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Google Pixel 6

7.6/ 10

Updated May 2026

Available
  • Network
  • Display
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  • Camera
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  • Memory
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  • Battery
    Non-removable Li-Po
  • OS
    Android 12

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The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are a pair of Android-based phablet-sized smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. They collectively serve as the successor to the Pixel 5. The phones were first previewed in August 2021, confirming reports that they would be powered by a custom system-on-chip named Google Tensor. The cameras are housed in a horizontal bar on the back, while the front features a hole-punch display notch in the center. They shipped with Android 12, with Google announcing numerous artificial intelligence and ambient computing features during the phones' launch event.

Source: spec data adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Key specifications

OSAndroid 12 / Upgradable to Android 16
ChipsetGoogle Tensor

Performance

Powering the Google Pixel 6 is the Google Tensor system-on-chip. CPU configuration: Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55). Graphics are handled by Mali-G78 MP20.

Connectivity

SIM configuration: Nano SIM and eSIM.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
9.0
performance
7.0
connectivity
8.0
display
7.0
design
8.0
camera
7.0
battery
7.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
Technology
LAUNCH
StatusAvailable. Released 2021
BODY
SIMNano SIM and eSIM
BuildSlate
PLATFORM
OSAndroid 12 / Upgradable to Android 16
ChipsetGoogle Tensor
CPUOcta-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G78 MP20
MEMORY
Card slotNo
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth5.x
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USBUSB Type-C
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
ChargingFast charging
Battery TypeNon-removable Li-Po

● Questions about this phone

Does the Google Pixel 6 support 5G?
No, the Google Pixel 6 does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: .
What operating system does the Google Pixel 6 run?
The Google Pixel 6 runs Android 12 (full: Android 12 / Upgradable to Android 16).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Google Pixel 6?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Google Pixel 6 at 7.6 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.