Google Pixel 6: Everything we know so far (August 2nd)

Update, August 2, 2021 (04:00 PM EST): Surprisingly, Google has just confirmed a series of aspects related to the Google Pixel 6 series. Read all the latest information below-there are many!

Source article: Google Pixel 5 marks the return of Google’s flagship product. It tries to leave the polarized Pixel 4 series behind and provide a fully functional and affordable flagship phone. As the first year of Pixel 5 is coming to an end, all eyes are now on the follow-up product, which is officially called Google Pixel 6.

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Below, you will find all the confirmations and credible rumors we have heard so far about the next entry in the Pixel series. Be sure to bookmark this page because we will update it with Google Pixel 6 information as soon as it is logged in!

Name and release date

Since the first launch of Pixel in 2016, Google has not changed its naming strategy. Even when the first “a” series device with Pixel 3a was launched, it has been using the numbering naming system that has been adopted since the first day. Therefore, we are very confident that Google Pixel 6 will be the name of the next entry in the row.

On August 2, 2021, the company confirmed this. It not only confirmed the name of Pixel 6, but also confirmed that it will launch the “Pro” model together with the vanilla version.

As far as the release date is concerned, Google has released every Pixel phone in the fall, usually in early October. The only anomaly in this trend is the Pixel 5 launched at the end of September last year. In any case, we are now betting on a release date around the end of September or early October.

Google Pixel 6 design

In addition to the name of the phone, Google has confirmed the appearance of Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Above, you can see official images of Pixel 6 Pro in various color schemes.

This confirmed design looks a lot like the leaked renderings we saw from reliable leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer in May of this year.

Just look at it and you can see that Google is doing a lot of new things with the Pixel series. The overall appearance of the phone has been completely transformed, and the camera bulge of the body length is a prominent change.

In the official picture above, you can see that the camera bump is very thick. Google also confirmed that the Pixel 6 Pro will use a polished aluminum frame, which largely indicates that the back of the phone will be made of glass. At the same time, the vanilla Pixel 6 will use a matte aluminum finish, which may be similar to what we saw on the Pixel 5.

Google also confirmed that these phones will have a centered selfie camera cutout. edge, It has actually seen the Pixel 6 entity, confirming that the Pro model’s display has curved edges, while the Pixel 6’s display is flat on all sides.

As far as color matching is concerned, here are what you can expect in certain regions:

Until August 2, the biggest rumor surrounding the Pixel 6 series was the inclusion of a new custom chipset, code-named “Whitechapel.” There are rumors that this is a SoC unique to Pixel 6, created by Google and Samsung (even equipped with Mali GPU). On August 2, Google confirmed the existence of this SoC and announced its market name: Tensor.

Unfortunately, Google did not disclose too much hard information about Tensor. It touts Tensor’s impressive capabilities in machine learning and AI intelligence. It boasts that it will help provide the best photo and video effects of any Pixel phone. It said that the performance of the chipset will “lead the market.”

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However, it did not really show any evidence for these claims. Now, we just need to believe Google’s words.

Since this is Google’s first attempt to manufacture smartphone chips, it is unreasonable to assume that the company will launch products that are better than the industry-leading Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Apple A14 bionic. On the contrary, we want to see something better than the average mid-range chip, but lower than the crazy fast flagship chip.

Hopefully, as the release of the Pixel 6 series gets closer, Google will provide more information about Tensor.

Google Pixel 6: Other specifications

The original specifications have never been the focus of Pixel phones. However, the Pixel 6 series may change. Especially Pixel 6 Pro, it seems very powerful in the spec department.

Below, you will find some confirmed phone specifications.These specifications come from Google itself and edge, It tested the real Pixel 6 again:

Once again, those specifications above are comfirmed. We also have some rumors of unstable specifications Front page technologyThe following is what they said might be on board:

We also have evidence that the new Pixels can support ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. However, we don’t yet know what this might mean. We also have evidence on Android 12’s haptic features and how they are applied to Pixel 6.

Interestingly, Front page technology It also claimed that Google plans to provide software updates for the Pixel 6 series for five years. Considering the inclusion of Tensor, this seems possible. This will also cause the Pixel series to match the update schedule provided by Apple for the iPhone.

Google Pixel 6 camera

We definitely know that Google Pixel 6 will be equipped with two rear lenses, and Pixel 6 Pro will be equipped with three. We also know that both phones will be equipped with a separate selfie camera installed in a centered display cutout.

We also know that the Pixel 6 Pro will have a main lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens. Pixel 6 will have the same settings, but no telephoto.What will a telephoto lens use edge This is called the “folding” system. This may mean that it will use familiar periscope technology to enable it to see 4x optical zoom. In other words, you will be able to zoom in 4 times without losing any image quality.

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It remains to be seen how many stops you will have in the process of reaching 4x speed. For example, Sony uses a “jump” system that only allows optical zoom in a few gears. Can Google provide something similar, or can you go from 1x to 2x to 3x to 4x?

Rumor has it that the main sensor may be A 50MP shooterThis largely indicates that Google will eventually upgrade its sensors for the first time since the Pixel 3 series. However, this rumor does not currently have a strong athlete’s foot.

In any case, it is clear that Google intends to significantly update its hardware with the Pixel 6 series. When you combine it with its unparalleled software, the Pixel 6 series may be one of the best phones this year in terms of photos.

Price and availability

One aspect of the latest Pixel phones that makes them so successful is pricing. Although the Pixel 5 is not “cheap”, it will definitely weaken most of its competitors.

Google has publicly stated that, especially the Pixel 6 Pro, “it will definitely be a high-priced product.” For us, this indicates that the Pro-level model will reach or exceed the $1,000 mark. However, due to its weaker specifications and simpler design, the vanilla Pixel 6 may be cheaper.

In terms of usability, Google has Google store page Ready to answer the call. By visiting this page from different regions of the world, you can see which regions support it. So far, these are the countries where we are relatively certain that we will see the Pixel 6 lineup:

If you don’t see your own country in this list, please don’t get angry. Google may not have launched product listings for all countries/regions. Pixel 6 may also land in certain countries/regions first, and then enter other countries/regions.Remember one more Continued global chip shortage This may make the launch of Pixel 6 quite staggered.

As we approach autumn, we will definitely get more information about this!

This is all we currently have on Google Pixel 6! Please check back as soon as possible, as we will update this when more rumors land.