Google Pixel 6

Google Oct 28, 2021

Overview

The Google Pixel 6 is a 2021 smartphone from Google. It features a 6.4" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (403 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Google Tensor (5 nm process) with 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-1 cores, 2x 2.25GHz Cortex-76 cores and 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-55 cores, 8GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and ARM Mali-G78 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.85 aperture, accompanied by 12MP Wide Angle lens, plus a 8MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4600 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 23W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 12, upgradable to 14. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black.

Basic Information

Google Pixel 6
BrandGoogle
ModelGoogle Pixel 6
Launch DateThursday, October 28, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions158.6 × 74.8 × 8.9 mm
Weight207 g
Volume105.58 cm³
Available Colors
  • Sorta Seafoam
  • Kinda Coral
  • Stormy Black

Google Pixel 6 was released on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The phone measures 158.6 × 74.8 × 8.9 mm with a volume of 105.58 cm³ and weighs 207g. It features a 6.4" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (403 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black.

Display

Size6.4"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
Pixel Density403 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Brightness
Contrast Ratio1000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Google Pixel 6 features a 6.4" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (403 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and impressive 1000000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Google Pixel 6 features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity4600 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging23W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • Wireless charging 21W

The Google Pixel 6 is equipped with a 4600 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 23W. The battery system includes non-removable. Additional features include wireless charging 21w.

Hardware

ChipsetGoogle Tensor
CPU
  • 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-1
  • 2x 2.25GHz Cortex-76
  • 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-55
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 2.8 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G78
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Google Pixel 6 Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score721,000 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
Audio Features
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4614 mAh

The Google Pixel 6 is equipped with Google Tensor built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-1 and 2x 2.25GHz Cortex-76 and 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-55. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G78. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 721,000 points. Audio capabilities include Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4614 mAh battery. The Google Pixel 6 is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n14 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Google Pixel 6 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Google Pixel 6 comes with Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Google Pixel 6 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM). The Google Pixel 6 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Google Pixel 6 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Google Pixel 6 supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
Video Features
  • OIS
  • EIS

The Google Pixel 6 features a 2-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.85) of 1/1.31" size and 1.20 µm pixel size. The Google Pixel 6 also includes a 12MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2). For selfies, the Google Pixel 6 uses a 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture featuring 1/2.8" sensor size and 1.12 µm pixel size. The Google Pixel 6's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Dual camera.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

126
Overall
136
Photo
133
Video

Selfie Camera DxOMark Scores

129
Overall
130
Photo
127
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.85
Sensor Model: Samsung GN1
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.31"

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.9"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Sony IMX355
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.8"

Additional Features

Flash:
  • Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version12
Max OS Version14

The Google Pixel 6 runs on Android 12 and is upgradable to 14. It is powered by the Google Tensor chipset with 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-1, 2x 2.25GHz Cortex-76 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 194.32
USD 210.57
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 199.08
USD 199.08
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 159.99
USD 208.15
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 194.32
USD 210.57
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 199.08
USD 199.08
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 159.99
USD 208.15
256 GB 8 GB