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Slogan | For All You Are[1] |
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First released | October 28, 2021 |
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Predecessor | Pixel 5 |
Related | Pixel 5a |
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Form factor | Slate |
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Operating system | Android 12 |
System-on-chip | Google Tensor |
CPU | Octa-core, (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)[2] |
GPU | Mali-G78 MP20[3] |
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SIM | nanoSIM and eSIM |
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Water resistance | IP68, up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) for 30 minutes |
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References | [6][7] |
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are a pair of Android smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. They collectively serve as the successor to the Pixel 5. They were officially announced on October 19, 2021, at the "Pixel Fall Launch" event and were released in nine countries on October 28.
History
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were previewed by Google on August 2, 2021, which confirmed the phones' new designs and the introduction of its custom Tensor system on a chip (SoC).[8][9] Previous Pixel devices had used chips from Qualcomm, with Google having begun developing its own chips (codenamed Whitechapel) in as early as 2016.[10][11][12] The chip is named after both Google's TensorFlow and Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) technologies.[2] A successor to the chip was reported to be in development by October 2021, believed to be for the Pixel 7.[13]
Google kickstarted the phones' marketing campaign early, beginning with online videos,[14][15] billboards in major cities,[16][17] and magazine advertisements.[18] Additionally, the company also partnered with Channel 4,[19] the NBA,[20] and Snapchat to promote the phones.[21] Furthermore, models of the phones were available on display at the Google Store Chelsea in New York City prior to the launch event.[22][23]
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were officially announced on October 19, 2021, at the "Pixel Fall Launch" event,[24] and became available in nine countries on October 28, 2021.[25][26] The phones were not made available in India at launch due to supply chain issues.[27] Google also announced the official phone cases for the phones as well as the second-generation Pixel Stand wireless charger at the event, with the former available in three colors each and made with recyclable materials.[28] Pre-orders began on the same day as the announcement,[29] with shipping commencing on October 25.[30]
Specifications
Design
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro both feature a unique new design that is visually distinct from previous-generation Pixel phones, including a large camera bar and two-tone color scheme on the back.[31] The front of both phones also feature a centered hole-punch display notch.[8] They are each available in three colors:[32]
Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro | |||||
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Kinda Coral | Sorta Seafoam | Stormy Black | Cloudy White | Sorta Sunny | Stormy Black |
Hardware
The Pixel 6 has a 6.4 in (160 mm) FHD+ 1080p OLED display at 411 ppi with a 1080 × 2400 pixel resolution and a 20:9 ratio,[6] while the Pixel 6 Pro has a 6.7 in (170 mm) QHD+ 1440p LTPO OLED display at 512 ppi with a 1440 × 3120 pixel resolution and a 19.5:9 ratio.[7] Both displays have HDR10+ support; the Pixel 6 has a 90 Hz refresh rate and the Pixel 6 Pro has a 120 Hz variable refresh rate. Both phones contain a 50 megapixel wide rear camera and a 12 megapixel ultrawide rear camera, with the Pixel 6 Pro featuring an additional 48 megapixel telephoto rear camera. The front camera on the Pixel 6 contains an 8 megapixel wide lens, while the one on the Pixel 6 Pro contains a 11.1 megapixel ultrawide lens.[33]
The Pixel 6 has a 4614 mAh battery, while the Pixel 6 Pro has a 5003 mAh battery. Both phones support 30 W fast charging, Qi wireless charging, as well as reverse wireless charging. The Pixel 6 is available in 128 or 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, and the Pixel 6 Pro is available in 128, 256, or 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM. In addition to the Tensor chip, both phones are also equipped with the Titan M2 security module, along with an under-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and Gorilla Glass Victus.[34][35]
Software
As with prior generations of the Pixel phone, Google placed heavy emphasis on artificial intelligence and ambient computing capabilities during the Pixel Fall Launch event, debuting features such as Magic Eraser, Face Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Direct My Call, Wait Times, and Live Translate.[36][33][37] Additionally, Assistant voice typing and grammar correction serve as exclusive features on the Pixel 6 series.[38][39] Material You, a more personalized variant of Google's Material Design design language, was also a major focus in Google's marketing efforts.[40]
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro shiped with Android 12 and version 8.4 of the Google Camera app at launch.[41][42] It will at least receive three years of major OS upgrades with support extending to 2024, and at least five years of security updates with support extending to 2026.[41] The Pixel Fall Launch event coincided with the release of Android 12 for older Pixel phones, along with the introduction of the Security Sub and Privacy Dashboard.[43][44]
Google also announced Pixel Pass, a subscription bundle similar to Apple One and Xbox All Access which bundles the Pixel 6 series with Google One, YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Pass, and extended warranty.[45]
Reception
Critical reception
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro received much attention prior to its launch, with many commentators highlighting the potential of its Tensor chip and the debut of Android 12, opining it to be "more exciting" than Apple's iPhone 13.[46][47][48] Commentators also noted the increased anticipation of the Pixel in comparison to earlier generations of the Pixel smartphone line, attributing this to Google's premature reveal of the device and the announcement of the Tensor chip.[49][50][51]
Both phones received generally positive reviews following its release. Its camera capabilities, unique design, and performance of the Tensor chip were widely praised,[52][53][54][55] though the speed of the fingerprint reader and exclusion of the phone charger were criticized.[56][57][58] Critics also highlighted the phones' premium specifications and affordable pricing,[59][60][61][62] while the battery life and protrusion of the camera bar received mixed reactions.[53][63][64][65]
Commercial reception
Google accommodated the increased interest for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro by signing partnership agreements with more than 45 wireless carriers as well as retailers across nine countries.[66] The company will also reportedly double the production of its phones compared to last year in attempt to boost its market share, manufacturing approximately 7 million devices.[67] Shortly after the phones became available for pre-order, both the online Google Store and the Google Fi store suffered temporary outages.[68] Google also attributed delayed shipping times for the Pro model to unexpectedly high demand on the Google Store,[69][70] with other carriers also facing shipping delays.[71]
Software issues
Some buyers who had pre-ordered the phones at launch reported that their phone screens exhibited a "display flicker" bug when pressing the power button with the phone turned off.[72] Google later issued a statement that the bug will be fixed by a software patch in December.[73] On November 5, 2021, it was also reported that the phone will randomly dial unwanted individual contacts, if Google Assistant is enabled [74].
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