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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

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Overall Camera Quality

7.7
Pixel 6
9
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.

Photo Quality

7.7
Pixel 6
9
6.7
The Google Pixel 6 takes good photos, while the OnePlus 9 takes only fair photos.

Video Quality

7.0
Pixel 6
9
5.9
The Google Pixel 6 takes good videos, while the OnePlus 9 takes poor videos.

Screen Size

The Google Pixel 6 has a screen size of 6.4 inches and the OnePlus 9 is 6.55 inches.

Cost

$270
Pixel 6
9
$399
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The Google Pixel 6 has a price of $270 and the OnePlus 9 costs $399.
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Key similarities

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Battery

6.9 Hours
Pixel 6
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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

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Spec Comparison

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Google Pixel 6OnePlus 9
Google Pixel 6OnePlus 9

GENERAL

Price
$270
$399
Brand
GoogleOnePlus
Operating System
AndroidAndroid
Release Date
October 28, 2022March 26, 2021

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.4"6.55"
Resolution
2400 x 10802400 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
YesNo
Pixels Per Inch
411402
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
TensorSD888
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
8 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
7.8/107/10
Photos Score
7.8/106.8/10
Videos Score
7/105.9/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide
Main Camera
50 megapixels + OIS48 megapixels

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.9 Hours6.9 Hours
Battery Capacity
4614 mAh4500 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
21 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging
Yes (5 watts)No

PHYSICAL

Size
6.24" x 2.94"6.29" x 2.92"
Weight
7.30 oz6.77 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesNo
Bluetooth Version
5.25.2
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
6e6
NFC
YesYes
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
Fingerprint sensor: Under DisplayFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
Yes (Except Verizon Models)Yes
Color
Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda CoralAstral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist
Stock Android
YesNo
SD Card
NoNo

Shopping

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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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