The Google Pixel 6 is about to enter the market, and a steady stream of leaks has filled in much of what to expect from price to features. Google is preparing to launch its sixth-generation Pixel soon, building on a lineup the company says delivers the best camera segment in the industry. Here is what the reports and patents point to.
Google entered the mobile market in 2016 and has launched many smartphones since. It partners with manufacturers to ship phones running its own software, a program first introduced as Nexus that mainly targeted tech geeks and developers. The Pixel and Pixel XL changed that approach, bringing the series to common users.
Google Pixel 6 potential features
Google Pixel devices have not historically led on hardware, but they tend to be stronger on software. The Pixel 5 ran a Snapdragon 765 processor, while the Pixel 6 is expected to carry the latest chip. Google released the roadmap for the phone, and leaked codenames revealed raven, oriole and passport.
- Raven and oriole are said to be codenames for Pixel 6 models.
- The passport codename could belong to a Pixel foldable.
- Other reports suggest Pixel XE and Pixel Foldable will be the same device.
Some hardware changes are tipped, including support for an inside-display camera and a dual SIM tray. The design is expected to stay largely the same as before, with only minor changes, and radar technology will reportedly be dropped this time.
Display and design
The phone is expected to use a punch-hole display in place of the notch. The Pixel 5 used a hybrid aluminum body with a thin skin made of bioresin plastic. For the Pixel 6, the display is expected to be a 6-inch FHD Plus AMOLED panel with a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate.
An inside-display camera, similar to the one on the ZTE Axon 20 5G, is also expected and could become the company USP.
A possible foldable
According to another leak, Google may also offer the upcoming smartphone as a foldable. Two patents were published by the company in January 2021, resembling a Samsung Galaxy Fold that opens into a large tablet-like display.
Google Pixel 6 specifications, launch and price
Like the Pixel 5, the Pixel 6 is expected to ship with a flagship processor, along with more RAM and storage. Reports point to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. For more coverage like this, browse our gadgets section.
| Feature | Expected detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6-inch FHD Plus AMOLED, 90Hz or 120Hz |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, non-expandable |
| Front camera | Inside-display camera |
| Expected price | $699 (around Rs 50,912) |
On timing, Google has been consistent with its Pixel launches. The new device could arrive in the first week of September or October, though no official information has been shared yet.
The exact price is not known, but it is expected to be slightly higher than the Pixel 5. The phone is priced at $699, around Rs 50,912. The Pixel 5 came with the Snapdragon 765G, so if the Pixel 6 ships with the latest or a better processor, its starting price could be $799, around 58,195.
