Google launches Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro powered by Google’s own SoC

Google redesigned its phones both on the outside and the inside. Now powered by Google’s first-ever processor, Google Tensor, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro nos sports a Camera Bar to set them apart from the other smartphones in the market.

Google Tensor is a mobile system on a chip (SoC) designed specifically around Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The black matte metal band on the phones gives them a distinct look. Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will run on Android12.

Quick Look:

Pixel 6

• Android 12
• 6.4 inches (1080p, 90Hz refresh rate) OLED
• Gorilla Glass Victus
• Google Tensor custom chipset
• RAM: 8GB
• Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G
• Battery: 4614mAh

Camera:
50-megapixel main sensor
12-megapixel ultrawide camera (114-degree field of view)
8-megapixel (84-degree field of view)

Pixel 6 Pro

• Android 12
• 6.7 inches (1440p, 120Hz refresh rate) OLED
• Gorilla Glass Victus
• Google Tensor custom chipset
• RAM: 12GB
• Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G
• Battery: 5004mAh

Camera:
50-megapixel main sensor
4x telephoto lens
12-megapixel ultrawide camera (114-degree field of view)
Front: 11.1-megapixel (94-degree field of view)

Google also introduced Pixel Pass, a subscription-based service across Google’s platforms and services. Rates start at $45 per month for US customers, Pixel Pass gives smartphone users a brand-new Pixel 6 along with Google One, YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Pass, and Preferred Care. Pixel Pass with Pixel 6 Pro starts at only $55 per month. After two years, users have the option to upgrade to a new Pixel.