However, the launch of the new Pixel 6 series – which comes with the company’s in-house Tensor processor – is an indication that Google is beginning to pay attention to its smartphones. The Pixel 6 also gets a design overhaul, with a much more premium look when compared to the Pixel 5.
Design Overhaul
The design of the new Pixel 6 is a major upgrade – it has got this premium feel to it. When you look at the rear of the smartphones, the camera setup has been redesigned. It is now a rectangle-shaped camera tray that houses the cameras. It has got the IP68 dust and water resistance rating too. Google seems to have also moved on from headphone jacks and micro SD card slots. At 6.7-inch, the Pixel 6 is significantly larger than the Pixel 5 (6-inch). Also, the display of the Pixel 6 is a Quad HD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, compared to the Pixel 5’s HD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The new Pixel also has its fingerprint sensor embedded in the display. Related Article: Google Pixel 6 Series: Here’s What’s New
Software Upgrades
Google’s decision to use the Snapdragon 765G chipset (a non-flagship chipset) on the Pixel 5 launched a year ago was surprising and it was met with mixed feelings. This year, however, Google shocked us all as it announced its own chipset, Google Tensor. And according to Google, the new processor will give its new smartphones better hardware for image processing and the best speech recognition. The Pixel 6 is backed by 12GB RAM. That’s a significant upgrade when compared to the Pixel 5 (8GB). This will definitely give you a better multitasking experience.
Improved Camera
The Pixel 5 smartphone ships with 16-megapixel ultrawide and 12.2-megapixel dual-pixel main camera sensors. That’s no where near what the new Pixel 6 is coming with. The Pro version ships with a main 50-megapixel sensor with a wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an additional 48-megapixel telephoto camera.
Key Specs: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 Pro
