Google Pixel 6: what we want to see

The Google Pixel 5 marked a return to form for Google’s flagships. She sought to put the Pixel 4 polarizing series behind and deliver a well-rounded and affordable flagship phone. Google’s latest flagship may have introduced several welcome additions and adjustments, but that doesn’t mean there is no room for improvement. Here’s what we want to see on Google Pixel 6.

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1. A better main camera sensor

Google has been using the same 12.2 MP IMX363 camera sensor in its main camera since the Pixel 3 series. This is the basic foundation for its image processing intelligence. However, Pixel 5 shows us that Google essentially twisted everything it could out of this sensor while its rivals advanced with more modern hardware and caught up with it in the software field.

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It’s time for Google to switch to a newer sensor, and we hope it comes with Pixel 6. Former Pixel camera chief Marc Levoy may have been optimistic that there were only marginal gains to be made with higher resolution, but a newer sensor like the 50MP Samsung Isocell GN2 brings larger pixels and a larger size sensor than Google’s predecessor. Improvements like this can lead to even better performance in low-light conditions with less noise. These two benefits would be welcome if the company wants to improve Night Vision and its mode of astrophotography.

Google will also have to switch to a 33 MP + sensor if it wants to offer 8K recording on Pixel 6. Although the company’s 4K / 60fps record suggests it may be too late for the party with this feature. Still, a newer sensor would also bring improved autofocus and features like 4K / 120fps.

2. A flagship processor

The Pixel 5 delivered a superior mid-range Snapdragon 765G chipset in place of the latest generation Snapdragon 865 series processors. This was an acceptable compromise, as it generally delivered a good performance without a price increase. That said, advanced 3D games, emulators and some camera related tasks can be challenging for this SoC. For that reason, we would like to see Google adopt the flagship silicon for the Pixel 6.

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A mid-range chipset like the Snapdragon 765G also struggles with benchmarks when these high refresh rates appear. That doesn’t mean much for the Pixel 5 today, but we hope that heavy games and applications that use more frames will be a challenge in the future.

We would then like to see the Pixel 6 opt for a flagship Snapdragon chipset. It also doesn’t have to be the latest and greatest SoC. Qualcomm has already launched the Snapdragon 870 processor, which is an incremental update over last year’s powerful Snapdragon 865 Plus. This would be a sensible choice if Google wanted a lot of power without a price jump.

3. Triple rear cameras

The Pixel 4 series delivered a secondary rear camera for the first time in the Pixel line. The 2x telephoto camera showed good results at longer intervals. Google then decided to replace the telephoto shooter with an ultra-wide-angle camera on the Pixel 5.

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But why should it be one or the other? Almost all other manufacturers offer at least one flagship phone with an ultra-wide main and telephoto / periscope camera arrangement. It’s time for Google to follow suit and bring the best of both worlds to a single device.

4. Faster loading

Google delivered a 4,080 mAh battery on the Pixel 5. This represented a huge improvement over the Pixel 4 vanilla (2,800 mAh) and a decent increase over the Pixel 4 XL (3,700 mAh). Despite a much larger battery, Google maintained the same 18 W speeds as the Pixel 5, which means it took a lot longer to fully charge the phone.

Google’s offer of the same loading speed as the first Pixel illustrates how backward the company is in that regard. If battery degradation is a concern, there is nothing to stop you from offering faster charging as an option in the settings menu. Even charging speeds of 25 W or 30 W would be a big improvement over 18 W.

5. Keep the fingerprint reader

One of the most welcome surprises for the Pixel 5 was that it replaced the facial unlock sensors with a rear fingerprint reader. This change allows users to easily unlock their phones while wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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We expect Google to stick to the Pixel 6 rear fingerprint reader. In addition to being more convenient than users of face unlock masks, the rear reader offers a faster and more tactile experience than on-screen fingerprint sensors. .

6. A Google Pixel 6 XL / Ultra

We saw some faint rumors about a Pixel Ultra a few years ago, but it clearly got nowhere. It is more evident that it is the right time for Google to enter the ultra-premium movement and offer a Google Pixel 6 XL or Pixel 6 Ultra smartphone. Huawei, Samsung, Oppo and Apple currently have over $ 1,000 in the market – why not Google?

It is one thing to offer a smartphone for more than $ 1,000, but you need to make it worth it in terms of features as well. A Pixel 6 XL / Ultra should offer top-of-the-line upgrades, like a bigger battery and QHD + screen, for example. We would also like to see other additions, such as extra cameras, more RAM / storage, faster loading and a more powerful SoC if the vanilla model opts for older flagship silicon again.

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We can think of some honorable mentions as well, such as Active Edge functionality and maintaining the same price. What would you like to see on Pixel 6? Let us know in the poll below and leaving a comment!