Google Pixel 6

Google Pixel 6 is the base model of the flagship Pixel series, which gets a completely new redesign with better camera hardware and the latest Android software.

Google Pixel 6

Google Pixel 6

Editor Rating
4.2/5

Google Pixel 6 is the more affordable offering from the flagship Pixel lineup, which features the newly developed Google Tensor chipset made specifically for Google Pixel devices. In addition, it also gets a massive upgrade in nearly all aspects, from a new, sleek design, to a special Material theme software layout, and lots of new improvements when it comes to the user and camera interface. In addition to the software upgrade, you also get new camera hardware, which includes a special 50MP main sensor that promises to take Pixel photography to the next level.

Hardware
Display
Camera

Bottom Line

Google Pixel 6 is a great entry-level flagship device with a price tag of a more affordable mid-range offering. You get all the great Google software enhancements, along with some hardware changes, as long as you can compromise on the screen size and battery life.

Pros

  • Google Software
  • Google Tensor Chipset
  • AMOLED Display

Cons

  • Smaller Battery
  • Slow Charging
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Basic Details
Form Factor Bar
Year 2021
Announced Date Tuesday October 19, 2021
Released Date Thursday October 28, 2021
Warranty 1 Year
Versions GB7N6, G9S9B16
SAR 1.6 W/kg (head)
1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
Variants 8GB RAM / 128GB Storage,599
8GB RAM / 256GB Storage,69
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slots Dual
SIM Size Nano-SIM, e-SIM
Network 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Network Technology GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
Network Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GB7N6, G9S9B16
5G Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G9S9B
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GB7N6
Extra Network
WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC Yes
Connectivity Features USB Type-C 3.1
Body & Design
Height 158.6 mm
Width 74.8 mm
Thickness 8.9 mm
Weight 207 g
IP Rating IP68
Colours Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
Body Features Glass Front (Gorilla Glass Victus)
Glass Back (Gorilla Glass 6)
Aluminum Frame
Dust/Water Resistant
Screen & Display
Display Type AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Size 6.4
Screen To Body Ratio 83.4
Ppi 441
Refresh Rate 90Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Touchscreen Yes, Multi-touch
Bezel-less Display Yes, Punch-hole-Display
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display Features HDR10+
Always-on Display
Hardware & Performance
Chipset Google Tensor (5 nm)
Processor Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics Mali-G78 MP20
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Storage Features UFS 3.1
Card Slot No
AnTuTu 676831 (v9)
GeekBench 2899 (v5.1)
GFXBench 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Camera & Multimedia
Rear Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2u00b5m, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114u02da (ultrawide), 1.25u00b5m
Rear Camera Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
Front Camera 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12u00b5m
Front Camera Video 1080p@30fps
Camera Features Super Res Zoom
Motion Mode
Magic Eraser
Portrait Mode
Dual-LED flash
Pixel Shift
Auto-HDR
Panorama
35mm
Speakers Yes, Stereo Speakers
Multimedia Features 3 Microphones
Noise Suppression
Hearing Aid Compatible
Battery & Charging
Battery Type Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
Battery Capacity 4614 mAh
Charging Port USB-C
Charging Speed 30W
Fast Charging 30W
Wireless Charging 21W
Reverse Charging
Reverse Wireless Charging
OS & Software
Operating System Android OS
OS Version Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Custom UI
Custom UI Version
Sensors & Features
Sensors Accelerometer
Proximity
Magnetometer / Compass
In-Display Fingerprint - Optical
Barometer
Features AR Core
Titan M2 Security Chip
Ultra Wideband Support

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