In the market for the latest flagship? Comparing specs to pick the perfect phone can be a chore, and if you’re struggling to choose between the new OnePlus 10T and the Google Pixel 6, we hear you. With its stunning 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and 4,800mAh battery with 125W SuperVOOC charging, the OnePlus 10T seems like a no-brainer. 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 read on 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 in) 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches) Weight 203.1 grams, 7 ounces (7 ounces) 7 ounces (7 ounces) 6.4-inch Fluid AMOLED with adaptive refresh rate 60-120 Hz 6.4-inch OLED with adaptive refresh rate from 10 to 90 Hz 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 to Pay services
Google Pay Processor Google Pay Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 Google Tensor RAM 8 GB, 16 GB 8 GB Camera 50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide, 2 MP macro, 16 MP front 50 MP wide, 12 MP ultra-wide rear, 8 MP front video
4K at 30fps/60fps
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 (on display) Yes (on display) Water resistance IP54 IP68 Battery 4,800 mAh
150W SuperVOOC charging (limited to 125W in the US)
4,614 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 a glance, these two phones have very different designs. The OnePlus 10T’s design bears a clear resemblance to the sleek OnePlus 10 Pro, though the lack of an alert slider makes it look a lot more like an Oppo phone than other devices in the series . Weighing in at just 203.5 grams, it’s pretty 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.
The OnePlus 10T has Gorilla Glass 5 on the back and covers the display, but underneath is a plastic chassis, an odd choice for a phone at this price. Instead, the Pixel 6 looks a lot like the Pixel 6 Pro, with 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, largely thanks to the aluminum frame compared to the 10T’s plastic one. Also, the Pixel 6’s back glass 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 on 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 display. 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 what you see in most photos and looks different depending on how the light hits it. You can also get Jade Green, which also looks nice, but has a smooth, ceramic-like finish that doesn’t feel as premium as you might expect. Moonstone Black does a good job of keeping fingerprints to a minimum, while Jade Green shows them on full screen. As for the Pixel 6’s color options, Sorta Seafoam is a pretty minty green, Kinda Coral is, as the name suggests, an attractive (albeit muted) coral hue, while Stormy Black is, well, black
Moving on to the display, the OnePlus 10T’s 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED FHD+ display features a resolution of 2412 x 1080 (394 ppi) with an adaptive refresh rate of 60Hz-120Hz. In comparison, the Google Pixel 6’s screen measures just 6.4 inches with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 (411 ppi) and has a refresh rate of 10 to 90 Hz. In practice, you shouldn’t notice much of a difference between the refresh rates of the two phones, but if you like your mobile games, the OnePlus 10T’s faster refresh rate may be a wiser choice, though than the Pixel’s lower adaptive refresh rate. 6 may offer better battery life. Another drawback of the Pixel 6 is its overall brightness. If you spend a lot of time outside and need your screen to be as bright as possible, the 10T is the best choice.
That’s what we have to give the Google Pixel 6. It feels a lot nicer to hold than the 10T, the different design looks great, and the more robust IP protection is a big deal for anyone worried about getting wet or near your phone. sand The 10T might be a better choice if you really want a bigger screen 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 several notable differences between the two phones in terms of 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 offered, although 16GB seems a bit overkill. The focus here is on power; in fact, the OnePlus 10T feels like a gaming phone in terms of performance.
Instead, the Pixel 6 features Google’s Tensor chip, the same processor as the Pixel 6 Pro. This chip has an eight-core CPU and prioritizes efficiency over fast performance. You “only” get 8GB of RAM here, but that’s more than enough.
In terms of storage, the two phones are identical, both offering 128GB or 256GB variants without a microSD card slot. Keep in mind that this means the storage you choose is all you’ll get, so if you’re the type to never delete anything, go for the 256GB model on any phone.
How about battery life? The OnePlus 10T packs a robust 4,800mAh battery with SuperVOOC charging up to 150W. Note that speeds top out at 125W in the US, as most outlets don’t offer enough power for 150W speeds W, although traveling with your US-bought phone will allow you to charge 150W elsewhere. Whether you’re charging at 150W or 125W, expect to go from 0% to 100% battery in about 20 minutes. In practice, it is very impressive.
Instead, the Pixel 6 has a slightly smaller 4,614mAh battery that should still get you through a day of average use with a little more in the tank. We found we had about 60% battery left after three hours of screen time. 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 plugs the Pixel 6 into the crown, though there’s no 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 best option 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, 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro shooter. There’s also a 16MP front-facing 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 a bit indoors and in low light), but the end results don’t look as good as the OnePlus 10 Pro. Likewise, the 8MP ultrawide delivers excellent photos, while the 2MP macro camera is really just for looks. There’s Super HDR for high-contrast shots and Nightscape 2.0 for enhanced night shots.
Instead, the Google Pixel 6 features the same 50MP 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 up to 7x, while the selfie camera also delivers good results. The Pixel 6’s cameras capture great photos effortlessly in any light, at any time of day, which we can’t really say about the OnePlus 10T.
What about the video? With the OnePlus 10T, you can capture 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 includes slow-motion video at 240 fps.
Does the OnePlus 10T have the worst camera system we’ve ever used? Not entirely. But compared to the Pixel 6, there’s no doubt which one we’d recommend to shutterbugs. The Pixel 6 makes this round easily.
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. Android 12 on the OnePlus 10T is heavily customized with OxygenOS 12.1. While OxygenOS used to be hailed as one of the best third-party Android interfaces available, it has been reduced to a lower…