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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:7.3 / 10

The Debut of Google Tensor, Iconic Camera Bar, and 4x Optical Telephoto

The Pixel 6 Pro marked Google's triumphant return to apex flagship hardware. Featuring custom Tensor silicon engineered for on-device machine learning, a dual-tone glass back, and the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor, it delivered peerless point-and-shoot camera consistency.

Key Strengths

  • First-generation Google Tensor chip powers revolutionary AI features like Magic Eraser and live voice translation
  • Signature horizontal camera bar prevents desk wobble and creates an unmistakably bold aesthetic
  • Large 50MP 1/1.31-inch sensor captures extraordinary natural bokeh and low-light dynamic range
  • Dedicated 4x optical periscope telephoto lens with Super Res Zoom up to 20x
  • Crisp 6.71-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO curved AMOLED panel

Points to Consider

  • First-generation optical in-display fingerprint reader was comparatively slow at launch
  • First-gen Tensor silicon runs warm under sustained cellular 5G data load
  • Wired charging tapers aggressively past 50% capacity
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity5,003 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging30WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Photography enthusiasts seeking Google's legendary computational imaging and Real Tone skin accuracy•AI early-adopters utilizing live bilingual transcription and voice typing•Fans of bold, two-tone industrial smartphone design

Google Pixel 6 Pro full specifications

160 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2021-10-19
Released
2021-10-28
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm
Weight
210 g
Volume
110.7 cm³
Build
Polished aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, distinctive camera visor
Frame
Polished Aluminum
Back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Front glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Water resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Certifications
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Midnight Titanium, Starlight Silver, Obsidian Black, Aurora Emerald

Display

20
Type
LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 512 ppi
Size
6.71 inches
Screen-to-body
88.8%
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Pixel density
512 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Variable refresh
1-120 Hz
Peak brightness
1100 nits
Typical brightness
500 nits
Touch sampling
240 Hz
PWM dimming
360 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass VictusSee Its Deep Breakdown
Always-on display
Yes
Display area
134.1 cm²
Active width
71.9 mm
Active height
157.9 mm
Features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

7
Chipset
Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 SecuritySee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
5 nm
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
CPU cores
8
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 12
User interface
Pixel Experience (Android 15 upgradable)
OS updates
5 years
Security updates
5 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL GN1 (1/1.31")
Sensor format
1/1.31"
Pixel size
1.2 µm
Aperture
f/1.85
Focal length
25 mm
35mm equivalent
25 mm
Field of view
82°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
Video
4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps

Periscope Telephoto (4x) camera

12
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX586 (1/2.0")See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.0"
Pixel size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/3.5
Focal length
104 mm
35mm equivalent
104 mm
Field of view
24°
Optical zoom
4x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom
Video
4K@60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX386 (1/2.9")
Sensor format
1/2.9"
Pixel size
1.25 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
17 mm
35mm equivalent
17 mm
Field of view
114°
Optical zoom
0.6x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed focus
Video
4K@60fps

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
11.1 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5003 mAh
Rated capacity
4903 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
30 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
23 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
32 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

14
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
755,000
Geekbench single-core
1060
Geekbench multi-core
2950
3DMark
6,650
DXOMARK
134

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
GO-PIXEL6PRO-01, GO-PIXEL6PRO-Global

How we rated the Pixel 6 Pro

How we score

The overall 7.3 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
8.4
8.4 reflecting the 6.71" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (512 ppi) peaking at 1100 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
6.6
6.6 based on Google Tensor (5 nm) with 12GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
7.6
7.6 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS and 4x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
6.4
6.4 recognizing the 5003mAh capacity and 23W wired charging alongside 23W wireless support.
Software
8.6
8.6 recognizing the 5-year OS update commitment and 6 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.0
7 reflecting capable mali-g78 mp20 graphics, but held back by battery endurance (5003mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
7.1
7.1 based on IP68 with polished alloy frame, gorilla glass victus front and back and gorilla glass victus.
Connectivity
7.7
7.7 reflecting wi-fi 6e (802.11ax) with usb type-c 3.1, 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $499 launch price.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro: common questions

What processor does the Pixel 6 Pro use?

It debuted Google's first custom-designed in-house processor, the Google Tensor (5nm), co-engineered with Samsung.

Does the Pixel 6 Pro have a telephoto camera?

Yes, it features a 48MP periscope telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom and up to 20x Super Res Zoom.

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6 Pro are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6 Pro are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX586

Silicon Score:7.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.6) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6 Pro are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX586 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Sony IMX586 features a 1/2.0-inch optical format with 48 million 0.8µm pixels. By pioneering the 4-cell Quad Bayer color filter array, it allowed smartphones to capture both 48MP high-resolution daylight shots and high-sensitivity 12MP 1.6µm low-light images.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Arranged 2x2 adjacent pixels in the same color filter to perform on-chip signal summing without CPU latency.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Daylight Resolving Power78.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX586 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6 Pro are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Google Tensor (1st Gen)

Silicon Score:8.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.3) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6 Pro are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor (1st Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on Samsung 5nm EUV technology, the first-generation Google Tensor introduced a unique 2+2+4 CPU topology with dual Cortex-X1 prime cores, a 20-core Mali-G78 GPU, custom Google EdgeTPU for speech/vision processing, and Titan M2 security.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced Samsung 5nm (5LPE) EUV semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10765,000
EdgeTPU Latency14.2 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor (1st Gen) Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6 Pro are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown

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CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$89912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Kingdom£84912GB/128GB UK launch price
CanadaCA$1,22912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$89912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Germany€89912GB/128GB European launch price
France€89912GB/128GB European launch price
Netherlands€89912GB/128GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 84912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 10,59012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 10,99012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 7,39912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€93912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,50912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,21912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 3,29912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 3,36912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥139,30012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Austria€93912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€93912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Finland€93912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Italy€93912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Spain€93912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€93912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Greece€93912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 3,72912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 21,99012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪3,36912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,241,00012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$7,02912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$29,20012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 3,26912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 27712GB/128GB official launch MSRP
India₹69,99912GB/128GB official India price
PakistanRs 179,99912GB/128GB official Pakistan price
Bangladesh৳109,49912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 14,559,00012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱52,59012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 4,17912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫22,830,00012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$5,19912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$17,49912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,393,00012GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 16,89912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£44,49912GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺32,79912GB/128GB official launch MSRP