Key Highlights
The Google Pixel 6 represents one of the biggest leaps in Google’s smartphone history since the Pixel line first launched in 2016. Combining the best of Google’s software, Android 12’s design, and AI-driven performance, this device feels like a statement — Google finally taking full control of its hardware and software experience. Priced at $599, the Pixel 6 offers flagship-level power and innovation at a mid-tier cost, easily outshining its predecessor, the Pixel 5. Powered by Tensor, Google’s first custom-built processor, the Pixel 6 delivers faster performance, smarter AI features, and enhanced security. It learns and adapts to you over time, making interactions smoother and more personal. The distinctive two-tone design with the bold “camera bar” on the back gives the phone a unique and premium feel that stands out in a crowded market. The 6.4-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate offers sharp visuals and smooth responsiveness, while the upgraded dual rear cameras capture detailed, vibrant shots even in challenging lighting. Google’s clever additions like Magic Eraser and Real Tone show the brand’s focus on meaningful innovation rather than mere specs. Despite being the more affordable sibling of the Pixel 6 Pro, the Pixel 6 retains nearly 90% of the flagship experience—making it a perfect balance between price and performance. With 5G support, durable design, and years of software updates guaranteed, it’s more than just a smartphone; it’s Google’s vision of what Android should be. In short, the Pixel 6 is not just another upgrade—it’s a complete reinvention. A device that bridges the gap between intelligent software and powerful hardware, all while redefining what a $599 phone can truly deliver.
Full Specifications
Display
- Type
- AMOLED
- Size
- 6.4 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- Aspect ratio
- 20:9
- PPI
- 411 ppi
- Refresh rate
- 90 Hz
- Adaptive refresh rate
- Yes
- Max rated brightness
- 1100 nits
- Max rated brightness in HDR
- 800 nits
- HDR support
- HDR10+
- Screen protection
- Gorilla Glass Victus
- Screen-to-body ratio
- 83.4%
- Display features
- Always-On Display | HDR10+ | DCI-P3 color gamut
- Display tests
- Brightness: 843 nits (manual max), Excellent color accuracy, Supports Widevine L1
- Sources
- https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6-11037.php
Design & Build
- Height
- 158.6 mm
- Width
- 74.8 mm
- Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- Weight
- 207 g
- Waterproof
- IP67
- Advanced cooling
- Vapor chamber
- Rear material
- Glass
- Frame material
- Aluminum
- Colors
- Sorta Seafoam | Kinda Coral | and Stormy Black
- Fingerprint scanner
- In-display (optical)
- Screen-to-body ratio (design)
- 83.4%
Performance
- Chipset brand
- Chipset model
- Google Tensor (GS101)
- Max clock
- 2800 MHz
- CPU cores
- 8 (2 + 2 + 4)
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-X1 @ 2.80 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.25 GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.80 GHz
- Manufacturing
- Samsung
- Lithography process
- 5 nm
- Neural processor (NPU)
- Yes
- Graphics
- Mali-G78 MP20
- GPU shading units
- 640
- GPU clock
- 848 MHz
- FLOPS
- 1085 GFLOPS
- Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- 1420
- Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
- 3700
- Geekbench Compute (GPU)
- 7400
- AnTuTu v10
- 895119
- Benchmarks notes
- https://nanoreview.net/en/benchmark-ranking/google-pixel-6
Software
- Operating system
- Android 12
- ROM
- Stock Android
- OS size
Battery
- Capacity
- 4650
- Max charge power
- 30W
- Battery type
- Li-Ion
- Replaceable
- No
- Wireless charging
- 21W
- Reverse charging
- Yes (wireless)
- Fast charging
- 50% in 30 min
- Full charging time
- 1:20 hr
- Battery life tests
- Web 12:50 hours, Video 10:30 hours, Gaming 5 hours
- General battery life
- 24+ hour
Memory
- RAM size
- 8 GB
- Memory type
- LPDDR5
- Channels
- 4
- Storage size
- 128 GB/256 GB
- Storage type
- UFS 3.1
- Memory card
- No
Main camera
- Matrix
- 50 MP + 12 MP
- Image resolution
- 8160 x 6144 pixels
- Zoom
- Digital
- Flash
- Dual LED
- Stabilization
- Optical + Electronic
- 8K video recording
- No
- 4K video recording
- Up to 60FPS
- 1080p video recording
- Up to 60FPS
- Slow motion
- 1080p @ 240 FPS
- Angle of widest lens
- 114°
- Camera features
- Dual Pixel PDAF | Laser AF | HDRnet | Night Sight | Portrait Mode | Magic Eraser | Panorama | Dual Exposure Controls | RAW Support
- Lenses
Selfie camera
- Megapixels
- 8 megapixels
- Image resolution
- 3264 x 2448 pixels
- Aperture
- f/2.0
- Focal length
- 24 mm
- Sensor
- Sony IMX355
- Sensor size
- 1/4.0"
- Pixel size
- 1.12 µm
- Autofocus
- Fixed Focus
- Stabilization
- Electronic
- Video resolution
- 1080p@30
- Depth sensor (TOF 3D)
- No
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi features
- Wi-Fi Direct | Hotspot | MIMO
- Bluetooth version
- 5.2
- Bluetooth features
- A2DP | LE | aptX HD | aptX Adaptive
- USB type
- USB Type-C
- USB version
- 3.1
- USB features
- Charging | OTG | DisplayPort | Data Transfer
- DisplayPort
- Yes
- GPS
- GPS | GLONASS | Galileo | QZSS | BeiDou
- NFC
- Yes
- Infrared port
- No
Network
- Number of SIM
- 2
- Type of SIM card
- Nano
- Multi SIM mode
- Standby
- eSIM support
- Yes
- Hybrid slot
- No
- 2G network
- 850, 900, 1,800, 1,900 MHz
- 3G network
- 1,2,4,5,6,8,19
- 4G network
- B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/38/40/41/42/66
- 5G support
- Yes
Sound
- Speakers
- Stereo
- Headphone audio jack
- Type-C
- FM radio
- No
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Speakers test
- 89.3 dB
Other
- Category
- Flagship
- Announced
- October 2021
- Release date
- October 2021
- Launch price (MSRP)
- ₹ 38,849
- Sensors
- Light sensor | Proximity sensor | Accelerometer | Barometer | Compass | Gyroscope
- Bundled charger
- Not included