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Google Pixel 6 Series Will Get Five Years of Software Updates, Hints Leak

Jul. 9, 2021

Google’s upcoming Pixel 6 lineup is rumored to launch later this year. While we have seen numerous leaks regarding the Pixel 6, including theWhitechapel chip, a freshreportfrom Jon Prosser ofFront Page Techhas revealed the complete specifications of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.

According to the report, the Pixel 6 will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, while the Pixel 6 Pro may feature a 6.71-inch plastic OLED display. Notably, this is slightly larger than the previously rumored 6.67-inch display for the Pro variant.

Prosser’s report reiterates thepresence of Google’s custom chipset. Moreover, he claims that the regular Pixel 6 could have 8GB of RAM and 128/ 256GB of storage. Pixel 6 Pro, on the other hand, is likely to equip 12GB of RAM and might come in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage variants.

In terms of optics, the Pixel 6 may feature a 50MP wide-angle camera and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. For selfies, an 8MP front camera is likely. Coming to Pixel 6 Pro, you could expect a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP wide-angle camera, a 48MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. You might also find a 12MP front camera on the Pro variant.

As you would expect, both devices in the Google Pixel 6 series will runAndroid 12out of the box. The battery capacity is likely to be 4,614mAh and 5,000mAh on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro respectively. Other tidbits mentioned in the report include support for Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, and Google’s Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) certification.

Notably, the report also highlights that thePixel 6 series will get at least 5 years of software updates. While this is a significant jump from the current three years of OS update, it remains unclear if the newly added 2 years will include version updates or just security updates. So, stay tuned for more information.

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.