Phone Comparison
Compare Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 5
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Overview
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Google Pixel | Google Pixel |
| Category | Midranger | Midranger |
| Price | $149 | $150 |
| Display | 6.4 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Processor | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Battery | Li-ion 4614 mAh | Li-Po 4080 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 16 MP |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, GB7N6, G9S9B16 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | 2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GB7N6 | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub-6/mmWave - GD1' 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 Sub-6 - GTT9Q |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.4 inches, 98.3 cm^2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm^2 (~85-90% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) |
| Type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 620 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Dual |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | 16 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-ion 4614 mAh | Li-Po 4080 mAh |
| Charging | Wired (based on 30W charger), PD3.0, 50% in 30 min | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
| Wireless | 21W wireless | 12W wireless |
| Reverse | Reverse wireless | 5W reverse |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | 151 g (5.33 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black | Just Black, Sorta Sage |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | Fingerprint (rear-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, baromete |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |