I really hope Google keeps up the competitive pricing through the years. Smartphones have gotten far too expensive from every major manufacturer to just drive profits more and more without much benefit for consumers.
@@Azmodaeus49 I'm pretty sure they'd probably outsell many flagships if they did so tbh. So many people are itching for a pixel from so many different countries Google doesn't sell them in.
@@thefelixsaba guyy exactly. I'm swapping my redmi note 10 pro for it the second it drops...If it ever does lol. It will sell like crazy here in Nigeria.
Rocking pixel 6 in stormy black for 24hrs now. Absolutely love the phone so much. Amazing camera, beautiful display, and beastly performance. Highly recommend to anyone!!
Upgraded from the Pixel 5. The Pixel 5's form factor is definitely a killer feature. I'm absolutely loving the Pixel 6 even though it's bigger and harder to handle with one hand.
@@MrCommentzz Honestly that just depends on how you use your phone. For an average user it should be just fine. And as far as I know the 256 model is only available in the stormy black colorway. That's something you might want to consider as well.
The Pixel 6 display is "decent"? It's incredible! As for the 90hz "slow' refresh rate, the refresh rate is fast and buttery smooth!! As for the battery, I'm a moderate to moderately heavy user and after my phone charges at 100% around 6am, it most always registers around 40-50% by 6:00-7:00pm! And, aside from the lack of the telephoto lens which personally I'd never use and do not miss, the cameras are top notch in every way! Point is, the Pixel 6 is an incredible phone and is by far a better value and choice than the Pixel 6 Pro, which is over $300.00 more expensive! Anyone who feels the need to pay that extra cost for a few features which are not that vital (including the slightly larger and curved display which neither do I personally prefer), then go for it - it's your money!
90 hz feels much lower after experienceing 120 hz. There is no reason the pixel 6 shouldn't have it other than battery. A cheap 200 to 250 phone has it. My 470 dollar phone even has it. At it's price 120 hz should be here but seems to be put as a incentive to get the pro model
I ended up getting the Pro, as I tend to keep my phone for years before upgrading, and I wanted that x4 zoom lens and better screen, but the regular Pixel 6 is the best deal imho, so much phone for the money.
The Pro is a big weight difference to my old Pixel 2 though, I noticed after using it for a few days that my old phone felt so light and small in comparison, not complaining though, the extra screen size is something I was looking for and the speakers are deeper sounding.
@@G1NZOU a little more yes, the Pixel 6 are more expensive in the UK to begin with 😔... 849 pounds which is a whopping 1000 euros converted, in Germany it costs 899€ instead
charging to 80% is fast- its just the final 20% that takes a lot longer ( which google have obviously tweaked the charging speeds with their standard charger)
@@chrissalt8401 Google have not "tweaked" the charging rate when battery is over 80%. Li-Po batteries' rate of charge decreases as it nears full charge. It's called physics.
the phone is really good. theres 2 complaints i have with it though. 1. the camera settings are lacking, you cant make a square photo... might not sound like anything too major but several ecommerce platforms function best with square photos, also theres no voice command to take a photo you can say "ok google, take a photo" but thats why less convenient and doesnt work nearly as well as samsungs "cheese", finally this is the biggest complaint i have... 2. THIS THING IS SLIPPERY AS HELL! it will slide out of anything and the back part raises it up a touch so even on flat surfaces it is at risk of sliding. it will slide out of any pocket, off any surface, out of your hand, out of your holder, off the charger... this thing defies physics is so freaking slippery.... so DEFINITELY opt for as much friction as humanly possible on whatever case you plan on putting on this thing.
I just had my pixel 6 take a photo and a selfie with voice commands. "hey google take a photo" "hey google take a selfie" You have to be unlocked though.
I just switched from iPhone to Pixel 6, so I'll say your Pixel 6 review is excellent. I feel I use it more; I more enjoy it. Furthermore, could you make a video to share your tips on phone use? Such as shortcuts for new functions,
@@jayakodyarachchilagevindan6283 I think you have make the right decision shift to Pixel. I am not sure how much it will cost for Pixel 8 in your region. Pixel 8 comes with 7 years free software update. It will benefit in the long run.
@@junhongcai6308 thank you so much for your kind reply. I will try for 7 or 8. What do you think about durability of material in pixel devices? Do you face any signal issues?
@@jayakodyarachchilagevindan6283From my experience should always keep the case with phone. The materials for the Pixel are durable. However, my phone glass cracked when it dropped on the ground one times. I think it is common for any kinds of phone. The battery for Pixel 8 is somehow better than Pixel 7.
@@jayakodyarachchilagevindan6283 The materials for Pixel are durable. My experience should always keep the case with the phone. My phone glass was cracked when dropped on the ground without a case one times. By the way, the battery for the Pixel 8 somehow is better.
Good review! I was keen to see how it faired in the battery test given the mixed reviews. An endurance rating of 86 doesn't look all that good but when you break it down ( video) its not to bad at all. I've had this thing for just over a week now and the battery is excellent in day to day use. Speakers are really impressive, camera fantastic and android 12 is great! Would easily recommend this device to anyone.
How does the magic eraser thing work? does it do a decent job of getting rid of random objects in a photo? Just curious since I haven't seen much about it
really wish for the 6a they'd put that camera bar on a body like the 5a. light, curved corners, coated aluminium etc. would be epic. sadly it doesn't look like that's ever gonna happen.
Cool phone and interesting chipset. I have liked all the designs of Pixel phones, this one being the best yet, but I must say I don't like how the camera glass is prone to scratches, but I like the choice of fingerprint sensor technology if it's more reliable, because I much rather take the reliability than speed in this case. Google knows what they are doing with their design, since even the software with it's very rounded shapes creates a relaxed appeal. I think the soft shapes have a psychological purpose to counter stressful lifestyle, even though aesthetics do not affect that much daily life and certainly won't help with bad stress issues. I personally would still take those sharp corners like in Windows Phone since I'm very tech oriented person and somehow those rectangles just give me "the tech vibe". Android 12 is cool to have too, but today, fortunately, Android version doesn't matter that much, since the days of Android being clunky or having issues are well behind. This is a good thing if you ask me, because you don't have to think that much if your phone has or will get the latest version - your phone will work just fine in any case. Still, I like to get those updates, but being dependent on them to have significantly better user experience was not that great thing. I'm interested to see how Pixel phones will develop in time, even though I'm not a potential customer simply due to price and not good enough battery life. Also I try to avoid using apps made by Google.
Had mine a few weeks. it's good but a bit glitchy. It's also quite chunky and heavy. Camera is good. I think I actually preferred the feel of my old Huawei P20 Pro.
Aaaah no, my huawei is playing up as I broke the screen and the buttons don't work well anymore, (my fault) but iv just ordered this now I have a mate 20 and absolutely love the phone, its been ultra reliable and the camera is incredible 😢 I hope the pixel 6 lives up to my expectations 😕
After a year and a half with the phone here's what I think: Brightness and Modem are it's biggest shortcomings. Speaker volume is ok. Everything else is either good, great or fantastic. The modem is a really annoying issue though.
Thanks for the video. It was very reassuring that I made the right choice.. On January 1st my father gave me the opportunity to buy him a smartphone and I choose the pixel 6. But right now I was kind of regrading if I made the wrong choice or not.. bcz I don't want my father to hate me. After this video I think I made a great choice for him.. Thank you and keek up the great work.
the big problem for me on most modern phones is no 3.5mm jack i refuse to use wireless headphones when A the price to audio quality becomes better and much longer battery life im finding out that it cost twice as much for similar quality to a wired connections that are 1/2 the cost and its annoying if they die mid commute its also a waste of device battery having to connect via bluetooth
Same exact issue, its a waste of battery to use bluetooth instead of just wired connection. The tech just hasn't caught up. Hopefully future bluetooth versions solve this.
Sony Xperia 1 iii is the answer. I've had my for 3 months. I was a long time Samsung user. But since Samsung have followed iPhone in removing features even a charger after previously making fun of Apple. Sony was the only way to go. The Sony Xperia 5 iii is the cheaper option but i wanted the big daddy. Take a look
Also, the Samsung A52 has headphone jack and sd card. Imagine that. The internal DAC probably isn't the best but at least it's there. It's only $500. It's on sale at AT&T for $250 right now.
@@hmosh That's why i ordered regular 6 there is no good screen protector for 6 pro because of curved screen and i don't want to carry 1000 dollars phone with no screen protector plus flat screen looks way better in my opinion
@@Trucker2083 i have device protection so I'm not really worried about the screen, it's just that the curves add so much glare that it makes it hard to see what's on the screen. Like almost half an inch in each side is covered in glare
It's not officially launched here either, it'll cost $1,100 where I live, in my countries online marketplace! Though, you get a free 30w charger shipped with your Pixel 6, but that doesn't justify an extra $500..
@@eddietubeu yeah, it's from EE & it's a part of their "Black Friday deal" where you can get either a Google Pixel 6, a Samsung A52 or an Oppo A5 & you'll get a free Xbox X series with it. I got the black and my Xbox is on its way! 👏🏼 Get yours quick before the black Friday deal ends 👀
It's too big and heavy for my taste. Thought about upgrading to 6 from pixel 2, but I want a small, light phone. Why do no android manufacturers make compact phones? My only option is something like iPhone 12/13 mini.
@@tomadams9248 EU Exynos. Not good for emulation and Google cam mods. I would have preferred Snapdragon for my android phone. Still a solid tip for compact android phone.
In my opinion the 6 and 6 Pro are pretty much a reboot of Google Pixel phones. Simply because they are the first true flagships made by Google particularly the 6 Pro. Both like iPhone have their own exclusive chip called Tensor and they look more sexier compared to the previous Pixel phones. Pixel phones despite being the 'Android iPhone' have always been underrated with Samsung and even Xiaomi grabbing all the spotlight and attention. People just don't seem to realise that like iPhone Pixels get the latest updates and patches for several years which third party Android phones are bad at except Samsung nowadays to an extent. And Pixel phones not only boast surpeb cameras but also no bloatware which you cannot beat. I think Google realised the chief reason they were struggling is because they never made high end phones like the iPhone and Galaxy Note and S series. And while Pixels are still not as popular as Samsung and iPhone it is going in the right direction. I think if they make a Pixel that be used with a smartpen then that could attract more customers and there is rumours Google is finally releasing a Google Watch next year 👀 so hopefully it is only a matter of time before Google becomes just as big as Samsung and Apple.
Great review!! But before buying this camera beast keep in mind these issues from pixel users (pixel 6 user here) : 1) The peak power that Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro draw from the wired charger is 21W and 23W, respectively. As the battery gets closer to full, charging power is gradually reduced in order to improve battery longevity. - Google (30w myth) 2) Green tint issue at low brightness (hardware issue ask for replacement) 3) Slow fingerprint sensor (they promise fix by update) 4) Fingerprint sensor failure after battery dies (fix only by factory reset-pixel 6) 5) Randomly ghost-dialing contacts (fix by downloading the latest version of the Google app, 12.43.18 or newer) 6) Carrier network is temporarily unavailable (pixel 6) 7) Wi-Fi calling not working properly in some devices (pixel 6) 8) Display flickering when powered off (fix by December update) Thank me later :)
People say Google improved the reliability of the fingerprint reader with their last update. How's your experience with that? There are also some videos of that topic
I really liked the Pixel 6 but sent it back and got a refund. It was fine for about 10 days but then wouldn't charge. I tried all my chargers and cables (which all work fine.) But nope, it wouldn't charge. I have no idea whether it was just a faulty phone or a wider problem.I'd be very interested to know if anyone else has had this problem.
I think you need a PD certified charger for it to work, that being said, it's a still big under sight by Google that this issue happens in the first place
@@lucas_vlanc Not really, I was a repair technician for LG up until last year Google. Most of the repairs come from damaged charging ports due to wrong cables and wrong 3rd part chargers. Consumers are pretty stupid, we both know this.
@@ssaini5028 If they're so picky why not include one in the box. This yada yada about the environment is a load of BS....besides did they ask him what charger he was using?
The voice to text dictation is excellent on this phone and I had switched from the iPhone 12 Pro Max. I have to disagree on your comment about the speakers being better than the iPhone 13 as they have richer bass.
He didn't say the speakers were 'better than the iPhone 13', he said they were 'comparable to the iPhone 13' (i.e. similar to), and that both phones have good speakers. In GSMArena's online review, they state that there is very little difference in the sound quality between the 2 phones - the iPhone's may be slightly louder. I agree with you re the bass on the Pixel 6 - the vocals are clearer and crisper than on my Pixel 3a XL (which has excellent speakers) but I think that the speakers could benefit with having slightly more bass on the 6 if playing music above c. 90% volume. I'd like to think Google could tweak them just slightly in a future update - then they would be perfect.
I've read so many bad things about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Displays are crap, the fingerprint scanner is slower than on most midrange phones. And Android 12 is shit. I am using a Pixel 4a 5G and did the official OS Update and I really wish I didn't do it. I feel like I'm back when I had the Samsung Galaxy S3 with TouchWiz. I get the notification that the System UI does not work and needs to be shut down. PEOPLE. IF YOU HAVE A PIXEL 5 OR 4a (5G) and you didn't do the Update to Android 12 yet. DON'T!
Just got one for £120 refurb on Amazon. (Got the lowest grade "acceptable" and I swear it looks like new!). Great phone but one downside I really miss in no face recognition. Didn't realise how much I used this from my old Samsung a90. Why not mention this in the review?
In Germany it's easily available. I got one. But yeah there was a shortage when pre Ordering because they were giving away free bose 700 with Pixel 6 pro.
Same here. I have the XL version. Best phone I've had. Each year it seems Google phones lack something that keeps me from buying a new one. Played with a Pixel 6 in-store and it just felt meh. Looks more like a samsung galaxy. And like some people have said the speakers and fingerprint scanner are not good. I also don't like the way the back of the phone looks. Heard good things about the 5a 5g but it's only being sold through the Google store. Might just have to wait another year 😅
I would say upgrade to a cheap phone temporarily that has Android 12, as you will also be up to date security updates wise. Looking at Pixel 6 and 6 Pro battery life reviews, I don't think it is worth it. I have Pixel 3 and it is still fantastic. The difference in photos taken with Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 3 for a basic user like is minimal. Pixel 3 already got android 12, so planning to use it till android 13 release, after that will upgrade of course. I cancelled my pixel 6 pro order few days ago mainly because of its huge size and battery life reviews.
Just upgraded my 2 and made the jump to the 6. It does indeed feel more heavy/solid and is much larger than the 2. My battery life and charging capabilities on my pixel 2 actually gave out and were the reason for my upgrade. Compared to the issues I had with the pixel 2's battery life, it's a dream and honestly quite good. UX feels exactly like my 2 but seems much faster.
I switched over completely to Apple a little over 3 years ago. I like the ecosystem quite a bit and my regular phone is the 13 Pro. Yet, I wanted to reaquaint myself with Android so I ordered the 6 in Stormy Black. It will be interesting as I've never used an Android phone with stock Android. My last Android was the Note 9. Looking forward to the adventure. Nice review.
Sent my Pixel 6 back as the camera didn’t work. All I got was a black screen. I’m sure I was just unlucky, but I’ll just stick with my Pixel 4a 5G for now.
I especially "love" the green tinted blobs on specific grey tones (e.g. reddit editor) when at low brightness, dark theme, and night mode, and the 4%/hour screen-off battery use. Screen on, I get 10%/hour which is OK, the 4a used 19%/hour.
Well the 4a needed much more power due to how lower end it was. It needed lots of battery to run the software to ensure it's smoothness. This phone also probably has power saving things in the processor
my pixel 6 won't connect to 5g even I have the seem and in the 5g area, other phone users aside from me is connected to 5g . Any known issues for this ?
Check network and SIM settings in your phone's "Settings" app. Also check whether your cellular network provider had sent you the necessary configuration settings. Switch off your phone, remove the SIM card, wait for few minutes. Put the SIM card in and switch on your phone. You can use your phone's dialer to have a detailed look at the network your phone is connected to.
Can someone tell me which phones have the best hotspot & connectivity? Also the lightest phone? I need it to use WIFI hotspot with a real camera not a smartphone camera.
Regrets on buying the Pixel 6 Pro I purchased it primary for the 50 MP camera, but it's only 9.1 MP, not 50 At full resolution, the photos are only 4032 x 2268 = 9.1 MP Google support tells me: "I'd like to inform you that it is working as intended. Device is built in that way and there is no Hardware or software error on this. Not all photos may need all the 48 megs to capture an image since there are multiple lens on the device" False, misleading & fraudulent advertising A camera marketed, promoted & sold as 50 MP is only delivering 9.1 MP I requested my complaint be escalated to Google Legal department, waiting to hear back
You can always use third-party camera apps to bypass the auto-binning of the Pixel camera app. But yeah, they should've emphasized the binning in advertising.
so is there OIS in this phone? in the website it says that it has OIS but during the video section of this video, will says it activates EIS and doesnt mention the OIS
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I really hope Google keeps up the competitive pricing through the years. Smartphones have gotten far too expensive from every major manufacturer to just drive profits more and more without much benefit for consumers.
They need to sell more markets
@@Azmodaeus49 I'm pretty sure they'd probably outsell many flagships if they did so tbh.
So many people are itching for a pixel from so many different countries Google doesn't sell them in.
@@JstormZx P6 isn't even available in India and South East Asian countries which mostly use android devices
Same with Africa, especially Nigeria. I bet they would make mad sales here
@@thefelixsaba guyy exactly. I'm swapping my redmi note 10 pro for it the second it drops...If it ever does lol.
It will sell like crazy here in Nigeria.
Rocking pixel 6 in stormy black for 24hrs now. Absolutely love the phone so much. Amazing camera, beautiful display, and beastly performance. Highly recommend to anyone!!
Just ordered one 🤟🏻😎👍🏻
@@steveconstant6687 me too!
How's the battery life after 1 week? How much screen on time you are getting?
I worry for your social credits
@@rudraditya2133 How do you tell now? It's been removed from the battery menu in android 12.
Upgraded from the Pixel 5. The Pixel 5's form factor is definitely a killer feature. I'm absolutely loving the Pixel 6 even though it's bigger and harder to handle with one hand.
Battery life? No games.
I really like GSMARENA review videos, short and always to the point.
Pixel 6 is great value for money. Got the 128gb model in sorta seafoam colourway. Loving it so far!
Do you think the 128gb would be enough? Because it's impossible to find the 256 model
@@MrCommentzz Honestly that just depends on how you use your phone. For an average user it should be just fine. And as far as I know the 256 model is only available in the stormy black colorway. That's something you might want to consider as well.
My last phone was 128gigs. And it was only half full after 4 years of use. So I went for the 128 pixel.
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would i need one of those curved screen protectors? i love my xz1 but finding a screen protector is hell
The Pixel 6 display is "decent"? It's incredible! As for the 90hz "slow' refresh rate, the refresh rate is fast and buttery smooth!! As for the battery, I'm a moderate to moderately heavy user and after my phone charges at 100% around 6am, it most always registers around 40-50% by 6:00-7:00pm! And, aside from the lack of the telephoto lens which personally I'd never use and do not miss, the cameras are top notch in every way! Point is, the Pixel 6 is an incredible phone and is by far a better value and choice than the Pixel 6 Pro, which is over $300.00 more expensive! Anyone who feels the need to pay that extra cost for a few features which are not that vital (including the slightly larger and curved display which neither do I personally prefer), then go for it - it's your money!
90 hz feels much lower after experienceing 120 hz. There is no reason the pixel 6 shouldn't have it other than battery. A cheap 200 to 250 phone has it. My 470 dollar phone even has it. At it's price 120 hz should be here but seems to be put as a incentive to get the pro model
From a note 9 to a pixel 6 I definitely recommend it, everything about it is great
Note 9 redmi or which?
I love mine, it does what I need it to. Also the price is a steal. So much for 599
256gb is 700$ not that cheap either lol
@@Trucker2083 But not expensive too.
I ended up getting the Pro, as I tend to keep my phone for years before upgrading, and I wanted that x4 zoom lens and better screen, but the regular Pixel 6 is the best deal imho, so much phone for the money.
The Pro is a big weight difference to my old Pixel 2 though, I noticed after using it for a few days that my old phone felt so light and small in comparison, not complaining though, the extra screen size is something I was looking for and the speakers are deeper sounding.
in Europe, we also got Bose QC45 headphones and 75€ google store credit for pre-orders 😍
@@eol9785 Same, here in the UK it's the QC45 and a £50 voucher, looks like you got a better deal with the voucher value.
@@G1NZOU a little more yes, the Pixel 6 are more expensive in the UK to begin with 😔... 849 pounds which is a whopping 1000 euros converted, in Germany it costs 899€ instead
Man I crave for curved screen phones so much, pixel 6 pro is the best Android phone right now
Using the recommended 30w charger the pixel 6 charges to 80% fairly quick.
charging to 80% is fast- its just the final 20% that takes a lot longer ( which google have obviously tweaked the charging speeds with their standard charger)
I am going to be dead before my order finally comes through ordered about 1000 years ago still not in
@@richardcerritelli9657 same🤣🤣😭😭
Not true, i have a pixel 6 & 30w Google recommended charger. Sadly the phone maximum charging is ~22w from 0% to 50% later starting dropping...
@@chrissalt8401 Google have not "tweaked" the charging rate when battery is over 80%.
Li-Po batteries' rate of charge decreases as it nears full charge. It's called physics.
the phone is really good. theres 2 complaints i have with it though. 1. the camera settings are lacking, you cant make a square photo... might not sound like anything too major but several ecommerce platforms function best with square photos, also theres no voice command to take a photo you can say "ok google, take a photo" but thats why less convenient and doesnt work nearly as well as samsungs "cheese", finally this is the biggest complaint i have... 2. THIS THING IS SLIPPERY AS HELL! it will slide out of anything and the back part raises it up a touch so even on flat surfaces it is at risk of sliding. it will slide out of any pocket, off any surface, out of your hand, out of your holder, off the charger... this thing defies physics is so freaking slippery.... so DEFINITELY opt for as much friction as humanly possible on whatever case you plan on putting on this thing.
I just had my pixel 6 take a photo and a selfie with voice commands. "hey google take a photo" "hey google take a selfie" You have to be unlocked though.
Best $600 phone you can buy. No bloat ware like Xiaomi. Clean stock android. 3 years OS updates.
And 5 year security updates
5 major android ups afaik.
If the Pixel had a G-PEN, like Samsung's S-PEN, that combination would be a knockout...
01:30 such unique, beautiful and mesmerising sand clock ! So peaceful to look at ! ❤️🥺🤗
You're also back.. happy to see you man
I just switched from iPhone to Pixel 6, so I'll say your Pixel 6 review is excellent. I feel I use it more; I more enjoy it. Furthermore, could you make a video to share your tips on phone use? Such as shortcuts for new functions,
I would like to shift for iphone se2 to pixel 6. What do you think about that
@@jayakodyarachchilagevindan6283 I think you have make the right decision shift to Pixel. I am not sure how much it will cost for Pixel 8 in your region. Pixel 8 comes with 7 years free software update. It will benefit in the long run.
@@junhongcai6308 thank you so much for your kind reply. I will try for 7 or 8. What do you think about durability of material in pixel devices? Do you face any signal issues?
@@jayakodyarachchilagevindan6283From my experience should always keep the case with phone. The materials for the Pixel are durable. However, my phone glass cracked when it dropped on the ground one times. I think it is common for any kinds of phone. The battery for Pixel 8 is somehow better than Pixel 7.
@@jayakodyarachchilagevindan6283 The materials for Pixel are durable. My experience should always keep the case with the phone. My phone glass was cracked when dropped on the ground without a case one times. By the way, the battery for the Pixel 8 somehow is better.
Good review! I was keen to see how it faired in the battery test given the mixed reviews. An endurance rating of 86 doesn't look all that good but when you break it down ( video) its not to bad at all. I've had this thing for just over a week now and the battery is excellent in day to day use. Speakers are really impressive, camera fantastic and android 12 is great! Would easily recommend this device to anyone.
How does the magic eraser thing work? does it do a decent job of getting rid of random objects in a photo? Just curious since I haven't seen much about it
@@gavinsmith8747 it's brilliant! Obviously it has limitations but I have been astounded at some of the results I've had in the last few weeks!
Thank you for your review. God willing I'm going to buy one today. Thanks
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One of best phone of the year 👌
really wish for the 6a they'd put that camera bar on a body like the 5a. light, curved corners, coated aluminium etc. would be epic. sadly it doesn't look like that's ever gonna happen.
I watch reviews when this guy presents it
Of curiosity, were the pictures taken in Sofia Bulgaria?
Great review!
I have visited Balkans quite a few times so yes, it is Sofia.
Cool phone and interesting chipset. I have liked all the designs of Pixel phones, this one being the best yet, but I must say I don't like how the camera glass is prone to scratches, but I like the choice of fingerprint sensor technology if it's more reliable, because I much rather take the reliability than speed in this case.
Google knows what they are doing with their design, since even the software with it's very rounded shapes creates a relaxed appeal. I think the soft shapes have a psychological purpose to counter stressful lifestyle, even though aesthetics do not affect that much daily life and certainly won't help with bad stress issues. I personally would still take those sharp corners like in Windows Phone since I'm very tech oriented person and somehow those rectangles just give me "the tech vibe".
Android 12 is cool to have too, but today, fortunately, Android version doesn't matter that much, since the days of Android being clunky or having issues are well behind. This is a good thing if you ask me, because you don't have to think that much if your phone has or will get the latest version - your phone will work just fine in any case. Still, I like to get those updates, but being dependent on them to have significantly better user experience was not that great thing.
I'm interested to see how Pixel phones will develop in time, even though I'm not a potential customer simply due to price and not good enough battery life. Also I try to avoid using apps made by Google.
Thanks for the review. But you didn't mention call quality or features at all. Is this a phone? How well does it handle phone calls?
Had mine a few weeks. it's good but a bit glitchy. It's also quite chunky and heavy. Camera is good. I think I actually preferred the feel of my old Huawei P20 Pro.
Aaaah no, my huawei is playing up as I broke the screen and the buttons don't work well anymore, (my fault) but iv just ordered this now I have a mate 20 and absolutely love the phone, its been ultra reliable and the camera is incredible 😢 I hope the pixel 6 lives up to my expectations 😕
GSM Arena is the Best👍 Watching videos on this channel without subscribing to youtube premium can be minimized
this is the first actually good review on the pixel 6. keep up the good work
Enjoying pixel 6, really a good flagship phone under this Price tag.
You can't possibly beat a $600 price tag. Not when the so called weaknesses of the phone is just nitpicking
yea, i think most people forget this! These days a high end phone is 1000 bucks minimum
After a year and a half with the phone here's what I think:
Brightness and Modem are it's biggest shortcomings.
Speaker volume is ok.
Everything else is either good, great or fantastic.
The modem is a really annoying issue though.
What's the modem issue
Great review. Am def going to give up iPhone (forever) for the Pixel 6. Greetings from Canada.
Thanks for the video. It was very reassuring that I made the right choice..
On January 1st my father gave me the opportunity to buy him a smartphone and I choose the pixel 6. But right now I was kind of regrading if I made the wrong choice or not.. bcz I don't want my father to hate me. After this video I think I made a great choice for him..
Thank you and keek up the great work.
Always nice to get confirmation bias :)
the big problem for me on most modern phones is no 3.5mm jack i refuse to use wireless headphones when A the price to audio quality becomes better and much longer battery life im finding out that it cost twice as much for similar quality to a wired connections that are 1/2 the cost and its annoying if they die mid commute its also a waste of device battery having to connect via bluetooth
Type c DACs do exist for this very reason.
Same exact issue, its a waste of battery to use bluetooth instead of just wired connection. The tech just hasn't caught up. Hopefully future bluetooth versions solve this.
Supposedly Bluetooth 5.2 is supposed to resolve this.
Sony Xperia 1 iii is the answer. I've had my for 3 months. I was a long time Samsung user. But since Samsung have followed iPhone in removing features even a charger after previously making fun of Apple.
Sony was the only way to go. The Sony Xperia 5 iii is the cheaper option but i wanted the big daddy. Take a look
Also, the Samsung A52 has headphone jack and sd card. Imagine that. The internal DAC probably isn't the best but at least it's there. It's only $500. It's on sale at AT&T for $250 right now.
A WQHD Curved Display looks like Magic , atleast for Me
I hate the curved display so much that I'm returning my 6pro
@@hmosh That's why i ordered regular 6 there is no good screen protector for 6 pro because of curved screen and i don't want to carry 1000 dollars phone with no screen protector plus flat screen looks way better in my opinion
@@Trucker2083 i have device protection so I'm not really worried about the screen, it's just that the curves add so much glare that it makes it hard to see what's on the screen.
Like almost half an inch in each side is covered in glare
@@hmosh Wait,you can afford a Phone with WQHD Display ? I'm broke af :`(
Me reading this from a s8. Curve screens suck! Cant use it without a case.
Ordered mine a while ago. It arrives between noon and 2 PM. I can't wait. Great review and I enjoy your channel!
do u recommend it ?
@@ALiLOWI'd go right a newer phone. I have the P8P now
Hey will great to see you guys making review videos again
Pixel is not officially launched here. And to buy it from grey markets it costs approx 950 USD. A 100 USD more than s21+ 256GB Model
It's not officially launched here either, it'll cost $1,100 where I live, in my countries online marketplace! Though, you get a free 30w charger shipped with your Pixel 6, but that doesn't justify an extra $500..
What about the video quality? How much time we shoot continuously? Resolution ?
Are you able to find a good phone case though having in mind the camera design?
Watching the review of the phone when I already own it 😂
Great video and timing. I'm just about to get a contract for the pixel 6 + a free Xbox!
@Paul I know it's a gimmick but that photoshop feature decided it for me! 🤓
That's a crazy deal. Have fun!
Can you share your contract details on the Xbox? a UK one?
@@eddietubeu yeah, it's from EE & it's a part of their "Black Friday deal" where you can get either a Google Pixel 6, a Samsung A52 or an Oppo A5 & you'll get a free Xbox X series with it. I got the black and my Xbox is on its way! 👏🏼 Get yours quick before the black Friday deal ends 👀
@Paul "like an ex gf or something" was exactly what I was thinking. Are you thinking what I'm thinking 💭 😂
I like that less rounded corner display
Is the Pixel 6 worth it over the Galaxy S20FE 5G?
Definately
I love how this phone has its own soundtrack in this video lol😅
Sadly not coming to India this Year too ...
Do I need to buy lens protector for camera ?
You didn't said anything about magic eraser function
I just order the phone i hope i wont regret it seem like a cool phone
Used Samsung S21 Ultra VS Pixel 6 in the same price which one I should buy??
Bought my Pixel 6 and so far I love this device.
How's the performance so far and battery life?
@@ahmedalhosani6895 In my honest opinion, it is better than Pixel 6 Pro
Thank you for sharing. Great info. Still researching for my next cell.
I love this phone I've had it for 3 days
would somebody suggest me if which is more worth it? a brand new pixel 6 or a 2nd hand s21 ultra??
Which is better, samsung s21+ or pixel 6?any idea, i'm between this 2 mobile!
Id go Pixel. Switched from S21FE
Also is it matchable with samsung buds?
Which is the lightest phone?
It's too big and heavy for my taste. Thought about upgrading to 6 from pixel 2, but I want a small, light phone. Why do no android manufacturers make compact phones? My only option is something like iPhone 12/13 mini.
@@tomadams9248 EU Exynos. Not good for emulation and Google cam mods. I would have preferred Snapdragon for my android phone. Still a solid tip for compact android phone.
Asus Zenfone 8 makes a small phone for you and it's good, or just get a pixel 5 or pixel 4, those phones are all good still.
You have the Pixel 4A and 5A too.
Xperia 5iii
The 6 is the same length as the 2xl ?
I just bought a Pixel 6 and I wonder if the screen protection is good enough or should I change it or put another layer? Thanks!
Does the photos look realistic ?
Google has made this time a wonderful cellphone, Good review 👍👍👍 Thanks 😊😊😊
How does the sound quality and volume compare to the nexus 6P?
I live in Spain but will be working in the States. Can I use this phone in the States?
glass back cover is not an upgrade. It just makes a phone more vulnerable
In my opinion the 6 and 6 Pro are pretty much a reboot of Google Pixel phones. Simply because they are the first true flagships made by Google particularly the 6 Pro. Both like iPhone have their own exclusive chip called Tensor and they look more sexier compared to the previous Pixel phones.
Pixel phones despite being the 'Android iPhone' have always been underrated with Samsung and even Xiaomi grabbing all the spotlight and attention. People just don't seem to realise that like iPhone Pixels get the latest updates and patches for several years which third party Android phones are bad at except Samsung nowadays to an extent. And Pixel phones not only boast surpeb cameras but also no bloatware which you cannot beat.
I think Google realised the chief reason they were struggling is because they never made high end phones like the iPhone and Galaxy Note and S series. And while Pixels are still not as popular as Samsung and iPhone it is going in the right direction.
I think if they make a Pixel that be used with a smartpen then that could attract more customers and there is rumours Google is finally releasing a Google Watch next year 👀 so hopefully it is only a matter of time before Google becomes just as big as Samsung and Apple.
Flat display is what I'm looking for but goddamn those camera bump
I am thinking of getting the Pixel 6 now, is modem really that problematic as they say?
How's the haptic motor? I miss notifications on the Galaxy A52 5G. The S20 FE doesn't have that problem and is easier to hold.
I don’t understand why you say the finger print unlock isn’t fast.
Pixel 6 is not available in my country so it's a no choice but to pick up an Iphone 5s this holiday..
Great review! Thank you Fez!
Great review!! But before buying this camera beast keep in mind these issues from pixel users (pixel 6 user here) :
1) The peak power that Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro draw from the wired charger is 21W and 23W, respectively. As the battery gets closer to full, charging power is gradually reduced in order to improve battery longevity. - Google (30w myth)
2) Green tint issue at low brightness (hardware issue ask for replacement)
3) Slow fingerprint sensor (they promise fix by update)
4) Fingerprint sensor failure after battery dies (fix only by factory reset-pixel 6)
5) Randomly ghost-dialing contacts (fix by downloading the latest version of the Google app, 12.43.18 or newer)
6) Carrier network is temporarily unavailable (pixel 6)
7) Wi-Fi calling not working properly in some devices (pixel 6)
8) Display flickering when powered off (fix by December update)
Thank me later :)
People say Google improved the reliability of the fingerprint reader with their last update. How's your experience with that? There are also some videos of that topic
@@Jonerss yes it improved a lot for me
BUt doesn't the whole battery saving thing apply to charges up to 80%? Because charging it up to 100% isn't good for your phone anyways.
@@Jonerss It”s still lacking compared to s21 ultra
@@Jonerss my experience was really bad 6/10 ...
Can I upload and edit GoPro videos with this phone?
I really liked the Pixel 6 but sent it back and got a refund. It was fine for about 10 days but then wouldn't charge. I tried all my chargers and cables (which all work fine.) But nope, it wouldn't charge. I have no idea whether it was just a faulty phone or a wider problem.I'd be very interested to know if anyone else has had this problem.
Charger needs to have PD 3.0/PPS specifications to work right
Bro same I think it just needs to be a higher out put charger 🙄 not a big deal though it is annoying though
I think you need a PD certified charger for it to work, that being said, it's a still big under sight by Google that this issue happens in the first place
@@lucas_vlanc Not really, I was a repair technician for LG up until last year Google. Most of the repairs come from damaged charging ports due to wrong cables and wrong 3rd part chargers. Consumers are pretty stupid, we both know this.
@@ssaini5028 If they're so picky why not include one in the box. This yada yada about the environment is a load of BS....besides did they ask him what charger he was using?
The voice to text dictation is excellent on this phone and I had switched from the iPhone 12 Pro Max. I have to disagree on your comment about the speakers being better than the iPhone 13 as they have richer bass.
He didn't say the speakers were 'better than the iPhone 13', he said they were 'comparable to the iPhone 13' (i.e. similar to), and that both phones have good speakers. In GSMArena's online review, they state that there is very little difference in the sound quality between the 2 phones - the iPhone's may be slightly louder.
I agree with you re the bass on the Pixel 6 - the vocals are clearer and crisper than on my Pixel 3a XL (which has excellent speakers) but I think that the speakers could benefit with having slightly more bass on the 6 if playing music above c. 90% volume. I'd like to think Google could tweak them just slightly in a future update - then they would be perfect.
@@johnosullivan6439 If I had a penny for any problem supposedly fixable with a software update.
Any hardware issues? I've read about some connectivity issues... 12/21/2021
What game were you playing?
I've read so many bad things about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Displays are crap, the fingerprint scanner is slower than on most midrange phones. And Android 12 is shit. I am using a Pixel 4a 5G and did the official OS Update and I really wish I didn't do it. I feel like I'm back when I had the Samsung Galaxy S3 with TouchWiz. I get the notification that the System UI does not work and needs to be shut down. PEOPLE. IF YOU HAVE A PIXEL 5 OR 4a (5G) and you didn't do the Update to Android 12 yet. DON'T!
Well, I'm still on Android 7. 😅 I really don't do updates unless it's necessary. AT&T is forcing me to buy a new phone. It breaks my heart.
@@ruolov1 What phone are you using?
OnePlus 9rt better or Google pixel 6
Just got one for £120 refurb on Amazon. (Got the lowest grade "acceptable" and I swear it looks like new!). Great phone but one downside I really miss in no face recognition. Didn't realise how much I used this from my old Samsung a90. Why not mention this in the review?
A better question is, is it worth getting the 6 now or wait 4 months to get the pro since it isn't available anywhere.
Or is it better to wait for the 6a?
In Germany it's easily available. I got one. But yeah there was a shortage when pre Ordering because they were giving away free bose 700 with Pixel 6 pro.
Take the Non Pro version. Not a big difference. If you're a fan of Curved screen then go for pro.
The 6 and 6 Pro are available in my area of Canada. Most be a regional availability issue.
Thanks a lot for the nice review 😃❤
Some of your pictures look like they were taken either in Bulgaria or Turkey. Is that so?
Any Pixel 2 users here? Thinking about upgrading but there's no real issues with my 2, makes it hard to upgrade.
Same here. I have the XL version. Best phone I've had. Each year it seems Google phones lack something that keeps me from buying a new one. Played with a Pixel 6 in-store and it just felt meh. Looks more like a samsung galaxy. And like some people have said the speakers and fingerprint scanner are not good. I also don't like the way the back of the phone looks. Heard good things about the 5a 5g but it's only being sold through the Google store. Might just have to wait another year 😅
I would say upgrade to a cheap phone temporarily that has Android 12, as you will also be up to date security updates wise. Looking at Pixel 6 and 6 Pro battery life reviews, I don't think it is worth it. I have Pixel 3 and it is still fantastic. The difference in photos taken with Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 3 for a basic user like is minimal. Pixel 3 already got android 12, so planning to use it till android 13 release, after that will upgrade of course. I cancelled my pixel 6 pro order few days ago mainly because of its huge size and battery life reviews.
Just upgraded my 2 and made the jump to the 6. It does indeed feel more heavy/solid and is much larger than the 2. My battery life and charging capabilities on my pixel 2 actually gave out and were the reason for my upgrade. Compared to the issues I had with the pixel 2's battery life, it's a dream and honestly quite good. UX feels exactly like my 2 but seems much faster.
I switched over completely to Apple a little over 3 years ago. I like the ecosystem quite a bit and my regular phone is the 13 Pro. Yet, I wanted to reaquaint myself with Android so I ordered the 6 in Stormy Black. It will be interesting as I've never used an Android phone with stock Android. My last Android was the Note 9. Looking forward to the adventure. Nice review.
how is it
@@nerd2544 So far not too bad. Just a few glitches, nothing major.
@@billiamnotbob hello mate
How's your experience been after a year??
Sent my Pixel 6 back as the camera didn’t work. All I got was a black screen. I’m sure I was just unlucky, but I’ll just stick with my Pixel 4a 5G for now.
I especially "love" the green tinted blobs on specific grey tones (e.g. reddit editor) when at low brightness, dark theme, and night mode, and the 4%/hour screen-off battery use.
Screen on, I get 10%/hour which is OK, the 4a used 19%/hour.
Well the 4a needed much more power due to how lower end it was. It needed lots of battery to run the software to ensure it's smoothness. This phone also probably has power saving things in the processor
Hi people, I bought a new pixel 6 today,, does all the pixel volume button feels little wobbly! Is normal in all cases?
my pixel 6 won't connect to 5g even I have the seem and in the 5g area, other phone users aside from me is connected to 5g . Any known issues for this ?
Check network and SIM settings in your phone's "Settings" app. Also check whether your cellular network provider had sent you the necessary configuration settings. Switch off your phone, remove the SIM card, wait for few minutes. Put the SIM card in and switch on your phone. You can use your phone's dialer to have a detailed look at the network your phone is connected to.
@@nileshw1368 apparently, For 5G to take effect. I need to root my phone in my region
It's December 8th and my pixel 6 has not received the December update. 🤔 So much for timely you updates.
I know someone who is upgrading to the Google Pixel 6 from the 2 because his camera no longer works :D
Great review. Lived on this street in Sofia 😂
Is MI 33w charger support fast charging in google pixel 6
I am posting this on 10/28/24 - still love my Pixel 6!!
Was that shot in Sofia?
Can someone tell me which phones have the best hotspot & connectivity? Also the lightest phone? I need it to use WIFI hotspot with a real camera not a smartphone camera.
No charger, no 3.5mm headphone jack & no SD memory card. It overheats on gaming. Why pay a fortune for an incomplete phone?
theres an adapter for the 3.5mm jack and you can get 256gb if you dont want 128gb.....also have google drive
@@romebx $599 is a fortune ?
@@deelo721 i guess to some ppl 600 is a fortune. I ended spending 792.00 after adding the extra storage space and phone case. I
@@romebx do you like the phone?
is the battery okay since i saw some people complaining about since april/june update , any one with pixel 6 have to share with us his thoughts ?
They could of added a kickstand under the camera bezel A La Evo 4g
Thanks Will....great review.
Regrets on buying the Pixel 6 Pro
I purchased it primary for the 50 MP camera, but it's only 9.1 MP, not 50
At full resolution, the photos are only 4032 x 2268 = 9.1 MP
Google support tells me:
"I'd like to inform you that it is working as intended. Device is built in that way and there is no Hardware or software error on this. Not all photos may need all the 48 megs to capture an image since there are multiple lens on the device"
False, misleading & fraudulent advertising
A camera marketed, promoted & sold as 50 MP is only delivering 9.1 MP
I requested my complaint be escalated to Google Legal department, waiting to hear back
You can always use third-party camera apps to bypass the auto-binning of the Pixel camera app. But yeah, they should've emphasized the binning in advertising.
@@FreedomExalia What 3 party app can access the camera at full sensor resolution?
so is there OIS in this phone? in the website it says that it has OIS but during the video section of this video, will says it activates EIS and doesnt mention the OIS
Love to get this phone but 6.4” display is pushing it. 6.1” tops. Ugh back to iPhone I go