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Google Pixel 6 (2021) review

Android OS v12.0
Google Tensor
Mali-G78 MP20
8 GB / 128 GB
6.4 inches (1080 x 2340 px)
50 + 12 MP, 8192 x 6144 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization

Google announced the launch of the Pixel 6 smartphone in 2021. The manufacturer is offering the Google Pixel 6 phone with 6.4 inches display, Google Tensor chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The Google Pixel 6 comes with Android OS v12.0 out of the box, and a Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable battery. The 6.4 inches phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (1080 x 2340 px).

Google Pixel 6 specifications

BrandGoogle
NamePixel 6
ModelGB7N6
Release date2021

Body

The weight of Google Pixel 6 is about 7.3 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Google phone are average (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches).

Weight7.3 oz
Dimensions6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches
Colorskinda coral, sorta seafoam, stormy black
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Google Pixel 6 comes with Android OS v12.0 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v12.0
SoCGoogle Tensor
CPUOcta-core, Dual-core 2.8 GHz Cortex-X1, Dual-core 2.25 GHz Cortex-A76, Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G78 MP20

Display

The size of Pixel 6 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6.4 inches phone comes with AMOLED display. The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones. The 6.4 inches AMOLED display of Google Pixel 6 with 1080 x 2340 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeAMOLED
Screen size6.4 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Google Pixel 6 (8 GB) cannot be expanded.

RAM8 GB
Internal storage128 GB
Memory card slotno

Camera

The camera of the Pixel 6 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Pixel 6 has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Selfie camera8 MP
Main camera50 + 12 MP, 8192 x 6144 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The Google Pixel 6 supports the latest 5G network technology. 5G is the fifth generation of cellular technology. It is designed to increase speed, reduce latency, and improve flexibility of wireless services. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Pixel 6 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Pixel 6 phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv5.2, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
FM radiono
USBUSB Type-C
Headphoneno

Battery

The Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Pixel 6 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Pixel 6 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Google phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Pixel 6 is a safe and durable IP68 dustproof and waterproof smartphone built for outdoor usage. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device. The Pixel 6 comes with wireless charging. Wireless charging uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects through electromagnetic induction.

Sensorsaccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, flicker sensor, gyroscope, in-display optical fingerprint sensor, light, magnetometer, proximity, spectral sensor
SpecialsCertified IP68 dustproof and waterproof, Fast charging, Wireless charging

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Google Pixel 6, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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