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Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB) vs Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6 vs Motorola Edge (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge (2021) X Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB) 19Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4614
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 6 X
6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)

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Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)} 19 Advantages Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB) vs Edge (2021 256GB)} 10 Advantages Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.2
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+411 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.31" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.52" inches
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G SA/NSA
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP52 certified
128GB (103GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)123%
More internal storage for applications and files
207 grams (7.25 ounces)vs+200 grams (7 ounces)3%
Lighter
90Hzvs+144Hz60%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1080x2460 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
6.4"vs+6.8"6%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP91%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4614 mAhvs+5000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

30 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.9 (aperture)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
ModelPixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Edge (2021 256GB)
Other model namesPixel 6 G9S9B (AT&T, Verizon) 5G UW (Ultra Wideband)Lenovo Edge 2021 (2nd Gen) Unlocked
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandGoogleMotorola
Release date10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/20219/2/2021, Announced: 8/19/2021
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)75.6 x 169 millimeters (2.98 x 6.65 in)
Weight207 grams (7.25 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hz144Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR10
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (230GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12µmAF
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.52" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
1080p@120ps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4614 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 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: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral• Colors: Nebula blue
• ThinkShield
• Ready For

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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