Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: what's the difference?

Date:
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:54 +0000

Description:
Google has revealed lots of details about the Pixel 6 range, so we have a
good idea of how the two phones differ.

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Google has finally unveiled the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro sort of, anyway. The company has revealed what the phones look like and a few of the specs,
but there are still many things that we dont know yet, and might not learn until the phones properly launch (probably in October).

Still, from what we do know its clear that while these two phones have a lot in common, they also have some significant differences.

With that in mind weve created this guide to all the confirmed differences between the Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, and weve also included
rumored differences and those that havent technically been confirmed but will almost certainly be present such as the price. Design and display

The Google Pixel 6 and the Google Pixel 6 Pro have very similar designs, and both have that distinctive camera bump you can see in the images above and below, but there are some differences.

For one thing, the colors vary. Both phones come in three shades, but with
the Pixel 6 you get the choice of a red and peach combination, a black and grey, or a green and yellow, while with the Pixel 6 Pro theres the option of yellow and orange, white and grey, or black and grey.

Note that in all cases they also have a black camera bump, and that these arent the official names of the colors, just how they appear to us in the images weve seen so far. Image 1 of 2 The Google Pixel 6 in the three shades it will launch in (Image credit: Google) Image 2 of 2 The Google Pixel 6 Pro in the three shades it will launch in (Image credit: Google)

Speaking of the camera bump, that has a matte black top and bottom edge on
the Pixel 6, while on the Google Pixel 6 Pro its glossy silver. Youll also notice that the area above the camera block is larger on the Pixel 6 Pro than on the Google Pixel 6.

As for the display, thats larger and curved on the Pixel 6 Pro, while the standard Pixel 6 has a smaller flat one.

Google hasnt revealed any screen specs, but Marques Brownlee a YouTuber who was granted hands-on time with the phones claims that the Pixel 6 Pro has a roughly 6.7-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the screen on the standard Pixel 6 has a 90Hz refresh rate. Based on leaks the Pixel 6s screen is likely 6.4 inches, but this hasnt been confirmed. Camera and battery

We know that the Google Pixel 6 has a dual-lens camera, and while Google
didnt name the lenses, Brownlee claims that theres a main one and an ultra-wide. The Google Pixel 6 Pro has all the same lenses, but additionally has a telephoto one offering 4x optical zoom.

Although not confirmed, the Pixel 6 Pro might also have more megapixels in
its selfie camera, with a leak suggesting it has a 12MP one, while the standard Pixel 6 apparently has an 8MP one.

The same source also says to expect a 4,614mAh battery in the Pixel 6 and a 5,000mAh one in the Pixel 6 Pro. This hasnt been confirmed either, but wed be surprised if the Pro model didnt have a bigger battery than the standard
Pixel 6. The Google Pixel 6 has one less camera than the Pro (Image credit: Google) Specs and features

The big new spec of the Pixel 6 range is its Google Tensor chipset, as this
is the first time the company has made its own one, but this is found in both the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, so theres no difference there.

Where the phones may well differ is in RAM and storage, and while Google
hasnt revealed those details, a leak suggests the Pixel 6 will come with 8GB of RAM and a choice of 128GB or 256GB of storage, and the Pixel 6 Pro will have 12GB of RAM and a choice of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. Price

Price is something that we dont know anything about yet there arent even any leaks. But it seems almost certain that the Google Pixel 6 Pro will cost more than the Pixel 6. How much more is unclear, but for reference the Google
Pixel 5 retailed for $699 / 599 / AU$999, so wed guess youll be paying at least that much for the Pixel 6, and more for the Pixel 6 Pro. A side view of the Google Pixel 6 Pro (Image credit: Google) Takeaway

So from what we know so far, the Google Pixel 6 Pro will have more cameras than the Pixel 6, a bigger, curvier screen with a higher refresh rate, and it will come in a different selection of colors.

Beyond that, a combination of leaks and common sense suggests the Pixel 6 Pro will also have a higher price, and will likely have a larger battery, along potentially with more RAM and storage.

Given all that then, it sounds like the Google Pixel 6 Pro will be a true flagship, which would be nice to see given that last year Google stuck exclusively with mid-range phones.

Its slightly less clear how the standard Pixel 6 will be positioned below
the Pro clearly, but whether it will land as a mid-ranger like the Pixel 5 or a high but not quite top end handset like the Samsung Galaxy S21 and
OnePlus 9 , remains to be seen. The iPhone 13 is also landing soon



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