iPhone 14 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Apple versus Google: the iPhone 14 and the Pixel 6 Pro go after the same flagship smartphone buyer. Of the 5 areas we compared, the Pixel 6 Pro wins 3. If one area explains the result, it’s display.
At a glance
- Display Pixel 6 Pro wins
- Performance Tie
- Memory & Storage Tie
- Camera Pixel 6 Pro wins
- Battery & Charging Pixel 6 Pro wins
- Price iPhone 14 wins
- Display2.3
- Memory & Storage1.8
- Camera0.9
- Display7.7
- Memory & Storage1.8
- Camera2.3
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The Pixel 6 Pro has a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz
When it comes to refresh rate, the Pixel 6 Pro wins comfortably with 120 Hz against 60 Hz. You notice refresh rate every time you scroll a feed or a web page, which is why the Pixel 6 Pro feels more fluid in everyday use.
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The iPhone 14 has a 1.34 oz lighter build
It’s a lopsided result (6.07 oz for the iPhone 14, 7.41 oz for the Pixel 6 Pro) and one of the main reasons to choose between them. Weight shows up every time you hold the phone above your face in bed or type one-handed for a long stretch.
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The Pixel 6 Pro has a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera
The spread here is large: 50 MP on the Pixel 6 Pro versus 12 MP on the iPhone 14. Expect to notice it. More megapixels on the main camera allow bigger crops and more detail in good light, but sensor size and processing matter just as much.
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The Pixel 6 Pro has an extra rear camera
Of all the specs we compared, this is one where the Pixel 6 Pro makes its strongest case: 3 against 2. The count alone doesn’t guarantee quality, but the Pixel 6 Pro gives you more lenses to choose from.
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The iPhone 14 has a 0.04 in slimmer body
The iPhone 14 clearly leads on thickness, and 0.31 in versus 0.35 in is a difference that reaches well beyond the spec sheet. A slimmer phone slides into pockets more easily and feels less bulky, especially once a case goes on.
Design & Size
- iPhone 14 5.78 in × 2.81 in × 0.31 in
- Pixel 6 Pro 6.45 in × 2.99 in × 0.35 in
The Pixel 6 Pro has the bigger footprint. That can mean more room to work with, but also more to carry, park or pocket. Weight goes to the iPhone 14, which sheds 1.34 oz compared with the Pixel 6 Pro. Measured edge to edge, the iPhone 14 is the thinner one, by 0.04 in.
Design & Build
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5.78 in | 6.45 in |
| Width | 2.81 in | 2.99 in |
| Thickness | 0.31 in (winner) | 0.35 in |
| Weight | 6.07 oz (winner) | 7.41 oz |
| Water & dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Display
Pixel 6 Pro leads
The iPhone 14 has a tough time in the display section, where the Pixel 6 Pro pulls well ahead. The Pixel 6 Pro adds a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz. A higher refresh rate makes scrolling, animations and games look smoother. Once you’re used to it, a lower-rate screen can feel sluggish by comparison. For anyone who cares most about display, the Pixel 6 Pro is the safer choice.
Refresh rate
iPhone 14: 60 Hz Pixel 6 Pro: 120 Hz Smoother motion is one of the most visible display upgrades, and adaptive high-refresh panels can slow down on static content to save power.
Screen size
iPhone 14: 6.1 in Pixel 6 Pro: 6.7 in A bigger screen makes reading, video and maps more comfortable, while a smaller one is easier to use with one hand and slips into more pockets.
Performance
Too close to call
There’s little to choose between them when it comes to performance. For performance, pick whichever you prefer for other reasons.
CPU cores
iPhone 14: 6 Pixel 6 Pro: 8 Treat the core count as background information; the chipset name tells you far more about real performance.
Memory & Storage
Too close to call
Both the iPhone 14 and the Pixel 6 Pro cover memory & storage equally well on paper. So memory & storage is a non-factor here; move on to the areas where they actually differ.
Camera
Pixel 6 Pro leads
In the camera category, the Pixel 6 Pro isn’t just ahead; it’s clearly ahead. Here the Pixel 6 Pro offers a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera. The Pixel 6 Pro’s higher-resolution main sensor gives you more room to crop, which helps when you can’t get closer. On camera alone, the Pixel 6 Pro gets the nod.
Main camera
iPhone 14: 12 MP Pixel 6 Pro: 50 MP Megapixels are only one part of image quality, so treat this as a sign of detail potential, not a verdict on photos.
Rear cameras
iPhone 14: 2 Pixel 6 Pro: 3 More cameras help most when each covers a different view, so check the table to see what the Pixel 6 Pro’s extra lens adds.
Battery & Charging
Pixel 6 Pro leads
The battery & charging numbers lean toward the Pixel 6 Pro, not dramatically but consistently. Choose the Pixel 6 Pro and you get faster 23 W wireless charging. Faster wireless charging makes a pad or stand more practical as your main way to top up. The battery & charging verdict goes to the Pixel 6 Pro.
Wireless charging
iPhone 14: 15 W Pixel 6 Pro: 23 W If you rely on a wireless pad at your desk or bedside, the Pixel 6 Pro refills quicker there.
Software & Updates
The software & updates comparison is about what’s inside rather than how much. See the table for the iPhone 14’s and the Pixel 6 Pro’s entries.
Full Specifications
Display
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Panel type | OLED (Super Retina XDR) | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 512 ppi (winner) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (winner) |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | N/A (not specified) |
| Always-on display | No | Yes (winner) |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 Bionic | Google Tensor |
| CPU cores | 6 | 8 |
| Process node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| RAM | N/A (not specified) | 12 GB |
Memory & Storage
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Base storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| microSD slot | No | No |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP (winner) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto camera | N/A (not specified) | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | N/A (not specified) | 4× |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3 (winner) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 11 MP |
| Max video | 4K60 Dolby Vision | 4K60 |
Battery & Charging
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | N/A (not specified) | 5,003 mAh |
| Rated video playbackManufacturer rating | 20 h | N/A (not specified) |
| Wired charging | N/A (not specified) | 23 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 23 W (winner) |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
Software & Updates
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 16 | Android 12 |
| Promised OS updatesManufacturer commitment | N/A (not specified) | 3 years |
Design & Build
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5.78 in | 6.45 in |
| Width | 2.81 in | 2.99 in |
| Thickness | 0.31 in (winner) | 0.35 in |
| Weight | 6.07 oz (winner) | 7.41 oz |
| Water & dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Price
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $799 (winner) | $899 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
In launch price, the two are close: the iPhone 14 came in $100 lower. The extra $100 for the Pixel 6 Pro buys a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz and a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera.
These are US launch prices, recorded September 2022; what you pay today may be higher or lower.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the iPhone 14 if…
- you notice every gram in your pocket (6.07 oz vs 7.41 oz)
- you care about a thin profile in your pocket (0.31 in vs 0.35 in)
- you’d rather keep $100 in your pocket
Choose the Pixel 6 Pro if…
- you want smoother scrolling (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- you like to crop into your photos (50 MP vs 12 MP main camera)
- you like switching between focal lengths (3 vs 2 cameras)
- you use a wireless charging pad every day (23 W vs 15 W)
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the iPhone 14 or the Pixel 6 Pro?
For most people, the Pixel 6 Pro is the stronger choice, unless you’d rather have a 1.34 oz lighter build on the iPhone 14.
Which is larger, the iPhone 14 or the Pixel 6 Pro?
Going by the official dimensions, the Pixel 6 Pro is the larger one: 6.45 × 2.99 × 0.35 in against the iPhone 14’s 5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in.
Does the iPhone 14 have a stronger camera setup than the Pixel 6 Pro?
On paper, the Pixel 6 Pro has the stronger camera setup, with a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera and an extra rear camera.
Which has the better screen, the iPhone 14 or the Pixel 6 Pro?
Going by the numbers, the Pixel 6 Pro’s screen comes out ahead: a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz and 11% sharper pixel density.
Which costs less, the iPhone 14 or the Pixel 6 Pro?
The iPhone 14 is the cheaper option, launching at $100 less than the Pixel 6 Pro (launch prices as of September 2022).
Is the iPhone 14 lighter than the Pixel 6 Pro?
Going by the official figures, the iPhone 14 weighs 1.34 oz less than the Pixel 6 Pro.
Executive Summary
The iPhone 14 versus the Pixel 6 Pro is a matchup I find genuinely interesting, because Apple and Google made different bets. In daily life, I think the first difference you’d notice is a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz, and that goes to the Pixel 6 Pro. I also like that the Pixel 6 Pro brings a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera. I’ll admit the iPhone 14 has a point with a 1.34 oz lighter build.
Who should get which? The iPhone 14 for portability, the Pixel 6 Pro for display.
My pick: the Pixel 6 Pro, though I’d happily point you to the iPhone 14 if you specifically want a 1.34 oz lighter build, where the iPhone 14 has the edge.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.