Google Pixel 6 Pro

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Google Pixel 6 Pro
Display
6.7-inch QHD+ (1440x3120) LTPO OLED
512 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Up to 120 Hz Smooth Display, always-on
Chipset & Security
Google Tensor processor
Titan M2 security coprocessor
Rear Camera
50 MP wide (f/1.85, 1.2µm) + 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 114°) + 48 MP telephoto (f/3.5, 4x optical)
Super Res Zoom up to 20x, OIS+EIS, LDAF
Battery & Charging
Typical 5003 mAh, min 4905 mAh
Fast wired (30W USB-C PD PPS, sold separately); Qi wireless up to 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen, sold separately); Battery Share
Connectivity
5G Sub-6 & mmWave (model-dependent); Wi-Fi 6/6E; Bluetooth 5.2; UWB; NFC
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM)
Memory & Storage
12 GB LPDDR5 RAM
128/256/512 GB UFS 3.1 (varies by region)
Timeline & Release Details
The Google Pixel 6 Pro was officially unveiled on October 19, 2021, and became available on US store shelves with major carriers beginning October 28, 2021. Pre-orders opened on the announcement date. The device launched with Android 12 and Google's first in-house Tensor processor, marking a significant shift in Pixel hardware strategy.
- Announcement: October 19, 2021
- US shelf availability: October 28, 2021
- Object classification: Smartphone / Mobile Computer
- Canonical model family: GLU0G, G8V0U, GF5KQ (regional variants with different 5G bands)
- Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: Model GLU0G (5G Sub-6 only); Model G8V0U (5G mmWave + Sub-6); Model GF5KQ (Japan 5G mmWave + Sub-6 with FeliCa)
Body & Build
Google designed the Pixel 6 Pro with a polished metal unibody that transitions into curved glass, featuring a prominent camera bar across the back. The phone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and back, with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
- Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.5 x 3.0 x 0.4 in)
- Weight: 210 g (7.41 oz)
- Materials: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass and back; polished alloy frame
- Water & Dust Resistance: IP68
- Colours: Sorta Sunny, Cloudy White, Stormy Black (regional availability may vary)
Display System
The Pixel 6 Pro features a large, high-resolution LTPO OLED display that dynamically adjusts refresh rate for smooth scrolling and power efficiency. It supports always-on functionality with Google's At a Glance and Now Playing features.
- Panel type: LTPO OLED
- Size: 6.7-inch full rectangle (170 mm)
- Resolution: QHD+ (1440 x 3120), 512 ppi
- Aspect ratio: 19.5:9
- Refresh rate: Smooth Display up to 120 Hz (variable)
- Additional features: Always-on display, At a Glance, Now Playing
Camera System
The Pixel 6 Pro's rear camera array is built around a large 50MP primary sensor that captures up to 150% more light than the Pixel 5, according to Google. The telephoto lens provides genuine optical zoom, and computational photography features like Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, and Real Tone are included.
- Wide camera: 50 MP Octa PD Quad Bayer, f/1.85, 1.2 µm pixel, 82° FOV, 1/1.31" sensor
- Ultrawide camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 µm pixel, 114° FOV, lens correction
- Telephoto camera: 48 MP, f/3.5, 0.8 µm pixel, 23.5° FOV, 1/2" sensor, 4x optical zoom
- Zoom capability: Super Res Zoom with telephoto up to 20x
- Autofocus: LDAF laser detect auto focus sensor, spectral and flicker sensor
- Stabilization: Optical image stabilization and electronic image stabilization
- Front camera: 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 1.22 µm pixel, 94° ultrawide, fixed focus
- Video (rear): 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps, slo-mo up to 240 fps, 4K Timelapse
- Video (front): 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps
- Software features: Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Cinematic Pan, Audio zoom, speech enhancement
Platform & Software
Powered by Google's first-generation Tensor chip, the Pixel 6 Pro emphasizes on-device AI and machine learning. The phone shipped with Android 12 and is guaranteed at least five years of security updates.
- Processor: Google Tensor
- Security coprocessor: Titan M2 working with Tensor security core
- Operating system: Android 12 (launch)
- Software update policy: At least five years of security updates
- Key AI features: Assistant voice typing, Live Translate, Direct My Call, Wait Times, Quick Phrases
Key Features & AI
Google integrated several AI-driven capabilities into the Pixel 6 Pro to enhance everyday tasks, from photography to call management. The combination of Tensor hardware and Android 12 enables seamless real-time translation and on-device processing.
- Camera AI: Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Astrophotography Timelapse
- Communication: Live Translate, Assistant voice typing, Direct My Call, Wait Times
- Everyday AI: Now Playing (music identification), At a Glance (smart notifications)
- Audio & video: Speech recognition, wind noise reduction, Audio zoom, stereo recording
Battery & Charging
The Pixel 6 Pro packs a high-capacity battery with support for both fast wired and wireless charging, plus reverse wireless charging for accessories. Google claims "beyond 24-hour battery life" and up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver.
- Battery capacity: Typical 5003 mAh, minimum 4905 mAh
- Wired charging: Up to 50% in 30 minutes with Google 30W USB-C charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS; sold separately)
- Wireless charging (Qi): Up to 23W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen; sold separately); up to 12W with Qi EPP chargers
- Reverse wireless: Battery Share for compatible accessories
- Non-removable battery
Connectivity & Sensors
The Pixel 6 Pro supports a wide range of network bands and wireless standards. The Ultra-Wideband chip enables precise spatial awareness for nearby device interactions.
- SIM: Dual SIM - one Nano SIM and one eSIM
- 5G models: GLU0G (Sub-6), G8V0U (mmWave + Sub-6), GF5KQ (mmWave + Sub-6, Japan)
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz) where supported; 2.4+5+6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth: v5.2 with dual antennas
- Additional wireless: Ultra-Wideband chip, NFC, Google Cast
- Location: Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS (US)
- Ports: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
- Sensors: Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
- Audio: Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, noise suppression
Google Pixel 6 Pro - Summary
The Google Pixel 6 Pro was announced on October 19, 2021 and listed for US shelf availability from October 28, 2021 at a starting price of US$899. It introduced Google's Tensor chip alongside a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, Android 12, and a triple rear camera system with a dedicated 48MP telephoto lens. The source-backed tradeoffs are no included charger in the listed box contents and region-dependent storage options.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$899 |