Google has drawn the curtains off from the new Pixel 6 & 6 Pro in its Fall Event. The new devices boast Google’s own custom-made Tensor chipset built on 5nm architecture. Pixel phones are the pioneers in camera quality, amazing post AI output & strong HDR with decent dynamic range pictures. Let’s find what these new devices have to offer and the expected price of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in Nepal.
Pixel 6 Overview
Design & Display
The vanilla Pixel 6 boasts Gorilla Victus Glass on the front and back with a horizontal camera module. The 6.4″ 90Hz AMOLED panel is a flat one with a hole-punch cutout on the center at the top. The design at the back is dual accent type with color above the camera module & color below.
Chipset
The unique feature of these devices is Google Tensor, a custom-made chipset by Google itself. Also, there is an integrated Titan M2 security chip on board. The architecture for the Tensor is 5nm. The CPU is Octa-core (2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). While the GPU is Mali-G78 MP20. The storage type is a UFS 3.1. There are two variants available; 8/128GB and 8/256GB.
Camera
On the camera department, Pixel 6 houses a 50MP main sensor with f/1.9 aperture & a 12MP ultra-wide camera with f2.2 aperture & 114° FOV. The 50MP primary camera has OIS on board & features omnidirectional PDAF. It can capture up to 4k @60fps & for the slow motion, 1080p @120/240fps. There is both gyro EIS & OIS for stabilization. The front camera is an 8MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture, 24mm wide. It can shoot up to 1080p @30fps only.
Battery
Pixel 6 is juiced by a Li-Po 4614 mAh battery with fast charging up to 30W. For wireless charging, it can go up to 21W. Also, reverse wireless charging is available. The USB Power Delivery is version 3.0.
Other features of Pixel 6 are Bluetooth V5.2, IP68 Rating, Always on Display, Stereo Speakers, Dual Band GPS, NFC etc.
Pixel 6 Specifications
- Display: 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED 1080x2400p, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 20:9 Screen-To-Body Ratio, 411 ppi.
- Weight: 207g
- Build: 8.9mm, Gorilla Glass Victus at the front, Aluminum Frame, Gorilla Glass 6 at the back.
- Dual Rear Cameras: 50MP, f/1.9 Main Sensor + 12MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Sensor
Video: 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps - Front camera: 8MP, f/2.0
Video: 1080p at 30fps - Chipset: Google Tensor (5nm Architecture Built)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55).
- GPU: Mali-G78 MP20
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, non expandable
- Network: 5G
- 5G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – G9S9B
- SIM: Nano-SIM and or, e-sim
- Software: Stock Android 12
- Color Options: Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
- Miscellaneous: Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, In-Display fingerprint sensor as well as Proximity Sensor
- Connectivity: USB Type-C 3.1, USB 3.1, GPS, Bluetooth 5.2 as well as NFC
- Battery: 4614mAh Li-Po, 30W Fast Charging, 23W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Support.
Do read: Android 12 Eligible Devices | Is Your Device On The List?
Pixel 6 Pro Overview
Design & Display
Pixel 6 Pro boasts a similar dual accent design as the Pixel 6. Protected by Gorilla Glass Victus on both front & backsides, the quad HD curved display is a 6.71″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with HDR10+ support. LTPO panel enables the dynamic refresh rate of the screen as per the contents and apps running. This helps for better battery management as it can switch between high & low refresh rates as per the need.
Chipset
Powering the phone is the same Google Tensor 5nm chipset with Titan M2 security chip. So, the CPU is Octa-core (2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). And the GPU is the same, Mali-G78 MP20. The variants for Pixel 6 Pro are 12/128GB, 12/256GB & 12/512GB with UFS 3.1.
Camera
The device features a triple camera setup with a 50MP f/1.9 main sensor with OIS, a 48MP f/3.5 Telephoto with 4X optical zoom, OIS & a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide shooter with 114° FOV. The primary camera can capture up to 4K @60fps & slow motion up to 1080p 240fps. Meanwhile, EIS & OIS are there for video stabilization. The front camera is an 11.1MP, f/2.2, 20mm ultrawide snapper which can capture up to 4K 30fps & 1080p 60fps videos.
Battery
The battery here is a bigger 5003mAh Li-Po with fast charging support of up to 30W. Also, fast wireless charging support is up to 23W. Like the Pixel 6, it also supports reverse wireless charging & USB Power Delivery 3.0.
The remaining features of the Pixel 6 Pro include Bluetooth V5.2, IP68 Rating, Always on Display, Stereo Speakers, Dual Band GPS, NFC, etc.
Pixel 6 Pro Specifications
- Display: 6.71-inch Quad HD LTPO AMOLED 1440x3120p, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 19.5:9 Screen-To-Body Ratio, 512 ppi, Always on Display.
- Weight: 210g
- Build: 8.9mm, Gorilla Glass Victus at the front, Aluminum Frame, Gorilla Glass Victus at the back.
- Triple Rear Cameras: 50MP, f/1.9 Main Sensor + 48MP, f/3.5 4x Optical Zoom Telephoto Sensor + 12MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Sensor, 114° FOV.
Video: 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps - Front camera: 11.1MP, f/2.2, 20mm Ultrawide
Video: 4K at 30fps & 1080p at 30/60fps - Chipset: Google Tensor (5nm Architecture Built)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55).
- GPU: Mali-G78 MP20
- RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB non expandable
- Network: 5G
- 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – G8VOU
- SIM: Nano-SIM and or, e-sim
- Software: Stock Android 12
- Color Options: Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black
- Miscellaneous: Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, In-Display fingerprint sensor as well as Proximity Sensor
- Connectivity: USB Type-C 3.1, USB 3.1, GPS, Bluetooth 5.2 as well as NFC
- Battery: 5003mAh Li-Po, 30W Fast Charging, 23W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Support.
Pixel 6 Price in Nepal & Availability
Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro currently retails at the beginning price of $599 & $799 respectively for the base variants. Both devices will be available for purchase in the US starting 28th October, with pre-orders already starting from 19th October. Arrivals of these devices in the rest of the markets are yet to be announced. South Asian regions like Nepal, India seem to get skipped by the tech giant company. However, here is the expected price of Pixel 6 & 6 Pro in Nepal with the direct conversion from US Dollars.
| Model | Price in USA | Direct Converted Price in Nepali Rupees |
| Pixel 6 | $599 (8/128GB) | Rs.72,086 |
| $699(8/256GB) | Rs.83,622 | |
| Pixel 6 Pro | $899 (12/128GB) | Rs.1,08,190 |
| $999(12/256GB) | Rs.1,19,512 | |
| $1099(12/512GB | Rs.1,31,475 |
So, do you want to see these amazing vanilla stock ROM phones in Nepal too? Even if it won’t launch here officially, will you consider buying it? Do let us know in the comment section below.
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