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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a smoother display experience and slightly lighter weight, the OnePlus 9 with its higher refresh rate display might suit you. On the other hand, if camera quality is more important to you, the Google Pixel 6 has been rated higher for both photo and video, although it is a bit heavier and comes with a slightly lower display refresh rate. Both phones offer 128GB of storage, have glass backs, and run on the Android operating system. The Google Pixel 6 is a newer model, which may also influence your decision if you are looking for the most recent technology. Both are budget-friendly options, though the Google Pixel 6 is typically a bit more expensive than the OnePlus 9. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 6
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Advantages of the OnePlus 9
- The OnePlus 9 has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 6.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
7.0
The Google Pixel 6 and OnePlus 9 both have good overall camera quality, though the Google Pixel 6 has somewhat better overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 6 outperforms the OnePlus 9 in terms of camera quality primarily because it has a better photo software experience, photos dynamic range, and photos low light performance, translating into more versatile photography capabilities. The Pixel 6 also delivers higher selfie quality, which is very important for many users, showcasing its superiority in both general and selfie camera performance compared to the OnePlus 9.
Photo Quality
7.7
6.7
The Google Pixel 6 takes good photos, while the OnePlus 9 takes only fair photos.
The Google Pixel 6 takes very good photos due to its superior software enhancements which contribute to better photos resolution, dynamic range, and low light performance, whereas the OnePlus 9 has standard capabilities in these areas resulting in fair photo quality overall. Additionally, the Google Pixel 6 has a more versatile camera setup that outperforms the OnePlus 9, particularly in selfie quality, which is a very important aspect for many users.
Video Quality
7.0
5.9
The Google Pixel 6 takes good videos, while the OnePlus 9 takes poor videos.
The Google Pixel 6 and OnePlus 9 take fair videos due to a combination of strengths and weaknesses in different areas; the Pixel 6 has better video stabilization and maintains good audio quality, but its dynamic range and low light performance are just good, while the OnePlus 9 boasts the best video resolution and frame rate but is held back by only fair video stabilization and poor low light performance.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 6 has a screen size of 6.4 inches and the OnePlus 9 is 6.55 inches.
Cost
$270
$399
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$300
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The Google Pixel 6 has a price of $270 and the OnePlus 9 costs $399.
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Battery
6.9 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Google Pixel 6 has 6.9 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 9 has 6.9 hours of battery life.
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How the Google Pixel 6 and the OnePlus 9 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 6 | OnePlus 9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 28, 2022 | March 26, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.4" | 6.55" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 411 | 402 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Tensor | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4614 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 21 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.24" x 2.94" | 6.29" x 2.92" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.30 oz | 6.77 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (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 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Google Pixel 6
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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."
OnePlus 9
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TechRadar
David Lumb | April 2021
"If you’re hunting for the best Android camera phone at this price, and one that doesn’t skimp on specs the OnePlus 9 is worth considering. Courtesy of a partnership with Hasselblad, the cameras offer better color correction, and both regular and ultra-wide photos look great. The OnePlus 9’s battery fully charges in under 30 minutes over a cable, and in 45 minutes using wireless charging. If you hate waiting for hours to charge your phone, you'll love the OnePlus 9."
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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.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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