Pixel 6

Google Pixel 6 — design details that matter when choosing accessories

The Pixel 6 measures 158.6 × 74.8 × 8.9 mm and weighs 207 g. Its flat 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, the back is covered with Gorilla Glass 6 and the frame is aluminium. The phone is IP68-rated and has a USB-C port. Its most recognisable feature is the horizontal bar with two cameras — a 50 MP main camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide — which protrudes above the back panel across its entire width.

Compared with its siblings: the Pixel 6 Pro has a larger, curved 6.7-inch screen and a bar with three cameras, while the Pixel 6a is smaller. Cases and glass therefore have to match the exact model.

Pixel 6 cases

Because of the camera bar, what matters in a case is a precise cut-out and a raised lip around the lenses. You can choose from:

• silicone and matte cases — thin, with a soft finish,
• clear cases that show off the colour of the phone,
• rugged and hybrid cases with reinforced corners,
• case bundles with glass for the screen and camera.

Cases are available from Spigen, Ringke, Supcase, 3MK and Bizon, among others.

Tempered glass and screen film for the Pixel 6

The flat screen makes it easy to fit tempered glass — there are clear versions, versions with a black frame and versions with an installation frame that helps you apply the glass straight. Alternatives include hybrid glass, which is thinner and flexible, as well as hydrogel and ceramic films and matte privacy glass. The Pixel 6 has an under-display fingerprint reader, so when choosing protection it is worth checking whether the manufacturer states compatibility with the reader. Screen protection is offered by 3MK, GrizzGlass, Nillkin, Dux Ducis, Hofi, Spigen and Bizon, among others.

Pixel 6 camera glass and charging

Camera lens protectors keep the lenses in the bar free of scratches when the phone lies face up on a table. The Pixel 6 supports Qi wireless charging, so it works with wireless chargers — thin cases without metal parts do not interfere with charging. For wired charging the phone uses USB-C with Power Delivery, so USB-C PD wall chargers are a good fit. You will find other models in the Google Pixel category.

What to look for when choosing accessories for the Pixel 6

The camera bar is the most protruding part of the body, so when choosing a case check the height of the lip around it. For screen glass, compatibility with the fingerprint reader matters, as does a margin at the edges that leaves room for a case. If you charge your phone wirelessly, choose cases without metal plates and thick flaps.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Pixel 6 Pro case fit the Pixel 6?

No. The Pixel 6 Pro is bigger, has a curved screen and a longer camera bar, so you need a case made for the Pixel 6.

Which glass should I choose for the flat Pixel 6 screen?

Tempered glass with a frame or a clear version works well. If you prefer thinner protection, you can choose hybrid glass or hydrogel film.