Along with Google giving us a model new high-res render to gawk at until the Pixel 6 lineup is in our arms, Mishaal Rahman of XDA Builders has uncovered a treasure trove of particulars. Google gave everyone an excellent check out the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Skilled once more in August, whereas confirming among the many key choices coming to the gadgets. Nonetheless since then, it’s been nearly radio silence other than the occasional TV advert spot.
It’s iPhone day, so that clearly means it’s time for Pixel 6 data. Some particulars I’ve realized/can corroborate as quickly as as soon as extra:
-UWB supported
-Further proof of the “shannon” modem (Exynos modem 5123)
-Battery share is supported
-Quick Faucet, nonetheless no Energetic Edge in Gestures pic.twitter.com/9jSK8hPZxv
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) September 14, 2021
A provide speaking to Rahman seems to really have the Pixel 6 Skilled in-hand, which has revealed pretty a bit regarding the upcoming system. Proper right here’s a quick-list breakdown of what’s to return for the Pixel 6 Skilled:
- 5,000mAh battery functionality.
- 120Hz refresh cost
- 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM
- 128GB storage
- Mali-G78 GPU
- Samsung “g5123b” 5G modem
- Octa-core CPU
- WiFi 6E assist
- Triple-rear camera array:
- 50MP Samsung GN1
- 12MP Sony IMX386
- 48MP Sony IMX586
- Fingerprint scanner
- Extraordinarily-wideband (UWB) assist
And that’s merely on the specs facet of the Pixel 6 Skilled. Nonetheless this all matches up each earlier leaks, along with what we’ve got been already anticipating (or hoping for) even sooner than Google took off the wraps itself.
Nonetheless Rahman and his provide didn’t stop there, as we now have an idea of among the many completely different choices that can in all probability be arriving when the Pixel 6 Skilled lands. Whereas evidently “Energetic Edge” obtained’t be accessible, it’s attainable so that you can to utilize Battery Share. So this indicate’s that the Pixel 6 Skilled will assist reverse wi-fi charging, which should be pretty good provided that it contains a 5,000mAh battery.
With ultra-sideband (UWB) assist, that’s one factor that we anticipated to see anyhow, provided that Apple, Samsung and others have already built-in this into present smartphone releases. With UWB, you can use one factor similar to a Tile Tracker or Galaxy Tag to keep up observe of your objects. Nonetheless consistent with Rahman, that’s attainable merely the 1st step in Google’s rumored plans to allow clients to unlock their autos collectively along with your Pixel.
One factor else discovered by Rahman by the use of his provide is the Linux kernel that the Pixel 6 Skilled’s firmware depends on. Primarily based on Rahman, the kernel mannequin is 5.10, which is able to in all probability be supported until the tip of 2026. If that’s in actuality the kernel used on the retail mannequin of the Pixel 6 Skilled, it might indicate that Google will lastly begin supporting its private gadgets for five years. We’ve seen completely different phone makers make changes like this as everyone else continues to play catch as a lot as Apple and iOS. Nonetheless Google would surge earlier the likes of Samsung, who recently modified its protection to assist select gadgets for as a lot as 4 years.
