Pixel 6 Pro release: Google’s most advanced phone takes aim at iPhone 13 and Galaxy S21

Google’s new Pixel 6 smartphone range is possibly the worst kept tech secret of 2021. In a bid to avoid those endless leaks and rumours that usually plague flagship launches, Google actually teased its new smartphones back in August with pictures even giving tech fans a glimpse of what was to come.

Now, after months of excitement, we finally know exactly what these devices will bring to the market with Google revealing full specs at a global launch event. There are two models to choose from including a standard Pixel 6 which gets a 6.4-inch screen and dual-lens camera – you can see full details about this phone here.

If you want something bigger and even better then you’ll probably want to opt for Google’s premium flagship called the Pixel 6 Pro.

This top-end device gets an improved 6.7-inch Smooth Display with a 120Hz refresh rate for speedy scrolling and stutter-free gameplay.

Google has made this screen adaptive so it only switches to that ultimate rate when needed and not when users are simply staring at some text. This has been included in a bid to help preserve battery life.

Spin the phone around and you’ll find a unique-looking camera system that now stretches across the rear of the phone.

Google is boasting that this its “most advanced” snapper ever with it able to shoot better photos in low light and get up close and personal thanks to a 4X optical zoom.

There are also some other impressive features coming to the cameras on the Pixel 6 Pro with this device now featuring something called the “Magical Eraser” which gets rid of things in the background by simply scrubbing your finger over them in the editing mode.

It’s really clever and means you can remove people or unsightly objects that may have photobombed your family during an outing to the beach. Other impressive camera features include the option to add motion to your action shots and photos of friends and family can be sharpened up thanks to Face Unblur.

There’s even a way to shoot 4K selfie videos of your face for the ultimate Insta

So that’s everything that’s changed on the outside but there’s also lots going on under the hood including a new processor that’s being made by Google.

Yes, gone is the usual Snapdragon chip with the tech giant now opting for its own-brand Tensor chip.

If the power stats are to be believed then the Pixel 6 Pro will be around 80 percent faster than the Pixel 5 which sounds mightily impressive.

As well as being a lot quicker, the Pixel 6 Pro should also last longer with Google promising all-day battery thanks to an Adaptive Battery which optimises things and even learns your favourite apps to keep them running whilst closing applications you don’t need or never use.

When things do run low the Pro can be refilled wirelessly or at rapid speeds via a 30W charger. It’s worth noting that Google isn’t shipping a plug in the box so you’ll need to invest in a new power pack to take full advantage of those better refills.

Other useful extras coming to the Pro include IP68 protection which means it should survive a soaking and it’s covered in Gorilla Glass Victus for improved durability.

There are also stereo speakers, access to 5G data speeds and 128GB of in-built storage.

If all that sounds exciting then the Pixel 6 Pro will be available soon and costs £849.