Spec showdown: Google’s new Pixel 6 vs. Samsung, Apple, and extra

At its fall occasion on Tuesday, Google introduced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which function its customized Tensor processor and the primary massive digicam improve for Google’s telephones because the Pixel 3. Since the Pixel 6s can be found to preorder now, let’s check out how Google’s new telephones evaluate on paper to their Android and iPhone competitors.

At this level, how Google’s Tensor customized chip will carry out is the most important query mark — Google says it’s corresponding to the Snapdragon 888, however that’s not even Qualcomm’s strongest chip in the present day, and Qualcomm is holding an event in November, doubtlessly to point out off even newer chips. Stay tuned to The Verge, although, as we’re engaged on placing the Tensor via its paces to see the way it performs in the actual world.

With that in thoughts, let’s see how the mid-range Pixel 6 compares to a few of its rivals:

Observant readers might have observed that Samsung’s as a consequence of refresh its mainstream Galaxy S lineup in just a few months. While that’s maybe not a priority for somebody trying to purchase a telephone proper now, it’s one thing price preserving in thoughts if you happen to’re prepared to attend a bit for an improve.

Today, although, the Pixel 6 is cheaper than its rivals and would bodily tower over most of them. It’s truly bumping up towards the iPhone 13 Pro Max when it comes to dimensions, which is nice information if you happen to like massive telephones — and never so nice if you happen to want extra compact ones, like the unique Pixel or iPhone Mini. While the Pixel 6’s battery isn’t any slouch capacity-wise, it’s a bit curious that Google didn’t select to make it greater. Though once more — the telephone begins at $599, so there’s solely a lot complaining you are able to do.

Let’s transfer on from the mid-range telephones and check out the higher-end choices from Google, Apple, and Samsung.

As with the common Pixel 6, the Pro’s worth does it a variety of favors, particularly when lots of its rivals are taking part in within the $1,000-and-up vary. We’re additionally seeing Google be part of the megapixel race that’s been kicked off amongst Android telephone producers, lastly ditching the 12MP sensor that’s been featured on Pixels for therefore lengthy (although we’ll have to check them out to see how the photographs truly look). The Pixel 6 Pro additionally has a top-tier quantity of RAM for multi-taskers, and its battery is nothing to sneeze at both.

Overall, it’s a telephone that checks a variety of the packing containers for a flagship Android telephone — it has mmWave 5G, a 120Hz 1440p show, and promising digicam specs. As at all times, although, keep tuned for the complete assessment to seek out out if the Pixel 6 Pro is the same as (or, dare I hope, higher than) the sum of its components.

If you’re attempting to resolve between the Pixel 6 and the Pro or are at the moment rocking a lower-end Pixel and are questioning if it’s time for an improve, take a look at our Pixel comparability article right here.

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