Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 9
Short Description
Google Pixel 6
Screen size: 6.4" / Resolution: 1080 x 2400 px / Main camera: 50 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 4614 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Google Pixel 9
Screen size: 6.3" / Resolution: 1080 x 2424 px / Main camera: 50 MP & 48 MP / Front camera: 10.5MP / RAM: 12GB / Battery power: 4700 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Key Differences
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
How is Google Pixel 6 better than Google Pixel 9?
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.4" vs 6.3"
Higher charging speed: 30W vs 27W
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
How is Google Pixel 9 better than Google Pixel 6?
Bigger battery capacity: 4700 mAh vs 4614 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 3.1 GHz & 3 x 2.6 GHz & 4 x 1.92 GHz vs 2 x 2.8 GHz & 2 x 2.25 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 12GB vs 8GB
AnTuTu score is about 28% higher
More megapixels front camera: 10.5MP vs 8MP
Better display resolution: 1080 x 2424 px vs 1080 x 2400 px
Lighter: 198 g (6.98 ounces) vs 207 g (7.3 ounces)
Narrower: 72 mm (2.83 inches) vs 74.8 mm (2.94 inches)
Shorter: 152.8 mm (6.02 inches) vs 158.6 mm (6.24 inches)
More color options: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony vs Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
The phone is 2 years and 9 months newer
Size Comparison
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Height
158.6 mm
(6.24 inches)
Width
74.8 mm
(2.94 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.4"
Weight
207 g
(7.3 ounces)
6.4"
6.3"
Height
152.8 mm
(6.02 inches)
Width
72 mm
(2.83 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.3"
Weight
198 g
(6.98 ounces)
Height
158.6 mm
(6.24 inches)
Width
74.8 mm
(2.94 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.4"
Weight
207 g
(7.3 ounces)
Height
152.8 mm
(6.02 inches)
Width
72 mm
(2.83 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.3"
Weight
198 g
(6.98 ounces)
3D comparison
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Score 4.1
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Score 4.3
Score 4.1
TechRadar
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
PCMag
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Smartprix
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 6
842,548
Google Pixel 9
1,074,252 +27.5%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Google Pixel 6
221,486
Google Pixel 9
237,029 +7.02%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Google Pixel 6
298,771
Google Pixel 9
449,828 +50.56%
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Google Pixel 6
133,827
Google Pixel 9
189,059 +41.27%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Google Pixel 6
188,464
Google Pixel 9
198,336 +5.24%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 6
3,083
Google Pixel 9
4,500 +45.96%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 6
1,365
Google Pixel 9
1,600 +17.22%
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Battery Performance
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Battery Life
Charging timeComparison videos
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Technical Specifications
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Specs
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 9
Design
Weight
207 g (7.3 ounces)
198 g (6.98 ounces)
Thickness
8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
74.8 mm (2.94 inches)
72 mm (2.83 inches)
Height
158.6 mm (6.24 inches)
152.8 mm (6.02 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
1.5 m
Volume
105.58 cm³
93.51 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
French Repairability Index
6.4
-
Display
Screen size
6.4"
6.3"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
411 ppi
422 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2400 px
1080 x 2424 px
Refresh rate
90Hz
120Hz
Brightness (typical)
-
1800 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Supports HDR10+
✔
✔
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
-
1000000:1
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
8GB
12GB
Android version
Android 14
Android 14
CPU speed
2 x 2.8 GHz & 2 x 2.25 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
1 x 3.1 GHz & 3 x 2.6 GHz & 4 x 1.92 GHz
GPU clock speed
848 MHz
940 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
3200 MHz
4200 MHz
Semiconductor size
5 nm
4 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
8 MB
8 MB
DDR memory version
5
5
Maximum memory amount
12GB
12GB
L3 cache
4 MB
4 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
-
6W
Release date
2021
2024
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Cameras
Main camera
50 MP & 12 MP
50 MP & 48 MP
Front camera
8MP
10.5MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.2 & f/1.9
f/1.7 & f/1.7
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has laser autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
-
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.0
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.2 µm & 1.25 µm
-
Shoots 360° panorama
✔
-
Supports HDR10 recording
-
✔
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
More languages supported
-
125
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
-
More languages supported
125
-
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
4614 mAh
4700 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
30W
27W
Wireless charging speed
21W
12W
Has reverse wireless charging
✔
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
✔
✔
Has aptX HD
-
✔
Has aptX
✔
-
Number of microphones
3
3
Features
Has 5G support
✔
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Download speed
7350 MBits/s
-
Upload speed
3670 MBits/s
-
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.1
3.2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Has emergency SOS via satellite
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5.2
5.3
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
✔
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Has crash detection
✔
✔
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