Just like its Pro big J brother, the Pixel 6 is something of a return to form for Google after the underwhelming Pixel 5. With a bold, colourful design, Google's Tensor chipset running the show (with lots of Altricks) and significant camera upgrades to talk about as well, it feels as though the Pixel 6 is a real mid-range star- and quite possibly better value for money than the top-end Pro version on p42.
As well as that Tensor processor - built to excel at Altasks such as Google Assistant responses - you get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage with the Pixel 6. In other words, enough power to deal comfortably with any kind of task you want to give it from streaming to gaming
Cameras: brainy
Photo and video capture quality has always been where Pixel phones have stood out, and this one is no different. The dual-lens 50+12MP rear camera is capable of taking some seriously impressive snaps, even in the pitch-black thanks to the Al-assisted Night Sight tech.
There's also an 8MP selfie-cam, plus support for both wired and wireless charging. The 4614mAh battery will get you through a day of use, and that can be bumped up to two days with the Extreme Battery Saver mode - which deploys, you've guessed it, Al to better manage the phone's power draw.
Design: bumpy
We're well used to phones being simple slabs of glass and metal (or plastic), but the Pixel 6 pushes the design envelope with a bolder camera bump than normal. It stretches across the width of the phone, which allows more space for the cameras and means this Pixel doesn't rock from side to side when you lay it on a flat surface.
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