetic), Qi25W reverse wireless
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)
159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
207 g
209.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz
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, 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, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 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 2 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No