Google Pixel 6 Pro
Specs
General
| Device Type | Google phone |
| Announced | 28 October, 2021 |
| Released | 28 October, 2021 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Water Resistant | IP68 (Water and dust resistant, up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Colors | Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black |
Display
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 110.4 cm² (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 1 B |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 512 ppi |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. |
50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| Camera Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Dual-LED flash |
Hardware
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 12 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Google Tensor |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Network
| SIM TYPE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| SIM Technology | Dual Sim, Dual Standby |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE |
| 5G Network | 5G (Sub6/mmWave depending on model) |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | YES |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Features | Stereo speakers, 24-bit/192kHz audio |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Features
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes |
| Extra |
30W wired charging, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 3.0, 23W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging |
Google Pixel 6 Pro Detailed Review
The Google Pixel 6 Pro, released in October 2021, is a flagship device from Google that showcases a complete overhaul in design and performance, placing the focus on its new custom-built Tensor chip, upgraded cameras, and refined software experience.
Design and Build
The Pixel 6 Pro has a striking design, with a large camera bar that runs across the back, giving it a distinctive look. The front is all about the massive 6.71-inch display that curves slightly at the edges. The back is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, with an aluminum frame that adds to its premium feel. It is available in three colors: Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, and Stormy Black.
Display
The Pixel 6 Pro comes with a 6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. The display is sharp, vibrant, and fluid thanks to the high refresh rate. It also has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for added protection, making it more durable against scratches and drops.
Performance
One of the standout features of the Pixel 6 Pro is the Google Tensor chip, which is Google’s first custom-built processor. It’s an octa-core CPU paired with the Mali-G78 MP20 GPU and 12GB of RAM. The Tensor chip is designed to enhance AI and machine learning performance, which is evident in features like the improved voice recognition, real-time language translation, and superior photo processing. It handles multitasking and gaming smoothly, placing it in the upper tier of smartphone performance.
Camera
The camera system on the Pixel 6 Pro is where it shines the most. It features a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom. The photos produced are exceptional, with vibrant colors, great dynamic range, and impressive low-light performance. The 11.1MP front camera is also quite capable, particularly for ultra-wide selfies and video calls.
On the video front, the Pixel 6 Pro supports 4K recording at 30/60fps and 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps, with gyro-EIS for stabilization.
Software
Running Android 12 out of the box, the Pixel 6 Pro offers a clean, smooth, and bloat-free experience. Google’s Material You design philosophy allows for deeper personalization of the user interface, such as dynamically changing system colors based on the wallpaper. Plus, being a Google device, it benefits from timely software updates for the next few years, including major OS upgrades and security patches.
Battery
The 5003mAh battery is impressive and can easily last a full day with moderate to heavy use. It supports 30W fast charging, but unlike some competitors, there’s no charger included in the box. Additionally, it supports 23W fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, allowing you to charge accessories or other devices on the go.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Stunning Display: The large 6.71-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support provides an immersive viewing experience.
- Excellent Camera System: The 50MP main camera, telephoto lens with 4x zoom, and ultra-wide camera deliver top-notch photos and videos.
- Custom Google Tensor Chip: Delivers solid performance, especially in AI-driven tasks like photography and voice recognition.
- Clean Software Experience: Stock Android 12 with Material You offers smooth performance and guaranteed software updates.
- Long Battery Life: The 5003mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day, even with heavy use.
- Durable Design: Gorilla Glass Victus and IP68 water and dust resistance ensure the device can withstand daily wear and tear.
Cons:
- No Charger in the Box: The Pixel 6 Pro does not come with a charger, requiring users to purchase one separately.
- Bulky Design: At 210g, the phone feels a bit heavy and might not appeal to users looking for a more compact device.
- Limited Storage Options: No microSD card slot for expandable storage, so users are limited to the internal storage options.
- Slow Charging: Although it supports 30W fast charging, it’s slower than some competitors offering faster charging speeds.
- Software Bugs: Some users have reported minor software glitches, though these are often addressed in updates.
Conclusion
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a premium device that offers an excellent balance of performance, camera quality, and software experience. Its Google Tensor chip marks a significant milestone in Google’s hardware capabilities, and the phone is packed with smart AI features. The camera system is undoubtedly one of the best in the market, and the display offers a top-tier experience. However, the lack of a charger in the box and its bulkier design might be a drawback for some users. Despite these minor issues, the Pixel 6 Pro stands out as one of the best Android smartphones available, especially for photography enthusiasts.
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