Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6 vs Huawei Mate 40
Comparison between Google Pixel 6 and Huawei Mate 40: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Mate 40, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,614 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP53
Huawei Mate 40, if you care about…
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 207 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 30 W
- Wireless charging power
- 40 W
- against 21 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.3 %
- against 83.4 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000E |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G78 MP22 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.13 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 721,000 | 738,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,365 Best value | 1,122 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,083 | 3,173 Best value |
| CPU Description | 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. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 3.13 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.54 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.05 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Coral | Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158.6 mm | 158.6 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,614 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 21 W | 40 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 843 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | OLED, HDR10, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Magnetometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Mate 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GB7N6, G9S9B16, G9S9B, GR1YH | OCE-AN10 |
