Design & Build
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Features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz) for smooth visuals and power efficiency.
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Covered in Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for both front and back, giving it good durability.
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Designed with a 100% recycled aluminum frame, lending it a premium, sustainable feel.
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Resistant to water and dust: IP68 rating.
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Relatively large and heavy: 162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm, 221 g.
Performance & AI
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Powered by Google Tensor G4 — Google’s in-house AI-focused chip for advanced on-device intelligence.
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Comes with 16 GB of RAM, which is generous and helps with multitasking and handling AI workloads.
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Storage options are wide: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB.
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Strong security stack: includes a Titan M2 security chip, Tensor security core, and Google VPN at no extra cost.
Display
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The large 6.8″ screen supports HDR and very high peak brightness: up to 3,000 nits (peak) according to Google.
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Contrast ratio is very high ( > 2,000,000:1 ), and the panel supports rich colors.
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Smoothness is excellent thanks to the adaptive refresh rate.
Camera System
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Triple rear camera setup:
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50 MP “wide” main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS)
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48 MP ultrawide (123° field of view)
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48 MP telephoto lens with 5× optical zoom and Super Res Zoom up to 30×
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Front camera: 42 MP for selfies and video calls.
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Features like Magic Editor, Circle to Search, and AI-powered photo tools leverage the Tensor chip heavily.
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Video: supports high-resolution recording (8K capture reportedly supported).
Battery & Charging
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5,060 mAh battery, per Google specs.
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Claimed battery life is “24+ hours” in typical use, with up to 100 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode.
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Fast wired charging: Google says up to 70% in ~30 minutes with a 45W USB-C charger (sold separately).
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Wireless charging: Qi-certified, plus “Battery Share” (reverse wireless) to charge other devices.
Software & Connectivity
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Ships with Android 14.
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Google promises seven years of OS, security, and feature updates, making it very future-proof.
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Features Gemini Nano AI, enabling on-device AI functions like smart writing, Circle to Search, and more.
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Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB (ultra-wideband), NFC, GPS.
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Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor that’s faster and more tolerant of finger placement.
Strengths / Highlights
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AI Powerhouse: Many of its standout features (photo editing, assistant functions) are powered by its Tensor G4 chip.
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Long Software Support: Seven years of updates is among the best in the industry.
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Impressive Camera System: The triple-lens setup (including 5× zoom) gives real versatility.
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Large & Bright Display: Good for media, gaming, and productivity.
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Big Battery: With good optimization, it can last long and supports both wired and wireless fast charging.
Trade-offs / Considerations
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Size & Weight: At 221g and a large footprint, it’s a two-handed phone for most users.
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Performance vs Competitors: While the Tensor G4 is optimized for AI, raw performance in benchmarks may lag behind some Qualcomm or Apple chips.
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Charger Not Included: To hit its max wired charging speeds, you’ll need to buy Google’s 45W charger separately.
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Brightness Behavior: Some users have reported issues with auto-brightness not working correctly.
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Price Premium: As a “super-phone,” it comes with a higher price tag versus more compact or budget-focused models.