Google Pixel 6 teasers confirm five years of Android security updates

You don’t have to wait for the Google event on October 19 to find out a little more about the Pixel 6. The famous leaker Evan Blass has Point teaser pages on Carphone Warehouse that further shed light on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, including their software. In a confirmation of past rumors, Google is promising “at least” five years of security updates – that’s more than Samsung’s four years, and suggests that your Pixel 6 will have up-to-date protection until 2026.

Teasers tend to cover officially released details beyond that, although they do provide a few more details. Unsurprisingly, Google is interested in camera tricks – Magic Eraser eliminates photobombers, Face Unblur keeps subjects in focus, and an ultra-wide front camera makes group selfies easy. The Pixel 6 will have a 50MP main sensor (instead of 12MP) and 12MP ultra-wide, while the 6 Pro will add a 48MP telephoto lens to the mix.

The product pages also suggest battery life beyond 24 hours “even on 5G”, with 30W fast wired charging and reverse charging via Battery Share. There’s also a new “twice the power” Pixel Stand for wireless charging. The 6.4-inch Pixel 6 and the 6.7-inch 6 Pro will both boast Gorilla Glass Victus as well as IP68 dust and water resistance, although you should look to the 6 Pro if you want to. want an adaptive 120Hz display – you’ll have to “settle” for a smooth display (probably 90Hz) on the smaller model.

Carphone’s listings don’t dive much deeper into the specs. All the same, it’s obvious that Google is determined to treat the Pixel 6 as a flagship in terms of support, not just performance. Other Android vendors might have a harder time following suit (they’re often tied to the policies of chipmakers like Qualcomm), but that might at least give you an option if you want security updates from iPhone type without being linked to the Apple ecosystem.