Google is once again entering the smartphone wars, apparently hoping to offer up a real contender to juggernauts like Samsung and Apple. This particular Android device brings a couple of new features that could indeed make it competition for the iPhone 13 when it arrives on October 28, in part because it seems most of what Apple's newest model offers has been seen before in previous versions.

Google is actually following in Apple's footsteps a bit by releasing two versions of its flagship phone. The Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro are comparable in their size and power difference to what is seen with the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. The two versions of the newest Android models will offer slightly different specs when it comes to screen size, battery life, and screen resolution.

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Google Pixel 6 Price And Top Features

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When it comes to the price of the newest version of the Google smartphone, just how much someone could spend is a bit of a complicated situation. That's because the price of the Google Pixel 6 depends on where they purchase it from. An unlocked phone will cost $599 for the 128MB version. A version with more storage will cost $699. At Verizon, the 128MB version will cost $699 while AT&T is charging $739 at launch.

The difference in price at those retailers is due to the kind of 5G network their phones will use. While all of the Google Pixel 6's are 5G compliant, AT&T and Verizon employ the fast mmWave-based 5G networks. The lower-priced versions of the newest Google smartphone are operating on the sub-6GHz 5G networks.

When it comes to the features that will allow the Google Pixel 6 to stand out, the phone is going in the same basic direction as its competitors from both Apple and Samsung. That means that there's quite a bit of focus on how it deals with talking photos. That's also where the device really stands out, as it includes a photo editing feature that quickly and easily allows users to erase people and objects from the background of pictures.

At the same time, for those who are looking for the same high-quality photos that Apple claims are attainable when using the iPhone 13, there are reports that there can be some color issues with the Google Pixel 6. This particular model also falls short of its "brother" which will be released on the same day. The regular Google Pixel 6 lacks the telephoto zoom and 120Hz ability that comes packed with the Pixel 6 Pro.

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Google Pixel 6 Battery Life Falls Short

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If there is an obvious drawback when it comes to the Google Pixel 6, as well as the Pixel 6 Pro, it is the battery life of the Android phones. Those who have tested the batteries on both phones show that they come in well under other devices in the same class. The Pixel 6 does have slightly better lasting power than the Pixel Pro, though only by about 20 minutes. (8:13 to 7:53). Both are well below the time the standard iPhone 13 can last, as it clocks in at over 10 hours. Google's phones' battery life are both worse than the iPhone 13 Mini. Considering how much time people spend looking at their screens, a smartphone not even managing to get through an average workday without needing to be charged is a rather large negative.

Something For Gamers On The Google Pixel 6

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When the Google Pixel 6 launches on October 28, it will be bringing plenty of things for the average consumer to like, but it will also feature something for gamers as well. As is the case with most new Android phones these days, users will be able to access and play their full Google Stadia catalog. With a 6.4-inch OLED screen, the Google Tensor with Titan M2 processor, and 8 GB of RAM, those Stadia games should look quite nice.

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