The Pixel 6 likely won’t release until September, but we already have a clear picture of what it looks like and how it will run
In terms of the best Android phones, no Google Pixels have made our list for some time. Yet the past few weeks have provided a whirlwind of Google Pixel 6 leaks and news that give us hope Google can overcome its underwhelming Pixel 5 launch. We’ve recently seen leaked renders of what the Pixel 6 could look like, alleged specs for the 6 and 6 Pro, and announcements of Android 12 tools that will be timed exclusives on Pixel phones. The latter could give the Pixel 6 an edge on other upcoming Android phones like the Galaxy S22. If you’ve missed out on some or all of the recent leaks, we’ll bring you up to speed with a round-up of the Pixel 6 specs and rumors we’re most intrigued by – or most disappointed by – across the past month. In the past two weeks, two tech tipsters – Jon Prosser and OnLeaks – independently got their hands on photos of the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro (or at least a prototype version). The renders they leaked looked similar enough to suggest that the Pixel 6 really will get a radical, stylish redesign. The first leak revealed how the Pixel 6 could sport slim bezels, a glass back, protruding back camera block with two rear cameras – three for the 6 Pro – a bright orange strip on top, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Then the second leak arrived, focusing on the Pixel 6 Pro’s design and specs. Allegedly, the Pro will have a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display, measurements of 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3 x 0.35 in), three cameras – wide-angle, periscope telephoto and a third unspecified lens – dual stereo speakers and wireless charging. Specs aside, Google’s Pixel redesign was a positive sign for us. Aside from the return of an ‘XL’ Pixel, the Pixel 6 actually has a personality that stands out, whereas the Pixel 5 design was more functional than attractive.
