Google Pixel 6
#294
HMD Skyline
#183Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 6
HMD Skyline
Performance
89.688.9
Camera
97.681.7
Display
85.294.3
Battery
91.891.7
Build
81.976.6
Connectivity
89.785.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
82.385.9
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz
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, 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
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 2 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer