OnePlus 6 (256GB) vs Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6 vs Google Pixel 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2021 10:24 AM, updated: 9/24/2024 5:57 PM

Compare Google Pixel 5 X OnePlus 6 (256GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q) Compare OnePlus 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 6 (256GB)

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11 Advantages OnePlus 6 (256GB)	vs	11 Advantages Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+256GB (243GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+6.28"5% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP27% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+20W11% 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.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+151 grams (5.29 ounces)17% Lighter
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+430 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 10	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4080 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Other model names	OnePlus 6 A6000, OnePlus 6 A6003, One Plus 6 (8GB RAM)	Google Pixel 5 5G GTT9Q
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Google
Release date	5/22/2018	10/15/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in)	70.4 x 144.7 millimeters (2.77 x 5.7 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.28" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	430 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 288970 (v8) Geekbench: 1635 (v5.3)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available)	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat18 (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 network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"25mm1.0µmPDAF	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4080 mAh
Charger, watts	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	12W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Just Black, Sorta Sage • Google Pay • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 6 (256GB)	Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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OnePlus 6 (256GB) vs Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6 vs Google Pixel 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? OnePlus 6 (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate