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Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 6S Plus vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB) 05Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2750
mAh

(Non removable)

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29Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone 6S Plus X
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128GB) vs Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)} 29 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)21%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPO OLED
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)105%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4vs+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (114GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)93%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1344x2992 pixels94%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+490 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.7"22%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/3" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches129%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 10.5MP109%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2750 mAhvs+5050 mAh84%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2 microphonesvs+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
ModeliPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Other model namesiPhone 6s Plus A1634, iPhone 6s Plus A1687 CDMA, iPhone 6s+Google Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleGoogle
Release date9/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/201510/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDLTPO OLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI490 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassSapphire GlassGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
System versioniOS 9.0Android 14
Firmware updateiOS 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 2261 (2.0)AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR412GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
A1634 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
A1687 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution4608x2592 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length29mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2750 mAh5050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)feature not registered
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
• Oleophobic coating
• Touch ID v2
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• 3D Touch display
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 6S Plus (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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