Google Pixel 6 series will be launched on October 19
What's the story
Google is all set to host its Pixel Fall Launch event on October 19, wherein the company will announce the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. The event will start at 10am PT i.e. 10:30pm IST. The upcoming Pixel devices will be the first to sport Google's in-house Tensor processor and run on Android 12 OS. Here's our roundup.
Design and display
The Pixel 6 Pro will flaunt a QHD+ curved display
The Google Pixel 6 series will feature a center-aligned punch-hole design with slim bezels, a dual-tone color scheme, an IP68-rated build quality, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Pixel 6 will bear a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) flat AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 6 Pro will have a 6.71-inch QHD+ (1440x3120 pixels) curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Cameras
The phones will boast a 50MP main camera
The Google Pixel 6 will come with a dual rear camera unit comprising a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The Pixel 6 Pro will offer a similar camera arrangement but with an additional 48MP telephoto snapper with 4x optical zoom and OIS support. For selfies and video calling, the duo will have a 12MP front-facing camera.
Internals
They will be loaded with up to 12GB of RAM
The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will be powered by a Tensor chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The former will pack a 4,614mAh battery, whereas the latter will house a 5,000mAh battery. The phones will boot Android 12 OS, support 33W fast-charging, and will offer connectivity options like Wi-Fi 6 as well as 5G.
Pocket-pinch
Google Pixel 6 series: Pricing and availability
Google will announce the official pricing and availability details of the Pixel 6 series at the time of the launch, which has been scheduled for October 19. However, according to previous leaks, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro may start at €548 (roughly Rs. 47,350) and €899 (around Rs. 77,700), respectively.