Pixel 6 Pro launched with Google Tensor chipset, Android 12, and triple cameras

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By Kishan Vyas

Published Oct 19, 2021

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is officially here and it comes with Google's in-house Tenor chipset, Android 12, and a triple camera setup.

At its Pixel Fall launch event today, Google unveiled the Pixel 6 Pro, the top-of-the-line model in the new Pixel 6 series. The Pro model looks identical to the regular Pixel 6 in terms of the overall design, but it packs a bigger, better display, a more versatile camera setup, and a larger battery. Here's everything you need to know about the new Pixel smartphone.

Pixel 6 Pro: Specifications

Specification	Pixel 6 Pro
Dimensions and Weight	210g
Display	6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED QHD+ (1400 x 3120) Centered hole-punch 120Hz display refresh rate HDR10+ support High brightness mode Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors Gorilla Glass Victus
SoC	Google Tensor octa-core chipset Titan M2 security chip
RAM and Storage	12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 flash storage
Battery & Charging	5,000mAh battery 30W fast charging 23W fast wireless charging
Rear Camera	Primary: 50MP f/1.8 Samsung GN1 primary camera, OIS Secondary: 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 114-degree FOV Tertiary: 48MP f/3.5, telephoto, 4X optical zoom, 20x digital zoom
Front Camera	11.1MP f/2.2
Ports	USB Type-C port
Connectivity	5G NR (Sub-6GHz) NFC Ultra-wideband (UWB) Bluetooth 5.2 Type-C port WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Other features	Optical under-display fingerprint reader IP68 water and dust resistance Stereo speakers
Software	Android 12 Three years of OS updates Five years of security updates

The Pixel 6 Pro features a bigger 6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED display with QHD+ (1400 x 3120) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The front and back are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The phone is powered by Google's in-house octa-core Tensor chipset, paired with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 flash storage.

While the regular Pixel 6 has a dual-camera setup, the Pro model features triple cameras on the back. The primary Samsung GN1 50MP and Sony IMX386 12MP ultra-wide cameras are the same as the regular Pixel 6 but there's a third 48MP telephoto lens that offers up to 4x optical zoom.

The Pixel 6 Pro also has a larger 5,000mAh battery compared to the 4,600mAh cell on the regular Pixel 6. The phone supports fast charging via a 30W charger and fast wireless charging up to 23W.

On the software front, the Pixel 6 Pro runs a near-stock version of Android 12 out-of-the-box, with Google promising up to three years of OS updates and five years of security updates. Other notable highlights of the Pixel 6 Pro include stereo speakers, an under-display fingerprint reader, ultra-wideband (UWB) support, IP68 water and dust resistance, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.2.

Pricing & Availability

The Pixel 6 Pro is the larger sibling that comes with Google's new Tensor chip, a modern design, and an extra telephoto camera.

Google Pixel 6 Pro

The vanilla Pixel 6 provides the best bang for your buck. It has the same primary camera, same SoC and same design as the Pro model.

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The Pixel 6 Pro starts at $899 and comes in three colorways: Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, and Stormy Black. It's available for pre-order starting today and will start shipping on October 28. It will go on sale from all major US carriers and retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Google Store, and others. Also, be sure to check out the best deals on the Pixel 6 Pro to save a few extra bucks and take advantage of offers.