OnePlus 10T vs Google Pixel 6: Which should you buy?

The OnePlus 10T is the newest competitor in the $600-$700 price bracket, where it’s up against devices like the Google Pixel 6, Apple iPhone 13, and Samsung Galaxy S22. The device has key selling points, such as a large display, the new and improved Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, and a battery that supports 150W SuperVOOC charging (125W if you live in North America), making it the Standard makes – with select compromises – for $649.

In this article, we’ll pit OnePlus’ latest flagship against Google’s Pixel 6 to see how their specs compare and help you form an opinion on which device you should pick.

design and display

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When you take a look at the two phones, you’ll immediately see that they share many design aspects with their more expensive siblings. The OnePlus 10T is similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro, while the Pixel 6 shares a lot with the Pixel 6 Pro. But in the case of the OnePlus device, one item is missing from the list of similarities, the Alert Slider.

Generally located on the right side above the power button, this three-position switch manually controls your phone’s sound profile – silent, vibrate, and ring. According to the OEM, the component was omitted to make room for a second charge pump to achieve the 125W and 150W charge speeds.

Going forward, the OnePlus 10T continues the glass sandwich trend, albeit with a plastic frame. You’ll find the lone power button on the right, volume rockers on the left, the top is left bare with a flat surface, and the bottom houses the speaker grille, USB-C port, and SIM tray.

The back comes in two different finishes, one called Moonstone Black which has some sort of texture and another called Sage Green. You’ll also find a camera island similar to that on the OnePlus 10 Pro. But instead of being its own piece, it now merges with the 10T’s glass back, a design choice previously seen on OPPO phones. Turn to the front and you’ll see a flat 1080p Fluid AMOLED display, but more on that later.

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Unlike the OnePlus 10T, the Pixel 6 keeps its glass sandwich in line with its Pro sibling, with a glossy glass back and aluminum frame. In terms of buttons and port placement, you’ll find the power button and volume rockers on the right side, and the USB-C port on the bottom. The SIM tray is integrated into the left edge. Like the OnePlus 10T, the Pixel 6 has a flat display, but it’s smaller at 6.4 inches.

Looking at resilience to environmental factors, both the OnePlus 10T and Pixel 6 have some form of Gorilla Glass protection and IP rating. The OnePlus 10T has Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, while the Pixel 6 excels by using Gorilla Glass Victus for the front and Gorilla Glass 6 for the two-tone back. The Google phone even has a better IP rating; it is tested to the IP68 standard, while the 10T only has IP54.

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As far as displays go, the OnePlus 10T has the upper hand with its larger 6.7-inch 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display, which is not only faster but even has a touch sampling rate of up to 1,000Hz and thus the Pixel 6 tops out at 6.4 inches and can only refresh at 90Hz. Both panels sit flat on the front with a hole punch to accommodate the front cameras. The OnePlus also has a more pleasing aesthetic with its narrower bezels.

perfomance

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To address performance-based needs, the OnePlus 10T joins the few phones with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, while the Pixel 6 has the Google Tensor. However, Pixel 7’s next-gen Tensor will soon replace it. Still, both phones can handle any task you throw at them, but the OnePlus, with its powerful hardware, will likely edge out the Pixel 6.

One clear component where the OnePlus reigns supreme over the Pixel 6 is the RAM options it offers. OnePlus 10T is available in 12GB or 16GB RAM variants, with pre-order customers even being able to upgrade to the high-end variant at no extra cost. The Pixel 6 comes with the “just enough” amount of 8GB.

battery

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As far as endurance goes, both phones should easily last a day – the OnePlus 10T with its 4,800mAh cell and the Pixel 6 with its 4,614mAh capacity. However, the OnePlus has a clear advantage in terms of charging speed.

Its SuperVOOC standard of 125W (in North America) or 150W (elsewhere) helps get the device to 100% in about 20 minutes or less. The Pixel has a significantly slower charging system that can only charge up to 50% in 30 minutes.

While endurance is similar, the reduced amount of time you spend on the charger with the OnePlus 10T is a huge benefit.

camera

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Like the recently launched Asus Zenfone 9, ROG Phone 6 series and Nothing Phone 1, the OnePlus 10T features the 50 MP Sony IMX 766 as the main camera, with an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro camera support the imaging system. Unfortunately, improvements introduced with the Hasselblad co-branding are not present on the 10T. On the front you’ll find a 16MP shooter, which is still a staple on OnePlus phones.

For the Pixel 6, the only device it shares its hardware with is the Pixel 6 Pro. On the back you’ll find a 50MP quad Bayer wide camera and 12MP ultrawide, with the front punch-hole housing an 8MP sensor.

Verdict

The Google Pixel 6 is the device to add to your daily workflow if you prefer having access to the latest software and features at the earliest, with an emphasis on camera performance. The smartphone is one of the best mobile imaging tools available, and for $599 (or sometimes less), it’s hard to argue against the phone.

The OnePlus 10T, on the other hand, is like the OnePlus 10 that we never launched. It outperforms the OnePlus 10 Pro in some aspects due to its T branding, but it’s still a device with weaknesses. Regardless, the comparison to the Pixel 6 shows its performance, battery, and display advantages. The first two are clear wins for the device, and the latter is a preference-based roll.

Overall, if you’re looking for a performance-oriented device without breaking the bank, the OnePlus 10T is a device to keep an eye on. It’s not synonymous with the brand many of us used to love and adore, but it’s still a great value option. And, to repeat myself, if it’s the camera you want with just enough performance to keep frustration at bay, Pixel is the way to go.

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Google Pixel 6

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Technical specifications