Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 8
The Google Pixel 6 (2021) runs on the Google Tensor, while the Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3; launch prices were $599 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 59/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 6 has the bigger battery (4614 mAh vs 4575); the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 1,027,182); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 8 has the stronger camera (148 vs 126); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 207g).
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 8
- Bigger battery: 4614 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 21W vs 18W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Overall rating 59/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 1027182
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3595
- Faster charging: 27W vs 21W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 207g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 6 vs the Google Pixel 8, the Google Pixel 8 scores 9 points higher (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Google Pixel 6 — 30/100, Google Pixel 8 — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027182 | 1443431 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1477 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3595 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.2" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4614 mAh | 4575 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 21W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 126 | 148 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×74.8×8.9 mm | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $699 |
Google Pixel 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Google Pixel 6
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 6
- 4614 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 21W
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
We compared Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8 leads Google Pixel 6 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel 6 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (79/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 edges out the Google Pixel 6 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6 and the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 6 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Google Pixel 8 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (70/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 6 over the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 6 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.