Google Pixel 5 vs OPPO Find X6 Pro
The Verdict
Google Pixel 5 delivers exceptional value at $699 with its refined 6-inch 90Hz OLED display, reliable Snapdragon 765G performance, and Google's industry-leading computational photography. Its 12.2MP main camera with OIS and Night Sight produce outstanding results despite modest megapixel counts. Battery life reaches a full day with the 4080mAh cell and 18W charging. OPPO Find X6 Pro represents a premium flagship at $899, featuring a larger 6.82-inch 120Hz display with 2500-nit peak brightness, superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and a revolutionary camera system with 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor, 50MP telephoto with 2.8x optical zoom, and 100W fast charging. Find X6 Pro excels in raw specifications and display quality, yet costs $200 more and weighs considerably more at 218g. For photographers prioritizing zoom versatility and extreme performance, the Find X6 Pro justifies its premium. Budget-conscious consumers seeking excellent everyday performance and immediate software updates should choose Pixel 5.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 5 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
Buy the OPPO Find X6 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- →100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 5
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
- Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Mid-range Snapdragon 765G in a $699 phone
- No telephoto camera
- 8 MP selfie camera is dated
- Only 128 GB storage option
- Bio-resin coating scratches easily
OPPO Find X6 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- 100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
- Hasselblad collaboration delivers excellent color science
- Premium build with vegan leather or ceramic options
Cons
- Heavy at 218 g and thick at 9.1 mm
- ColorOS is heavily skinned with some bloatware
- Limited availability outside China for some variants
- 2.8x telephoto zoom is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- Expensive at $899+ without strong brand recognition globally
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | OPPO Find X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 151 g | 218 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody, bio-resin coating | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or ceramic back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm | 164.8 x 76.2 x 9.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX989 (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX890 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.6, 2.8x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4080 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 12W wireless | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.0 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO3 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 2500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 1x2.2 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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