| key specs |
| Display | 6.40-inch | 6.30-inch |
| Processor | Google Tensor | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4614mAh | 3300mAh |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 7.1.1 |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Google | Samsung |
| Model | Pixel 6 | Galaxy Note 8 |
| Release date | October 19, 2021 | August 1, 2017 |
| Launched in India | No | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 158.60 x 74.80 x 8.90 | 162.50 x 74.80 x 8.60 |
| Weight (g) | 207.00 | 195.00 |
| IP rating | IP68 | - |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 4614 | 3300 |
| Fast charging | Proprietary | Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Wireless charging | Yes | - |
| Colours | Kinda Coral, Sorta Seafoam, Stormy Black | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray |
| Removable battery | - | No |
| SAR value | - | 0.22 |
| display |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | - |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.40 | 6.30 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 411 | - |
| Protection type | - | Gorilla Glass |
| hardware |
| Processor | 2.8GHz octa-core (2x2.8GHz + 2x2.25GHz) | octa-core (4x2.3GHz + 4x1.7GHz) |
| Processor make | Google Tensor | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB |
| Expandable storage | No | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | - | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | - | 256 |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.85, 1.2-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.25-micron) | 12-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.4-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.0-micron) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 2 | - |
| Rear autofocus | Yes | Phase detection autofocus |
| Rear flash | Yes | LED |
| Front camera | 8-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron) | 8-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.22-micron) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | - |
| Pop-Up Camera | No | - |
| Front autofocus | - | Yes |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 7.1.1 |
| Skin | - | Samsung Experience 8.5 |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.20 | Yes, v 5.00 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Micro-USB | No | - |
| Lightning | No | - |
| Headphones | Type-C | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes | - |
| Infrared | - | No |
| USB OTG | - | Yes |
| FM | - | No |
| Wi-Fi Direct | - | No |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | - | No |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | - |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | eSIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | - |
| sensors |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | - | No |
| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | - | Read Review |
| Design Rating | - | |
| Display Rating | - | |
| Software Rating | - | |
| Performance Rating | - | |
| Battery Life Rating | - | |
| Camera Rating | - | |
| Value for Money Rating | - | |