Just a few years ago, it was hard to imagine that Google and Apple would have smartphones that offered similar experiences.
Now, Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 have factors in common.
We think you'll be surprised that even though one phone runs Android and the other runs iOS, the Pixel 6 (
USD $ 599 /
MX $ 21,800) and the iPhone 13 (
USD $ 799 /
MX $ 20,999) have similar characteristics.
That said, they are not identical, and there are some features like iMessage that are very specific to either platform.
So should you buy an iPhone 13 or Pixel 6?
Let's take a closer look.
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Buy an iPhone 13 if ...
You're tired of feeling left out of iMessage groups
Apple's messaging platform iMessage is not only convenient because it's built into the default Messages app on all Apple devices, but it's also the cause of social envy.
If someone messages you and the outgoing message bubble turns blue, they are an iPhone user.
If it turns green, well, people don't like to talk about green bubble users.
In fact, green bubbles are often left out of group conversations.
It's not fair, and it makes little sense, but it happens.
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You want to take advantage of MagSafe
Let's be honest: MagSafe is one of the best additions to Apple's iPhone line in recent years.
The technology debuted on the iPhone 12 and is simply a circle of magnets on the back of the device to ensure that compatible wireless chargers and other accessories are lined up correctly.
Apple even has a MagSafe battery pack that extends the battery life of your iPhone 13 through wireless charging.
The best part?
Once you are done finishing off your iPhone, you can remove the battery.
You care about taking great photos and videos
Apple's iPhone is known for taking some of, if not the best, photos you can get from a smartphone, and this year's iPhone 13 family is no exception.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have a new macro photo option that allows you to take photos within inches of your subject.
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Another first is a new cinematic video mode for all iPhone 13 phones, which adds depth of field to videos, allowing you to change and alter the focal point while filming or editing clips.
This capability is something normally reserved for high-end movie productions, and iPhone 13 users now have it in the palm of their hands.
Key specs for iPhone 13 Mini and 13 (
USD $ 799 /
MX $ 20,999)
Screen: 5.4 inches or 6.1 inches
Camera: Rear, 12 megapixels wide and 12 megapixels ultra wide angle;
front, 12 megapixels
Processor: Apple A15 Bionic
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
Colors: Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight and Product Red
Key specs for iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max:
Screen: 6.1 inches or 6.8 inches
Camera: rear, 12 megapixel wide, 12 megapixel ultra wide angle and 12 megapixel telephoto lens;
front, 12 megapixels
Processor: Apple A15 Bionic
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
Colors: Graphite, Gold, Silver or Sierra Blue
Buy a Pixel 6 if ...
You invest in Google products and services
Between Google's search engine, Gmail, and YouTube, it's hard to imagine the internet without the tech giant.
Naturally, all those services are built into both Pixel 6 Android models.
In addition to the basic online services that Google provides, the rest of the smart home hardware and platforms are also built into its Pixel devices.
For example, you can control all of your Google Home devices with the Google Assistant or the built-in Home controls, allowing you to do things like adjust the Nest thermostat or view the Nest Cam video doorbell on your Pixel 6 with just a few taps. .
You want the latest version of Android at all times
Because Google created both Android and Pixel, Pixel phones can receive Android updates before any other Android device.
This means that being a Pixel user allows you to always receive the latest and greatest version of Android.
It also means you'll stay on top of everything from monthly security updates to testing the next version of Android through Google's public beta program and getting important updates on the first day of availability.
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In addition to the new look, there are also new privacy enhancements and new camera features, such as Magic Eraser, which can, true to their name, magically erase elements of your images.
You care to take great photos
Wait, we just said that the iPhone was for someone who cares about taking great photos, so why say the same about the Pixel 6?
Because truth be told, they both take some of the best photos you can get from a smartphone.
With the Pixel 6 you get a 50 megapixel main camera and a 12 megapixel ultra-wide camera.
The Pixel 6 Pro has the same camera offering, but adds a 48-megapixel telephoto lens.
Either phone is capable of taking iPhone-level photos with the same ease of use as the Camera app.
However, we are partial to the Pixel 6 Pro's additional telephoto functionality that allows us to zoom in on a shot without degrading the overall quality of the photo.
Key specs for Pixel 6 (
USD $ 599 /
MX $ 21,800)
Screen: 6.4 inch screen
Camera: rear 50 megapixels and 12 megapixels ultra wide angle;
8 megapixel front
Processor: Google Tensor chip
Storage: 128GB or 256GB
Colors: Sorta Seafoam, Stormy Black or Kinda Coral
Key specs for Pixel 6 Pro:
Screen: 6.7 inch screen
Camera: rear 50 megapixels;
48 megapixel telephoto and 12 megapixel ultra wide angle;
front, 11.1 megapixels
Processor: Google Tensor chip
Storage: 128GB or 256GB
Colors: Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black or Cloudy White
Let's recap
There's more to the iPhone 13 and Pixel 6 debate outside of the standard iOS or Android argument.
Both Google and Apple created entire ecosystems of services and products that complete the experience of the respective platforms.
We would also point out that neither of these phones are far behind and both feature the very latest in terms of phone processor technology.
Apple's A15 Bionic is the latest internal chip after several generations and gives you a clue for really any task.
Google's first custom chip, the Tensor, powers the 6 and 6 Pro and offers a smooth experience within clean Android.
Either phone will take stunning photos that you will be proud to share online or have a large print hanging on your wall.
iMessage is a clear advantage Apple has over, well, everyone, but for massive users of Google Home and Nest products, the Pixel 6 can't be beat.
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