

Watching video shows it’s a tiny bit cooler than the deliciously natural and warm Pixel 6 Pro screen, but it takes a few minutes of careful study to see the difference. So, can the Pixel 6’s lower-spec screen keep up? It’s obviously not quite so pin sharp due to the lower resolution, but you do have to go looking for the difference. The refresh rate issues were the only blight against the Pixel 6 Pro’s screen, which is otherwise glorious. It still doesn’t feel quite right, but is considerably better than the Pixel 6 Pro. Scrolling is smoother in the apps, which were problematic on the Pixel 6 Pro at 120Hz, although maybe not quite as smooth as on other phones. Andy Boxall/Digital Trendsīefore going into more detail, it interestingly does not seem to suffer from the same problems I encountered with the Pixel 6 Pro’s 120Hz refresh rate. This is a lower specification than the 6 Pro, but in reality, the two aren’t that different.

It supports HDR and has an always-on screen.
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It measures 6.4 inches and has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, plus a 90Hz refresh rate. The other defining design aspect of the Pixel 6 is its screen, which is flat compared to the curved Pixel 6 Pro. It’s a very different and welcome approach this time around compared to Google’s dreary designs on previous Pixels. It has character and visual appeal, the body-wide camera module looks cool, and the colors are inspired, stupid names aside. I would have liked the Pixel 6 to be smaller to really be a clearer choice from the Pixel 6 Pro, but otherwise, the design is a winner. Oddly, the Pixel 6 Pro hasn’t collected these marks, despite being made of the same materials. I have noticed a few surface scratches on the Gorilla Glass 6 rear panel, which can be felt with your fingertip, but they’re only seen when the light catches it in the right way. I’ve used the phone for a few weeks now, and it has spent time inside and outside of bags and pockets, but not been treated too badly. The color of the phone in my photos is called Seafoam, and the minty tone is very pretty indeed. or Japan) or going for a different brand altogether. While the Pixel 5 was compact by modern standards, neither Pixel 6 phones are svelte, and if you’re looking for a pocket-friendly, lightweight Google phone to replace your Pixel 3 or Pixel 4, then there’s nothing in the Pixel 6 lineup for you. In fact, it’s barely any smaller than the Pixel 6 Pro - just flatter - and this introduces a bit of a problem.

It’s also quite substantial at 8.9mm thick and 207 grams. The Pixel 6is made of glass and metal, though, which means it still slips about on many surfaces. I haven’t had to juggle the Pixel 6 as much as I did with the Pixel 6 Pro, and I’ve generally felt less likely to accidentally drop it. Pick the Pixel 6 up, and the flat screen design gives it a more “classic” in-hand feel, and there’s actually better grip than with the curvy Pixel 6 Pro. If the light’s right, you’ll see the Pixel 6’s camera module doesn’t contain a periscope zoom camera, either. Look more closely, and it’s obvious which is which, as the Pixel 6 has a smaller section of body above the camera module compared to the 6 Pro. If you only give them a cursory glance, there’s not much to differentiate the Pixel 6 from the Pixel 6 Pro, especially if they’re both facedown.
