Looking for the latest flagship? Comparing specs to pick the perfect phone can be a chore, and if you’re having a hard time choosing between the new OnePlus 10T and the Google Pixel 6, we hear you. With its stunning 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and 4,800mAh battery with 125W SuperVOOC charging, the OnePlus 10T looks effortless. But what about the Google Pixel 6’s Tensor chip, wireless charging and exceptional cameras?
We’ve compared the OnePlus 10T to the Google Pixel 6 in six key categories to help you decide which one to buy, so keep reading to find out which one is best for you.
specifications
OnePlus 10T Google Pixel 6 Size 163 x 75.37 x 8.75 mm (6.42 x 2.97 x 0.34 inches) 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches) Weight 203.5 grams (7.18 ounces) 207 grams (7.30 ounces) Dimensions screen -inch Fluid AMOLED with adaptive refresh rate from 60 to 120Hz 6.4-inch OLED with adaptive refresh rate from 10 to 90Hz Screen resolution 2412 x 1080 (394 ppi) 2340 x 1080 pixels (411 ppi) Operating system Android 12
OxygenOS 12.1
Android 12 Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB MicroSD Card Slot No No Touch Payment services
Google Pay Google Pay Processor Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 Google Tensor RAM 8GB, 16GB 8GB Camera 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, 16MP front 50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide rear, 8MP front Video
4K at 30 fps/60 fps
1080p at 30fps/60fps
4K at 30 fps/60 fps,
1080p at 30fps/60fps
Bluetooth version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Ports USB-C USB-C Fingerprint sensor Yes (in display) Yes (in display) Water resistance IP54 IP68 Battery 4800mAh
150W SuperVOOC charging (limited to 125W in the US)
4614 mAh
30W wired charging
21W wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
App Market Google Play Store Google Play Store Colors Moonstone Black, Jade Green Stormy Black, Kinda Coral, Sorta Seaform Prices Starting at $649 Starting at $599 Review Score 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars
Design, display and durability
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At first glance, these two phones have very different designs. The OnePlus 10T’s design bears a clear resemblance to the stylish OnePlus 10 Pro, although the lack of an alert slider means it looks a lot more like an Oppo phone than other devices in the series. Weighing just 203.5 grams, it’s relatively light for its size compared to the heavier Pixel 6, which weighs 207 grams, and it’s also slightly thicker at 8.99mm, giving it a substantial feel in the hand you.
The OnePlus 10T has Gorilla Glass 5 on the back covering the screen, but there’s a plastic chassis underneath – an odd choice for a phone at this price. In contrast, the Pixel 6 looks a lot like the Pixel 6 Pro, boasting a glass and metal body with a Gorilla Glass 6 back panel. Using the two phones side-by-side, the Pixel 6 feels noticeably more premium – by a lot thanks to the aluminum frame compared to the 10T’s plastic one. Also, the glass on the back of the Pixel 6 is nicer too. The back of the OnePlus 10T is glass, but it has a distinctly cheap feel (especially on the black model).
The OnePlus 10T has a distinctive camera bump visible at the back, notably missing the Hasselblad branding of recent OnePlus phones – and in this iteration, the selfie camera has been moved to the center of the screen. There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor and the phone gets a rather paltry IP54 splash-proof rating, while the Pixel 6 boasts a much more comprehensive IP68 rating.
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There are two colors to choose from with the OnePlus 10T. The first is Moonstone Black with a basalt texture, which is visible in most photos and shines differently depending on how the light hits it. You can also get Jade Green, which also looks good, but boasts a smooth, ceramic-like finish that doesn’t feel as premium as you’d expect. Moonstone Black does a good job of keeping fingerprints to a minimum, while Jade Green puts them on full display. As for the Pixel 6’s color choices, Sorta Seafoam is a pretty mint green, Kinda Coral is, as its name suggests, an eye-catching (albeit muted) shade of coral, while Stormy Black is black.
Moving on to the display, the OnePlus 10T’s 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED FHD+ display features a 2412 x 1080 (394 ppi) resolution, with an adaptive refresh rate of 60Hz-120Hz. In comparison, the Google Pixel 6 display measures just 6.4 inches with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 (411 ppi) and has a 10-90Hz refresh rate. In practice, you shouldn’t notice much of a difference between the two phones’ refresh rates, but if you’re into mobile gaming, the faster refresh rate of the OnePlus 10T might be a wiser choice – although the lower adaptive refresh rate on the Pixel 6 can provide better battery life extension. Another downside of the Pixel 6 is its overall brightness. If you spend a lot of time outside and want your screen to be as bright as possible, the 10T is the better choice.
This is one we have to give to the Google Pixel 6. It feels significantly nicer to hold than the 10T, the distinctive design looks great, and the stronger IP protection is a big deal for anyone worried about getting their phone wet or to wet it with sand. The 10T might be a better choice if you really want a larger display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but overall we think the Pixel 6 makes the better design decisions.
Winner: Google Pixel 6
Performance, battery life and charging
- 1. OnePlus 10T
- 2. OnePlus 10T charger
There are a few noticeable differences between the two phones when it comes to performance, battery life, and charging. The OnePlus 10T is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, which is actually a more powerful processor than the one in the OnePlus 10 Pro (and also more battery-friendly). 8GB or 16GB of RAM are also available, but 16GB seems a little overkill. The focus here is on horsepower—in fact, the OnePlus 10T feels like a gaming phone in terms of performance.
In contrast, the Pixel 6 features Google’s Tensor chip, the same processor as the Pixel 6 Pro. This chip has an octa-core processor and prioritizes efficiency with lightning-fast performance. You get “only” 8GB of RAM here, but that’s more than enough.
When it comes to storage, the two phones are identical, with both offering 128GB or 256GB variants without a microSD card slot. Note that this means your chosen storage is all you’ll ever have, so if you’re the kind of person who never deletes anything, go for the 256GB model on both phones.
What about battery life? The OnePlus 10T packs a powerful 4,800mAh battery with up to 150W SuperVOOC charging. Note that speeds top out at 125W in the US, as most outlets don’t offer enough power for 150W speeds, although traveling with your US-bought phone will get you 150W charging elsewhere. Whether you charge at 150W or 125W, expect to go from 0% to 100% battery in about 20 minutes. In practice, it is very impressive.
In contrast, the Pixel 6 has a slightly smaller 4,614 mAh battery that should still see you through the day on average use with a little left in the tank. We found that we were left with about 60% battery after three hours of screen on. Only 30W charging is offered here, but you get 21W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging as a nice bonus. Unfortunately, there is no charger in the box.
We’re giving this round to the OnePlus 10T, even though it’s very close. With its Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, extra RAM, beefy battery and 125W fast charging, it just edges out the Pixel 6 – even though it doesn’t have wireless charging. If you can’t live without wireless charging and don’t mind a slightly smaller battery and slower charging speeds, the Pixel 6 might be the better choice for you.
Winner: OnePlus 10T
Camera
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The differences between these two phones are perhaps most noticeable when it comes to cameras. The OnePlus 10T features a triple camera array on the back, with a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro shooter. There is also a 16MP front camera. Unlike the OnePlus 10 Pro, there are no Hasselblad-tuned cameras on the 10T. The main camera takes perfectly good photos (although it struggles indoors and in low light), but the final results don’t look as good as the OnePlus 10 Pro. Likewise, the 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera delivers great photos, while the 2-megapixel macro camera is really just there for looks. It has Super HDR for high contrast photos and Nightscape 2.0 for improved night photos.
In contrast, the Google Pixel 6 includes the same 50MP main and 12MP wide-angle cameras as the Pixel 6 Pro, plus an 8MP selfie camera. The main camera delivers excellent results with Action Pan and Long Exposure camera modes, plus the option to use Magic Eraser in Google Photos. Google’s digital zoom is decent and lets you shoot at up to 7x, while the selfie camera also performs well. The Pixel 6’s cameras capture great photos effortlessly in any light, at any time of day – something we can’t say about the OnePlus 10T.
What about the video? With the OnePlus 10T, you can shoot 4K video at 30/60 frames per second (fps) and 1080p at 30/60 fps. The Pixel 6 is capable of these same modes and also comes with slow-motion video at 240fps.
Does the OnePlus 10T have the worst camera system we’ve ever used? Not at all. But when compared side-by-side with the Pixel 6, there’s no doubt which one we’d recommend to people who like to take pictures. The Pixel 6 easily takes this round.
Winner: Google Pixel 6
Software and updates
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Both the 10T and Pixel 6 ship with Android 12, though their approach to software is very different. OnePlus 10T’s Android 12 is heavily customized with OxygenOS 12.1. While OxygenOS was hailed as one of the best third-party Android interfaces available, it has devolved into a lower…
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