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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB) vs OnePlus 6 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs OnePlus 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 6 X Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB) 25Points
6.8"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

42mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5060
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 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!

Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)} 25 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB) vs 6 (128GB)} 5 Advantages OnePlus 6 (128GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+16GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)91%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (115GB available)
+1344x2992 pixels63%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2280 pixels
+482 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+6.8"8%
Larger screen
vs6.28"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.31" inches98%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+(front) 42MP164%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5060 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+37W85%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs20W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+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 [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 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
vsNot supported
221 grams (7.74 ounces)vs+177 grams (6.2 ounces)25%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
LTPO OLEDvs+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage
Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

26 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.7 (aperture)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
ModelPixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL GGX8BOnePlus 6 A6000, OnePlus 6 A6003, One Plus 6 (8GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleOnePlus
Release date8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/20245/22/2018
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in)75.4 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in)
Weight221 grams (7.74 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDOptic AMOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1344x2992 pixels (20:9)1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)482 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features2000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1380141 (v10)
Geekbench: 4854 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (115GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (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
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
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
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
A6000 version (India, Asia, China):
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
A6003 version (Europe, North America):
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
Not supported
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"25mm1.0µmPDAF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)42 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution7483x5612 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length17mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
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, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5060 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts37W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging23W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (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, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• Satellite SOS
• Colors: Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White
• 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5
• Screen protector pre-applied
• Oxygen OS
• Dirac HD sound
• Dash Charge
• Sony IMX 519 back camera
• Sony IMX 371 front camera

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 256GB)OnePlus 6 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
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