Google Pixel 6

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Google Pixel 6
6.4" FHD+ OLED
1080 x 2400, 411 ppi
90 Hz Smooth Display, HDR, Always-On
Google Tensor
Octa-core CPU, Titan M2 security coprocessor
8 GB LPDDR5 RAM
50MP + 12MP Rear Camera
Octa PD Quad Bayer, f/1.85, OIS+EIS, LDAF
12MP ultrawide, f/2.2, 114° FoV
Super Res Zoom up to 7x
4614 mAh (typical)
Fast charging up to 50% in ~30 min (30W adapter sold separately)
Qi-certified fast wireless (up to 21W with Pixel Stand 2nd gen)
5G + Wi-Fi 6/6E
Model GB7N6: Sub-6; G9S9B: mmWave+Sub-6; GR1YH: Sub-6+FeliCa
Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, Dual SIM (Nano+eSIM)
8GB RAM + 128/256GB
UFS 3.1 storage; 128GB in some markets, 256GB in US/Canada/Japan/Australia/Taiwan
No microSD slot
Timeline & Release Details
- Announcement: October 19, 2021 via Google's official launch blog
- Pre-order: Began October 19, 2021
- US retail availability: October 28, 2021 with all major carriers
- Launch price: US$599
- Canonical model family: GB7N6 (Sub-6 5G), G9S9B (mmWave+Sub-6), GR1YH (Japan Sub-6 with FeliCa)
- Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: As above; no other Pixel 6 model numbers are included.
Body & Build
- Dimensions: 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 207 g
- Materials: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (front), Gorilla Glass 6 (back), tactile alloy frame
- Protection: IP68 dust and water resistance
- Colours: Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black (availability varies by region)
Display System
- Type: OLED
- Size: 6.4-inch (163 mm) full-screen, 20:9 aspect ratio
- Resolution: FHD+ (1080 x 2400), 411 ppi
- Refresh rate: Up to 90 Hz Smooth Display
- Additional features: Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Camera System
Rear Camera
- 50 MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera: f/1.85, 1.2 μm pixel width, 1/1.31-inch sensor, 82° FoV
- 12 MP ultrawide camera: f/2.2, 1.25 μm pixel width, 114° FoV with lens correction
- Autofocus: LDAF laser detect auto focus
- Stabilisation: OIS + EIS, fused video stabilisation
- Zoom: Super Res Zoom up to 7x (digital)
- Other: Spectral and flicker sensor, fast camera launcher
Front Camera
- 8 MP: f/2.0, 1.12 μm pixel width, fixed focus, 84° wide FoV
Video Features
- Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS
- Front: 1080p at 30 FPS
- Slo-mo up to 240 FPS, Cinematic Pan, 4K Timelapse, Astro timelapse
- Audio zoom, stereo recording, wind noise reduction
Platform & Software
- Processor: Google Tensor
- Security: Titan M2 coprocessor integrating with Tensor security core
- Operating system: Android 12 at launch
- Software updates: At least five years of security updates; Pixel feature drops
Key Features & AI
Google's launch blog highlights several Pixel-exclusive features:
- Magic Eraser - Remove unwanted objects from photos
- Motion Mode - Capture action shots with long exposure effects
- Real Tone - Improved skin tone rendering
- Assistant voice typing - On-device speech recognition
- Live Translate - Real-time translation across messaging and media
- Wait Times & Direct My Call - Call screen and hold-time assistance
- Quick Phrases - Hands-free commands for calls and alarms
Battery & Charging
- Capacity: Typical 4614 mAh, rated minimum 4524 mAh
- Wired charging: Fast charging up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google 30W USB-C PD PPS charger (sold separately)
- Wireless charging: Qi-certified fast wireless (up to 21W with Pixel Stand 2nd gen, up to 12W with Qi EPP chargers)
- Battery Share: Reverse wireless charging
- Battery life: Beyond 24 hours typical; up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver
Connectivity & Sensors
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)
- Network: 5G Sub-6 (GB7N6/GR1YH) and mmWave (G9S9B); extensive LTE band support
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz) - 6E not enabled in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore
- Bluetooth: v5.2 with dual antennas
- NFC: Yes, Google Cast
- USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
- Audio: Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, noise suppression
- Location: Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
- Sensors: Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
Google Pixel 6 - Summary
The Google Pixel 6 was announced on October 19, 2021 and listed for US retail availability from October 28, 2021 at a starting price of US$599. It uses Google's first-generation Tensor processor with Titan M2 security, a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display with Smooth Display up to 90Hz, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB or 256GB storage in selected markets, and a 4614mAh typical battery. The rear camera system combines a 50MP wide camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera, with Super Res Zoom up to 7x.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$599 |