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Specs
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Size | 6.1-inch |
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI |
Technology | OLED |
Refresh rate | 60Hz |
Screen-to-body | 82.14 % |
Features | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
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System chip | Tensor (5 nm) |
Processor | Hexa-core, 2x 2.80GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x 2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x 1.80GHz Cortex-A55 |
GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 |
RAM | 6GB (LPDDR5) |
Internal storage | 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable |
OS | Android (15, 14, 13, 12) |
Device type | Smartphone |
Battery |
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Capacity | 4410 mAh |
Type | Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable |
Charging | Fast charging |
Max charge speed | Wired: 18.0W |
PhoneArena Battery Test | |
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Battery Life Estimate: | 5h 52min |
Browsing: | 13h 51min |
Gaming: | 6h 48min |
Video: | 8h 51min |
Find out more details about battery and charging for all phones we have tested on our
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Camera |
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Rear | Dual camera |
Main camera |
12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.7 Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
Second camera |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 |
Flash | LED |
Video recording | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) |
Front | 8 MP |
PhoneArena Camera Test | |
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Overall score: | 133 |
Photo score: | 140 |
Video score: | 127 |
Find out more details about photo and video scores for all phones we have tested on our
PhoneArena Camera Score page.
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Design |
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Dimensions |
5.99 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches (152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9mm) |
Weight | 6.28 oz(178.0 g) |
Materials |
Back: Glass, Plastic Frame: Metal |
Resistance | Water, Dust; IP67 |
Biometrics | Optical in-screen fingerprint |
Keys | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | Chalk, Charcoal, Sage |
Cellular |
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5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave |
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600) |
3G | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
SIM type | Nano SIM |
This device has different variants: View all |
Multimedia |
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Headphones | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features |
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Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Wi-Fi |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging |
Hearing aid compatible | M4/T4 |
Location | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Other | NFC |
Buyers information |
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MSRP | $ 449 |
In The Box | Phone, USB Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Papers |
Availability |
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Officially announced | May 11, 2022 |
Alternative variants
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5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n40, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600) |
Carrier Availability
Available
Verizon | Since Aug 18, 2022 |
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AT&T | Since Jul 13, 2022 |
U.S. Cellular | Since Sep 22, 2022 |
Xfinity Mobile | Since Jul 14, 2022 |
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User Reviews
As I've been using this device for will over a year now I can say that this phone has served me well every single day of that time. At no Tyrone have I longed for a better this is that, or anything bigger or better... It offers just ride right size, shape and just those essential features while dropping the extraneous extras irrelevant to the core findings of a quality smartphone experience. Admittedly I'm not one for Bella and whistles for the sale of them alone. Is it's too be included here it has to be intrinsicly a part you'd expect from any adequate smartphone today.
- Decent screen quality
- Same flagship Tensor processor as the rest of the pixel 6 range
- Stellar camera for the money
- Relatively slow charging speeds
- Barely adequate battery capacity
- Somewhat thicker bezels
The phone power off on outer plastic switch lost , never heard of any such problem with any phone or brand ever. The parts are of poor quality , even the sound volume switch or button. Battery drains on phone calls by 4 PM. The phone is not user friendly. Phone generates heat a lot if two apps are running , in charging it gets more heated, charging takes 3 hours with fast chargers. It was cheap , but now costly by 50% with a year. Phone though not hangs but gets slower after one year.
- Size of screen
- Handy
- Body , spares poor quality
- Battery , power off on outer switch lost
- No charger with new handset
I always have to use 2 phones (one personal and one business). This is my second Pixel phone after Pixel 3a. I have been using Samsung Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite after that. I always make sure that one of my phones have 3.5mm jack. Currently I am using Pixel 6a and Moto G62 5G (has 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, stereo speakers, yet costs 50% of Pixel 6a). As Moto G62 has got "Potato Camera(s)", I bought Pixel 6a for camera purposes. That is a great decision, imho.
I hate Pixel 6 phones for the Glass sandwich design and hence bought Pixel 6a. Since I have earlier used Pixel 3a, I have no doubt regarding the Cameras and I don't really miss 50MPx of Pixel 6 series. I love the compact form factor of this phone. For typing e-mails and browsing, where bigger screen is preferred, I use my Moto G62. Best of both worlds, imho.
It is always better to buy Pixel phones after minimum 6 months as by that time, Google would have sorted out all software bugs. In display FPS is fast, phone is flying fast, battery life is amazing and lasts more than 1.5 days (mostly because I have 2 phone batteries to kill). Even for single phone using heavy users, it will surely last one full day without any issues. Network speed is great, comparing my earlier Samsung phones. Over all a great phone.
- Compact
- Light Weight
- Good Display
- Great Cameras
- Superb battery life
- Stereo speakers
- No 3.5mm jack for an a-series phone