Google Pixel 8 leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 8 leads overall versus Pixel 6. Battery: 86.9 vs 56.9.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 6
Best for users who prioritize battery.
Google Pixel 8
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceResolution
Peak Brightness
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone A leads | 6.4"Better | 6.2" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Needs more data | Not available | 2000 nits |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 411 ppi | 424 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Not available | Yes |
Display Protection Close match | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.8GHz | 2.91GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | Not available | 9 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.80GHz + 2x2.25GHz + 4x1.80GHz | 1x2.91GHz + 4x2.37GHz + 4x1.70GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 676831 | 1158631Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 676831 | 1158631Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 3526 |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 2899 | 4404Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Phone B leads | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Rear Aperture
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Rear Sensor Size
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Close match | 50MP + 12MP | 50MP + 12MP |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.31 | 1/1.31 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.9 | f/1.7Better |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 8x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 8MP | 10.5MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Not available | Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fpsBetter |
Camera Features Needs more data | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 8 generally outperforms Pixel 6 across key categories. Display Size: 6.4" vs 6.2" This makes Pixel 8 the better choice for most users, though Pixel 6 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who need long battery life. Pixel 6 provides extended usage with efficient power management.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Pixel 8 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 51,492 | ≈ Rs 56,000 – Rs 98,000 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 8 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Google Pixel 8 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 8 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 6 advantage), Refresh Rate (Google Pixel 8 advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 8 advantage), CPU Clock (Google Pixel 8 advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Google Pixel 8 advantage).
Google Pixel 8 delivers better camera performance overall.
Google Pixel 6 offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Google Pixel 6: non-PTA approximately Rs 51,492; PTA not entered. Google Pixel 8: non-PTA approximately Rs 56,000 – Rs 98,000; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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