Google Pixel 6 Pro Review

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Main Features

Launched in October 2021

6.7" - 512 PPI

3 Cameras

Google Tensor Chipset

128/256/512 GB Storage

5003 mAh Battery

210 g (7.41 oz)

Replaced by Google Pixel 7 Pro

Expected OS Support Ends in: Ended

Expected Security Support Ends in: 1.4 year(s)

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Google Pixel 6 Pro Overview

Google Pixel 6 Pro is a Android phone with a 50.0 MP main camera and a 11.1 MP selfie camera. Pixel 6 Pro features a 6.7" sized OLED screen with 1440 x 3120 pixels resolution. Google released Pixel 6 Pro to market in October 2021.

Google later replaced Google Pixel 6 Pro with Google Pixel 7 Pro. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these phones:

Compare Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro

Pixel 6 Pro 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"	2 (50 MP + 13 MP)	186 g (6.56 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Compare	September 2024	8.0"	3 (48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.5 MP)	257 g (9.07 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	3 (50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP)	176 g (6.21 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Compare	August 2024	6.8"	3 (50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP)	221 g (7.8 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	2 (50 MP + 48 MP)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	2 (64 MP + 13 MP)	188 g (6.63 oz)

Google Pixel 6 Pro PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Google Pixel 6 Pro 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 512 ppi

High Screen Refresh rate of 120 Hz

Adaptive Refresh Rate Screen

HDR Support (HDR10+)

Large 6.7" Screen

High Screen to Body ratio of 88.8%

Always-on Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

Screen covers 98.5% of RBG color space

Short Response time of 1 ms

IP68 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (in-display)

12GB RAM

128/256/512 GB Storage

5003 mAh Battery

Wireless Charging Support(23 W)

Reverse Charging Support

Fast Charging Support (50% in 30 min)

50 MP Main Camera

48.0 MP Telephoto Camera

Optical Zoom (4.0X)

4K Video Recording Up to Up to 60FPS

240 FPS (1080p) Slow Motion recording

3 (50 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP) Rear Lenses

Bokeh Mode

RAW Support

Pro Shooting Mode

11 MP Selfie Camera

4K Video (30p) with Selfie Camera

Bluetooth v5.2

USB Type-C v3.1

NFC (Near-field communication)

eSIM Support

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

Dolby Atmos Support

Barometer Sensor

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

104 mm Telephoto Lens

Optical Stabilization on the Tele Camera

Large 1/1.31-inch Main Camera Sensor

CONs

No significant CONS

Most Popular Alternatives to Google Pixel 6 Pro

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

Google Pixel Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Google Pixel 7 Pro Compare	October 2022	6.7"	212 g (7.48 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Pro Compare	October 2023	6.7"	213 g (7.51 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	176 g (6.21 oz)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare	September 2024	6.9"	227 g (8.01 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	188 g (6.63 oz)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Compare	September 2023	6.7"	221 g (7.8 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Compare	October 2023	6.2"	187 g (6.6 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Compare	August 2024	6.8"	221 g (7.8 oz)

Google Pixel 6 Pro Features and Specification

GENERAL
Brand	Google
Launch Date	October 2021
Product Series	Google Pixel
Successor Model	Google Pixel 7 Pro
Operating System	Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	163.9 mm (6.45")
Width	75.9 mm (2.99")
Thickness	8.9 mm (0.35")
Weight	210 g (7.41 oz)
Waterproof	IP68
Available Colors	White Black Yellow
Rear Material	Glass
Frame Material	Metal
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.7"
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Resolution	1440 x 3120 pixels
PPI	512
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	800 nits
Max Brightness in HDR	800 nits
HDR Support	HDR10+
Screen Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-Body Ratio	88.8%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display
RGB Color Space	98.5%
PWM	360 Hz
Response Time	1 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	848 MHz
GPU Shading Units	1280
FLOPS	~2170.9 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	12 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5
Memory Clock	2800 MHz
Channels	4
Storage Size	128/256/512 GB
Storage Type	UFS 3.1
Memory Card	No
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	5003 mAh
Max Charging Power	30 W
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (23 W)
Reverse Charging	Yes, (wireless)
Fast Charging	Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:59 hr
Standby Time	94 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	50 MP
Zoom	Optical, 4x
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	3 (50 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP)
Telephoto Camera	48 MP Aperture: f/3.5 Focal length: 104 mm Pixel size: 0.8 micron Sensor: 1/2", Sony IMX586 (Exmor-RS CMOS) Phase autofocus Optical stabilization
Ultra-wide Camera	12 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Pixel size: 1.25 micron Sensor: 1/2.9", Sony IMX386 (Exmor-RS CMOS)
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	11.1 MP
Aperture	f/2.0
Focal Length	24 mm
Pixel Size	1.22 microns
Sensor Type	CMOS
Video Resolution	2160p (4K) 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