Google Pixel6 and Pixel6Pro Prices Leaked — and that's great news

Google Pixel6 and Pixel6Pro Prices Leaked — and that's great news

With only one day left before the official launch of the Google Pixel 6, much has been revealed or teased about the standard and pro models of the next-generation Pixel phones, but pricing is a bit more difficult to confirm. So far.

According to a series of leaks, the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro could be priced at $599 and $898 respectively.

These surprisingly low prices were spotted by Evan Lei, who found the price tags on empty shelves waiting for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro during a trip to Target. This Is Tech Today's M. Brandon Lee was later able to confirm the prices using Target's inventory system checker. to verify the price.

The Pixel 6 is $599, $200 less than the comparable iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S21; the Pixel 6 Pro is a bargain at $900 compared to the $1,000 iPhone 13 Pro and Galaxy S21 Plus. The Samsung Galaxy S22 was expected to be priced similarly to its predecessor, so it is not surprising that the Pixel 6 beats it in price.

Based on previous price leaks, I believed the Pixel 6 Pro would be the better choice because it offers a much better value given the slight $150 price difference with the basic Pixel 6. Looking at the Pixel 6 alone, the previously leaked price of $850 seemed too high for the hardware this model was supposed to offer.

However, now that the price is likely to be a bit lower, the Pixel 6 looks more attractive. A pure Android phone that costs less than other flagship phones and has the performance and custom chip that could make it a killer camera is certainly worth looking at.

There was another price leak, but this one came from the other side of the world. An Australian ad promoting the new Google phone seems to have been delivered by accident before the phone's official announcement, but shows off the full package that Google promised (thanks to _genericusername_ of r/GooglePixel on Reddit for capturing it) ...

There is no mention of a Pro model, but according to the ad, the base Pixel 6 will start at A$999. This is the same price as the Google Pixel 5 launched in Australia, which was $699 in the US and £599 in the UK. One could convert the price in Australian dollars, but this would give an inaccurate impression since Australian prices always include sales tax.

The TV spot also showed off many of the features that have been rumored, leaked, and announced many times before. These include the first Google-designed "Tensor" chipset, the phone's larger battery and faster charging, the "Magic Eraser" photo editing tool, and a new under-display fingerprint sensor.

The new leaks suggest a price of $600 or $700, with a $200/$300 price difference from its siblings, making the standard Pixel 6 not only a bargain smartphone in general, but likely the best Pixel 6 for most users. For users on a limited budget looking for the best Android smartphone, it may be the best option. However, they may be able to get Google's distinctive software and personalization features more efficiently without having to spend extra on a larger display, battery, or the additional telephoto camera that is expected to be included on the Pro model.

There are just over 24 hours until Google finally reveals the full Pixel 6. While it feels like all of the phone's secrets have already been leaked and dissected, the major changes to the phone's hardware may be Google's best chance yet to steal sales from Apple and Samsung.

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