Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch and first look video

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Just a small news item about Google launching its new flagships, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which look pretty tasty, at £599 and £849 (inc VAT) in the Uk. Highlights include a very large main camera sensor (1/1.3") and a 4x periscope telephoto on the 'Pro'. Lots of details will have to wait for a hands-on to really test, of course. In theory, review handsets are on the way, so watch this space.

Google's launch event video is here:

The specs breakdown as follows:


 Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro
Operating System Android 12 Android 12
Display 6.4-inch FHD+ 2400x1080 OLED. 90Hz Display 6.7-inch QHD+ 3120x1440 LTPO OLED. 120Hz Display
Processor Google Tensor Google Tensor
Memory 8GB LPDDR5 12GB LPDDR5
Storage 128GB/256GB options 128GB/256GB/512GB options
Rear Cameras 50MP 1/1.3" Quad Bayer camera
12MP ultrawide camera		 50MP 1/1.3" Quad Bayer camera
12MP ultrawide camera
48MP 1/2" telephoto (4x periscope)
Front Camera 8MP 84-degree field of view 11.1MP 94-degree field of view
Audio Stereo speakers Stereo speakers
Battery 4614 mAh 5003 mAh
Connectivity USB Type C, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC USB Type C, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Ultra-Wideband chip
Dimensions 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9mm, 207g 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9mm, 210g
Biometrics Under display optical Fingerprint Unlock Under display optical Fingerprint Unlock
IP Rating IP68 IP68
Colours Stormy Black, Kinda Coral, Soa Seafoam Stormy Black, Cloudy White, Soa Sunny
Starting price £599 £849

So certainly a step up for Google's Pixels, not least in imaging. Which is about time, since 2020's offerings were so lack-lustre in this department. Obviously, I'll put everything through its paces when the devices arrive for real.

NB. The weights are official. Goodness knows how the extra camera, size and battery equate to only 3g difference. So I think this is a mistake in Google's published specs. Ho hum.

As ever, MKBHD has a video first look:

Watch this space!