Google Pixel 6 Review

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Main Features

Launched in October 2021

6.4" - 411 PPI

2 Cameras

Google Tensor Chipset

128/256 GB Storage

4614 mAh Battery

207 g (7.3 oz)

Replaced Google Pixel 5

Replaced by Google Pixel 7

Expected OS Support Ends in: Ended

Expected Security Support Ends in: 9 month(s)

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Google Pixel 6 Overview

Google Pixel 6 is a Android phone with a 50.0 MP main camera and a 8.0 MP selfie camera.Pixel 6 features a 6.4" sized OLED screen with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. Google released Pixel 6 to market in October 2021.

Google replaced the older Google Pixel 5 with this model and later Pixel 6 was replaced with Google Pixel 7.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
Compare Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 5
Compare Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 7

Pixel 6 is a member of Google's Pixel series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Google Pixel Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Google Pixel 9a Compare	April 2025	6.3"	48 MP(Main) 13 MP(Wide)	186 g (6.56 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	September 2024	6.3"	50 MP(Main) 48 MP(Tele) 48 MP(Wide)	199 g (7.02 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Compare	September 2024	8.0"	48 MP(Main)	257 g (9.07 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Compare	August 2024	6.8"	50 MP(Main) 48 MP(Tele) 48 MP(Wide)	221 g (7.8 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	50 MP(Main) 48 MP(Wide)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	64 MP(Main) 13 MP(Wide)	188 g (6.63 oz)

Google Pixel 6 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Google Pixel 6 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

High PPI of 411 ppi

High Screen Refresh rate of 90 Hz

HDR Support (HDR10+)

Large 6.4" Screen

Always-on Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

Screen covers 99.8% of RBG color space

Short Response time of 5 ms

IP68 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (in-display)

8 GB RAM

128/256 GB Storage

4614 mAh Battery

Wireless Charging Support(21 W)

Reverse Charging Support

Fast Charging Support (41% in 30 min)

50 MP Main Camera

4K Video Recording Up to 60 FPS

240 FPS (1080p) Slow Motion recording

Bokeh Mode

RAW Support

Pro Shooting Mode

Bluetooth v5.2

USB Type-C v3.1

NFC (Near-field communication)

eSIM Support

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

Barometer Sensor

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

Large 1/1.31-inch Main Camera Sensor

Fast f/1.9 Main lens

CONs

No significant CONS

Most Popular Alternatives to Google Pixel 6

Here are the 8 phones that our readers compare the most with the Google Pixel 6:

Google Pixel Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Google Pixel 7 Compare	October 2022	6.30"	197 g (6.95 oz)
Google Pixel 5 Compare	October 2020	6.00"	151 g (5.33 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.30"	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 9a Compare	April 2025	6.30"	186 g (6.56 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	September 2024	6.30"	199 g (7.02 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Compare	October 2023	6.20"	187 g (6.6 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.10"	188 g (6.63 oz)
Google Pixel 7a Compare	May 2023	6.10"	193.5 g (6.83 oz)

Google Pixel 6 Features and Specification

The Google Pixel 6 was released in October 2021, following the Google Pixel 5. This model is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The expected remaining duration for updates is approximately 1 years. Consider this when evaluating its current price and intended use.

GENERAL
Brand	Google
Launch Date	October 2021
Product Series	Google Pixel
Predecessor Model	Google Pixel 5
Successor Model	Google Pixel 7
Operating System	Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	158.6 mm (6.24")
Width	74.8 mm (2.94")
Thickness	8.9 mm (0.35")
Weight	207 g (7.3 oz)
Waterproof	IP68
Available Colors	Black Blue Yellow
Rear Material	Glass
Frame Material	Metal
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.4"
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
PPI	411
Refresh Rate	90 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	500 nits
Max Brightness in HDR	800 nits
HDR Support	HDR10+
Screen Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-Body Ratio	83.3%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display
RGB Color Space	99.8%
PWM	397 Hz
Response Time	5 ms
Contrast	∞ Infinity
CHIPSET
Chipset	Google Tensor
CPU Cores	8 (2 + 2 + 4)
Architecture	4 cores @1.8 GHz: Cortex A55 2 cores @2.25 GHz: Cortex A76 2 cores @2.8 GHz: Cortex-X1
Max Clock	2800 MHz
L3 Cache	4 MB
Lithography Process	5 nm
Graphics	Mali-G78 MP20
GPU Clock	850 MHz
GPU Shading Units	640
FLOPS	~1085.4 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5
Memory Clock	2800 MHz
Channels	4
Storage Size	128/256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 3.1
Memory Card	No
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	4614 mAh
Max Charging Power	30 W
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (21 W)
Reverse Charging	Yes, (wireless)
Fast Charging	Yes (41% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:53 hr
Standby Time	85 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	50 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	Dual LED
Image Stabilization	Optical
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 60 FPS
HD Video	Up to 60 FPS
Slow Motion	240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of View	114°
Camera Set-up	2 > 50 MP(Main) + 12 MP(UW)
Ultra-wide Camera	12 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Focal length: 17 mm Pixel size: 1.12 micron Sensor: 1/2.9", Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Digital stabilization
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	8.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.0
Focal Length	24 mm
Pixel Size	1.12 micron
Video Resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Bluetooth Features	LE, A2DP
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	3.1
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC
Infrared Port