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Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) vs Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 6 X Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) 14Points
Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X
Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4614
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)

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Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)} 14 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) vs Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)} 2 Advantages Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+256GB (220GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128GB (103GB available)
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)11%
Lighter		vs207 grams (7.25 ounces)
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.		vs90Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs16 million
+424 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs411 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 11MP35%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer		vsAndroid 14
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+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		vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs5.2 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
6.2"vs+6.4"3%
Larger screen
4575 mAhvs+4614 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
43 Common items in both devices
8GB LPDDR5X / 8GB LPDDR5
UFS 3.1
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / AMOLED
HDR10+
1080x2400 pixels
+36 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
ModelPixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra WidebandPixel 6 G9S9B (AT&T, Verizon) 5G UW (Ultra Wideband)
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA		USA
USA
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/202310/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus		Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Display typeOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI411 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPUNona-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)		Octa-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)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)		AnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1		128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps5000/1024 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE		LTE 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
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (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)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE		LTE 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
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, 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, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF		(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical 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@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion		4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)11 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4064x2648 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 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 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4575 mAh4614 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0		30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging		21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
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: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint• Colors: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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