Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6
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CAMERA: Good—7.7/10
SIZE: Medium Android
BATTERY: Fair—6.7/10
The Google Pixel 6 is a budget-friendly phone with a glass body and Android operating system. Its camera setup offers very good photo and fair video quality overall. The primary camera has 50 megapixels, and there's a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. It doesn't have a telephoto or periscope camera, but it does include Google's exclusive camera features like Magic Eraser. The battery capacity is decent and it supports wireless charging. With a 6.4-inch OLED display having a 90Hz refresh rate, you get a smooth and vivid experience. The phone lacks a headphone jack and an SD card slot but comes with dual SIM support and an under-display fingerprint sensor. It's powered by Google's custom Tensor processor and has 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. If you're looking for a phone with strong photographic capabilities, a smooth screen, and exclusive software features at a more accessible price, the Pixel 6 could be a compelling choice. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Android operating system
- Good battery life
- High-quality OLED display
- Strong main camera
- Wireless charging
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Average video quality
- No headphone jack
- Moderate peak brightness
Ratings by Category
Overall Camera:4.3
The Google Pixel 6 stands out for its camera performance due to its top-tier photos software experience and solid selfie quality. It also delivers good range in dynamic scenes and low light environments, alongside a decent degree of camera versatility.
Photos:4.3
The Photos rating is based on PerfectRec’s assessment of a variety of factors including resolution, dynamic range, low-light performance, versatility of shooting modes, and selfie quality, as well as software features, photo processing quality, and ease of use.
Performance:4.1
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Videos:4.0
The Google Pixel 6 takes fair videos due to the competent but not exceptional performance characteristics across several parameters. While it boasts very good software experience and stabilization which enhance video recording, the dynamic range and low-light performance are just good, which means there may be some limitations in contrast and detail in challenging lighting conditions, and while the microphone quality is good, it may not pick up audio with the richness and clarity found in higher-end smartphones.
Battery Life:3.8
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | October 28, 2022 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.4" | ||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | ||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 411 | ||
Display Type | OLED | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Tensor | ||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 7.8/10 | ||
Photos Score | 7.8/10 | ||
Videos Score | 7/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | ||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 4614 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | Yes | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 21 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.24" x 2.94" | ||
Weight | 7.30 oz | ||
Back Material | Glass | ||
Stereo Speakers | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | Yes | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 6e | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | ||
Color | Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | ||
Stock Android | Yes | ||
SD Card | No | ||
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Taylor Kerns | April 2022
"It punches above its weight in nearly every way: performance is great, build quality is very good, and the cameras positively rip. this is a big phone, which is a bit of a shock after the compact Pixel 4 and Pixel 5. But it’s a very good big phone at a very good price."
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