If we look back, there is already the debut of the original pixel that took.
Years later, we see how Google is still looking for the formula that allows them to offer within the saturated smartphones market, something differentiating that offers a perfect tune between hardware and software that is part of their devices.
Based on this, the new Pixel 6 stand out for first incorporating the new soc tensioner processor developed by Google itself, with a performance that the company intends to compete with the entire most advanced premium mobile range of the market.
In this way, it should be stressed that the suffix 'pro' is already common in the space of smartphones, but this is the first time Google applies it to a pixel;With previous generations only separated by size, wearing an 'XL'.
Thus, everything indicates that this year's pro is destined to be seen as a different breed from predecessor pixels.In fact, the main chamber hardware for the first time in years has been updated, and the quality of the visualization screens has been raised.
Construction design and quality
Pixel 6 pro is the largest, thick and heavy mobile that Google has ever manufactured and by far.Luce a square silhouette and a somewhat industrial design that at this point can no deny that it is somewhat unique.
It is easily recognizable, with a strange mixture of precision and elegance that in turn is interrupted when you observe the great bar in which the cameras are integrated, which runs from edge to the edge of the phone.
The front panel of Pixel 6 is Gorilla Glass Victus, while in the rear use Gorilla Glass 6 protection, all accompanied by an IP68 certification with which we guarantee water and dust resistance.
The rounded edges help the phone feel thinner than it really is when you hold it with your hands, while the upper edge of the metal frame is interrupted by a plastic strip that does not match the color of the upper half.
Google plays with the shades of the colors soft and cake, to the point that unlike the normal pixel 6, the PRO model has polished metal sides to grant a touch that turns out to be even more premium in the finishes.
Just as Samsung's S21 range opted for the protuberance of the 'contour cut' camera located in the upper corner of the terminal, Google has replaced its usual format so it has called 'camera bar' which crosses a side to side.
We have previously seen a similar arrangement as is the case of the Plex TCL or the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, but the Pixel 6 Pro bar stands out for its large size above all those mentioned.
On the side, it stands out challenging the already thick phone profile, and when covering it from a black tone, Google clearly does not seem apologize because of its presence or implementation, highlighting even more.
The phone can be found in black colors, red and turquoise green tone, combined with a dark or light gray, as well as with a black or silver metal frame according to each version.Google plays with colors to create a sign of identity in both pixel 6.
Beyond its distinctive images, the PRO is well assembled, with tactile control buttons located on the right side of the frame very accessible to be able to manage with the thumb.However, you are likely to need both hands for comfortable handling.
Google also seems to have rejected the use of pixel covers with fabric finishes, as already made in previous models, in favor of translucent plastic covers partially recycled, which allow you to better appreciate the color of the model you have chosen.
Screen
The considerable size of Pixel 6 Pro is largely due to the great OLED QHD + 6.7 -inch panel it offers with a 19.5: 9 ratio.It gives an excellent first impression, overcoming anything to which current mobile users are accustomed.
This is due not only to its large size, but also because of its impressively high pixel density (512 DPI) and raising its maximum update frequency, which exceeds that of Pixel 4, Pixel 5 and Pixel 6, which are 90Hz.
Being a high quality OLED, it also offers wonderfully vibrant colors, great contrast and blacks such as ink (although it could be brighter yet.
It is manufactured with an LTPO process that facilitates the dynamic update frequency support of the panel, which can increase up to 120 Hz (for super soft displacement and receptive games) or scaing 10 Hz to help with the longevity of the battery.
In fact, it acts very similar to Apple's promotion technology, which we have seen as a novelty for the first time on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 pro max also presented this year this year.
The smallest Pixel 6 model (located to the right of the image) still presents a padded glass cover, so the screen does not extend to the same edge, which means that you have a flat screen less elegantwith thicker edges.
There are also a lot of additional technologies located behind the big screen of 6 Pro.It has the option of always on screen functionality, or what Google calls 'of a look', which shows a clock and personalized information.
For its part, Night Light technology filters the blue light to guarantee a less disturbing visualization for your view in low light conditions, while the new extra DMA function (hidden in the Android 12 accessibility menu), allows you to fixThe brightness at more comfortable visualization levels.
Google has finally considered it appropriate to make the mode of handling with one hand.
For the first time on a Pixel phone we have a fingerprint sensor integrated into the screen.Apart from the unfortunate Pixel 4, each Pixel has presented a capacitive sensor mounted in the rear and everyone has responded well, even with interpretation of gestures.
When changing to the screen system, we lose that gesture support and, surprisingly, although the optical sensor used is reliable enough in daily use, it is remarkably slower than the alternatives of yesteryear, or that those that integrate it into the side.
In a sense, despite using more up -to -date technology than the previous pixels, the 6 Pro screen feels like a small step back, more if we do not have another alternative such as facial recognition to unlock the terminal.
Audio
Without 3.5 mm audio connector presence, we have two options to listen.2 (reinforced by "dual antennas for better quality and connection", according to Google).
The good news here is that the wireless audio admits all types of codecs, as is the case of SBC and AAC, as well as APTX, APTX HD and LDAC too.Pixel 6 pro also has a fair.
However, we have proven that the output grid located next to the USB-C port handles most of the severe tones, while the headset speaker located in the upper part is inclined towards the media and maximum.
As such, it provides an imperfect stereo separation but of good clarity in all its volume range, which means that you can sound your melodies without the quality of the audio collapsed, although with a maximum volume that seems scarce.
Software and functions
Pixel's curious owners (along with a handful of devices from other brands, such as Realme, Oppo and Xiaomi) have been able to test the various Beta de Android 12 versions throughout 2021, however, Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are the firstin reaching the market.
You will find in the article more thorough details about the novelties that Android 12 brings, but in essence, you should know that it guarantees a twist to the visual appearance thanks to ‘You’ material, with a series of new features focused on privacy and safety.
‘You’ Material Change the way in which the most basic elements of the interface are shown on Android.The operating system can self -generate a color palette for the thematic elements of the interface, such as screen controls, keyboard or application icons according to the wallpaper.
Other existing functions such as the focus mode, the dark mode and the voice entry of the Google assistant are also joined.Android 12 also makes recommendations on how to improve phone security, making sure you run the last system update.
Now you can enable new configurations for access to the microphone and the camera from the rapid phone configuration, but the privacy menu and the posterior panel offer a more complete set of controls.
It highlights the fact of being able to address the management of the device user data, control the permits to which applications access during the last 24 hours (including location), as well as access to camera and microphone.
Although it is unlikely that this is a characteristic that many users seek, its inclusion in Android 12 is very appreciable and, hopefully, it will become an Android aspect on all devices, not only on Pixel phones.
There is also a new game board that can be configured to show an SPF accountant (tables per second) and offers rapid access to screenshots and screen recording;allowing you to capture and share your last session or online game.
Even with these new additions, Android in Pixel 6 Pro still feels like one of the cleanest and easiest implementations to navigate the operating system to date;although now comes with more personality and fluidity than ever.
Always, buying a pixel has always guaranteed the best and most durable software support that an Android phone can offer, but for those who opt for this year 6 or 6 pro, the company has made an additional effort.
Google adds to the three years of the usual update of the operating system, an extra with the extent to the five years of the updates related to the safety of the operating system.
This even exceeds Samsung's generous commitment that in early 2021 announced the extension to the four years of security updates.
Performance
Although Pixel 6 Pro may seem a fairly simple update with new software functions, a more pleasant screen and better cameras than the previous generation, an area that is unknown to all is the new chips set.
Google is no stranger to implementing their own silicon chips within Pixel phones, such as Pixel Visual Core and later, Pixel Neural Core, but these chips have always operated together with a soci -leader of Qualcomm.
What now changes substantially is that for the first time, Google has chosen to create its own SOC processor (System on chip) that is called a tensioner.Its architecture is based on the notion of "heterogeneous computing".
In essence, it is a combination of processors and coprocessors made to measure for specific tasks that bind to create a more efficient set of chips in energy consumption compared to more generic alternatives.
Leading the chips design internally has allowed Google.
As indicated during the telephone launch, tensor is "designed and optimized to run the 'Machine Learning' models (automatic learning) of Google", with an architecture that "is based on where the ML models are directed, not where they aretoday".
Although tensor is not far behind, at the launch, the company's representatives were eager to highlight how much performance improvement (80 %) and graphics (370 %) compared to the Snapdragon 765g (certainly average range) in the lastplace.
This approach to automatic learning means that it does not compare directly with the first -level silicon of Qualcomm, MediaTek or even Apple within the best and most brilliant rivals in the market, something that is reflected in our results Benchmark.
The artificial figures place tensor (backed by 12 GB of RAM in the 6 Pro) at approximately the same level of performance as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra with Exynos 990 last year, or the budget champion this year, the little x3Pro.
In terms of direct CPU power, that does not take into account the dedicated tensioner TPU, to which Google refers as the "ML engine" of the chipset, or its context hub, which manages low -power ml tasks.It is clear that there is more in the personalized Hardware of Google than the numbers suggest.
The practical performance in the real world proved to be consistently rapid throughout the tests, with demanding games, such as Call of Duty Mobile, which are executed at 60 fps efficiently (120 fps where it is admitted), all with an accumulation ofacceptable heat.
The multitasking on Android 12 was a children.
Battery and load
Tensioner, together with the underlying optimizations of Android 12 and that dynamic LTPO screen, should also mean better energy efficiency, helped by the fact that 6 PRO has the largest battery of any pixel to date to date.
Artificial tests suggest once again that Pixel 6 Pro is slightly behind the most premium, but with a real world use, it comfortably exceeded its predecessor and the very iPhone 13.All this despite having a larger screen, of greater resolution and frequently higher.
Pixel 6 PRO delivered an autonomy close to 9.5 hours of screen on load, while the iPhone achieved 8.5 hours and Pixel 5 achieved only 5 hours, a figure that means that this phone can handle untiltwo days of use per load.
As for the load, at first glance, the 6 PRO is a pleasant improvement (although it is true that it is still behind the curve), with a maximum of 30 w by wire load and 23 W when it comes to the wireless load.
That said, the old problem of load standards can be problematic for those who seek to make the most of the loading speeds admitted to Pixel 6 Pro, especially if you consider Google no longer includes an adapter in the box.
The best option is to buy the new USB-PD 3 current adapter.0 (PPS) of 30 W of Google's own brand for € 29 ($ 25), if you want to achieve the load estimate mentioned by Google 50 % in 30 minutes.
Otherwise, trying to find a charger that adheres to the Power Deliver Standard correct and admits the PPS (programmable power supply) technology is not as easy as you might think (according to a superficial investigation during this review).
When trying several third -party PD loaders, the closest to the estimated load time of Google came from a laptop loader of 45 w, which exceeded 50 % load (sufficient for a day of use) after 40 minutes, with a full load at 2.25 hours.
Cameras
Google Pixel phones have always served as reference models in the computer photography section, and its skill continues to grow, although Google leaves intact the underlying primary sensor of 12.2 MP (IMX363 of Sony) from the Pixel3 of 2018.
The Pixel 5 camera was comparable to the competition of the time, despite the aged hardware, but it hinted at the fact that the Google image team could really have exhausted how far they could boost their computer technology.
As such, the change to a new 50 MP primary pair in Pixel 6 Pro is a fairly significant milestone for the line, and that is before taking into account that this is the first pixel that also has a wide angle of (12 mp) with periscopic teleobjective, something that the standard pixel 6 loses.
Despite a new set of sensors, Google's intelligence, helped by the integrated tensor ISP, is alive and cooling.Take first -class photos in all areas, demonstrating some of the best dynamic ranges we have seen on smartphones.
With little light, you can see some unmistakable noise and grain when it cuts the images, but you will get a more honest representation of color compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, which tries to apply a more aggressive white balance in similar conditions in similar conditions.
The precise colors, however, mean that the shots lack something of the visual 'pop' offered by tickets such as Samsung's ultra galaxy s21, but determining whether that is a failure or not, it depends more on the preference of each.
There is also a strong consistency between the main sensor and the great angle of 6 PRO, although the 4X telephoto loses the same degree of intensity.Where the zoom stands out is in low light conditions, with a 'super res zoom' with a maximum 20x algorithm that offers impressive details, even in the dark.
The portrait mode, either through the main or frontal camera, is pleasant, with some of the best appearance artificial bokeh produced by a smartphone, particularly when the rear sensor is connected.
We see that it adds a strong variation in the level of blur depending on the distance that exists and the depth of the camera, something difficult to reproduce artificially.
Both Pixel 6 and 6 PRO also add new shooting options such as Magic Eraser and Motion Mode (which takes the form of Pan and Long Exposure Action).Magic Eraser is not perfect, but it is an impressive way to eliminate unwanted people or objects in a scene.
It does not always leave its mark, whether detecting what elements of a scene you want to eliminate, or leaving a convincing later image once the elements have been eliminated, but it is one of the best implementations of this characteristic.It is one of the strengths of sale of pixel 6.
Meanwhile, the mode of movement challenges logic, in terms of being able to capture a scene in less than a second, but still offer prolonged exposure style shots with movement blur that seems as if it had been captured for a period of timemuch longer.
It is a characteristic that first popularized in phones like Huawei, but Google's implementation is significantly faster and easy to use.At the same time, the built -in blur on the face of the chamber is destined to keep the clear faces.
Price and availability
As with his younger brother, Pixel 6, from which we also have published a thorough review, the final availability in Spain and in other countries will wait.However, you can always opt for alternative markets.
Consult the article how to get the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro if you live in Spain or Latin America, since at the moment, this new generation of Google mobiles will not go on sale in these countries until the beginning of 2022.
Pixel 6 Pro has a recommended sale price in countries such as France or Germany of € 899 for the most basic configuration that carries 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
It is the most expensive pixel so far, but it is still a step slightly below its main rivals such as the s21 ultra of Samsung, the Mi 11 ultra of Xiaomi, as well as the iPhone 13 of Apple or the very Find X3 pro of Oppo of Oppo, many of which exceed € 1000.
Sku variation per region is also unique, with only a handful of markets that obtain access to the storage model of greater amount that scale at 512 GB (1.099 dollars in the United States).
Verdict
Despite the bravery of hardware that Pixel 6 Pro has, the cases of use and the functionality that the company has worked hard to implement with Android 12 and tensioner, these aspects will not be what will attract the unconditional public in front of its rivals.
At the same time, the hardware that is offered seems completely impressive and worthy of the attention that Google seems to be willing to boost the Pixel 6 Pro: from daily use, to the games, through the performance of the top -level chamber.
We rarely say that you should update from the equivalent flagship of the year before the current one, but the jump from pixel 5 to Pixel 6 pro is undoubtedly significant, as well as the set of characteristics and skills it offers in front of its competitors.
Whenever you feel comfortable with the size of mobile XL, not to mention Google's promise that tensor is a long -term commitment in terms of the growing dependence on the smartphone industry in ML and IA, then there are few reasons forDo not buy you pixel 6 pro.