Side-by-side technical data
Fairphone 6 Plus vs Google Pixel 6
Comparison between Fairphone 6 Plus and Google Pixel 6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Fairphone and Google.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Fairphone 6 Plus suits buyers who want a smoother display, more RAM, and expandable storage; the Google Pixel 6 is stronger on camera, battery, and durability. Their overall NeoScores are 6.7 and 7.2, respectively.
The Fairphone runs at 120 Hz versus 90 Hz on the Pixel 6, and uses LTPO OLED rather than AMOLED. It also has 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB and supports expandable storage, which the Pixel does not. For processing, the Fairphone uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Pixel uses Google Tensor.
The Pixel 6 has a larger main-camera sensor at 1/1.31″ versus 1/1.56″, plus optical image stabilization for video; it also offers wireless and reverse wireless charging. Its 4614 mAh battery beats the Fairphone’s 4415 mAh, and its IP68 rating contrasts with the Fairphone’s IP55 and MIL-STD-810H. The Fairphone counters with a removable battery and Android 16 instead of Android 12.
Fairphone 6 Plus
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the better buy for buyers who want 120 Hz, 12 GB of RAM, and expandable storage.
Google Pixel 6
The Google Pixel 6 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its main camera, wireless charging, and IP68 rating.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 6, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Fairphone 6 Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Google Pixel 6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,614 mAh
- against 4,415 mAh
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP55, MIL-STD-810H
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Google Tensor |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 721,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,365 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,083 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 core, three 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-X1 cores at 2.80 GHz, 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.25 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Green | Black, Green, Coral |
| Body Thickness | 9.6 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 156.6 mm | 158.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 207 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.7 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP55, MIL-STD-810H | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | A | — |
| Drop Test Count | 300 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,415 mAh | 4,614 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 21 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,400 nits Best value | 843 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.31″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,116 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,484 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 432 ppi Best value | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Mohs Level 6 | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
Software
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 12 |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 7,350 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,670 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | 6 Plus | Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FP6 | GB7N6, G9S9B16, G9S9B, GR1YH |
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