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Google Pixel 6 event recap: All the big Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro news

It'southward the morn after the dark before of the official full reveal of the Google Pixel half-dozen and Goggle Pixel vi Pro. And we have some fresh tidbits of data to share with you lot, from how the Pixel 6 eraser mode works to why the Pixel 6 Tensor chip is big bargain.

But we've too had our hazard to play effectually with the new Pixel phones. Then cheque out our hands-on Google Pixel half-dozen review and Google Pixel half dozen Pro review to read our showtime impressions on both the handsets; brand certain to go on an eye on Tom's Guide for out total reviews coming soon. If you like the sound of these phones then check out our guide on how to pre-society Google Pixel 6.

As for the main event itself, hither'due south everything Google appear.

Google Pixel six ($699):In addition to the new Tensor chip, the Pixel half-dozen gets a new 50MP camera that captures 150% more than light. You lot also get a 6.four-inch brandish with 90Hz refresh rate, faster charging and a bigger bombardment than Pixel 5. Plus, there's cool new camera features like Magic Eraser.

Google Pixel 6 Pro ($899): The Pixel 6 Pro features 6.71-inch display and Google has confirmed a 120Hz refresh rate along with iii rear cameras. Y'all get a 50MP principal lens, 12MP ultrawide and 48MP telephoto with 4x optical zoom and 20x Super Res Zoom, plus a bigger battery than the regular Pixel.

Google Pixel Laissez passer : Google didn't talk well-nigh this during its hr-long virtual event, but in that location's a new Pixel Pass, which is a $45/month subscription for the Pixel half-dozen. (Pixel half-dozen Pro owners will pay $55.) Pixel Pass gives you lot a new phone along with preferred care for the device; you likewise get subscriptions to the Google Ane, YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium and Google Play Pass services. Afterwards 2 years, Pixel Pass holders tin can upgrade to a new Pixel device. Here'southward a closer wait at whether Pixel Pass is worth it.

Sadly, both the rumored Google Pixel Scout and Google Pixel Fold were missing in action. Simply going by the rumors and so far, we tin potentially expect them next year.

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Despite the fact that Google has already revealed a lot about the new phones, in that location's still plenty we don't know. Much of that revolves effectually the new Tensor SoC; leaked Pixel 6 benchmarks have given usa an idea of how fast it might be, but we suspect that's merely telling half the story.

Information technology'll be fascinating to find out merely what the new silicon is capable of — and why Tensor could be a game-changer for the Pixel 6.

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Regardless of how fast Tensor is, we know it will heighten AI and machine learning (ML) on the Pixel 6. Photography will be one of the main areas that benefits from that, and we've already seen multiple leaks effectually new features such as Magic Eraser and Face Unblur.

Google Pixel 6 Pro

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So what else practise nosotros know about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro's cameras, beyond the fact that they'll go some exciting new software features?

Well, Google has already confirmed that the Pixel half dozen volition have both a principal sensor and ultra-broad photographic camera. The Pixel 6 Pro, meanwhile, adds a 4x optical-zoom telephoto lens. Google also says that the principal wide-angle sensor now lets in 150% more than light, but it isn't sharing any details beyond that.

Google Pixel 6 back

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A bunch of rumors and leaks accept filled in many of the gaps left by Google. For instance, findings within the code of the latest version of the Android Photographic camera app advise that the main photographic camera on both phones could feature the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor.

That was further backed up another Pixel half dozen Pro leak, which claimed that the ultrawide-bending camera volition use a 12MP sensor while the telephoto lens volition be 48MP. The below leaked image of the Google Pixel 6 Pro's cameras from Evan Blass lends further credence to the claimed specs.

A diagram of the Google Pixel 6 Pro's rear camera block, showing main, ultrawide and telephoto cameras

(Image credit: Evan Blass)

It looks like some easily-on leaks of the Pixel 6 are doing the rounds on Twitter. How much of a leak they are is arguable given Google has already shown off the blueprint. But we get to encounter the the phone in the hand; just tricky to tell if this is the standard Pixel six or Pixel vi Pro.

Price leaks for the Pixel 6 take also popped up, with 1 claiming the Pixel 6 Pro will toll £849 in the U.1000. That'south not cheap but it's some £150 cheaper than flagship phones from Apple and Samsung.

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There's even an early Pixel six unboxing video on Twitter. It's not exactly in-depth, merely it'due south withal another wait at the Pixel half-dozen in the flesh, or metal and glass.

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In that location could be a pretty sweet pre-order bonus at Target after the Google upshot today, as the retailer is gear up to offer the Pixel Buds A for 99 cents with Pixel half-dozen pre-orders.

In our Pixel Buds A-Series review, nosotros praised the wireless earbuds for their build and terminate and their smart features. And for 99 cents they are a consummate bargain.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series on their case

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One of the questions we have is whether we'll see the Google Pixel Watch today. It's long been rumored but the tips are desultory and information technology'due south tricky to build up any compelling idea of whether the Watch volition make an appearance at this event or won't arrive until 2022.

James Tsai's concept design for the much rumored Pixel Watch

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The Google Pixel Fold has a big question mark over information technology. At that place have been murmurs that Google could reveal a foldable phone before the end of 2021, then this would be the event to practise it.

However, there haven't been any last infinitesimal leaks and so far, though Roland Moore-Colyer is keeping his fingers crossed for the Pixel Fold as he reckons information technology could be the telephone to stand up to the rather proficient Samsung Milky way Z Fold iii.

a Google Pixel Fold render

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Google has an advert that promotes the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and how Android software can adapt to foldables, so there could be some form of foldable news at the Pixel outcome.

Volition it be the Pixel Fold? Maybe, peradventure not. But if zero else Google could talk up how Android volition offering better back up for fordable phones, especially since there are hints that other major Android telephone makers are going to arrive on foldable phones.

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Looks like Google could exist going big on pushing the Pixel 6 out to customers. But is it being too ambitions?

Speaking anecdotally, nosotros've non seen a vast amount of Pixel users out in the wild, as least not with the flagship Pixel phones, with nigh tending to use iPhones or Samsung Galaxy handsets. Our ain Philip Michaels has penned his thoughts on what the Pixel vi needs to practise to avoid existence a flop; time will tell if Google can achieve this.

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One matter the Pixel 6 is probable to bring to the table is the slickest take on Android yet; basically, Google's idealized vision of Android.

Leaked adverts have shown off some smart features, like Live Translate for real-time oral communication translation and Magic Eraser to smartly remove unwanted objects or people in photos.

If you lot are already considering getting a Pixel 6 and so the rumored Pixel Pass might exist the way to go, if y'all're a heavy user of Google's services.

Co-ordinate to the leaks so far Pixel Laissez passer will offering a Pixel 6 and access to YouTube Premium, Play Laissez passer and Google One, all for a monthly subscription fee. Nosotros don't know the pricing for this notwithstanding, just it could be a smart manner to get a new Android phone alongside a trio of desirable Google services.

In other tidbits of unconfirmed Pixel half-dozen news, the Pixel 6 Pro could be Google'due south fastest charging phone to date, with it tipped to get a 33W wired charging. That's hardly the most powerful of chargers, when the likes of the Oppo Find X3 Pro take 65W charging. Merely it's a solid boost over the Google Pixel 5.

an image of Google Pixel 6 Pro in a person's hand

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Are there particular Pixel half dozen features yous're looking forward to? We are swell to see what Google has washed with the cameras, but nosotros also hope to see a surprise or 2.

Permit u.s. know what you remember past tweeting @tomsguide.

Here are some more images of the Pixel half-dozen in action, albeit sanitized promotional images. What do you call up of the design?

Some of united states of america at Tom's Guide rather like it, with the big black camera bar standing out from the photographic camera bumps seen on other Android phones. Simply equally, dazzler is in the heart of the beholder, as we'd exist interested to see how the Pixel half dozen Pro measures up against the Samsung Milky way S21 Ultra.

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Information technology looks like we many non go to see the Google Pixel Scout after all, as regular tipster Jon Prosser has claimed the Pixel Watch own't make it until early 2022.

a Google Pixel Watch render based on leaks

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Thus is neat: someone has posted what the Google Weather widget will expect like with Android's new Textile Y'all design. Expect information technology to come with Android 12 but be slickly integrated into the Pixel half-dozen. It looks rather skillful in nighttime mode.

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Going past Google'southward advert on the Made By Google Twitter account, Cloth You will be the centerpiece for Android 12 on the Pixel. And we're looking forward to seeing how deep the customization runs, especially if information technology's helped out by Google's machine leaning expertise.

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While the Pixel Fold could be the biggest surprise of the Pixel 6 launch event, nosotros'd welcome a new Pixel-branded laptop. The terminal few Pixel tablets and laptops were simply OK, and so ideally a follow up to the excellent Pixelbook would be not bad,

How likely is that? Well, as nosotros've not heard whatever leaks around such a device, so not very. Only we can nonetheless remain optimistic.

What Google device would you like to see get a refresh or a reboot? Tweet us @tomsguide.

an image of the Google Pixelbook

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While we expect for more Pixel 6 event tidbits, we took a closer look at the unboxing video that'due south been posted prematurely to Twitter. There's not a great deal to glean from this but information technology looks like there won't be a charger in the box.

That means Google could follow the example of both Apple tree and Samsung, and require users to buy their own charging bricks.

Five Google Pixel 6 renders next to each other, showing off different menus within Android 12.

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One affair to keep an eye on afterward the Pixel vi is announced today volition be how quickly Google can turn around orders. The entire world seems to be suffering through supply line issues, with the tech industry getting hit especially hard.

A Google Pixel 6 in a Google-made case sitting face-down on a table

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Look no further than Google rival Apple, where iPhone thirteen shipping delays hateful it will be at to the lowest degree a week earlier you tin go a new iPhone in your easily; in some cases, the delay stretches into mid-November. It'southward the same situation with the newly appear MacBook Pros, where models with more than custom options are shipping much later.

Can Google avoid a like state of affairs with the Pixel half-dozen and any else it announces today? That's what we're interested in finding out. Nikkei reports that Google has asked suppliers for seven meg Pixel 6 models, and so it seems like there should be plenty of phones on hand.

Whatever else Google announces three hours from at present, we await some sort of basketball tie-in. Earlier, the company appear that the Google Pixel is the "official fan phone of the NBA."

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What does that mean exactly? We're not certain, but we hope it means celebrity cameos during the Pixel Fall Launch event.

If the Pixel 6 appeals to y'all when it's announced later today, you're going to face some other choice — Pixel six or Pixel 6 Pro? The latter phone will surely cost more than than the standard Pixel six (though how much we won't know for another couple hours, at least officially.)

Google Pixel 6

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Nosotros did a Pixel six vs. Pixel half dozen Pro comparison last month based on the rumored features every bit well as what Google had already appear, and the two phones are likely to accept a lot of key features in common, such every bit the Tensor flake and Android 12.

Only there are some key differences, and we don't need to wait until Google's large reveal to go over them, since many of these features have already been put out there. Back in August, for instance, it was revealed that the Pixel 6 Pro will have the larger screen (6.7 inches vs. 6.4 inches for the Pixel 6) and the faster refresh rate (though both phones will have screens that refresh faster than 60Hz, we're told). Also the Pixel six Pro has a telephoto lens to go with the standard wide and ultrawide bending shooters, though we're still waiting for official word on how big the sensors are. We'd anticipate a bigger battery in the Pixel six Pro to keep that larger screen powered up.

In terms of buying decisions, then, if you similar bigger displays, you'll likely gravitate toward the Pixel 6 Pro. And if zoom shots are part of your photographic repertoire, at that place's no beating a dedicated telephoto lens.

Of course, we don't know prices withal, and the cost gap between the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro could be the ultimate factor in deciding which phone you should get. Stay tuned.

Android 12 has been around in pre-release class most of the twelvemonth, with Google previewing the software during its developer briefing this jump. So if you live and breathe Android, you're probably well aware of all the changes coming with the new version.

Simply if you're only vaguely aware of Android 12 and its new features, y'all've got some fourth dimension to catch up on the highlights earlier the Pixel half dozen launch brings Android 12 to Google's new phones. Our Android 12 guide goes over the large changes headed to Android phones, with Google's own devices start in line to get the update.

Android 12

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Among the highlights will be the new Material Yous interface Google is rolling out and a more prominent role for widgets. Google is improving the Quick Settings in Android 12, besides, and you can expect more privacy-focused features. All of these changes should be front and center on the Pixel 6 and Pixel six Pro.

It's no secret that Google has struggled to break out from the pack of other phone makers, let alone challenge the authority Samsung and Apple bask at the top of the smartphone market. That's surprising in the sense that Google'southward camera performance is ordinarily among the best nosotros see in a smartphone, and cameras are very important to smartphone shoppers. On the other hand, the rest of the Pixel hardware tends to be pretty lackluster, and then maybe it's not so shocking that Google has all the same to really brand a splash with whatsoever Pixel flagship.

Google Pixel 6 on display in NYC Google store

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We're going to guess that the Tensor chip and the unique look of the Pixel 6 — both features that have already been revealed, by the way — stand for Google's latest efforts to emerge from the rest of the pack and carve out a niche for itself. Volition it do the trick for you? Permit us know at @TomsGuide on Twitter.

We know that the focus of Tensor is on enabling features that do good from machine learning and bogus intelligence, but chipsets likewise garner attention for how they perform. That'south going to be especially true of Tensor since the Pixel half-dozen volition be the offset phone powered past this Google-designed silicon.

Google Pixel 6 Pro

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Leaked benchmarks suggest that the Tensor chip will be in the ballpark of what you get from Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888, currently the arrangement-on-chip of choice for leading Android flagships. Don't expect performance to go anywhere close to the A15 Bionic fleck powering the latest iPhones, though. Our reports on the latest leaked Geekbench scores for the Pixel vi and Pixel six Pro accept more than details.

It would be very unusual to hold a press issue for a production launch where many of the details nigh the product are already disclosed and not have another device or two to bear witness off. Yet, at this point, that'south what Google seems to be doing. We know that we're seeing the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro today, only the most likely candidates to bring together those phones — the Pixel Fold, Pixelbook 2 and Pixel Sentry — haven't leaked in nigh as much item.

Pixel Fold concept design shows a look similar to the Pixel 6

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A while dorsum, I wrote nearly the possibility of Google offering only a tease of the Pixel Fold, even if the foldable isn't ready to ship, and I nevertheless call back we could see that today.  But information technology seems more than than likely that Google volition simply concentrate on the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and nada else, based on the rumors edifice upward to the event.

Any time there'southward a Pixel launch, it's worth re-examining Google Fi, the Google-backed wireless service. While Google opened up Fi to other phones a while back, using 1 of the Pixel devices means you can seamless switch between Wi-Fi and the different networks (T-Mobile, US Cellular and what'south left of Sprint) that Google Fi uses, depending on which has the strongest connection.

Google Fi

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Google Fi has one of the best unlimited plans in our estimation, especially if you do a lot of traveling. While we'd expect other carriers to offer the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, if you're in the marketplace for a new wireless provider and yous're planning on getting a new Pixel, this may exist the time to consider Google Fi.

We're less than an hour abroad from the Pixel Autumn launch effect, but apparently Google can't expect that long to start selling its new phones. Our colleague Tom Pritchard merely got this tweet from Google.

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