Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 6P and Google Pixel. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 159.3 mm | 143.8 mm | Google Nexus 6P has greater height than Google Pixel. |
Width | 77.8 mm | 69.5 mm | Google Nexus 6P has greater width than Google Pixel. |
Depth | 7.3 mm | 8.6 mm | Google Nexus 6P is narrower than Google Nexus 6P. |
Weight | 178 g | 143 g | Google Pixel is lighter than Google Nexus 6P. |
Body Colour | Mate gold | Graphite | Aluminium | Silver | Really blue | Very silver | Quite black | |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Glass, anodised aluminium | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.81 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (head) | 0.33 W/kg | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 5" | Google Nexus 6P has larger screen size than Google Pixel. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Google Nexus 6P has better screen resolution than Google Pixel. |
Display Format | QHD | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 518 ppi | 441 ppi | Google Nexus 6P has better pixel density than Google Pixel. |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 430 | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 |
MEMORY | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Google Pixel has more RAM than Google Nexus 6P. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
CAMERA | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 12.3 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX378 sensor | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | HDR+ | |
Camera Modes | - | Smartburst, Lens Blur, Panorama in Fisheye Mode, Photosphere | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (protective lens glass) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor R IMX179 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3450 mAh | 2770 mAh | Google Nexus 6P has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel. |
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Standby Time | 440 hours | 456 hours | Google Pixel has longer standby time than Google Nexus 6P. |
Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 1560 minutes | Google Pixel has longer battery life when making calls than Google Nexus 6P. |
Run Time Details | Standby (WCDMA): up to 440 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1380 min Playback (Music): up to 100 hrs |
Talk (3G): up to 1560 min Standby (LTE): up to 456 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Playback (audio (via headphones)): up to 110 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 7.1 Nougat | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | - | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 21, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1500 upper, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS, Google Allo |
MEDIA | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, 3GA, MP4 | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM | - |
FEATURES | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, notification LED, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Nexus Imprint Sensor | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Google Nexus 6P | Google Pixel |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB 2.0 Type C-C cable, Quick switch adapter, OTG dongle, USB 3.0 Type A-C cable, USB-C charger | |
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Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |