Google Pixel 6

Released October 2021

High-End ($400-$600)
Google Pixel 6

Summary

Pros

  • Overall camera experience for its segment
  • Image details in tele shots
  • Audio performance in recordings
  • Smooth display when playing video games
  • Good exposure of faces in selfie photos and videos
  • Decent autonomy when streaming videos

Cons

  • Good details in selfie videos
  • Visible steps during adaptation to changes in lighting environment
  • Uniformity in screen color and brightness
  • Poor charging performance
  • Weak efficiency in terms of discharge currents and charging

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
Selfie
126
camera
2022
83rd

in Global Ranking

7th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Camera Score i
126
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
136
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
65
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
65
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
79
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
133
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Google Pixel 6 camera
125
display
2022
110th

in Global Ranking

14th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Display Score i
125
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
129
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
135
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
111
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Touch i
134
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Google Pixel 6 display
137
audio
2022
40th

in Global Ranking

3rd

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Audio Score i
137
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
137
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
136
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Google Pixel 6 audio
97
battery
164th

in Global Ranking

33rd

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Battery Score i
97
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 160
Top score
Oppo Find X7 Ultra

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
94
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
102
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
95
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
1h03
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
2h05
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
2h36 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Google Pixel 6 battery
129
selfie
2022
41st

in Global Ranking

5th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Selfie Score i
129
25
Intex Aqua Selfie
BEST 151
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Sub-scores

Photo i
130
18
ZTE Axon 20 5G
BEST 149
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Video i
127
38
Intex Aqua Selfie
BEST 156
Top score
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Tests

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Google Pixel 6 selfie

Specifications

158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

5G
Single SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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