100 %. Own the 5, upgraded to the 6 Pro. Returned the 6 Pro. Might try the 6 but the Pro is just way to big for my personal taste. The 5 is extremely compact and comfortable to use day in and day out.
I bought my first ever Pixel phone last year with the 5. I'm very happy with it! I use it a lot on my trail runs and love to run with it in my hand so I can take any scenic photo at any given time. It's perfect for my hand size and also enjoy the photo and video quality. I'm also not concerned about speaker sound whatsoever. I read that the Pixel 5 will update till 14. Can't really complain here. I did try the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro at the store for size matter and felt it would be much heavier in my hand. I do love the look for the new 6's but for now I'll play it by ear. I'll continue to enjoy my 5 in the meantime! 👍
same, plus it appears that it still gets newer beta updates than the pixel 6, pixel 6 hasnt even gotten android 12l beta yet, plus the bezels look super big on the pixel 6.
You are making an awesome decision, never go for 1st gen of devices. Pixel 7 series will be huge or quality of life upgrades compared to Pixel 6 series.
I absolutely love my pixel 5, yeah the hardware isn't the best but the software makes up for it also I'm never going back to a big ass phone the size is perfect
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Sadly there are so few alternatives nowadays for us small phone lovers 😕
apart from the size and fingerprint, pixel 6 is miles better than 5, I have owned and used them both and I am satisfied with the upgrade, performance, battery, charging speed, speakers, screen, build, design, everything is a huge upgrade. P.S. Camera hardware is very superior, unlike some reviewers claim, the main sensor compared to pixel 5 is miles better in sharpness, low light quality everything
@@HarisAftab Performance, maybe, although Pixel 5 wasn't slow in daily tasks either. Battery, not really. Pixel 6 has a bigger battery on paper, but the chip consumes more power, so you end up with more or less the same battery life. Charging speed, I think Pixel 6 supports 22 W, whereas Pixel 5 had 18W, so practically identical as Pixel 5 had a smaller battery. Speakers, haven't compared those, so hard to say. Screen is the same 90 Hz 1080p panel on both, so it's only a difference in size, which is subjective. Build and design, subjective. I like the uniform width of Pixel 5's bezels better and I don't mind the plastic rear as it means you can use it without the cover, but fair enough. Camera and chip are the main upgrades I would say.
I bought the Pixel 6 coming from the 4a. The biggest difference for me other than the 6 being huge is the cellular connectivity is so much better. I can pull in LTE where I never got H before where I work. I even can get 5g in my building where I returned an iPhone 13 Mini because I had no reception. This phone has amazing reception. I am very excited for the pictures I will take in the future of my kids.
@@exus98 I wish the phone was smaller but I have gotten used to the size. Use it for reading ebooks now since I lost my kindle and it is handy for that for sure. I have a nice thin case that has a rubber textured grip on it which makes it way more useable.
@@AppleReviews oh I'm sorry about that. Over in the states, in good condition, it can be 366 dollars. For me selling on ebay is a little to much effort so I would rather just send it back to Google. Hopefully they recycle it and might be able to use them in future phones
@@sbielecki416 I hate to say I was late as well and I wanted the 256 GB Cloudy White model, but yeah they were sold out and it disgusts me that they dropped the trade-in value of the Pixel 5! Like I’m sorry but not everyone has the luxury of time like many that did get to preorder it and now I’m conflicted on even ordering it at all.
I'm planning on getting the 5 precisely because it's a smaller phone. I'm sick of big phones, having used a Nexus 6 for the better part of the last half decade, and the OnePlus 7 Pro for the last year and a half. Not worried about underpowered hardware either. If I could make the Snapdragon 805 work for me for over five years, then I'm not at all concerned about the 765G giving me issues. You wouldn't believe how much I hate giant glass sandwich phones lol
I understand what you are saying... With almost 50 grams heavier weight of the pixel 6, it's definitely not a major upgrade as a lot of similarities can be seen between both phones
I was thrilled for Pixel 6 but as soon as i get it on my hands i was overwhelmed with its bulkiness and heavy ass weight. I am going for Pixel 5 for that very reason. I have no idea why Google didn’t provide a smaller and lighter alternative for Pixel 6
@@SerbyWafflesTech The most absurd thing is all these top reviewers are not taking weight in to consideration and just hyping the phone with its "features"
@@abbasz1 going from the 4a to the 6 is like going from a feather to a brick. It's a major turn off for the long run. Using the phone Is not as pleasurable. I have small hands too
@@SerbyWafflesTech tell you what its not about hands for me. Its about the phone under my pocket I feel extremely uncomfortable putting these bulky ass phones which have become the new norm. I think apple got it quite right with 3 different sizes but i am not a fan of iPhone
@@abbasz1 yeah alot of people don't understand how the weight of a phone affects some people I wear gym shorts like all the time and heavy phones be dragging my shorts down all the time
Sending back the 6 and staying with my 5. Actually didn;t think the benefit was there and actually really appreciate the smaller form of the 5. I cam efrom note phones and thought the 6 would be great but realised that size is just not needed... for me.
Got the Pixel 6 and just did not like how the size felt in hand compared to the Pixel 5. Love the pixel 5 size and decided to stay with the 5 and send the 6 back.
Me too. I got the 6 and it just seemed huge. It looks like a great phone, fast, but just hate how big it was, especially with a case. Also the glass back felt like a downside. I requested to return it same day I got it. I do like the design but just wish it was slightly smaller form factor.
Honestly, the Pixel 5 is just too slow and the screen quality is not comparable to the pixel 6. Then you take in the 799 initial price of the pixel 5 and compare it to the 599 It's crazy how much of an upgrade it is and value lol.
@@pool842 Just picked up a mint Pixel 5 for $350 with screen protector, case and original accessories. Google wanted to give me $159 for my 4 XL that I can sell for $225ish. I love being 6 months to a year behind in tech and saving cash. All I need is battery & camera as a single dad.
I just got a Pixel 5 on eBay. Perfect form factor, the Pixel 6 is too bulky, and definitely too heavy...Also still get free photo storage with 5, not with 6.
Yeah, I'm not sure why Google is into these super bulky disgustingly ugly designs right now. The new Gen 2 wireless charger looks like a fat urinal. The Pixel 6 is almost twice as thick as the 2XL and much heavier. Asinine
I've stuck with the pixel 2xl since the last pixel phones haven't felt worth upgrading to but the pixel 6 is definitely the best improvement in their phones in the last while. Will definitely miss the front firing stereo speakers on the pixel 2xl though.
I'm sticking with the Pixel 5 because of longer battery performance, more compact size and unlimited "storage saver quality" on Google Photos (last model to get this unlimited storage feature).
Been monitoring the prices of pixel 5s on ebay and they seem to be rising. I think many like myself will be returning the 6 and finding 5s in good condition. Main reasons are fingerprint and size.
I have the 5 waiting for the 6. One reason I wanted to upgrade was to show support for Google to compete in the flagship space. It's tiring seeing the same phones at the top every year. And it's ridiculous that the company that put out android doesn't have a flagship competing emphasizing the software. Looks like Google is addressing that this year, but will they remain consistent. Google seems to lose focus year to year.
Yeah my local carrier store may as well be a apple store with Samsung as a after thought..Not much else there.. Glad to have the pixel 6 in the mix but my Carrier store (at&t) didn't even have demo units of the pixel 6 set out even though they had the units and a display area setup for it..This was way after the phone is as already out and I even had mine.smh
As much as I love what Google have done with the six I'd honestly not swap it for my five purely because I love the fives size. I also love the front face of the five just pure minimal. I do like the bump bar on the 6. I hope Google continue to focus on smaller phones in the future. I've got huge hands yet I prefer smaller phones if I need a big screen I've got a tablet for that.
The uniform and minimal bezel of the pixel 5 is a huge plus for me. Another major plus is the bioresin exterior makes it a nice phone to use without a case. I wish they added wireless charging and 90hz refresh rate to the 5a or added a headphone jack to the 6 and reduced the size to 6.2 inches instead of 6.4
Got my Pixel 6 yesterday. My main phone before was a Pixel 2. It's pretty big...and I'm questioning why I even purchased it. My Pixel 2 is still going strong, smooth as butter albeit with less battery life. There's nothing really new to experience.
I chose to upgrade to the Pixel 6 (256 GB version) since my old Pixel 4a recently had a microphone die on it. No idea what happened, but I was no longer able to talk on the 4a unless I used a bluetooth device, wired headset, or speaker phone. That was pretty annoying since I'm not allowed to use anything bluetooth at my place of employment. Going from the 4a to the 6 feels like a significant upgrade all around.
Wait til like 3rd Gen Tensor SoCs in 2023 come out, they’ll finally start becoming more and more reliable with custom functions and all that fun stuff. This is a good first try but my iPhone 11 dusts the 6 pro and that’s a two year old phone.
Just got the Pixel 6 Pro from Verizon (I have to wait until November 9); is all of the bloatware on the carrier Pixel phones completely removable (not just disabled, but Uninstaller completely). I would have to root the phone or return it if that wasn't the case; can't stand carriers doing that.
Is it necessary to upgrade from my 5? Nah. But thanks for making this video, because I think I'm gonna go for it! The price isn't too bad with the trade-in value. I expect the performance of the 6 will age much more gracefully than the 765g in the pixel 5 as well. Will miss the nice size of the 5, tho!
Traded my flawless P5 in on the trade in and got $300 back that paid almost half the cost of the upgrade P6. The smallness factor for me was its biggest detractor- Too small for my medium sized hands. This coming from a Nexus 6 user for two years and a 3xl user as well. The P6 size is perfect for me. Build quality, bells and whistles - This is my favorite Google phone ever.
I cannot understand why Google is supporting the trend from other tech manufacturers giving the bigger one better hardware features and leaving the smaller one as a downgrade from the bigger one. This year there is no small Pixel phone and that's frustrating for me personally..
@@blueciffer1653 1) do you think you can generalize because of your individual preferences? Look what he says at the beginning of the video. I'm sure he has more feedback than you for your assumptions, in order to claim something. 2) I wouldn't mind to pay more if i know that I'm getting better features. Pixel phones shouldn't be middle range phones anymore and this year should have been the exception with the smaller one. Pixel 6 has a lot less features than the Pro and who the heck said that "Pro" should be equal to "big"? Should we be getting bigger phones every year and just the bigger ones getting the best specs? That's idiotic!
Interesting. I never found the speakers on the 5 to be that bad. They always sounded just fine. Not going to beat out some of the heavy hitters but they were adequate.
@Andrew it's strange because that is the main thing that held me back in getting one ... All the chatter about how bad this speaker is and how muffled it sounds
Left apple and got a Pixel5 to get away from glass units and massive camera units so I think i'll be keeping the 5 for a few years. Just wish there was a decent wearable with battery life longer than 16 hours to go with it!
Coming from the OnePlus 7pro (which I'm only replacing because the back shattered more than a year ago), the size doesn't bother me, the pixel6 is even a bit smaller. I've never had a problem operating my phone with one hand.
idk why google don't realize they should follow Apple's lead and also include a smaller (mini) phone in their new line ups. I'm sure there are lots of people out there wanting that and you can't go wrong giving people more options. Huge phones are just so cumbersome!
I loved my pixel 5 but upgraded to pixel 6 and love it so far. It might seem odd to upgrade so soon but I'm actually paying 20 dollars less a month for the 6!
Just wait for the Pixel 7 and hope they release a smaller model similar to the size of the Pixel 1 through 3, 4a, and 5. Google should really improve on their next Tensor chip. Most of this is just hype that dies down after a few weeks.
I'm fine with the size of the regular 6. The lack of a physical finger print scanner, the glass back and lack of video output from the USB c port are why I'm sticking with my current phone though.
My pixel 4XL has seriously superior display to 6 and 6 pro. It is hard to part from ambient EQ(aka true tone) and flat display. Considering returning my 6.
Pixel 3 is still the GOAT Pixel for me. It came with Pie. Super comfortable to hold. It's been 3 years and my Pixel 3 still feels like it just came out of the box 5 minutes ago. Its SoC is superior to the Pixel 5.
Been a nexus and pixel owner since nexus 4 all the way to pixel 4... 5 was just a complete let down for me with mid range specs and build + no big screen option. I was really sad about the 5 but the 6/6pro redeemed everything and made it worth the wait, the 3 for me was OK BUT that Bathtub notch combined with a huge chin was unforgivingly ugly.... Lol
@@Jjengering The 3 looked the normal, like the Pixel 2 XL but with a vastly better screen. The Pixel 3 XL on the other hand, that was the worst designed phone of 2018...
I've had my 2XL for about 4 years now, and I was about to upgrade to the 6, which is being offered through my carrier for $624 cnd ($488 usd), but they are also having flash sale where they are practically giving away the 5, listing it for just $1 a month on a 24 month commitment, which is no issue as I have a great plan and have no issues. That's why I was drawn to this video to see if the pixel 6 is $600 better than the 5, which I think is an easy "no"
If you're able to find a 4 XL for a great price I recommend going with that. Battery life could be better but Face Unlock is a dream and is still an awesome phone overall. It's in mid life for software updates but should go strong for a few more years.
Something about the sage model is so damn clean. I think the design language is ultra simplistic but I love it. I wish they made an identical physical device with boosted internals. Like a pixel 5+. I still use the LG V60 because of that Quad DAC, expandable storage, and manual camera/video capabilities. I wish Google absorbed the LG Mobile division.
Specifically due to the camera hardware being reused 3 versions in a row I refrained from picking up the 5. Now that I have the 6 I'm still doubting wether or not I would enjoy the 5 more, the smaller size is just so much better and both cameras are capped at 12 megapixel anyway ...
@@Sleventv nah, I use a lot of voice commands and the Pixel 5 doesn't even compare to the pixel 6, especially with the tensor on. My wife has an accent and she's actually able to use the assistant now. It's a pretty big difference. If you don't use the assistant, maybe it won't be worth it but the quality is much better and the speed is noticeably different with 170 apps. downloaded. Gaming was a grind and over heated the phone now it plays them with no problems the cellphone router is better by far both respection and speed. I mean honestly I could go on for a long long time but I'll just stop here. If you're on the Pixel 4 or the Pixel 5 it will be worth your time and money to upgrade.
I think the pixel 3 was one of the best phones. Size, speakers, finger reader, front cameras etc. I was hanging out for the 6 and love Google but no. Size, gloss back, under screen reader.. .. no, not this round. Ill wait for a hopeful smaller 7 and tensor 2. There's a huge market for premium compact devices and I hope google does not abandon it. Apple didn't
I have the pixel 2 for some time now so moving to get pixel 5 cause I like the non flashy design... part of me wondering if I will regret it but I mean from pixel 2 to pixel 5 I'm sure its good enough of an improvement for me
From 5 to 6 is pretty straight forward and I think the bigger question is if we should upgrade from 3 XL or 4 XL to the 6 Pro. Right now I'm still deciding if I should keep the 6 Pro. I'm upgrading from the 3 XL, but I found some stuff that I don't really like. Recording 4K60 can only last 10-12min before overheating. The indoor low light camera is noticeable worse and the lens flare is even more horrible than it was on the Pixel XL. I barely touch it to check a few stuff and the phone gets hot very fast. The battery while being 5A, it doesn't last very long.
Fast charging is bad for the battery. I turned it off on my Flip 3 even for wireless. I practice the 80/40 rule on my Pixel 3 and battery life didn't degrade at all in 2.5 years. I also rarely charge it over 80-90%.
I’ve got the Pixel 2… the Pixel 4 and watching this on my Pixel 5. Went to check the 6 and 6 pro in the shop it’s just way too big for me. Out of the pixels I own I still prefer to use my Pixel 2 there’s just something about that phone that makes me go back to it. Pixel 5 is a good size but prefer the camera set up on the Pixel 4.
Most People: "This phone does last long enough on a charge! Add more battery capacity!" *Google makes the phone larger to add more battery capacity.* Same people: "It's too thick and heavy! Make it smaller!" Google: "Make up your mind already!"
I have a Pixel 5 that I'm returning for cash and I've already received my pixel 6 pro and I'm very very happy with it. It's definitely worth the upgrade. I plan on keeping this Pixel 6 pro for at least two or three years and it's nice to know that it has a 5-year security upgrade guarantee. I agree normally with the two to three year turnover on phones but I had to buy the Pixel 5 because my other phone was going bad. And I couldn't wait till October to get the Pixel 6 pro. I know I lost some money undoing this but I feel I really didn't have a choice. Simply put, I bought the Pixel 5 to hold me over until the pixel 6 came out.
I do miss the 5.2 to 5.8 inch android phones. However the base 128 gig unfortunately doesn't last me long with phone apps taking up so much space aside from videos and photos. Battery isn't an issue for me. Just having 256 gig long term to work with will definitely keep me happy. Thus why I upgrade from my Pixel 4a
@@spenarkley I work in a hospital and have alot of down time atm due to covid (I'm at work now I'll have look at my screen use) took it off charge at 10am (it's now 17:32) I've got 49% 8hrs 23mins left. I have a screen on time of 4hrs 30mins. I listen to music in my pixel buds at work all day. Also this is the second day I've had this phone and from other pixels the battery gets better over time (software learns how much and when you use your phone) I hope this helps I'm not the best just going from my own experience. Edit: now 20:39 I've got a screen on time of 6hrs 6 mins 2 hrs 16mins of that is TH-cam 29% battery. Which according to the phone will give me 4hrs 44mins until it runs out.
@@boakyebb it's not 100% but I think it's something that can be fixed with software, I have turned the animation down in developer options from 1x to .5x which makes it feel more snappy.
@@rawlins1992 hey I wanna ask how did you disinfect your pixel phone after your shift ends at the hospital especially risky covid situation now? Did you guys use uv-c disinfect tools like phonesoap or just using clorox wipe? I have a terrible germaphobe and dont wanna ruin my pixel phone with wrong chemicals
Delighted to receive my Stormy Black Pixel 6 a couple of hours ago :) First impressions: phone feels lovely to handle with its glass back; display is superb and is super bright; excellently loud and crystal clear stereo speakers for listening to music videos, louder and clearer if anything than the speakers on my Pixel 3a XL (and it also has excellent speakers) - perhaps (to my ear) when playing music at over c. 90% volume, the Pixel 6 speakers would sound even better with a tiny bit more bass, then they would be perfect (but they're really, really good as they are). Under-display fingerprint scanner has worked perfectly every time for me, no issues whatsoever there. The glass back of course makes it slippery when left down, so I'll be putting a case on it asap. So far, so happy with my purchase :)
Had a Pixel 2 for almost 4 years, saw all the reviews about how good the Pixel 6 is for its price, went ahead and bought one yesterday. Today I returned it because it was just too large, bulky and heavy. I just ordered a Pixel 5 because it seems to be so much more easier to handle. The good camera is just not worth not being able to use it with one hand imo. I don't know why Smartphone companies don't produce more compact phones.
Looking to upgrade from the google pixel 3xl to probably the 5. Truthfully, I don't even want to upgrade but my phone has seen better days so I figured it was time! Thank you for the video! Very helpful
I would pick the Pixel 6 over 6 Pro because it looks better to me. I can't unsee the 6 Pro's RoboCop visor being placed lower and creating that Howard the Duck forehead. The 6 has a flat display and matte sides I prefer.
I am glad I upgraded from the Pixel 5 to the Pixel 6. The main thing I didn't like was the small size of the P5. I utilized their trade-in. They gave me $366 for it. It made the decision to upgrade a whole lot easier. I plan on keeping this P6 for at least 2 years. I bought the 2 years of preferred care.
Thank you for mentioning that some features on the Pixel 6 are tied to the new Tensor Chip and therefore "may" be available as a future feature drop. As that is not likely due to chip limitations on previous pixel devices. Most other comparison videos miss this point entirely.
The only thing I can think of that might not work/be slower on the Pixel 5 would be the live translate. And even that you can sort of already do with Google translate even though it's less convenient. The magic eraser has been proven to already work on the Pixel 5 if you use a specific Google Photos app
@@Elusive_Chicken and some of the photo processes which are tied to the chip and you are right some features may go to older pixels but the integration won't be as tight due to the tensor Chip allows on board integration older pixels rely on the cloud for a lot.
I have a 5 just purchased the 6 pro. Loved the pixel 5 just wanted the bigger screen. And I did not want the 5a. I also have an LG wing with a bad IMEI so I just use it at home for TH-cam and other tasks. I'm ready for the bigger battery and 6.7 inch screen.
I returned my Pixel 6 after a few days of usage. Battery wasn't touching what I get on my Pixel 2 XL and I may be in the minority here, but I didn't really like the UI of Android 12. 11 looks a bit more organized. I'll wait for the Pixel 7 and see what Tensor 2.0 brings to the table with that one. Hopefully the phone will have a smaller form factor too.
Thank you for this video I have a Google Pixel 5 and I'm planning to upgrade to the Google Pixel 6. The main reason that I'm upgrading to the six is my wife has a Pixel 3 and she needs a new phone but does not like the large size of the Pixel 6. So I will upgrade to the Pixel 6 she will get my Pixel 5
Been rocking the 2 XL since release 4 years ago, and I'm anxiously awaiting for the 6 to arrive... eventually. I've already bought a case for it, and when put side-by-side with the 2 XL, I see very marginal differences in dimensions, so I know pocket fit won't be an issue. I couldn't personally justify the extra cost for the Pro, though looking at my order history through Google, it's funny to see that I basically paid the same price for the 2 XL as what the Pro is currently selling for now :)
I also still have the 2xl, but I paid $500 CAN. Brand new in box from a local seller lol . Could upgrade to the 5 for about $400 though, but my 2xl still does the job but battery life is lacking.
It's a shame that the border-radius of the pixel 6 corners does not match the border-radius of the widgets/icons. The older pixel looks more refined and I think Google knows it too. Check out the video th-cam.com/video/62JB64aQC9A/w-d-xo.html where corners are made to look more rounded. Also if you own pixel buds, it think it would look better sitting next to a 5.
P5 design is just much better. P6 looks ugly and glass at the back.... dropped p5 few times already and no issues. Dropped xiaomi redmi 9 once and whole glass back was broken
Got Pixel 6 after my Pixel 3 developed few annoying issues (speakers, microphones). I hate the size of it. It would be perfect if was smaller, had a superwide front camera and telephoto. I wouldn't mind paying a bit more to have better camera set up and smaller factor. I will be returning it and trying to fix or buy another maybe refurbished Pixel 3.
i just got mine yesterday.. and man it's a brick compared to my Pixel 5. I'm almost regretting it but at the same time I'm actually kinda liking the larger screen.. not sure what I'm going to do. I did the trade in so the Pixel 6 is only a $220 upgrade(via google playstore). I almost think upgrading year to year can work out pretty good.. I typically pay maybe a $200 premium and sometimes less upgrading once a year or so. If you wait too long 2 or 3 years your old phone is gonna be worth much less and it will end up costing more. Also as far as performance so far I've noticed the Pixel 6 is noticeably faster when using Android Auto with my car.
Going from the Pixel 2 XL to the Pixel 5 last year I was conflicted to upgrade with some downgrades like the display going from 1440P to 1080+P which I did notice even coming from 2 XL and Note 4/Edge prior. Audio quality too went down. I will say when holding the Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 5, it is a little bit refreshing to fully hold the 5, a nice return of the rear fingerprint sensor and having the screen be full edge to edge display. I’m content with the 5, but I felt forced to upgrade once my 2 XL since it wasn’t going to receive anymore OS & security updates. This year feel like it’s a proper upgrade. I love and prefer the Sorta Seafoam color, finish and flat display the best and just wish the Pro was like this with its upgraded features(120Hz QHD display, 11Mp ff camera, battery, telephoto, RAM) even if its minor. But now it disgusts me is how they dropped the value on the price of Pixel 5 which was initially worth $405 during the preorder and now all the sudden I saw it in stock to order (which I didn’t even get a notification after joining the waitlist) is now $250!
Just bought a Pixel5 as a secondary phone along side my Z fold 3, I've always had Pixels had the 6Pro but wanted to tread into something more innovative. Crossing my fingers for Foldable Pixel . Now I'm just becoming aware of the fact that no more updates for the 5 IN October 22. Kinda bummed . Would this mean my phone would be useless !?
Bruh Give credits to the pixel 5's battery.. Why u always give credits to pixel 6??? I had pixel 6, and i get 8 hours SOT with heavy usage but with pixel 5, i got 10 hours SOT. The battery life on the pixel 5 is awesome than the pixel 6. And performance wise, pixel 5 is on par with the pixel 6, trust me i used both of these and you cannot see any difference when it comes to performance. Dont always look at the specs on the paper, u should use it!!!!
I owned a 4xl, sadly had to use my insurance & Asurion had no equal replacement in stock. They sent me a $1100 check a few days later & I failed trying to find another 4xl. I could have ordered 1, waited a few days but it's already been about 5 days with no phone. I bought a Pixel 5 unlocked $700 cash Best Buy. I immediately hated the Pixel 5, I wanted my 4xl back. To my surprise, I really like the Pixel 5 now. Took 5 months to grow on me tho.
Ended up getting a Pixel 5 for the size and the physical fingerprint reader. I'll upgrade to the 7 if Google chill out with the large screen sizes and have the fingerprint reader more accurate/responsive.
I've jumped all over the place with Pixel phones and I'm a bit of a Pixeloholic! This is my order of purchase. Pixel 2 Pixel 3 Pixel 4 Pixel xl Pixel 2 Pixel 2 xl Pixel 5 Pixel 4 Pixel 4 Pixel 4 xl I probably will get the 6 too. Trying to decide if I am happy with a larger device at the moment. I do actually think the 5 is favourite ever Slightly let down by inferior speakers. 90/120hz is now a must for me!
How are the haptics on the pixel 5? I've been using a pixel 2 and 3a and now have the 6. Im thinking of returning the 6 is its heavy and large. Its a bit of a brick to be honest.
@@bbarling1 Honestly pretty good. I've turned the typing feedback up a little bit more than my 4XL, but good after that. The 4 XL haptics are more punchy than the standard 4 too. Yes, I think I may hold off too for that reason. I'm currently using the 4 as my wife is using the my 5 and I feel mean taking it off her as she needs the better battery. Might get another 5 for myself though. Also, I've installed magic eraser on them all, so we're not missing out there either. Speakers aren't quite as good on the 5, as the 4 though. Only obvious negative for me. Mid range Chipset is not an issue and not noticeable for everyday use.
@@boothatron Thanks for the reply. So you'd say the haptics on the 5 would be equivalent of the 2? I type a lot so for haptics are really important. One thing I will say which is awesome on the 6 and is actually maybe leading me towards keeping it is. The voice to text is absolutely phenomenal. It basically means you can dictate rather than type a lot of the time. I'm dictating this message in fact.
@@bbarling1 I'd say they are definitely better than the two, but I no longer have the 2 to compare directly. I'm using the 4 XL at the moment, if I get use to it, I'll get a 6 I reckon.
@@boothatron Yeah. The 6 is great, however it's just the size and slipperyness. You definitely need a case, which adds bulk and weight. I might see if I can get my hands on a pixel 5 to compare. It seems like an ideal size.
pixel 6 might be better on alot of things, but i chose the pixel 5 because of the size and reliable fingerprint scanner. I sold my iphone because the phone wouldnt unlock with my mask (i live in canada, and our government went nazi with covid 19), so i went and took the pixel because i wanted an easy unlocking phone.
I'll never fully get that feel of the Pixel 2 back which was IMO the best overall hardware layout in the line to date but I've grown to like the 5 and dislike the 6's departure from the fixes the 5 made over the 4. The larger size is a turn off as is the in screen fingerprint scanner. Having a dedicated scanner on the back and smaller size are perfect for on the go use and quick phone checks. But I'm just glad they didn't get rid of finger print scanning in general face recog and other options are just annoyances and battery drainers by comparison. I won't be getting the 6 but much like the host said - skipping from a 3 or 4 to 6 instead of 5 would be totally understandable with the power gains. Maybe Google will split the difference with 7 in going back to some of the layout wins of the 5 combined with the power and camera gains of the 6.
So far how do you feel about the slow fingerprint sensor everyone keeps commenting about? Also, even more important to me, how does it fair with livestreaming? My Pixel 4a 5G always overheats after max 10 minutes if I'm lucky and then force shutsdown. Have you seen any issues like that with the Pixel 6/6 Pro so far???
i have the pixel 5 and just got a 6 pro and i am considering going back to my pixel 5... The pixel 5 just feels solid and the 6 pro almost feels hollow when you touch the screen. Not to mention the 6 pro weighs almost 60g more and gets hotter doing the exact same things...
I financed the pixel 5 last year on a black friday deal and ended paying only $10 per month for 2 years so in the end I'm paying only $240 for it. I checked and can get $481 for a trade in on my pixel 5 with Google. The 6 is $799 in Canada so I'd pay only $318 for it after trade. That's a great deal. I really love the form factor and one handed use of the 5 but almost feel like I should upgrade just cuz it's a great price for it. Decisions decisions ,🤔
Who was disappointed with pixel 5? It's literally the last good compact phone made. What are people compensating for with 6+ inch phones? The sizes are ridiculous, it's a phone!
Just appreciate the compact size, weight and uniform bezel on the Pixel 5.
@@rizdog5735 yeah I just wish it had better speaker, haptic and spec but keeping the front design and form factor.
Me too, I love my pixel 5
100 %. Own the 5, upgraded to the 6 Pro. Returned the 6 Pro. Might try the 6 but the Pro is just way to big for my personal taste. The 5 is extremely compact and comfortable to use day in and day out.
@@rizdog5735 speaker's are better on my 5 than my 6! Nothing wrong with the haptics
Pixel 6 oddly doesn't have adaptive sound, wondering why? It needs it..
I bought my first ever Pixel phone last year with the 5. I'm very happy with it! I use it a lot on my trail runs and love to run with it in my hand so I can take any scenic photo at any given time. It's perfect for my hand size and also enjoy the photo and video quality. I'm also not concerned about speaker sound whatsoever. I read that the Pixel 5 will update till 14. Can't really complain here.
I did try the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro at the store for size matter and felt it would be much heavier in my hand.
I do love the look for the new 6's but for now I'll play it by ear. I'll continue to enjoy my 5 in the meantime! 👍
Good
I am sticking with Pixel 5 for now. It does perfect job for me.
same, plus it appears that it still gets newer beta updates than the pixel 6, pixel 6 hasnt even gotten android 12l beta yet, plus the bezels look super big on the pixel 6.
@@FreakPayEnjoyer oh no not bezels on a phone 😂
You are making an awesome decision, never go for 1st gen of devices.
Pixel 7 series will be huge or quality of life upgrades compared to Pixel 6 series.
@icecool005 Did you upgrade? Could you give an update?
I absolutely love my pixel 5, yeah the hardware isn't the best but the software makes up for it also I'm never going back to a big ass phone the size is perfect
Sadly there are so few alternatives nowadays for us small phone lovers 😕
apart from the size and fingerprint, pixel 6 is miles better than 5, I have owned and used them both and I am satisfied with the upgrade, performance, battery, charging speed, speakers, screen, build, design, everything is a huge upgrade. P.S. Camera hardware is very superior, unlike some reviewers claim, the main sensor compared to pixel 5 is miles better in sharpness, low light quality everything
I'm still going strong with the Pixel 3 ( love the size) and afraid the pixel 6 will be too big. Anyone made that jump from the 3?
@@HarisAftab Performance, maybe, although Pixel 5 wasn't slow in daily tasks either. Battery, not really. Pixel 6 has a bigger battery on paper, but the chip consumes more power, so you end up with more or less the same battery life. Charging speed, I think Pixel 6 supports 22 W, whereas Pixel 5 had 18W, so practically identical as Pixel 5 had a smaller battery. Speakers, haven't compared those, so hard to say. Screen is the same 90 Hz 1080p panel on both, so it's only a difference in size, which is subjective. Build and design, subjective. I like the uniform width of Pixel 5's bezels better and I don't mind the plastic rear as it means you can use it without the cover, but fair enough. Camera and chip are the main upgrades I would say.
@@onlyvik love my 3. Feels premium. Droid 12 good on it as is front cameras, speakers, speed and so on. There a gem
I bought the Pixel 6 coming from the 4a. The biggest difference for me other than the 6 being huge is the cellular connectivity is so much better. I can pull in LTE where I never got H before where I work. I even can get 5g in my building where I returned an iPhone 13 Mini because I had no reception. This phone has amazing reception. I am very excited for the pictures I will take in the future of my kids.
And the size difference did not turn you off? You got used to it?
@@exus98 I wish the phone was smaller but I have gotten used to the size. Use it for reading ebooks now since I lost my kindle and it is handy for that for sure. I have a nice thin case that has a rubber textured grip on it which makes it way more useable.
@@scott324324 which case did you get
I think a good thing to note is the trade in value you get for the
Pixel 5 when upgrading. It makes the pixel 6 an even better value!
@@AppleReviews oh I'm sorry about that. Over in the states, in good condition, it can be 366 dollars. For me selling on ebay is a little to much effort so I would rather just send it back to Google. Hopefully they recycle it and might be able to use them in future phones
@@maxperez8209 Only $250 now :( Was $405 during "preorder season" but they didn't have any 6 Pros in stock.
@@sbielecki416 dang I'm sorry it's a good thing I pre-ordered mine honestly the pixel buds a series beast a good bonus as well
@@maxperez8209 definitely! I was just a little late to the party and the 256GB cloud white preorders we're already sold out :(
@@sbielecki416 I hate to say I was late as well and I wanted the 256 GB Cloudy White model, but yeah they were sold out and it disgusts me that they dropped the trade-in value of the Pixel 5! Like I’m sorry but not everyone has the luxury of time like many that did get to preorder it and now I’m conflicted on even ordering it at all.
Personally I love the under display speaker. It never gets dirty or filled with crap
I'm planning on getting the 5 precisely because it's a smaller phone. I'm sick of big phones, having used a Nexus 6 for the better part of the last half decade, and the OnePlus 7 Pro for the last year and a half. Not worried about underpowered hardware either. If I could make the Snapdragon 805 work for me for over five years, then I'm not at all concerned about the 765G giving me issues. You wouldn't believe how much I hate giant glass sandwich phones lol
I understand what you are saying... With almost 50 grams heavier weight of the pixel 6, it's definitely not a major upgrade as a lot of similarities can be seen between both phones
Pixel 5's uniform bezel is super underrated.
I was thrilled for Pixel 6 but as soon as i get it on my hands i was overwhelmed with its bulkiness and heavy ass weight. I am going for Pixel 5 for that very reason. I have no idea why Google didn’t provide a smaller and lighter alternative for Pixel 6
Way too heavy. Feel like I'm using a Motorola device with huge battery
@@SerbyWafflesTech The most absurd thing is all these top reviewers are not taking weight in to consideration and just hyping the phone with its "features"
@@abbasz1 going from the 4a to the 6 is like going from a feather to a brick. It's a major turn off for the long run. Using the phone Is not as pleasurable. I have small hands too
@@SerbyWafflesTech tell you what its not about hands for me. Its about the phone under my pocket I feel extremely uncomfortable putting these bulky ass phones which have become the new norm. I think apple got it quite right with 3 different sizes but i am not a fan of iPhone
@@abbasz1 yeah alot of people don't understand how the weight of a phone affects some people I wear gym shorts like all the time and heavy phones be dragging my shorts down all the time
Sending back the 6 and staying with my 5. Actually didn;t think the benefit was there and actually really appreciate the smaller form of the 5. I cam efrom note phones and thought the 6 would be great but realised that size is just not needed... for me.
Got the Pixel 6 and just did not like how the size felt in hand compared to the Pixel 5. Love the pixel 5 size and decided to stay with the 5 and send the 6 back.
Me too. I got the 6 and it just seemed huge. It looks like a great phone, fast, but just hate how big it was, especially with a case. Also the glass back felt like a downside. I requested to return it same day I got it. I do like the design but just wish it was slightly smaller form factor.
You must suffer from baby hand syndrome. The pixel 6 isn't even Big
Honestly, the Pixel 5 is just too slow and the screen quality is not comparable to the pixel 6. Then you take in the 799 initial price of the pixel 5 and compare it to the 599 It's crazy how much of an upgrade it is and value lol.
@@pool842 Just picked up a mint Pixel 5 for $350 with screen protector, case and original accessories. Google wanted to give me $159 for my 4 XL that I can sell for $225ish. I love being 6 months to a year behind in tech and saving cash. All I need is battery & camera as a single dad.
I already upgraded from my pixel 5 to the pixel 6 and couldn't be happier. The phone feels super solid
I just got a Pixel 5 on eBay. Perfect form factor, the Pixel 6 is too bulky, and definitely too heavy...Also still get free photo storage with 5, not with 6.
Yeah, I'm not sure why Google is into these super bulky disgustingly ugly designs right now. The new Gen 2 wireless charger looks like a fat urinal. The Pixel 6 is almost twice as thick as the 2XL and much heavier. Asinine
I've stuck with the pixel 2xl since the last pixel phones haven't felt worth upgrading to but the pixel 6 is definitely the best improvement in their phones in the last while. Will definitely miss the front firing stereo speakers on the pixel 2xl though.
I'm sticking with the Pixel 5 because of longer battery performance, more compact size and unlimited "storage saver quality" on Google Photos (last model to get this unlimited storage feature).
Been monitoring the prices of pixel 5s on ebay and they seem to be rising. I think many like myself will be returning the 6 and finding 5s in good condition. Main reasons are fingerprint and size.
I have the 5 waiting for the 6. One reason I wanted to upgrade was to show support for Google to compete in the flagship space. It's tiring seeing the same phones at the top every year. And it's ridiculous that the company that put out android doesn't have a flagship competing emphasizing the software. Looks like Google is addressing that this year, but will they remain consistent. Google seems to lose focus year to year.
I'm doing the same. :)
Yeah my local carrier store may as well be a apple store with Samsung as a after thought..Not much else there.. Glad to have the pixel 6 in the mix but my Carrier store (at&t) didn't even have demo units of the pixel 6 set out even though they had the units and a display area setup for it..This was way after the phone is as already out and I even had mine.smh
As much as I love what Google have done with the six I'd honestly not swap it for my five purely because I love the fives size. I also love the front face of the five just pure minimal. I do like the bump bar on the 6.
I hope Google continue to focus on smaller phones in the future. I've got huge hands yet I prefer smaller phones if I need a big screen I've got a tablet for that.
I got my Pixel 6 Pro for me and my wife and we've been loving it
The uniform and minimal bezel of the pixel 5 is a huge plus for me. Another major plus is the bioresin exterior makes it a nice phone to use without a case.
I wish they added wireless charging and 90hz refresh rate to the 5a or added a headphone jack to the 6 and reduced the size to 6.2 inches instead of 6.4
Yes. 6.4 is just too much. If they could do a 6inch 6.1 or 6.2 that would be a good size option I'm sticking with my 3 for now
@@bodcare1332 lol couldn't stick with that little size phone with it's bad battery life
@@bodcare1332 baby hands
Got my Pixel 6 yesterday. My main phone before was a Pixel 2. It's pretty big...and I'm questioning why I even purchased it. My Pixel 2 is still going strong, smooth as butter albeit with less battery life. There's nothing really new to experience.
I chose to upgrade to the Pixel 6 (256 GB version) since my old Pixel 4a recently had a microphone die on it. No idea what happened, but I was no longer able to talk on the 4a unless I used a bluetooth device, wired headset, or speaker phone. That was pretty annoying since I'm not allowed to use anything bluetooth at my place of employment. Going from the 4a to the 6 feels like a significant upgrade all around.
Wait til like 3rd Gen Tensor SoCs in 2023 come out, they’ll finally start becoming more and more reliable with custom functions and all that fun stuff. This is a good first try but my iPhone 11 dusts the 6 pro and that’s a two year old phone.
Got the pixel 6 256gb seafoam from Verizon. And I have to say it's my new favourite pixel to date
I have the stormy black pixel 6 it's a great device
Just got the Pixel 6 Pro from Verizon (I have to wait until November 9); is all of the bloatware on the carrier Pixel phones completely removable (not just disabled, but Uninstaller completely). I would have to root the phone or return it if that wasn't the case; can't stand carriers doing that.
Is it necessary to upgrade from my 5? Nah. But thanks for making this video, because I think I'm gonna go for it!
The price isn't too bad with the trade-in value. I expect the performance of the 6 will age much more gracefully than the 765g in the pixel 5 as well. Will miss the nice size of the 5, tho!
Traded my flawless P5 in on the trade in and got $300 back that paid almost half the cost of the upgrade P6. The smallness factor for me was its biggest detractor- Too small for my medium sized hands. This coming from a Nexus 6 user for two years and a 3xl user as well. The P6 size is perfect for me. Build quality, bells and whistles - This is my favorite Google phone ever.
I cannot understand why Google is supporting the trend from other tech manufacturers giving the bigger one better hardware features and leaving the smaller one as a downgrade from the bigger one. This year there is no small Pixel phone and that's frustrating for me personally..
1. nobody wants small phones
2. if they gave the pixel 6 the same specs as the 6 pro, it wouldn't be $699
@@blueciffer1653 1) do you think you can generalize because of your individual preferences? Look what he says at the beginning of the video. I'm sure he has more feedback than you for your assumptions, in order to claim something.
2) I wouldn't mind to pay more if i know that I'm getting better features. Pixel phones shouldn't be middle range phones anymore and this year should have been the exception with the smaller one. Pixel 6 has a lot less features than the Pro and who the heck said that "Pro" should be equal to "big"? Should we be getting bigger phones every year and just the bigger ones getting the best specs? That's idiotic!
@@blueciffer1653 i want one
@tgl cam... WRONG
Interesting. I never found the speakers on the 5 to be that bad. They always sounded just fine. Not going to beat out some of the heavy hitters but they were adequate.
4:20 The under-display earpiece speaker of the Pixel 5 is noticable different from the bottom speaker. No real stereo.
@Andrew it's strange because that is the main thing that held me back in getting one ... All the chatter about how bad this speaker is and how muffled it sounds
Same, it's not as bad as reported. Love my pixel 5.
Left apple and got a Pixel5 to get away from glass units and massive camera units so I think i'll be keeping the 5 for a few years. Just wish there was a decent wearable with battery life longer than 16 hours to go with it!
Fitbit Sense (or Versa) should give you 4-5 days
I think there's a pixel watch coming so that could be pretty sweet with the pixel 6
the 3rd gen moto 360 is pretty good for a smart watch.
Coming from the OnePlus 7pro (which I'm only replacing because the back shattered more than a year ago), the size doesn't bother me, the pixel6 is even a bit smaller. I've never had a problem operating my phone with one hand.
The rumored and leaked pixel 6A might be the device for those who prefer size of the pixel 5
idk why google don't realize they should follow Apple's lead and also include a smaller (mini) phone in their new line ups. I'm sure there are lots of people out there wanting that and you can't go wrong giving people more options. Huge phones are just so cumbersome!
I loved my pixel 5 but upgraded to pixel 6 and love it so far. It might seem odd to upgrade so soon but I'm actually paying 20 dollars less a month for the 6!
If you value the unlimited compressed quality photo Google Photos upload, keep the Pixel 5.
They're axing that from the 6??
@@realgreencookie yup, stops at the Pixel 5.
Man I still love my pixel 5 🤷🏽♂️ awesome compact size and the unlock button In the back is Great and quick 🤟🏽
Good
I am going to upgrade from pixel 3a to pixel 5, as I prefer smaller size than pixel 6 which is huge.
Just wait for the Pixel 7 and hope they release a smaller model similar to the size of the Pixel 1 through 3, 4a, and 5. Google should really improve on their next Tensor chip. Most of this is just hype that dies down after a few weeks.
Far from the Truth
@@NowKissMyChucks Not far from the truth.
I'm fine with the size of the regular 6. The lack of a physical finger print scanner, the glass back and lack of video output from the USB c port are why I'm sticking with my current phone though.
Not really, but ok 🤨
My pixel 4XL has seriously superior display to 6 and 6 pro. It is hard to part from ambient EQ(aka true tone) and flat display. Considering returning my 6.
Pixel 3 is still the GOAT Pixel for me. It came with Pie. Super comfortable to hold. It's been 3 years and my Pixel 3 still feels like it just came out of the box 5 minutes ago. Its SoC is superior to the Pixel 5.
Been a nexus and pixel owner since nexus 4 all the way to pixel 4... 5 was just a complete let down for me with mid range specs and build + no big screen option. I was really sad about the 5 but the 6/6pro redeemed everything and made it worth the wait, the 3 for me was OK BUT that Bathtub notch combined with a huge chin was unforgivingly ugly.... Lol
@@Jjengering The 3 looked the normal, like the Pixel 2 XL but with a vastly better screen. The Pixel 3 XL on the other hand, that was the worst designed phone of 2018...
@@cameronbosch1213 agreed!
I've had my 2XL for about 4 years now, and I was about to upgrade to the 6, which is being offered through my carrier for $624 cnd ($488 usd), but they are also having flash sale where they are practically giving away the 5, listing it for just $1 a month on a 24 month commitment, which is no issue as I have a great plan and have no issues.
That's why I was drawn to this video to see if the pixel 6 is $600 better than the 5, which I think is an easy "no"
If you're able to find a 4 XL for a great price I recommend going with that. Battery life could be better but Face Unlock is a dream and is still an awesome phone overall. It's in mid life for software updates but should go strong for a few more years.
Back of the phone finger print scanner is 100% better than face unlock. Having owned a 2 XL and a 4 XL, I prefer the functionality of the 2 XL.
No, the battery is horrible and won't be a long term
It's only getting one more Android version, however. I'm waiting for the 6a, personally, to upgrade my 3a.
Something about the sage model is so damn clean. I think the design language is ultra simplistic but I love it. I wish they made an identical physical device with boosted internals. Like a pixel 5+. I still use the LG V60 because of that Quad DAC, expandable storage, and manual camera/video capabilities. I wish Google absorbed the LG Mobile division.
As a pixel 5 owner, yes it was huge upgrade
Specifically due to the camera hardware being reused 3 versions in a row I refrained from picking up the 5. Now that I have the 6 I'm still doubting wether or not I would enjoy the 5 more, the smaller size is just so much better and both cameras are capped at 12 megapixel anyway ...
@@Sleventv nah, I use a lot of voice commands and the Pixel 5 doesn't even compare to the pixel 6, especially with the tensor on. My wife has an accent and she's actually able to use the assistant now. It's a pretty big difference. If you don't use the assistant, maybe it won't be worth it but the quality is much better and the speed is noticeably different with 170 apps. downloaded. Gaming was a grind and over heated the phone now it plays them with no problems the cellphone router is better by far both respection and speed. I mean honestly I could go on for a long long time but I'll just stop here. If you're on the Pixel 4 or the Pixel 5 it will be worth your time and money to upgrade.
Whats this perverted obsession of way too big phones? Iphone/Pixel 5 is perfect size, end of story
Oh boy, the 6 is huge! Just got it today. I upgraded from an iPhone 6 to an LG G7, and thought that was bad. This is just insane.
I'm definitely upgrading.
I think the pixel 3 was one of the best phones. Size, speakers, finger reader, front cameras etc. I was hanging out for the 6 and love Google but no. Size, gloss back, under screen reader.. .. no, not this round. Ill wait for a hopeful smaller 7 and tensor 2. There's a huge market for premium compact devices and I hope google does not abandon it. Apple didn't
I have the pixel 2 for some time now so moving to get pixel 5 cause I like the non flashy design... part of me wondering if I will regret it but I mean from pixel 2 to pixel 5 I'm sure its good enough of an improvement for me
Patiently waiting for the UPS delivery guy with my pixel 6
They don't use Fedex anymore?
@@DaffaAlifPratama I have TMobile. They typically use UPS.
Or maybe it depends on the shipping speed. I chose the i day shipping so idk.
It's a great device got my stormy black pixel 6 a week ago
From 5 to 6 is pretty straight forward and I think the bigger question is if we should upgrade from 3 XL or 4 XL to the 6 Pro.
Right now I'm still deciding if I should keep the 6 Pro. I'm upgrading from the 3 XL, but I found some stuff that I don't really like. Recording 4K60 can only last 10-12min before overheating. The indoor low light camera is noticeable worse and the lens flare is even more horrible than it was on the Pixel XL. I barely touch it to check a few stuff and the phone gets hot very fast. The battery while being 5A, it doesn't last very long.
They’ll probably fix it with software updates
Fast charging is bad for the battery. I turned it off on my Flip 3 even for wireless. I practice the 80/40 rule on my Pixel 3 and battery life didn't degrade at all in 2.5 years. I also rarely charge it over 80-90%.
Interesting
Source?
The only thing making me doubt getting a Pixel 6 Pro is that oversize... I want a phone, not a tablet!
I’ve got the Pixel 2… the Pixel 4 and watching this on my Pixel 5. Went to check the 6 and 6 pro in the shop it’s just way too big for me.
Out of the pixels I own I still prefer to use my Pixel 2 there’s just something about that phone that makes me go back to it. Pixel 5 is a good size but prefer the camera set up on the Pixel 4.
Most People: "This phone does last long enough on a charge! Add more battery capacity!"
*Google makes the phone larger to add more battery capacity.*
Same people: "It's too thick and heavy! Make it smaller!"
Google: "Make up your mind already!"
Why did they got away from that beautiful display from the 5 to that hideous bezel on the 6 😭😭😭😭😭
there is absolutely nothing wrong with its bezel
Because you gotta pay for the pro to get a bezel less experience
Still using notch galore.. 3XL
I have a Pixel 5 that I'm returning for cash and I've already received my pixel 6 pro and I'm very very happy with it. It's definitely worth the upgrade. I plan on keeping this Pixel 6 pro for at least two or three years and it's nice to know that it has a 5-year security upgrade guarantee. I agree normally with the two to three year turnover on phones but I had to buy the Pixel 5 because my other phone was going bad. And I couldn't wait till October to get the Pixel 6 pro. I know I lost some money undoing this but I feel I really didn't have a choice. Simply put, I bought the Pixel 5 to hold me over until the pixel 6 came out.
I do miss the 5.2 to 5.8 inch android phones. However the base 128 gig unfortunately doesn't last me long with phone apps taking up so much space aside from videos and photos. Battery isn't an issue for me. Just having 256 gig long term to work with will definitely keep me happy. Thus why I upgrade from my Pixel 4a
I went from the 3xl to the 5 didn't get on with it, so I got the 6 pro.
How is battery life? I'm a little worried since I do get up to 6 hours screen on a day. (Yes I'm addicted)
@@spenarkley I work in a hospital and have alot of down time atm due to covid (I'm at work now I'll have look at my screen use) took it off charge at 10am (it's now 17:32) I've got 49% 8hrs 23mins left. I have a screen on time of 4hrs 30mins. I listen to music in my pixel buds at work all day. Also this is the second day I've had this phone and from other pixels the battery gets better over time (software learns how much and when you use your phone) I hope this helps I'm not the best just going from my own experience.
Edit: now 20:39 I've got a screen on time of 6hrs 6 mins 2 hrs 16mins of that is TH-cam 29% battery. Which according to the phone will give me 4hrs 44mins until it runs out.
@@rawlins1992 but what is that finger print scanner like ? I've heard horror stories
@@boakyebb it's not 100% but I think it's something that can be fixed with software, I have turned the animation down in developer options from 1x to .5x which makes it feel more snappy.
@@rawlins1992 hey I wanna ask how did you disinfect your pixel phone after your shift ends at the hospital especially risky covid situation now? Did you guys use uv-c disinfect tools like phonesoap or just using clorox wipe? I have a terrible germaphobe and dont wanna ruin my pixel phone with wrong chemicals
Delighted to receive my Stormy Black Pixel 6 a couple of hours ago :) First impressions: phone feels lovely to handle with its glass back; display is superb and is super bright; excellently loud and crystal clear stereo speakers for listening to music videos, louder and clearer if anything than the speakers on my Pixel 3a XL (and it also has excellent speakers) - perhaps (to my ear) when playing music at over c. 90% volume, the Pixel 6 speakers would sound even better with a tiny bit more bass, then they would be perfect (but they're really, really good as they are). Under-display fingerprint scanner has worked perfectly every time for me, no issues whatsoever there. The glass back of course makes it slippery when left down, so I'll be putting a case on it asap. So far, so happy with my purchase :)
Had a Pixel 2 for almost 4 years, saw all the reviews about how good the Pixel 6 is for its price, went ahead and bought one yesterday. Today I returned it because it was just too large, bulky and heavy. I just ordered a Pixel 5 because it seems to be so much more easier to handle. The good camera is just not worth not being able to use it with one hand imo. I don't know why Smartphone companies don't produce more compact phones.
Pixel 5 good phone
Pixel 6 is too big, it doesn’t have the uniform bezels all around, and its fingerprint scanner is way worse/slower.
Yes, the Pixel 5 got ufs 2.X, that's my biggest reason to switch to the Pixel 6
Looking to upgrade from the google pixel 3xl to probably the 5. Truthfully, I don't even want to upgrade but my phone has seen better days so I figured it was time! Thank you for the video! Very helpful
I got the pixel 5 used in very good condition carrier unlocked for 339 last month. I'm not complaining.
I would pick the Pixel 6 over 6 Pro because it looks better to me. I can't unsee the 6 Pro's RoboCop visor being placed lower and creating that Howard the Duck forehead. The 6 has a flat display and matte sides I prefer.
Aside from what you mentioned, the slightly smaller and colors options are what attracts me. And it's a little lighter on the wallet.
I am glad I upgraded from the Pixel 5 to the Pixel 6. The main thing I didn't like was the small size of the P5. I utilized their trade-in. They gave me $366 for it. It made the decision to upgrade a whole lot easier. I plan on keeping this P6 for at least 2 years. I bought the 2 years of preferred care.
Thank you for being considerate to our planet.
Thank you for mentioning that some features on the Pixel 6 are tied to the new Tensor Chip and therefore "may" be available as a future feature drop. As that is not likely due to chip limitations on previous pixel devices. Most other comparison videos miss this point entirely.
The only thing I can think of that might not work/be slower on the Pixel 5 would be the live translate.
And even that you can sort of already do with Google translate even though it's less convenient.
The magic eraser has been proven to already work on the Pixel 5 if you use a specific Google Photos app
@@Elusive_Chicken and some of the photo processes which are tied to the chip and you are right some features may go to older pixels but the integration won't be as tight due to the tensor Chip allows on board integration older pixels rely on the cloud for a lot.
I have a 5 just purchased the 6 pro. Loved the pixel 5 just wanted the bigger screen. And I did not want the 5a. I also have an LG wing with a bad IMEI so I just use it at home for TH-cam and other tasks. I'm ready for the bigger battery and 6.7 inch screen.
I returned my Pixel 6 after a few days of usage. Battery wasn't touching what I get on my Pixel 2 XL and I may be in the minority here, but I didn't really like the UI of Android 12. 11 looks a bit more organized.
I'll wait for the Pixel 7 and see what Tensor 2.0 brings to the table with that one. Hopefully the phone will have a smaller form factor too.
Should've waited for the adaptive feature to kick in, takes about a week.
@@ChristopherP I can always get another one later on, especially when some custom roms start coming out
Thank you for this video I have a Google Pixel 5 and I'm planning to upgrade to the Google Pixel 6. The main reason that I'm upgrading to the six is my wife has a Pixel 3 and she needs a new phone but does not like the large size of the Pixel 6. So I will upgrade to the Pixel 6 she will get my Pixel 5
Been rocking the 2 XL since release 4 years ago, and I'm anxiously awaiting for the 6 to arrive... eventually. I've already bought a case for it, and when put side-by-side with the 2 XL, I see very marginal differences in dimensions, so I know pocket fit won't be an issue. I couldn't personally justify the extra cost for the Pro, though looking at my order history through Google, it's funny to see that I basically paid the same price for the 2 XL as what the Pro is currently selling for now :)
I also still have the 2xl, but I paid $500 CAN. Brand new in box from a local seller lol . Could upgrade to the 5 for about $400 though, but my 2xl still does the job but battery life is lacking.
I usually get the Pixel every two years. Currently on the 4 XL, and my 6 pro ships in mid-December...
Is the 4 xl battery really that bad?
It's a shame that the border-radius of the pixel 6 corners does not match the border-radius of the widgets/icons. The older pixel looks more refined and I think Google knows it too. Check out the video th-cam.com/video/62JB64aQC9A/w-d-xo.html where corners are made to look more rounded. Also if you own pixel buds, it think it would look better sitting next to a 5.
P5 design is just much better. P6 looks ugly and glass at the back.... dropped p5 few times already and no issues. Dropped xiaomi redmi 9 once and whole glass back was broken
@@hakki686 Yes, older pixels have more character than the new pixel 6.
Got Pixel 6 after my Pixel 3 developed few annoying issues (speakers, microphones). I hate the size of it. It would be perfect if was smaller, had a superwide front camera and telephoto. I wouldn't mind paying a bit more to have better camera set up and smaller factor. I will be returning it and trying to fix or buy another maybe refurbished Pixel 3.
The Optical finger print scanner and the big foot print is a turn off button for me. I'd rather stick to my pixle 4a 🤷
i just got mine yesterday.. and man it's a brick compared to my Pixel 5. I'm almost regretting it but at the same time I'm actually kinda liking the larger screen.. not sure what I'm going to do. I did the trade in so the Pixel 6 is only a $220 upgrade(via google playstore). I almost think upgrading year to year can work out pretty good.. I typically pay maybe a $200 premium and sometimes less upgrading once a year or so. If you wait too long 2 or 3 years your old phone is gonna be worth much less and it will end up costing more. Also as far as performance so far I've noticed the Pixel 6 is noticeably faster when using Android Auto with my car.
Yeah, I'm still on the p4a 5g. The lack of back fingerprint reader is the deal breaker for me
got my pixel 5 tempted on waiting for the 6a if we get one
Going from the Pixel 2 XL to the Pixel 5 last year I was conflicted to upgrade with some downgrades like the display going from 1440P to 1080+P which I did notice even coming from 2 XL and Note 4/Edge prior. Audio quality too went down. I will say when holding the Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 5, it is a little bit refreshing to fully hold the 5, a nice return of the rear fingerprint sensor and having the screen be full edge to edge display. I’m content with the 5, but I felt forced to upgrade once my 2 XL since it wasn’t going to receive anymore OS & security updates. This year feel like it’s a proper upgrade. I love and prefer the Sorta Seafoam color, finish and flat display the best and just wish the Pro was like this with its upgraded features(120Hz QHD display, 11Mp ff camera, battery, telephoto, RAM) even if its minor. But now it disgusts me is how they dropped the value on the price of Pixel 5 which was initially worth $405 during the preorder and now all the sudden I saw it in stock to order (which I didn’t even get a notification after joining the waitlist) is now $250!
Pixel 5 is a practical low drag phone that is actually meant to be used, pixel 6 is like a bloated show boat
Just bought a Pixel5 as a secondary phone along side my Z fold 3, I've always had Pixels had the 6Pro but wanted to tread into something more innovative. Crossing my fingers for Foldable Pixel .
Now I'm just becoming aware of the fact that no more updates for the 5 IN October 22. Kinda bummed . Would this mean my phone would be useless !?
How do the voice features compare? Did the P5 get the amazing voice texting features from the P6?
The 5A was my first Pixel in years and I love it. But the 6 Pro is on its way. Thanks for your videos.
Pixel 5 front looks so much better. Also Pixel 6 is too big for me, no upgrade for me
Does anyone feel Google should make a mini version of the Pixel 6 with a full day battery?
Bruh Give credits to the pixel 5's battery.. Why u always give credits to pixel 6??? I had pixel 6, and i get 8 hours SOT with heavy usage but with pixel 5, i got 10 hours SOT. The battery life on the pixel 5 is awesome than the pixel 6. And performance wise, pixel 5 is on par with the pixel 6, trust me i used both of these and you cannot see any difference when it comes to performance. Dont always look at the specs on the paper, u should use it!!!!
I owned a 4xl, sadly had to use my insurance & Asurion had no equal replacement in stock. They sent me a $1100 check a few days later & I failed trying to find another 4xl. I could have ordered 1, waited a few days but it's already been about 5 days with no phone. I bought a Pixel 5 unlocked $700 cash Best Buy. I immediately hated the Pixel 5, I wanted my 4xl back. To my surprise, I really like the Pixel 5 now. Took 5 months to grow on me tho.
I still love my Pixel 3. I'm not sure whether i should upgrade to a 4, 5 or 6. All of them a very different. Torn
I upgraded from Pixel 2 to Pixel 6.
Yes, it's definitely worth the upgrade!
I feel ya, I upgraded from the pixel 1 to the 6. I’m glad I waited since I was gonna get the 5
doing the same soon, is the size ok? I am worried about that...
@@ofekpearl it's a big phone. Smaller than my Red Magic 3s but still big
Ended up getting a Pixel 5 for the size and the physical fingerprint reader. I'll upgrade to the 7 if Google chill out with the large screen sizes and have the fingerprint reader more accurate/responsive.
I've jumped all over the place with Pixel phones and I'm a bit of a Pixeloholic!
This is my order of purchase.
Pixel 2
Pixel 3
Pixel 4
Pixel xl
Pixel 2
Pixel 2 xl
Pixel 5
Pixel 4
Pixel 4
Pixel 4 xl
I probably will get the 6 too. Trying to decide if I am happy with a larger device at the moment.
I do actually think the 5 is favourite ever
Slightly let down by inferior speakers. 90/120hz is now a must for me!
How are the haptics on the pixel 5? I've been using a pixel 2 and 3a and now have the 6. Im thinking of returning the 6 is its heavy and large. Its a bit of a brick to be honest.
@@bbarling1 Honestly pretty good. I've turned the typing feedback up a little bit more than my 4XL, but good after that. The 4 XL haptics are more punchy than the standard 4 too.
Yes, I think I may hold off too for that reason. I'm currently using the 4 as my wife is using the my 5 and I feel mean taking it off her as she needs the better battery. Might get another 5 for myself though.
Also, I've installed magic eraser on them all, so we're not missing out there either. Speakers aren't quite as good on the 5, as the 4 though. Only obvious negative for me. Mid range Chipset is not an issue and not noticeable for everyday use.
@@boothatron Thanks for the reply. So you'd say the haptics on the 5 would be equivalent of the 2? I type a lot so for haptics are really important. One thing I will say which is awesome on the 6 and is actually maybe leading me towards keeping it is. The voice to text is absolutely phenomenal. It basically means you can dictate rather than type a lot of the time. I'm dictating this message in fact.
@@bbarling1 I'd say they are definitely better than the two, but I no longer have the 2 to compare directly. I'm using the 4 XL at the moment, if I get use to it, I'll get a 6 I reckon.
@@boothatron Yeah. The 6 is great, however it's just the size and slipperyness. You definitely need a case, which adds bulk and weight. I might see if I can get my hands on a pixel 5 to compare. It seems like an ideal size.
So comparing daily usage there are not much changes going on. P5 still rocks
pixel 6 might be better on alot of things, but i chose the pixel 5 because of the size and reliable fingerprint scanner. I sold my iphone because the phone wouldnt unlock with my mask (i live in canada, and our government went nazi with covid 19), so i went and took the pixel because i wanted an easy unlocking phone.
6" screen all the way. It's so hard to use anything bigger than 6.1" with one hand, and they are SO big in the pocked ;(
I'll never fully get that feel of the Pixel 2 back which was IMO the best overall hardware layout in the line to date but I've grown to like the 5 and dislike the 6's departure from the fixes the 5 made over the 4. The larger size is a turn off as is the in screen fingerprint scanner. Having a dedicated scanner on the back and smaller size are perfect for on the go use and quick phone checks. But I'm just glad they didn't get rid of finger print scanning in general face recog and other options are just annoyances and battery drainers by comparison. I won't be getting the 6 but much like the host said - skipping from a 3 or 4 to 6 instead of 5 would be totally understandable with the power gains. Maybe Google will split the difference with 7 in going back to some of the layout wins of the 5 combined with the power and camera gains of the 6.
So far how do you feel about the slow fingerprint sensor everyone keeps commenting about?
Also, even more important to me, how does it fair with livestreaming? My Pixel 4a 5G always overheats after max 10 minutes if I'm lucky and then force shutsdown. Have you seen any issues like that with the Pixel 6/6 Pro so far???
Rocking the pixel 3 right now, will upgrade to 6 pro as soon as it's available in my country.
i have the pixel 5 and just got a 6 pro and i am considering going back to my pixel 5... The pixel 5 just feels solid and the 6 pro almost feels hollow when you touch the screen. Not to mention the 6 pro weighs almost 60g more and gets hotter doing the exact same things...
I financed the pixel 5 last year on a black friday deal and ended paying only $10 per month for 2 years so in the end I'm paying only $240 for it. I checked and can get $481 for a trade in on my pixel 5 with Google. The 6 is $799 in Canada so I'd pay only $318 for it after trade. That's a great deal. I really love the form factor and one handed use of the 5 but almost feel like I should upgrade just cuz it's a great price for it. Decisions decisions ,🤔
Who was disappointed with pixel 5? It's literally the last good compact phone made. What are people compensating for with 6+ inch phones? The sizes are ridiculous, it's a phone!