The new iPhone 13 has arrived, with the Google Pixel 6 on its lead. The iPhone 13 and the Google Pixel 6 are fast becoming the most impressive and rumored phones around.
They are very similar phones. Both have paid necessary attention to overall user experience and focus on providing the best of softwares and the best hardwares, made by OS manufacturers. We will take a look at how well the features of these phones play off and which is likely to win phone of the year 2021.
Performance
| GOOGLE PIXEL 6 | IPHONE 13 | |
| Operating System: | Android 12 | iOS 15 |
| Chipset: | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU/Processor: | Octa-core | Hexa-core (2×3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard) |
While the Google Pixel 6 is showing off its new and improved Android experience with the new Android 12 version, the iPhone 13 has introduced a lot of new features in Ios 15. Software is one of the most prominent deciding feature in the choice of a smartphone. With the Pixel 6 and iPhone 13, the most obvious difference are the versions (iOS and Android).
The iOS 15 has introduced sleek new features such as Focus Mode and a more useful notifications section. There were also slight tweaks to Maps, Safari and FaceTime. The Pixel 6, on the other hand, comes with an impressive Android 12. This version is a huge improvement from the previous Android operating systems. The Android 12 brings along a whole new difference to your wallpaper, theme, and even the lock screen.
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Dimensions and Body Features
| GOOGLE PIXEL 6 | IPHONE 13 | |
| Length | 6.31 inches (160.4 mm) | 5.74 inches (145.7 mm) |
| Width | 2.96 inches (75.1 mm) | 2.81 inches (71.5 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.32 inches (8.2 mm) | 0.29 inches (7.3 mm) |
| Weight | – | 173 grams |
| SIM | Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: eSIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Water Proof | Yes | Yes |
Design and Display
| GOOGLE PIXEL 6 | IPHONE 13 | |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Size | 6.4 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1284 x 2778 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio | ~83.5% | ~89.5% |
| Pixel Density | 403 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v6 | Glass |
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Design
The iPhone 13 heavily resembles its predecessors, but there are two major changes that have been made to the product. The first and most distinct is the smaller notch on the front of the phone. According to Apple, this notch is now 20% smaller than that of last year. Another notable difference is the camera arrangement of the iPhone 13. Instead of the usual two lenses stacked vertically on the iPhone 12, the new iPhone 13 has two lenses arranged diagonally.
The change may not be huge, but it is definitely a way to stand out from the previous iPhones. The lenses of the iPhone 13 are also quite bigger and more pronounced. The iPhone 13, just like the iPhone 12, comes in four different models which are the 5.4-inch mini, the 6.1-inch regular version, the 6.1-inch Pro and the 6.7-inch Pro Max. As for the Pixel, there will be two different-sized models which are 6.4 inches and 6.7 inches.
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Google is taking a different route this year in its design language for the Pixel 6. Apart from the unique colour choices of the Previous Pixels, Google has always remained with its muted design. In the Pixel 6, Google has changed its usual trend. Not only does the new Google Pixel 6 come with a tri-colour design, but it also comes with a large camera bar that stretches across the width of the phone. This is a new and unique style that Google Pixel has introduced to the world.
Display
The Google Pixel 6 is said to come with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the regular iPhone 13 has a 60Hz refresh rate. You will have a better scrolling experience with the Pixel 6 compared to the iPhone 13. As for the screen sizes, the Pixel has a naturally bigger screen compared to the 6.1-inch display size of the iPhone 6. There is also a smaller Face ID camera on the Pixel, compared to that of the iPhone 6.
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Camera
| GOOGL PIXEL 6 | IPHONE 13 | |
| Rear Camera: | 50 MP, (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide). |
| Rear Video: | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Front (Selfie) Camera: | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″ SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
The next biggest attractions of the iPhone 13 and the Google Pixel 6, apart from the software, are the cameras. Apple and Google have really put a lot of energy into improving the photography experience, and bringing to us a new phase of mobile photography. This has place both phones on the list of phones with the best cameras in the year 2021.
The iPhone 13 still features two rear cameras, with a bigger sensor compared to the iPhone 12, which lets in more light. The biggest and most epic addition to the iPhone 13 is the Cinematic Mode which adds background blur to the video, and is also equipped with the smartness of shifting blur focus when necessary.
As for the Pixel 6, the smaller model has two cameras, which are 50MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultrawide. Google also included many shooting modes like Night Sight and Astrophotography.
Memory
| GOOGLE PIXEL 6 | IPHONE 13 | |
| RAM: | 8GB | 4GB |
| ROM: | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card Slot: | No | No |
| Battery: | 4,614 mAh | Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable (12.41 Wh) |
For memory, neither phone supports microSD cards for expandable storage. The iPhone 13 starts at 128GB of built-in storage. Apple also offers the storage options of 256GB and 512GB. The Pixel 6 starts at 128GB of storage, and 256GB for those who would like a bigger capacity.
Battery Life
The iPhone 13 model comes with a bigger battery compared to its predecessor. It also supports up to 20W wired/15W wireless fast charging, while the Google Pixel 6 is rumoured to support up to 33W wired charging and 23W wireless charging.
Price and Availability
The price of the iPhone 13 is now well known since it went into markets on the 24th of September, 2021. The prices for the Apple iPhone 13 remain the same as they used to be in the iPhone 12 series, with the iPhone 13 mini starting at around $699, the iPhone 13 at the price of $799, the iPhone 13 Pro at the price of $999, and lastly, the iPhone 13 Pro Max at the price of $1,099. Apple took the memory size to a whole new level by introducing the 1 terabyte storage option to add to the already existent storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.
The Google Pixel 6 pricing is estimated to start at $699, with the larger Pixel 6 Pro model is estimated to be coming in at $899. Google has, however, confirmed that the Pixel 6 family will come with premium flagship pricing, which means it is likely to come at a price of $1000 or more.
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