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 U.S. store shelves with major carriers beginning October 28, 2021. Preorders 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
- U.S. 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
- Colors: 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 (U.S.)
- 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 U.S. 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: |
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| US$899 |