Google Pixel 6 Pro – Unlocked Android 5G Smartphone with 50-Megapixel Camera and Wide-Angle Lens 256 GB – Stormy Black

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Its curved edges ensure the phone sits comfortably in your hand, although some may find it a touch slippery to hold – we found that a case mitigated that issue. All three models offer HDR support and they also both come with a high brightness mode, always-on display, Now Playing and At A Glance features so you don't miss out on any features whatever model you opt for. The Pixel 6 is slightly more expensive, sitting in the middle of the Pixel 6a and the Pixel 6 Pro in terms of price and features. It too makes some compromises compared to the 6 Pro, but it offers more than the Pixel 6a. Call quality is clear and noise cancellation works well. The earpiece tops out at 84dB, which is fine for just about any environment.Speaker audio is greatly improved on the Pixel 6 Pro when compared with its predecessor. Maximum volume peaks at 89dB and is well balanced, with a wide soundstage. Timbre is solid and there’s even a hint of bass. Google’s Tensor Processor Is a Leap Forward

The Pixel 6 Pro does well in very little light, but you'll notice some lens flare (Steven Winkelman )

The Pixel 6 Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display, which is suitably large and offers crisp picture quality – the resolution of 1440 x 3120 is a remarkable step up compared to 2020’s Pixel 5 and its 1080 x 2340 screen. The Pixel 6 Pro also supports Wi-Fi 6E. In our Wi-Fi tests, it averaged speeds of 501Mbps down and 47Mbps up at a distance of 10 feet from a 802.11AX router on Verizon's 5G home internet. The Pixel 6 Pro’s camera setup is another highlight; it’s a versatile array that enables you to capture a wide variety of subjects in a few different ways.. The main camera’s sensor is a step up from what we’ve seen from Google before, and new software upgrades only heighten the experience. The 50MP main shooter, which has an f/1.9 aperture and 1.2µm pixels is the camera you’ll likely be using the most. We found it was able to take high-res photos with good detail and true-to-life colors.

For example, we found the phone had around 10% leftover at the end of the day when we went to charge it. This isn’t the sort of phone that is going to last you multiple days, unless you’re a particularly light user. If you’re pushing your phone harder, for example using GPS features, or shooting lots of video, you may find you need to top it up before the end of the day. Don’t let those benchmarking scores put you off; the Google Pixel 6 Pro is still a powerful phone, and the Tensor chipset isn’t a poor choice.

There’s fast-charging here, although it’s not as fast as you’ll get with some other Android phones. It tops out at 30W, with the phone able to charge from zero to 50% in around 30 minutes. In our testing, we found a 30W charger was able to take the phone from zero to 20% in 15 minutes, and to 40% in 30 minutes. Turn the Pixel 6 Pro around to see its big 6.7-inch OLED screen. It’s a full HD+ Plus display with 1200Hz refresh rate, as well as a high brightness mode. It’s bigger and better than the standard Pixel 6. How good is the Google Pixel 6 Pro camera? We found it to be one of the sharpest-looking displays we’ve seen on a smartphone in 2021. Its 512 pixels per inch is a rarity on smartphones with QHD displays, and we’ve only seen it beaten by handsets like the Sony Xperia 1 IV with its 4K screen.