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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a phone with a stronger overall camera performance including video and still photo quality, the iPhone 13 Pro would be the better choice over the Google Pixel 6, but it comes at a premium price. The iPhone 13 Pro also has a higher refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations, but the Pixel 6 offers a good screen size and camera quality at a more budget-friendly price. Both phones have similar battery life and neither has a headphone jack, but offer different operating systems—iOS for the iPhone 13 Pro and Android for the Pixel 6—which might sway your decision based on the ecosystem you prefer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Best in class display quality
- Very good performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 6
- The Google Pixel 6 has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 13 Pro.
Key differences
Video Quality
8.6
7.0
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro takes very good videos, while the Google Pixel 6 takes good videos.
The iPhone 13 Pro generally delivers a higher quality video experience with superior software, stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance, which contributes to its very good videos, while the Pixel 6 has lesser ratings in these areas, hence the fair video performance. Both phones have different ecosystems as well, with the iPhone working within iOS and the Pixel on Android, which might also influence the video software experience and overall integration with other devices and services you use.
Cost
$567
$270
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$1,000
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a price of $567 and the Google Pixel 6 costs $270.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple iPhone 13 Pro to have very good overall camera quality, while the Google Pixel 6 has good overall camera quality.
The iPhone 13 Pro is highly regarded for its selfie camera quality, excellent photo software experience that facilitates taking stunning pictures even in challenging light conditions, and multiple cameras that provide versatile photography options from telephoto to ultrawide shots. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6 also delivers a good selfie experience, with its strong photo software aiding in capturing detailed images with good dynamic range and low light performance, though it may not offer the same level of versatility in camera options as the iPhone.
Photo Quality
7.8
7.7
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Google Pixel 6 both have good photos.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Google Pixel 6 both take very good photos due to their best-rated photos software experience and strong performance in dynamic range, low light capture, and camera versatility, with the iPhone having a slight edge in selfie quality. Both phones bolster their photographic capabilities further with their respective high selfie camera megapixels, demonstrating focused engineering on producing clear, detailed images especially for self-portraits.
Battery
6.9 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has 6.9 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 6 has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 6 is 6.4 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Google Pixel 6 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Google Pixel 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$567 | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 24, 2021 | October 28, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.4" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 411 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | Tensor | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3095 mAh | 4614 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 21 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 6.24" x 2.94" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.20 oz | 7.30 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Alpine Green, Graphite, Sierra Blue, Gold, Silver | Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Android Authority
Dhruv Bhutani | October 2021
"The basic foundation of the phone is rock solid and essentials like UI navigation, apps, security, and privacy features are polished to a sheen. The camera works consistently well and takes some of the best pictures you can get out of a phone. The phone further embellishes it with performance that won’t have you reaching for a replacement for years, and the battery life is hands-down amongst the best you can get on a flagship. If you’ve been eyeing an iPhone, the iPhone 13 Pro is as good as it gets."
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Android Police
Taylor Kerns | April 2022
"It punches above its weight in nearly every way: performance is great, build quality is very good, and the cameras positively rip. this is a big phone, which is a bit of a shock after the compact Pixel 4 and Pixel 5. But it’s a very good big phone at a very good price."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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