At the Pixel Fall Launch held yesterday, Google officially announced the Google Pixel 6. This year we are talking about a flagship series instead of mid-rangers like the ones released in 2020. The Google Pixel 6 and the 6 Pro are the first phones with the first Google’s proprietary chipset and they bring a totally renewed design to the market. Is it enough for the Pixel 6 to compete with the iPhone 13? Given that Google always tried to battle the iPhones with its flagship devices, here is a comparison between the specifications of the vanilla iPhone 13 and the vanilla Google Pixel 6.
Apple iPhone 13 vs Google Pixel 6
| Apple iPhone 13 | Google Pixel 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, 174 g |
158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm, 207 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz | Google Tensor octa-core 2.8 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 512 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | iOS 15 | Android 12 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2 |
Dual 50 + 12 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 |
| BATTERY | 3240 mAh, fast charging 20W and Qi wireless charging 7.5W | 4614 mAh, fast charging 30W and Qi fast wireless charging 21W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof | 5G, optional eSIM, IP68 waterproof, reverse wireless charging |
Design
The Google Pixel 6 comes with a brand new design which is definitely one of the most original. Unlike other manufacturers, Google decided not to follow the trend and launched a device with a totally different camera module from the iPhones.You may like its horizontally-placed camera module or not, but Google deserves to be praised for its choice. The phone also comes with a great build quality: it has the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the front glass, the Gorilla Glass 6 protection for the rear glass, and the IP68 certification guaranteeing water and dust resistance. But the iPhone 13 has an even better build quality with its Ceramic Shield and IP68 certification allowing it to withstand water up to 6 meters deep. Last but not least, the iPhone 13 is more compact, even though the Pixel 6 is all but a big phone.
Display
If you are looking for the best image quality, then you should opt for the iPhone 13. Its Super Retina XDR OLED panel is able to show very realistic color and excellent contrast. It also comes with the HDR10 certification and Dolby Vision support. The iPhone 13 might not be for everyone because it has a small 6.1-inch display, but if you do not mind about the dimensions, then its display is the best for your needs. However, the Google Pixel 6 still offers three important advantages in terms of display. The first is the higher refresh rate with 90 Hz, the second is the larger size with a diagonal of 6.4 inches and the third is the presence of an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
As mentioned above, the Google Pixel 6 is the first phone with the first Google’s proprietary SoC: the Google Tensor. The chip is built at 5 nm and it is the first with two Cortex-X1 CPUs on board. The SoC is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The iPhone 13 has an Apple A15 Bionic chipset paired with 4 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage. No matter which is the hardware specifications: thanks to the iOS operating system, the iPhone 13 provides higher performance and more stability. But you should not underestimate the features of Android 12 and especially the exclusive ones for the Pixel 6.
Camera
On the paper, it looks like the Google Pixel 6 has a more interesting camera setup: it comes with a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. But Apple’s ability to use the software in order to get better camera performance, alongside the advanced specifications of the dual 12 MP camera of the iPhone 13, should allow it to shoot better photos and record better videos. But Google Pixel 6 just went official: it might surprise you in the future.
Battery
The Google Pixel 6 has a way bigger battery with a capacity of 4614 mAh, and Google is very nice at optimizing its phones in order to achieve the highest possible battery life. We still do not know whether or not the iPhone 13 will be able to compete with the Pixel 6 in terms of battery life, but for now, we believe that it probably will.
Price
The starting price of the Google Pixel 6 is $599/€649, while the iPhone 13 starts from $699/€899. The Pixel 6 brings a lot of improvements to the shelves, but the iPhone 13 looks like a more valid resource with its superior cameras, display, and more. However, the Pixel 6 may surprise us in the future with its new features and optimization, so do not underestimate it.
Apple iPhone 13 vs Google Pixel 6: PRO and CONS
Apple iPhone 13
PRO
- Amazing cameras
- Great performance
- More compact
- Best display
CONS
- Price
Google Pixel 6
PRO
- Original design
- More affordable
- Bigger battery
- No notch
CONS
- Inferior cameras
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