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Google Pixel 6

Google Pixel 6 with 6.4-inch OLED display, Google Tensor processor, dual 50 MP + 12 MP camera system, 4614 mAh battery, and Android 12.

What to know

  • First Tensor Pixel (Oct 2021). 6.4-inch 90 Hz OLED; Google Tensor; 8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB; 50 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide; 4,614 mAh; 30 W wired; IP68. New design with camera bar; no headphone jack. Strong camera and AI; some modem and fingerprint complaints.

Who this is for

Users who want or wanted a Tensor Pixel with 50 MP and 90 Hz without Pro size or telephoto; good used option.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: Tensor; 50 MP; 90 Hz; good battery. Cons: No telephoto; some modem/fingerprint issues; no wireless charging at 23 W like Pro.

Google Pixel 6 is powered by the Google Tensor (5 nm). Battery: Li-Ion 4614 mAh, non-removable.

Launched 10/28/2021
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
5G Bands
SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G

Launch

Announced
2021, October 19
Status
Available. Released 2021, October 28
Release Date
2021-10-28

Body

Dimensions
158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight
207 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Protection
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

Type
OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)
Size
6.4 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect Ratio
20:9
Density
~411 ppi
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh Rate
90Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Brightness
800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)

Platform

OS
Android 12
OS Upgradeable
upgradable to Android 15
Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage Type
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Camera 1
50 MP, f/1.85, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, Multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
Camera 2
12 MP, f/2.2, 114° (ultrawide), Dual pixel PDAF
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF
Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.1

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 4614 mAh, non-removable
Wired Charging
Fast charging 21W, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
Fast wireless charging 21W, Reverse wireless charging

Miscellaneous

Colors
Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral
Models
GB7N6, GLU0G