Unofficial Pixel 6 Pro video shows that shiny rear glass in all its glory

We’ve been (im) patiently waiting to get our hands on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro since the surprise announcement in August. Apart from a glass covered display in the Google store in New York City, we couldn’t even see it in the real world. That is changing today, as our first real leak showing an unofficial practice with the phone has finally appeared online.

This video is courtesy of This is Tech Today’s Brandon Lee, showing a short eight-second clip of someone holding a Pixel 6 Pro in their hand. As mentioned in his tweet, the logo on the back of the phone suggests that this is a pre-production unit. That said, the rest of the device lines up well with the press images we’ve seen from Google before.

I think this may be the first video leak from a Google Pixel 6 Pro.

FYI: The logo would indicate that this is probably an early production test unit, which means there may be some differences between what you see here and the actual production device. #teampixel pic.twitter.com/4QSvdktqA7

– Mr. Brandon Lee | THIS IS THE TECH TODAY (@thisistechtoday) September 21, 2021

Despite the short duration of the clip, there is a lot of information to be gathered here. First and foremost: this is a shiny device, with a shiny reflection on the back of the phone. We’ll have to wait and see it in person to determine exactly how much of a fingerprint magnet this is, but if you were hoping for frosted glass on the Pro model, you won’t find it here.

You can also spot the curved display, exclusive to the larger model, though it’s hard to pinpoint exactly where the pixels end and where the glass begins, thanks to the Dark Mode setup screen. The camera bump also looks as massive as you might expect, although it does manage to fit well into the body of the device.

Finally, the gray variant of the Pixel 6 Pro is surprisingly light, especially compared to its official renderings from Google. Compared to the matte black offered with the Pixel 5, it’s a much brighter shade.

Is this leak enough to keep you going until the official release date is announced? Maybe not, but given that the phone just hit the FCC yesterday, we can’t be too far away. And hey, don’t be surprised if we see more leaks. It’s a Pixel phone, after all.