Google 2021 new product launch conference "surprise" article summary: Pixel 6 series starting at $599 | Android 12 new features highlights

At 2 o'clock in the morning on October 20th, Beijing time, Google held the 2021 autumn new product launch. In addition to the protagonist Pixel 6 series smartphones with a starting price of $599 at this conference, there are also new highlights such as Google's self-developed Tensor custom chip, faster screen, exclusive Android 12 features, and AI. There are a lot of surprises that make people's eyes bright, and then hurry up and take stock for everyone!

Google Pixel 6 series phones: the flagship returns for sale starting at $599

As the recently anticipated new flagship model, Google’s Pixel 6 series mobile phones have been warmed up for a long time, and everyone is almost "eager to see." Today, the two new phones, Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, have finally officially arrived.

The new Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are pre-installed with the stable version of the Android 12 operating system just released a few days ago, and are currently the first batch of high-end flagship models with Android 12 pre-installed.

In terms of screen, Pixel 6 is equipped with a 6.4-inch 2400x1080 resolution OLED full screen (resolution of FHD+, up to 90Hz) built-in 4614mAh battery; Pixel 6 Pro is equipped with a 6.7-inch 3120x1440 resolution LTPO OLED full screen (up to 120Hz), Built-in 5003mAh battery.

In terms of core configuration, both Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro models are equipped with Google’s first self-developed Google Tensor+Titan M2 secure co-processor chip, bringing more powerful computing power; memory is 8GB+128GB / 256GB and UFS3 respectively .1 Flash memory, 12GB+128GB/256GB/512GB and UFS3.1 flash memory, both models support 30W fast charging, and the performance of the whole machine is fully upgraded.

In terms of imaging, the Pixel 6 has a front 8 million pixel lens, and the Pixel 6 Pro has a front 11.1 million pixel lens that supports 4K/30p selfie video; on the rear lens, both models are equipped with a 50 million pixel octa PD Quad Bayer main Camera + 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, the difference is that Pixel 6 Pro has a 48-megapixel telephoto lens (supporting 4x optical zoom) than Pixel 6, so that the whole camera finally has the "flag" that a flagship camera should have. ".

In terms of color matching, Pixel 6 has black, pink, and pink green, while Pixel 6 Pro is available in black, white, silver and a very special orange.

In terms of price, Pixel 6 is US$599 (approximately RMB 3,800) and Pixel 6 Pro is US$899 (approximately RMB 5,700). Compared with the high price trend of almost tens of thousands of other brand flagship new phones in the past few days, the price of the new Google Pixel 6 series is more affordable.

Tensor chip: Increase the performance of the Pixel 6 series by 80%

As Google’s first self-developed processor, the new Google Tensor chip, it was first released on its own Pixel 6 series new machine. This "operation" is also seen by the outside world as "contending" the innovation made by Apple. .

Relying on the accomplishments in the field of AI and software development, the new Google Tensor chip that Google brought this time happens to be a processor for AI purposes. It supports real-time activation of voice control functions and also provides real-time translation for the new Pixel 6 series. , Intelligent recognition of voice commands, etc., has achieved a major breakthrough in image processing and voice recognition.

The new Google Tensor chip uses a 5nm process and an eight-core architecture. It is composed of two ARM Cortex-X1 large and powerful processors + two 2.25GHz A76 medium cores + four 1.8GHz A55 small low-power cores, and GPU For the more common Mali-G78.

How powerful is the Tensor chip this time? Let's put it this way, the Qualcomm flagship Snapdragon 888 on mainstream mobile phones currently has only one X1 core design, which shows that the performance of Tensor will be greatly improved.

Google said that the performance of the Pixel 6 series will be about 80% higher than that of the Pixel 5. However, considering that the previous generation Pixel is equipped with a mid-range processor, it is natural that the Pixel 6 series models equipped with Tensor chips are more powerful. .

AI function: powerful Live Translate (instant translation)

With the support of the new Google Tensor chip, the new Pixel 6 series has many surprises in AI functions, such as Live Translate (instant translation) is one of the practical highlights.

The Live Translate function can use Tensor's powerful privacy computing core and non-cloud processing to bring two-way real-time translation to text chats. For example, after inputting English, the automatically translated text will appear in the text input area of the app, and the English input by the other party will be automatically translated into the required text for display, which is very convenient.

Unfortunately, Google has confirmed that the initial supported languages of the Live Translate function only include English, French, German, Italian, and Japanese. Those who are looking forward to the Chinese voice will have to wait a while for the implementation.

Of course, for many friends who need cross-border business or foreign trade communication, the function of Live Translate is very practical. With this function, coupled with the powerful computing power of Tensor, the new Pixel 6 series mobile phones are capable of voice recognition. New breakthroughs have also been made in terms of capabilities.

In addition, the Tensor chip also allows the Pixel 6 series of mobile phones to greatly simplify the experience of users making lengthy voice calls. It is reported that the new Pixel model supports display or estimation of the time it may take to wait for a manual connection. Before the other party answers, it can prevent the user from waiting stupidly on the phone. In addition, Tensor also supports the direct visualization of the voice on the opposite side of the call into an option that can be pressed on the screen, avoiding the “embarrassment” of the user selecting the number step by step to get through the phone, which is very user-friendly.

Pixel Pass: Full service at minimum 45 USD/month

For the speculation of the outside world to "contend" with Apple, Google has also "responded" from all aspects. At the press conference, Google "sure enough as rumors" officially launched a new Google Pixel Pass plan for Apple's Apple One integrated subscription package.

Simply put, the Google Pixel Pass program is an activity that allows you to enjoy Pixel 6 phones and multiple Google services at a minimum fee of $45/month.

Of course, the Pixel Pass plan has two optional monthly fees of 45 or 55 US dollars. The corresponding benefits are a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro phone (you can upgrade to new products after 2 years), as well as extended warranty and 200GB Google One Capacity, Google Play Pass, YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium membership.

Similar to Apple's Apple One concept, Google's Pixel Pass plan also attracts consumers into its own ecosystem through services. The difference is that Google directly added the benefit of sending mobile phones to the Pixel Pass plan, which I believe is very attractive to many friends.

Android 12: The first launch with the Pixel 6 series brings a big upgrade

A few days ago, this site just reported the official launch of Android 12 AOSP. At the time, it was also predicted that Google would launch the new system on its new Pixel 6 series at the next press conference. As expected!

Google has just finally finally announced at the Pixel 6 series new machine launch conference that it will push the new official version of Android 12 software to devices including Pixel 3 and later.

In the new version of the Android 12 operating system, Google has adopted the new Material You design language, and has improved in different degrees in search, shooting, and security and privacy.

At present, in addition to Google's own Pixel devices, devices from Samsung, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, vivo, Transsion, Xiaomi and other brands will also usher in the Android 12 update later this year. The long-awaited user friends need to wait a little bit patiently, and hope that major mobile phone manufacturers will not let everyone wait too long.