Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 6 Specs Comparison

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8.7
Google Pixel 5
9.0
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 5 Google Pixel 6
Released · Oct 15, 2020
Released · Oct 28, 2021
6.0-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.4-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
12.2 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
4080 mAh
4614 mAh
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Display

Size
6.0-inch 6.4-inch
Resolution
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 430 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI
Technology
OLED AMOLED
Refresh rate
90Hz 90Hz
Screen-to-body
86.75 % 83.55 %
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) Tensor (5 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Cortex X1, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 620 Mali-G78 MP20
RAM
8GB (LPDDR4) 8GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 2.1), not expandable 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable
OS
Android (12, 11) Android (12)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4080 mAh 4614 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Battery life test results
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Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W
Wireless: 18.0W
Wired: 21.0W
Wireless: 21.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
5h 26min
Browsing
11h 26min
Video
8h 49min
Gaming
6h 51min
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
13h 45min
Video
10h 36min
Gaming
Untested

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Dual camera
Main camera
12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
50 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.31"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1 μm
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 18 mm
Pixel size: 1.25 μm
Flash
LED Quad LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, EIS
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Front
8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 8 MP
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Design

Dimensions
5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches
(144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm)
6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches
(158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm)
thickness with camera 0.45 inches (11.54 mm)
Weight
5.33 oz(151.0 g) 7.30 oz(207.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus)
Frame: Metal
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68 Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Optical in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Just black, Sorta sage Kinda Coral, Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging, Headphones port Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging, OTG
Hearing aid compatible
M4/T3 M3/T4
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Apr 11, 2021
FCC ID value: A4RGD1YQ
Measured SAR
Head: 1.16 W/kg
Body: 1.18 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.57 W/kg
Wireless Router: 0.99 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 700 $ 599
In The Box
18W USB-C power adapter, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 30, 2020 Oct 19, 2021
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