I have had the Pixel 6 since it launched and I have had only a pleasant experience. The only gripe I had was with the fingerprint sensor. Once they pushed a few of those updates, I hardly ever even think about it. It just works now. I really have enjoyed this phone. Really looking forward to see what they do with the Pixel 7. EDIT: it's really unfortunate that the phones that do experience issues fell into the hands of some of the biggest names on UA-cam. They can shape the view of any product. Then again, they can only go off of their experience. However, the power they wield is uncanny. I just wished that they would be a bit more careful. They could literally be among the lowest percentile rate of issues with the phone. But because they have millions of subscribers, it makes it seem like almost every phone has those same issues. Which is unfair.
I said this same thing under Marquees video. My other issue also is my phone locking when I respond to WhatsApp in the notifications area and I get a message from the same person. Annoying.
I've had 2 pixels and a nexus. By far 6pro is the worst phone I've ever owned. Won't stay connected to my cars bt. Sudden Strange hi pitch squeal while on calls. Suddenly loses signal and won't reconnect without a restart. No problems with the fingerprint sensor. My wife has a Pixel 6 and loves it
Do you like the placement of where the fingerprint sensor is? I've always wanted Google to use the under display technology and put the sensor on the back, to keep the Pixel/Nexus theme (it also makes more sense).
I personally think the issues with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are definitely exaggerated, My entire family have been pixel users since the Pixel 3 and that's nine of us using the Pixel 6 series and no one has complained yet aside from the fingerprint reader which is a little bit slow, but it's still faster than having to type your password or pin.
I honestly don't find the fingerprint sensor all that slow. I guess because smart lock at home is always activated and I don't really use my phone too much outside of the home unless I'm making a payment or changing my playlist. I guess I'm in the minority on the curved screen because it doesn't bother me. I guess because Google does it means it's bad 😂
@Fionn MacCuill well I don't know how to explain this man because my pixel 6 has been fine and my entire family has it and no one's complaining about any issues so I don't get how some people have issues and some don't
@Fionn MacCuill yeah it was definitely a cluster fuck, there is a video by stevelicious that touches on why it's fine for some and super duper busted for others
I have 4 pixels in the fam. 1 is a pro (mine) and we have had zero issues with pixels or Nexus devices in the past. We have had more issues with the single OnePlus 8t than all the pixels and Nexuss combined
Non-pro 6 here. By far the best Pixel I've owned- checks almost every box of what I want in a smartphone and my only major issue has been with the inefficient modem. My cell reception has been solid on T-Mobile down here in SoCal but that standby battery drain is absolutely insane. I will absolutely recommend the Pixel 6, Pro or not, to people looking for a new Android phone. The internet makes issues with these devices seem much more widespread than they are- every customer I've had at work with one and every friend I have with one has nothing but good things to say about it.
I used to work at Alienware, which as you might know, is a well known brand of super powerful PCs. After a few months working there, I was under the impression that Alienware PCs were trash. Day by day, I heard nothing but known issues, problems, crashes, faulty hardware, etc. One day, we were in a meeting and the staff was celebrating that Alienware PCs had a failure rate of less than 5%, and the conference guy said "As tech support, you hear only bad things about our brand, and that might make you lose faith in its quality, but remember: only the people with problems are vocal. Nobody picks up the phone to say "hey thanks, my computer is amazing!" and barely anyone goes into Reddit to create a thread about how amazing the experience with Alienware hardware is. But bare in mind, out of every five calls you get, there are 95 persons happy with their purchase" I truly believe the Pixel brand mirrors these. There are TONS of unhappy people all over the internet being vocal about their issues and being angry at Google and the brand, and they do get out of their way to bash them and make sure nobody buys from them... but if you consider the amount of phones sold, they are a small minority. My Pixel 6 has been flawless, the only thing I truly hate about it is how painfully slow it charges, but fortunately the battery life has been great, so it has been a problem like twice in months. That being said, I live in Costa Rica, so we don't have 5G or the network mess that you guys have in the US. The antennas have worked wonders for my and WiFi en Bluetooth have been flawless too.
For what I can say I've had zero problems with my 6 Pro. I have upgraded from my 2XL so this is pretty much everything I could have asked for from a phone
I've had my pixel 6 since launch, and its been a fantastic ride. I came from an iphone 12, which in my belief is a very polished device. I will continue to use this phone until it cant get security updates.
I love my Pixel 6 Pro!! Got it the day of release and I love it! Only thing I don't like, is I REALLY liked the face unlock on my Pixel 4XL. Was so instant to start using I loved it. Now, being months into owning the 6, I am more use to the Finger Print, but I still miss the ease of the face unlock.
Great review, I have had mine since launch and I love this phone. I absolutely love the pixel 4 XL and the prior pixel 2 XL which was a game changer. The pixel 4 XL received more negativity than it deserved and I would absolutely get the battery replaced to have it as a backup. The pixel 6 pro has been butter and I have not run into the issues others bring up so far. I love the pixel series and it is the alpha of the Android phones.
I Been a pixel 6Pro owner from Launch. I have not had any isues like others have said. Other than the finger print scanner but that is fixed. I love the cameras and everything else.
Either I'm the luckiest Pixel 6 Pro owner or some people are just hating on the Pixel. I have never had an issue with my Pixel 6 Pro and I pre-ordered my phone. Where I work they provide us with a company phone and this year was the S22 Ultra and while the Ultra does feel a bit more premium in the hands the Pixel 6 Pro gives you a better overall experience. The stock 12 android is just something you miss once you switch to another phone and of course, just the overall Pixel experience is amazing from its Call Screening to its amazing camera not to mention how stupendous the Google assistant is and let's not forget that the Pixel lineup just gets better and better with more software updates something that not a lot of phones can say they do.
@@donniemonroe8561 I swear to God I've dropped my phone countless times in the worst places - including two floors down (onto grassy ground). There's no damage of any kind whatsoever. Granted I have a very basic silicon case on but it's not one of those hard army grade cases. Plus I keep my phone in my pocket often, alongside my keys. Sometimes box cutter and other stuff. My phone is as good as new.
I’m surprised not many people are discussing the dramatic difference in quality of the front facing camera between the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. I tried both out at Best Buy and it was shocking how bad the 6 was compared to the Pro at 1080p. I haven’t purchased yet, but considering the Pro for this reason. I would love to hear from people who have used both and either agree or disagree with this.
Coming from someone who has used both Pixels, there is definitely an improvement with the 6 Pro, over the base model 6, far as front facing camera goes. I still think both require good lighting conditions, to produce a clear, really good photo. The 6 Pro, not so much.
@@kidjiujitsu not really... Every blue moon I have to rescan but it generally works really well for me. I've never used another in screen reader so maybe I just don't have anything better to compare it to
My Pixel 6 Pro isn't without flaws, mostly the fingerprint sensor is a hit or miss. But at the end of the day - software is by FAR superior to Samsung and OnePlus. I tried latest Samsung and OnePlus over the past few months and ended up getting rid of them. Once you get used to Pixel OS - you'll never go back. Maybe I'm biased because I owned every Nexus and Pixel since 2009 but I've also owned all of the OnePlus phones and I've given Samsung fair share of chances, from the S2 and TouchWizz times to the latest OneUI 4.0 and I still want Pixel experience. Yes, I'm aware Pixel isn't Vanilla anymore like the Nexus but it's still the best Android experience out there. It's just so smart.
got my pixel 6 pro 4 days ago and i have to say, i was rally surprised by how good the software and the phone is ... not sure big UA-camrs have been very hard on this device, but it has been really good with me ... I chose Pixel over Samsung for the camera, voice recorder and faster OS .. If there one thing i wish it is better it would be the battery life. Other than that, I am happy with my purchase
Had mine since launch and at first it did feel unoptimized compared to my pixel 4XL but currently it's as I thought it should have came at launch. Fast and smooth with minimal issues. Fingerprint scanner works great now though I never had the issues others did. Today for my unit, it's very reliable now and unlock speed is quick enough that I don't think about it. Day to day performance is great eating through everything I do. Battery life is now 5 -6+hrs screen on time for me so no issue there. I love the look and feel of hardware. Screen is great , just the right width for a large phone. My only gripe at this point is that it had better reception and a Qualcomm modem
P6pro extends the range of excellent photos by 3 times with respect to p4xl! Also while i get 7h sot on my p4xl, I get 9 to 10h sot on my p6pro. Excellent smartphone!
@@lucaspanasski331 biggest thing I've noticed is that it brings in more light for le light photos. It also has a natural Boca effect from the lense without software blur. Overall it takes better pictures and I feel it's another area Google is getting to know this hardware and will get even better over time. Rumored that pixel 7 will have same camera with just further software optimizations
Very happy with my 6 Pro. Not a single issue! Love the camera 📸. I use it as a secondary phone. Mostly for the superior camera abilities. My primary daily phone is a Samsung Z Fold 3 but the camera on that phone is far inferior. The Pixel 6 Pro is a great camera that happens to also be a phone. My Z Fold 3 is s great device that just happens to have a camera...
I really like my Pixel Pro! My only nit after as of the April update is the somewhat irratic fingerprint sensor responsiveness. Much improved but still a little annoying. I have a Whitestone screen protector on it and the sensitivity set high and with re registering my finger prints. Otherwise this has been a stellar Pixel for me.
I've been using the P6P since a week after launch. Right off the bat, I noticed that the in-screen fingerprint scanner was a bit slower than what I had seen in other devices. It was MUCH slower than the fingerprint scanners on the back of previous Pixel devices. With that said, it never felt unusable to me. Yes, it was slower, but it never failed for me. Maybe I'm more patient, and don't mind that it takes half a second to scan instead of quarter of a second. Other than that, I have had no negative experiences with my P6P. It is certainly not a good look that SO many people do seem to be having legitimate issues with the device, and it does make me wonder sometimes whether I've been lucky to get an issue free device, or is it just a matter of time before issues start to pop up for me. It has shaken my faith in the Pixel devices a bit. Not to the point that I'll be jumping to another manufacturer in the future, but enough that I probably won't be preordering the next device. Google needs to acknowledge the common issues, and address them ASAP.
No dude it's not you it's just MKBHD he secretly hates Google! I purchased the pixel slate Google's tablet in 2019. He basically made a video saying "this ain't it" since day one that tablet has been pure perfection and he said it won't get updated they discontinued that tablet in 2020 largely because he told people not to buy it and yet to this day it's still getting updated and it's going to continue to get updated until 2026. The internet just loves to hate google.
I love my P6P. I've only had it for 2 weeks but what I miss the most are the double tap to wake and face unlock, but other than that i haven't had any of the issues I've read about.
I have enjoyed my 6 Pro and at first I did not have any faults but come the updates comes the faults. Most are gone except for mine dropping calls randomly.. Love the camera and size and often friend and family ask what the hell isit because of the camera hump... can't fault that design .. 8/10 from myself
I really like the aesthetic of the Pixel 6, it reminds me of my beloved Nexus 6P. The hardware is impressive as well and I'd really like to own one. The only thing preventing me from buying one is how ugly Android 12 is. I had such a hard time using it on my Pixel 3XL. The OS made me not want to use my phone.
I love the phone, but I have to say it's pretty buggy even after resetting it for the 3rd time. The only bug that looks like was fixed is a bug with the hotspot (it randomly disconnected and wouldn't momentarily fix even after rebooting). The other smaller bugs aren't that bad, but maybe they'll slowly drive me crazy 😜 Taking pictures with feels great, very snappy and gives gorgeous results. Material You is very cool, but I prefer a more common UI with defined color accents and is cohesive across multiple other interfaces.
I feel Google should place a focus on battery life with 5G connectivity. There is a dramatic difference between setting the phone manually to LTE and 5G UC. More so than changing the refresh rate on the display.
Great phone, great photos, good price. Marcus big u tuber wouldn’t recommend it, because of bugs , I haven’t any issues with the phone . And if don’t need telephoto camera the pixel 6 is even better value, at $ 600
Thank you for your reviews and comparisons of the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. I'm currently using my OnePlus 7 Pro and it's doing very good overall, outperforming my iPhone 13 on some parts even. And I had planned on keeping the OP7Pro for at least a year longer (another ROM though). But my contract is up for renewal and having made the switch from a Fossil Carlyle to a Galaxy Watch 4, I feel the battery life and wish for a phone that can carry a heavy user for most of the day at least. Long story short: I'll get the Pixel 6 Pro as my new daily driver instead of the Samsung S22+, if I get a good deal on my contract.
P6P user. The phone is not terrible buuuuuuut, this is one of the most frustrating pieces of tech I've ever purchased and still feels like a prototype 6 months later. If you want to hear some stranger cry about some things related to his phone continue reading. How on earth is the fingerprint scanner this "inconsistent" (terrible)? Even after adding 5 versions of my thumbprint it only unlocks 70% of the time and only with clean hands. How does this phone get uncomfortably hot while simply watching a UA-cam video on wifi with no other running apps? Why does it randomly pull up the weather app when unlocking about 15 times a week? It is the worst thing to be greeted by after I spend 30 seconds trying to unlock your phone. The phone crashes relatively often. Particularly when using PIP mode or running more than one media app at a time (spotify/audible/youtube). The speech to text is nice but there have been many instances where it just gets whole sentences wrong. They google keyboard is difficult to use, I'm unsure if this is user related, but I've owned two Pixel phones before and I get way more typos using this Gboard then I have on my other pixels which is kind of crazy considering it is a larger screen so there's more real estate for my thumbs. Playing slay The spire (a not graphically demanding card game) with brightness set to 10% and no other running apps drains my battery 40% in just over 1 hour. On a positive note, we got dinner with my fiance's parents a few weeks ago and went to a very authentic Mexican restaurant where the menu was in Spanish. Was pretty cool taking a picture and having it translate the menu. Little moments like that these phones really shine but it's the daily driver stuff that drives me absolutely mad. I would say "that's why you wait for reviews before spending a lot of money on something!" but all the reviews for these phones were fantastic and then everyone backpedaled a week-month later..
8:50 I've been having trouble with the Google Assistant voice to text recognition. It used to be lightning quick. Now it's just like any other Android phone. I've looked for solutions online, but they have not worked for me. I keep hoping that an update or patch will fix the problem. It's been that way for a couple of months.
I would like them to offer a resolution toggle. I had that on my old LG G8, and used it often. I didn't notice any difference in the viewing experience between highest resolution and 1080, and often left it on 1080 to preserve battery. In general I think they just tried to do too much at one time with the 6 series. Android 12 was a ponderous revision with questionable advantages in its own right. Add to that a hardware redesign and an entirely new processor introduction, and growing pains were inevitable. Things seem to have stabilized six months in, and that's not a crazy timeframe considering what they had bitten off all at once.
That adaptive battery definitely makes a difference. Bug wise, main grip is the fingerprint reader, its just not that good, accurate and fast enough. Also I rather for it to be placed of the back like the 5. Hopefully with the 7 we can have the radar and face unlock from the 4, the finger print reader and placement of the 5, complied into the 7
I love my Pixel 6 Pro but I don't understand why it's not possible to shoot video with the tele lens. You can proof this, when you switch to 1080p. It's only a digital zoom and not optical. The camera app needs a pro manual mode. Everything else is great.
I got the P6 Yesterday. Damn it was just restarting all the time and got me a thermal error. But once i removed my Sim Card and updatetd the Phone to the newest Version everything works now so smooth.
I simply cannot imagine myself walking on the street without such a telescope for my random shots on my pocket, I would feel like without clothes. It's the best device I've ever had..
Have a Huawei P30 Pro and love it. Bought the missus a google 6 for Xmas and was so impressed with photos and things like photosphere (which I miss from Samsung days), that I decided to go for the pixel 6 pro. Love it.
I am upgrading to a pixel 6 pro. I currently use a pixel 5. I've had a couple issues with the pixel 5. My first pixel 5 started getting super hot and then exploded. Actually had some minor burns on my hand from that. Luckily wasnt anything to bad and Google just sent me a new phone with apologies. The second pixel 5 got a white line through the screen after it fell off the table (my bad). It was probably 2 ft drop off the coffee table... So I didn't expect the screen to fail from that. Decided to move away from the 5 series and into the 6 series... Hoping for better luck... P.s sorry for typos, can't see half the screen.
First review I’ve seen that mentions that sharp seam between the back glass and frame. I use my phones caseless so it bothers me a lot, but honestly it’s an issue with every glass sandwich phone, just smoother on some more than others.
How much time does the 6 Pro take to charge? I dropped my Pixel 6 and Stand Gen 2 due to that, taking 2 hours to charge is pretty dissapointing, so how is it now? 1 Hour? My OP9 Pro takes 30 mins via cable and 45 with the 50W wireless charger but i'm considering to go back to pixel or maybe get a Find X5 Pro.
You probably wont see this comment, since this video is kind of old, but despite the comon sense nature of rhe assumption that FHD saves battery compared to QHD, testing doesn't seem to support that assumption. There have heen numerous tests of this over the years, the most recent one im aware of was by Lover of Tech a few days ago where the difference between FHD & QHD settings was only a matter of minites in total run time in one of the tests, seconds in others, and even one test where the QHD setting got better battery life
It's strange, I have had absolutely no bugs or problems besides Microsoft Teams not always connecting the first try. Maybe I just got lucky. I think people are getting a little picky and dramatic tbh. "OMG!! Twitter froze yesterday. The phone is broken! Unusable!! My FPS even dropped to 59 for 3 seconds! Ah!". Relax guys.
I've been happy with mine, which I got at launch. I basically got it for free from an upgrade from a P4 (which I kinda miss). My only gripe is that the P6 is too big for my preferences.
As I pixel 6 pro owner, I do like the phone. I'll give it a 7.5/10 and here's why: first off, the build is amazing, you've got a big phone which manages to feel like a normal sized phone somehow (probably because of the curved edges and corners). Then there's the display which is nothing less than brilliant in every way. The camera is also amazing and although photos seem a little polished if you use the auto-edit, it's a good camera and in my opinion, does match up against iPhone. Okay, the downsides are the battery and the less than optimal updates. 3 months after having this phone I've noticed a downturn in the battery life. A full charge used to get me through a day and now I need to charge by about 10pm with only about 2 hours screen time with 8 hours listening to music. Also you'll notice accessories are very hard to find. This was not fun because it had me driving all over the city to find a screen protector and case. I ended up going with one of those awful soft protectors because I couldn't find a glass one that fit. Anyway ima wrap this up but the phone is awesome just beware there's some hoops you're gonna need to jump through.
I've had my phone since December and it's been a great phone besides the battery. I totally agree with everything you said. I even like the rounded edges. It makes the gestures even better to use. I would recommend this phone to someone
I have had the Pixel 6 since launch on T mobile. My two issues are disappointing battery life and it seems to take forever to charge.Everything else has been great. Everyone is amazed at the pictures it takes.
Only gripe I have had is my background playing apps sometimes bug out (UA-cam or music apps) but have had no other issues with the phone. I have the pixel 6 base though.
Fair review, I've had the pixel 6 pro for 5 months now and while the camera is good, there are still some bugs. Not being able to set a timer using assistant if one is already active but paused, notifications on lock screen disappearing instantly when opened, notifications from lock screen leading to nowhere, volume keys turning down media volume instead of ringer on the lock screen... not to mention that it's so hard to stop a screen recording with that small button... why not just make the button be the whole banner? duh... the OLED is amazing but this phone really needs android 13 to compete.
Pixel 6 Pro just does it for me and like most the fingerprint could be better for sure. The screen outside could be a bit brighter when in direct sunlight but those things can be fixed in later Pixel's
I feel people overstate the value of turning down the screen resolution? Yeah, there is a minor savings of power by forcing the GPU to not work quite as hard rendering the 1440p images of the UI.etc, but that's all you really get as the phone display itself is still powering a 1440p+ display, it's just the content is rendering at 1080p. In games yeah that can give a battery life savings, but most android games run at
2:15 That noticeable seam is one reason why I went with the regular Pixel 6. Because the regular Pixel 6 has a flat screen, you can't feel the seam at all.
@@janeleekeller I am telling you from experience from buying both the regular 6 and the 6 Pro. I couldn't stand the abrupt seam so I returned the 6 Pro. It may not be inherent to a curved design but the design is faulty, nonetheless.
I love my Pixel 6 pro. I have had it since launch. I hate material u. The Bluetooth is flukey at times, the fingerprint reader has gotten better but I still miss miss my face unlock on the Pixel 4xl. I bought the Pixel 6 pro for the camera and the telephoto lens and I'm not disappointed.
My vanilla P6 was plagued by the dreaded signal drop issue (Happy Pixel own since the P2) and Google support was no help. They requested bug reports instead of an RMA exchange. 14 reports over 2 days got responses of "You'll have a solution in 24 hours," then 72 hours then it was "soon." I was sure they were waiting for the March update to fix the issue with it didn't (the modem issue MKBHD just spoke about) so I sold the damn thing.
Bad news, Good news. Afte placing my order for the 6 Pro in October '21 the phone arrived at the end of Jan '22 ! It worked fairy well for about 2 weeks, although I had my problems adjusting to Android 12🥴. Then while walking through Disneyland I noticed it getting HOT, very HOT. Then the screen went BLACK. I could not get it to open. The unit had some response (Viberation) when I pressed the on button but still NO SCREEN. So off to T-Mobile I went. Yes it was fully covered and although I had a bit of confusion communicating with T-Mobile (I was freaking out) I did get a replacement in three days (really freaking out by then). With the assistance of their tech staff and because there was a bit of life in the phone (still no screen) I had all my essential data in the "Cloud". It's now a month and working well. I'm an avid videographer and the quality I incredible! Much improved over my Pixel 4 XL.
Actually the 2015 Motorola Nexus 6 was the first phone designed by Google. I have one and it was a great phone for its time. I just ordered a Pixel 6 Pro 256MB. I am switching out of a Samsung S21 that really sucks. I don't care about cases etc just want a phone with no bloatware I have to sit to there for hours and remove with my laptop.
The main thing I have to complain about is the unavailability of pro mode in the camera app. When doing astro photography, it only gives about 4-5 seconds of shutter time. I have seen some UA-camrs capture with more than 4 minutes of exposure. But I haven't figured out how. The next one is I have felt the device needs strong signal strength compared to other phones. The other thing is lack of a macro lens. Adaptive brightness is not perfect. Fingerprint reader getting better with updates. Otherwise Google Pixel 6 pro is the best Android experience I have ever had and love the device ❤️
My pixel 6 pro is just straight up bad ass. It's a very nice classy looking phone especially in the cloudy white. I just wish the battery life was a bit better.
I purchased a Pro at launch and sold it 3 weeks later. Couldn't handle all the issues I was having, fingerprint and Bluetooth being big ones. Been thinking about getting one again but getting mixed messages about said issues being fixed. Anyone here buy one recently and having a good experience?
I purchased one about a month ago. It's been a really good experience. I had the Pixel 6 originally, cuz the pro version was hard to get at first, so I settled on the standard 6 for about 5 months. I really wanted that faster refresh rate, and the better screen and camera experience. There were a few times when Bluetooth was acting a bit weird , on the Pro version, but that stopped after I updated the software. The battery life is pretty good. I unplug it at 6:45 am, before I head out to work, and by the time I'm home around 7pm, I still have about 40 percent left. Sometimes more! 😎. It doesn't charge up as fast as a Samsung phone, or other companies, but it's nothing I complain about. Most charge overnight. Overall, I really enjoy the experience. It sucks so many people are still having issues with their Pixel 6 series, but I firmly believe they are a "loud minority" , and don't speak for the experience most of us are having.
@@jaywright9635 thanks for the reply. My cousin and I both bought one and both of us had major issues which sucks when you just dropped $1299AU on it and it can't handle the basics. So i can understand why the people dealing with it are so vocal.
Bought one 4 days ago, having so many issues with fingerprint going to the enter pin page straight after,like 80% of the time,might be the screen protector but reading Google posts it's pretty common
I think an issue Google has had over the past several years of Pixel is a change in what could be considered business as usual. Google tends to be a company that likes to beta test and then change and improve as more data becomes available. This is not how you operate in the hardware space. What you ship needs to be a finished and reliable product. Yes, you can fix software once it has shipped, and sadly this has become an accepted practice, but things really should be good to go, out of the box. Google has had to release a couple of software fixes to hardware related issues with the Pixel line over the years. I hope they can figure it out. I think we are all better off having them in the market. I wish they will find success and that they will expand into new countries.
Woww, you make an excellent point! Never thought of it that way! After all, Google's biggest failure was with the Nexus 6P and it's bootloop/battery drain. Costed me $500 in result. That's why I switched to Samsung ever since...
@@spani005 Yeah, there has been several issues. With the original Pixel, it would have terrible glare caused by the camera lens. Google attempted to correct for this in post-processing as part of their image pipeline. Pixel 2 XL had a horrible blue tint issue with the screen. Google also tried software fixes, albeit less successfully. Pixel 4 had terrible battery life. Google tried to fix that with software. Pixel 6 & 6 Pro have had slow fingerprint scanners... You can see where I am going with this. Every manufacturer has their issues from time-to-time, Google just seems to have a one sided approach to fixing them.
@@matthewsjardine Yep and it seems like Google has the most issues compared to Samsung and Apple hahaha... I really wish to try out the Pixel 6 Pro since the Pixel 3 XL was the last Pixel I used/owned before making the switch to Samsung... I do know Pixel has improved since so wouldn't mind giving it another shot
Have had the 6 Pro since launch day. My biggest gripes are the battery life is abysmal with 5G turned on, at least on Verizon for me. I move around a lot and I've noticed there are plenty of places where the phone tells me I have a strong LTE signal but it drops internet connection and I don't know if Verizon or the Pixel are to blame. The fingerprint scanner is much better than at launch but nowhere near as fast as the Pixel 2 XL I had before.
The optical fingerprint scanner is the biggest bust for me, traditional scanner on the back would have been better if they cant use ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
I'm on the verge of buying a pixel 6 pro, going from a huawei mate 20 pro with battery issues. I had a nexus 5 and loved the Googleness of it. Should I go for it?...
Most of the people bashing the Google phones that don't even have them, that's the sad truth of the matter. Most people are just repeating what some few UA-camrs are saying!
I've had the 6 pro since launch and I've had many issues, 5g connection randomly dropping and not re connecting unless I do a full reboot. My galaxy watch constantly disconnects and I have to go through a full hard reset to reconnect the watch. And generally the OS can be very laggy, also gets incredibly hot. Coming from Samsung's last note series I can say I'm not having as great of an experience with this phone. It hasn't been all bad but I don't feel like this is a true flagship.. the camera is nice.
@@MrNobody_1618 I have (2) 7Ts and one 8T that remain in use. When the 7T came out, it was one of the more innovative phones that led the industry, 1st 90hz Phone with amazing specs and solid build, not to mention a near bloat-free pure Android OS. They remain amazing phones to this day. The 8T is phenomenal as well, with a flat-screen, 256 GB, and a solid OS free from bloat as well. My favorite phone ever used. Even though it lacks a DAC, I use it for FLAC storage to play music and enjoy the 120hz screen which is extraordinary for Vid beating many high-end gaming phones by a wide margin, phones costing 40 to 50% more. A fantastic piece of Kit. After Oppo began to integrate 1+ into the Corporate Family for cost-cutting it's been downhill in varying degrees ever since. It was a great ride while it lasted, it is disappointing as a One Plus user to see it devolve. I adopted 1+ as there was simply nothing like it and we appreciated what it represented at the time, flagship phones for 25% less at that time, a pure experience with no compromise. They'll remain in use for years until they simply quit working. I can highly recommend the Pixel 6, it has been a solid switch and with some tweaks can be stellar. You take care and good luck with the switch~!
@@pointsonthecurve8098 op 7pro as well but it's last OnePlus. I like the oxygen os features but otherwise it's a mess. Hardware failure as well but it's because of software. I can use mic now only on speakers mode. Cking trash
@@pointsonthecurve8098 I have not used that camera once in my life so it's working perfectly still. That's why I want full screen and not the camera in the display.
I have had my 6 Pro for awhile, still love it! And from what I've seen with others newer phones (android), the 6 Pro is probably the best android phone out there.
I just Watched this Wonderful Review and I am Truly Wondering if The 6Pro will be a Worthy Upgrade to My S20+5G which I have had for over1.5 Years now?
We'll, for some reason, the last couple of weeks, my 6 Pro has been having issues with wifi calling. I have crap cell signal at my house and use wifi. Now it has begun dropping calls. Not sure what is up.
I wish I had a great experience as you all have. I just had too many software issues that made me switch to an s22. Although now that I've struggled to sell the P6, and I'm starting to pick it up again, I miss it. It's so nice aside from the speakers and screen brightness. S22 still beats it out in those two departments and I still like the color options of the s22 (I'm a die hard pink fan), but the P6 I have is still great to return to after the April update. But I can't have these two phones, I need to sell one, but now that the April update has solved almost all my software issues, which phone do I stick with?
@@realworldissues okay thank you. I had SO many people text me or call me saying that I've missed so many calls from them. I thought it was just TMobile but now I'm thinking over it again.
@@realworldissues well crap. That definitely sells the deal, I'm not switching back. I'll probably just keep it so I can have credit to switch to a s23 ultra or a pixel 7 if it's mostly bug free.
Nobody seems to talk about this, but the display of the 6 Pro feels and sounds hollow when you type on it. I was glad to hear this issue brought up in this video. I couldn't get used to it after 4 months with the phone, and I finally ended up getting rid of it and going with an S22 Ultra instead (well, that and several other reasons). Samsung phones just feel so much more solid.
I am struggling with my P6 ☹️ fingerprint works 25% time, and unlocks by itself (no smart lock) causing pocket dials, pressing recent button causes a freeze and can show no previously used apps, bluetooth sometimes fails to connect/detect/function requiring restart, phone often drops calls, everytime I ask assistant for directions she thinks I'm either in London or Birmingham (I'm nowhere near either) but maps works fine with my location.... Plus more random querks. I like the camera, the battery life and the flat screen but wish I didn't give up my one plus 8 pro for this..... At least I got it on a deal......
The curved screen on the Pro was the single reason why I DIDN'T get the 6Pro and I didn't want to get the 6 in the first place. They better remove the curve screens in the 7...here's to hoping🙏
Phone's been a buggy mess since I got it. It would be great if I didn't have to restart it at least twice a day just to get certain applications or even the wifi to work.
I have the pixel 6 pro, been using it now for the last 6 months. Overall it's a mixed bag. To begin with, connectivity via LTE and 5g is spotty. Just a few days ago I was getting LTE at rates of 0.3 Mbps. Insanely slow. I have a work iphone, both running on Verizon network and my work phone was getting 5 to 8 Mbps at the same time of testing. Coming from a one plus 7 pro I never had connectivity issues like I have with the pixel. Many places I go there there is limited to no connectivity. Such basic stuff cannot be overlooked. Other big issue is more to do with pixel and Google software. Many shortcomings when it comes to Google software and it seems like in an effort to dumb down the phone they keep removing key pieces of functionality or bury options in deep sub menus making the overall software experience quite poor. Often times it is lacking sime features other android phones have had for years like dual app functionality (having multiple insta accounts, etc). Camera is great, but agree need to unlock 50 megapixel sensor and a pro mode. I was able to shoot good pictures of the galaxy at night with my one plus 7 pro, unable to do that with the pixel. Fingerprint reader, although slower than competition isn't too bad. Keyboard can always be improved. Overall, I am once again disappointed with the Google experience outside of the camera, which has been it's main selling point (I bought the original pixel phone and sold it after 7 months because I hated the user experience so much apart from the camera). Google should and could do better. Unfortunately they are constantly trying to copy apple and in the process make their phones much worse than comparable android phones on the market. Will prob go for a galaxy next time I buy a phone (I had the galaxy S5, s8 in years earlier)
I think this is both the best and the second best Pixel ever made, but the bugs, the size (even considering the non-pro variant, which I own), the not amazing but good enough SOC are a bit of a letdown. I am quite satisfied with my non pro model, but to me Google can do better. To me, the 2 XL is still the best phone Google ever made. Besides the display issues (that didn't affect me), it was better looking, it had a good battery life, top of the line SOC (for the time), best camera of the time and great speakers. I truly miss it :(
I have had the Pixel 6 since it launched and I have had only a pleasant experience. The only gripe I had was with the fingerprint sensor. Once they pushed a few of those updates, I hardly ever even think about it. It just works now. I really have enjoyed this phone. Really looking forward to see what they do with the Pixel 7.
EDIT: it's really unfortunate that the phones that do experience issues fell into the hands of some of the biggest names on UA-cam. They can shape the view of any product. Then again, they can only go off of their experience. However, the power they wield is uncanny. I just wished that they would be a bit more careful. They could literally be among the lowest percentile rate of issues with the phone. But because they have millions of subscribers, it makes it seem like almost every phone has those same issues. Which is unfair.
I said this same thing under Marquees video. My other issue also is my phone locking when I respond to WhatsApp in the notifications area and I get a message from the same person. Annoying.
My thoughts exactly.
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I've had 2 pixels and a nexus. By far 6pro is the worst phone I've ever owned. Won't stay connected to my cars bt. Sudden Strange hi pitch squeal while on calls. Suddenly loses signal and won't reconnect without a restart.
No problems with the fingerprint sensor.
My wife has a Pixel 6 and loves it
Do you like the placement of where the fingerprint sensor is? I've always wanted Google to use the under display technology and put the sensor on the back, to keep the Pixel/Nexus theme (it also makes more sense).
I personally think the issues with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are definitely exaggerated, My entire family have been pixel users since the Pixel 3 and that's nine of us using the Pixel 6 series and no one has complained yet aside from the fingerprint reader which is a little bit slow, but it's still faster than having to type your password or pin.
I honestly don't find the fingerprint sensor all that slow. I guess because smart lock at home is always activated and I don't really use my phone too much outside of the home unless I'm making a payment or changing my playlist. I guess I'm in the minority on the curved screen because it doesn't bother me. I guess because Google does it means it's bad 😂
@@skullcrusher_1 it's not "slow" in the sense that it takes forever to unlock, but it's slower compared to other devices.
@Fionn MacCuill well I don't know how to explain this man because my pixel 6 has been fine and my entire family has it and no one's complaining about any issues so I don't get how some people have issues and some don't
@Fionn MacCuill yeah it was definitely a cluster fuck, there is a video by stevelicious that touches on why it's fine for some and super duper busted for others
I have 4 pixels in the fam. 1 is a pro (mine) and we have had zero issues with pixels or Nexus devices in the past. We have had more issues with the single OnePlus 8t than all the pixels and Nexuss combined
My P6P has been flawless for me. 100%. Best Pixel ever.
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Non-pro 6 here. By far the best Pixel I've owned- checks almost every box of what I want in a smartphone and my only major issue has been with the inefficient modem. My cell reception has been solid on T-Mobile down here in SoCal but that standby battery drain is absolutely insane.
I will absolutely recommend the Pixel 6, Pro or not, to people looking for a new Android phone. The internet makes issues with these devices seem much more widespread than they are- every customer I've had at work with one and every friend I have with one has nothing but good things to say about it.
I used to work at Alienware, which as you might know, is a well known brand of super powerful PCs. After a few months working there, I was under the impression that Alienware PCs were trash. Day by day, I heard nothing but known issues, problems, crashes, faulty hardware, etc. One day, we were in a meeting and the staff was celebrating that Alienware PCs had a failure rate of less than 5%, and the conference guy said "As tech support, you hear only bad things about our brand, and that might make you lose faith in its quality, but remember: only the people with problems are vocal. Nobody picks up the phone to say "hey thanks, my computer is amazing!" and barely anyone goes into Reddit to create a thread about how amazing the experience with Alienware hardware is. But bare in mind, out of every five calls you get, there are 95 persons happy with their purchase"
I truly believe the Pixel brand mirrors these. There are TONS of unhappy people all over the internet being vocal about their issues and being angry at Google and the brand, and they do get out of their way to bash them and make sure nobody buys from them... but if you consider the amount of phones sold, they are a small minority. My Pixel 6 has been flawless, the only thing I truly hate about it is how painfully slow it charges, but fortunately the battery life has been great, so it has been a problem like twice in months.
That being said, I live in Costa Rica, so we don't have 5G or the network mess that you guys have in the US. The antennas have worked wonders for my and WiFi en Bluetooth have been flawless too.
Sorry for the wall of text btw haha.
@@jimengab THIS IS SO PINPOINT ACCURATE!!!
For what I can say I've had zero problems with my 6 Pro. I have upgraded from my 2XL so this is pretty much everything I could have asked for from a phone
How about battery backup?? How many x u can zoom with tele photo lens?
I've had my pixel 6 since launch, and its been a fantastic ride. I came from an iphone 12, which in my belief is a very polished device. I will continue to use this phone until it cant get security updates.
I love my Pixel 6 Pro!! Got it the day of release and I love it!
Only thing I don't like, is I REALLY liked the face unlock on my Pixel 4XL. Was so instant to start using I loved it. Now, being months into owning the 6, I am more use to the Finger Print, but I still miss the ease of the face unlock.
Great review, I have had mine since launch and I love this phone. I absolutely love the pixel 4 XL and the prior pixel 2 XL which was a game changer. The pixel 4 XL received more negativity than it deserved and I would absolutely get the battery replaced to have it as a backup. The pixel 6 pro has been butter and I have not run into the issues others bring up so far. I love the pixel series and it is the alpha of the Android phones.
I agree The P6P has been a great phone. It's been the best phone I've ever owned I highly recommend this phone
Love my 6Pro and haven't had any issues with it all! It's my first of many pixels moving forward I reckon!
I Been a pixel 6Pro owner from Launch. I have not had any isues like others have said. Other than the finger print scanner but that is fixed. I love the cameras and everything else.
Either I'm the luckiest Pixel 6 Pro owner or some people are just hating on the Pixel. I have never had an issue with my Pixel 6 Pro and I pre-ordered my phone. Where I work they provide us with a company phone and this year was the S22 Ultra and while the Ultra does feel a bit more premium in the hands the Pixel 6 Pro gives you a better overall experience. The stock 12 android is just something you miss once you switch to another phone and of course, just the overall Pixel experience is amazing from its Call Screening to its amazing camera not to mention how stupendous the Google assistant is and let's not forget that the Pixel lineup just gets better and better with more software updates something that not a lot of phones can say they do.
Same. I'm in the same boat as you LMAO
Same experience
I 100% agree I've never had an issue with my pixel 6 pro fingerprint sensor included
Have you had any issues with the curved screen being damaged or screen protectors?
@@donniemonroe8561 I swear to God I've dropped my phone countless times in the worst places - including two floors down (onto grassy ground). There's no damage of any kind whatsoever. Granted I have a very basic silicon case on but it's not one of those hard army grade cases. Plus I keep my phone in my pocket often, alongside my keys. Sometimes box cutter and other stuff. My phone is as good as new.
I’m surprised not many people are discussing the dramatic difference in quality of the front facing camera between the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. I tried both out at Best Buy and it was shocking how bad the 6 was compared to the Pro at 1080p. I haven’t purchased yet, but considering the Pro for this reason. I would love to hear from people who have used both and either agree or disagree with this.
Coming from someone who has used both Pixels, there is definitely an improvement with the 6 Pro, over the base model 6, far as front facing camera goes. I still think both require good lighting conditions, to produce a clear, really good photo. The 6 Pro, not so much.
Owned every Pixel since the first...the P6P is easily the best yet. Amazing device and best Pixel yet, everything is included no compromises
Are you not seeing any lag from the device that’s being reported with the fingerprint reader?
@@kidjiujitsu not really... Every blue moon I have to rescan but it generally works really well for me. I've never used another in screen reader so maybe I just don't have anything better to compare it to
My Pixel 6 Pro isn't without flaws, mostly the fingerprint sensor is a hit or miss. But at the end of the day - software is by FAR superior to Samsung and OnePlus. I tried latest Samsung and OnePlus over the past few months and ended up getting rid of them. Once you get used to Pixel OS - you'll never go back. Maybe I'm biased because I owned every Nexus and Pixel since 2009 but I've also owned all of the OnePlus phones and I've given Samsung fair share of chances, from the S2 and TouchWizz times to the latest OneUI 4.0 and I still want Pixel experience. Yes, I'm aware Pixel isn't Vanilla anymore like the Nexus but it's still the best Android experience out there. It's just so smart.
I totally agree with you,the Pixel experience is just something different, it's the best phone I've ever owned
got my pixel 6 pro 4 days ago and i have to say, i was rally surprised by how good the software and the phone is ... not sure big UA-camrs have been very hard on this device, but it has been really good with me ... I chose Pixel over Samsung for the camera, voice recorder and faster OS .. If there one thing i wish it is better it would be the battery life. Other than that, I am happy with my purchase
I tried the camera, and oh my ghod I actually think its a beast.
Had mine since launch and at first it did feel unoptimized compared to my pixel 4XL but currently it's as I thought it should have came at launch. Fast and smooth with minimal issues. Fingerprint scanner works great now though I never had the issues others did. Today for my unit, it's very reliable now and unlock speed is quick enough that I don't think about it.
Day to day performance is great eating through everything I do. Battery life is now 5 -6+hrs screen on time for me so no issue there. I love the look and feel of hardware. Screen is great , just the right width for a large phone. My only gripe at this point is that it had better reception and a Qualcomm modem
Is camera an big upgrade for you over the pixel 4 xl ??
P6pro extends the range of excellent photos by 3 times with respect to p4xl! Also while i get 7h sot on my p4xl, I get 9 to 10h sot on my p6pro. Excellent smartphone!
@@lucaspanasski331 biggest thing I've noticed is that it brings in more light for le light photos. It also has a natural Boca effect from the lense without software blur. Overall it takes better pictures and I feel it's another area Google is getting to know this hardware and will get even better over time. Rumored that pixel 7 will have same camera with just further software optimizations
Recently seen the Pixel 6 devices for the first time, honestly love the looks and colours!
Never had a problem with my 6 Pro. Love it
Is it one of the best phones you've ever had?
@@Dalvecc Yep.
@@VictorMartinez-iv2iy mine too
Very happy with my 6 Pro. Not a single issue! Love the camera 📸. I use it as a secondary phone. Mostly for the superior camera abilities. My primary daily phone is a Samsung Z Fold 3 but the camera on that phone is far inferior. The Pixel 6 Pro is a great camera that happens to also be a phone. My Z Fold 3 is s great device that just happens to have a camera...
I really like my Pixel Pro! My only nit after as of the April update is the somewhat irratic fingerprint sensor responsiveness. Much improved but still a little annoying. I have a Whitestone screen protector on it and the sensitivity set high and with re registering my finger prints. Otherwise this has been a stellar Pixel for me.
I've been using the P6P since a week after launch. Right off the bat, I noticed that the in-screen fingerprint scanner was a bit slower than what I had seen in other devices. It was MUCH slower than the fingerprint scanners on the back of previous Pixel devices. With that said, it never felt unusable to me. Yes, it was slower, but it never failed for me. Maybe I'm more patient, and don't mind that it takes half a second to scan instead of quarter of a second.
Other than that, I have had no negative experiences with my P6P. It is certainly not a good look that SO many people do seem to be having legitimate issues with the device, and it does make me wonder sometimes whether I've been lucky to get an issue free device, or is it just a matter of time before issues start to pop up for me. It has shaken my faith in the Pixel devices a bit. Not to the point that I'll be jumping to another manufacturer in the future, but enough that I probably won't be preordering the next device.
Google needs to acknowledge the common issues, and address them ASAP.
No dude it's not you it's just MKBHD he secretly hates Google! I purchased the pixel slate Google's tablet in 2019. He basically made a video saying "this ain't it" since day one that tablet has been pure perfection and he said it won't get updated they discontinued that tablet in 2020 largely because he told people not to buy it and yet to this day it's still getting updated and it's going to continue to get updated until 2026. The internet just loves to hate google.
How about battery backup? How far u can zoom with tele photo lens
@@Vibupoongode Sorry, not quite sure what your question is.
@@elshelbarino how many X u can Zoom with telephoto lens?
@@Vibupoongode It’s a 4x optical zoom, and up to a 20x digital zoom past that.
Am I the only one who noticed recently how beast the Pixel 6 Pro is now since the recent updates? 👀
I love my P6P. I've only had it for 2 weeks but what I miss the most are the double tap to wake and face unlock, but other than that i haven't had any of the issues I've read about.
I have enjoyed my 6 Pro and at first I did not have any faults but come the updates comes the faults. Most are gone except for mine dropping calls randomly.. Love the camera and size and often friend and family ask what the hell isit because of the camera hump... can't fault that design .. 8/10 from myself
I really like the aesthetic of the Pixel 6, it reminds me of my beloved Nexus 6P. The hardware is impressive as well and I'd really like to own one. The only thing preventing me from buying one is how ugly Android 12 is. I had such a hard time using it on my Pixel 3XL. The OS made me not want to use my phone.
Nexus 6P was the best phone I've ever owned next to the original Motorola Razr.
I never had an issue with my pixel 6.
Compared to my old pixel 3, the fingerprint reader is on the slower side.
I love the phone, but I have to say it's pretty buggy even after resetting it for the 3rd time.
The only bug that looks like was fixed is a bug with the hotspot (it randomly disconnected and wouldn't momentarily fix even after rebooting).
The other smaller bugs aren't that bad, but maybe they'll slowly drive me crazy 😜
Taking pictures with feels great, very snappy and gives gorgeous results.
Material You is very cool, but I prefer a more common UI with defined color accents and is cohesive across multiple other interfaces.
Polar opposite of the MKBHD 6 month review…which is good.
I feel Google should place a focus on battery life with 5G connectivity. There is a dramatic difference between setting the phone manually to LTE and 5G UC. More so than changing the refresh rate on the display.
Is there any real reason to prefer 5g over lte?
Great phone, great photos, good price. Marcus big u tuber wouldn’t recommend it, because of bugs , I haven’t any issues with the phone . And if don’t need telephoto camera the pixel 6 is even better value, at $ 600
Thank you for your reviews and comparisons of the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro.
I'm currently using my OnePlus 7 Pro and it's doing very good overall, outperforming my iPhone 13 on some parts even. And I had planned on keeping the OP7Pro for at least a year longer (another ROM though).
But my contract is up for renewal and having made the switch from a Fossil Carlyle to a Galaxy Watch 4, I feel the battery life and wish for a phone that can carry a heavy user for most of the day at least.
Long story short: I'll get the Pixel 6 Pro as my new daily driver instead of the Samsung S22+, if I get a good deal on my contract.
P6P user. The phone is not terrible buuuuuuut, this is one of the most frustrating pieces of tech I've ever purchased and still feels like a prototype 6 months later.
If you want to hear some stranger cry about some things related to his phone continue reading.
How on earth is the fingerprint scanner this "inconsistent" (terrible)? Even after adding 5 versions of my thumbprint it only unlocks 70% of the time and only with clean hands. How does this phone get uncomfortably hot while simply watching a UA-cam video on wifi with no other running apps? Why does it randomly pull up the weather app when unlocking about 15 times a week? It is the worst thing to be greeted by after I spend 30 seconds trying to unlock your phone. The phone crashes relatively often. Particularly when using PIP mode or running more than one media app at a time (spotify/audible/youtube). The speech to text is nice but there have been many instances where it just gets whole sentences wrong. They google keyboard is difficult to use, I'm unsure if this is user related, but I've owned two Pixel phones before and I get way more typos using this Gboard then I have on my other pixels which is kind of crazy considering it is a larger screen so there's more real estate for my thumbs. Playing slay The spire (a not graphically demanding card game) with brightness set to 10% and no other running apps drains my battery 40% in just over 1 hour.
On a positive note, we got dinner with my fiance's parents a few weeks ago and went to a very authentic Mexican restaurant where the menu was in Spanish. Was pretty cool taking a picture and having it translate the menu. Little moments like that these phones really shine but it's the daily driver stuff that drives me absolutely mad. I would say "that's why you wait for reviews before spending a lot of money on something!" but all the reviews for these phones were fantastic and then everyone backpedaled a week-month later..
im getting myself a 6 pro in the coming days and im excited as hell. really glad theres not a lot of lingering issues for the time.
How's it been?
8:50 I've been having trouble with the Google Assistant voice to text recognition. It used to be lightning quick. Now it's just like any other Android phone.
I've looked for solutions online, but they have not worked for me.
I keep hoping that an update or patch will fix the problem. It's been that way for a couple of months.
I would like them to offer a resolution toggle. I had that on my old LG G8, and used it often. I didn't notice any difference in the viewing experience between highest resolution and 1080, and often left it on 1080 to preserve battery. In general I think they just tried to do too much at one time with the 6 series. Android 12 was a ponderous revision with questionable advantages in its own right. Add to that a hardware redesign and an entirely new processor introduction, and growing pains were inevitable. Things seem to have stabilized six months in, and that's not a crazy timeframe considering what they had bitten off all at once.
That adaptive battery definitely makes a difference. Bug wise, main grip is the fingerprint reader, its just not that good, accurate and fast enough. Also I rather for it to be placed of the back like the 5. Hopefully with the 7 we can have the radar and face unlock from the 4, the finger print reader and placement of the 5, complied into the 7
Please have a Pixel 6 long term review as well!
I love my Pixel 6 Pro but I don't understand why it's not possible to shoot video with the tele lens. You can proof this, when you switch to 1080p. It's only a digital zoom and not optical. The camera app needs a pro manual mode. Everything else is great.
I got the P6 Yesterday. Damn it was just restarting all the time and got me a thermal error. But once i removed my Sim Card and updatetd the Phone to the newest Version everything works now so smooth.
I simply cannot imagine myself walking on the street without such a telescope for my random shots on my pocket, I would feel like without clothes.
It's the best device I've ever had..
Have a Huawei P30 Pro and love it. Bought the missus a google 6 for Xmas and was so impressed with photos and things like photosphere (which I miss from Samsung days), that I decided to go for the pixel 6 pro. Love it.
A descent 1st gen Tensor chip. I might jump on 7 Pro depending on what they improve.
I am upgrading to a pixel 6 pro. I currently use a pixel 5. I've had a couple issues with the pixel 5. My first pixel 5 started getting super hot and then exploded. Actually had some minor burns on my hand from that. Luckily wasnt anything to bad and Google just sent me a new phone with apologies. The second pixel 5 got a white line through the screen after it fell off the table (my bad). It was probably 2 ft drop off the coffee table... So I didn't expect the screen to fail from that. Decided to move away from the 5 series and into the 6 series... Hoping for better luck...
P.s sorry for typos, can't see half the screen.
First review I’ve seen that mentions that sharp seam between the back glass and frame. I use my phones caseless so it bothers me a lot, but honestly it’s an issue with every glass sandwich phone, just smoother on some more than others.
How much time does the 6 Pro take to charge? I dropped my Pixel 6 and Stand Gen 2 due to that, taking 2 hours to charge is pretty dissapointing, so how is it now? 1 Hour? My OP9 Pro takes 30 mins via cable and 45 with the 50W wireless charger but i'm considering to go back to pixel or maybe get a Find X5 Pro.
You probably wont see this comment, since this video is kind of old, but despite the comon sense nature of rhe assumption that FHD saves battery compared to QHD, testing doesn't seem to support that assumption. There have heen numerous tests of this over the years, the most recent one im aware of was by Lover of Tech a few days ago where the difference between FHD & QHD settings was only a matter of minites in total run time in one of the tests, seconds in others, and even one test where the QHD setting got better battery life
Samsung to huawei now I'm waiting on the Pixel 6 Pro to arrive. Thank you for the review so looking forward to trying this machine out.
It's strange, I have had absolutely no bugs or problems besides Microsoft Teams not always connecting the first try. Maybe I just got lucky. I think people are getting a little picky and dramatic tbh. "OMG!! Twitter froze yesterday. The phone is broken! Unusable!! My FPS even dropped to 59 for 3 seconds! Ah!".
Relax guys.
I've been happy with mine, which I got at launch. I basically got it for free from an upgrade from a P4 (which I kinda miss). My only gripe is that the P6 is too big for my preferences.
Been using the Pixel 6 since October 27 the and only have had a great experience I'm loving it
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As I pixel 6 pro owner, I do like the phone. I'll give it a 7.5/10 and here's why: first off, the build is amazing, you've got a big phone which manages to feel like a normal sized phone somehow (probably because of the curved edges and corners). Then there's the display which is nothing less than brilliant in every way. The camera is also amazing and although photos seem a little polished if you use the auto-edit, it's a good camera and in my opinion, does match up against iPhone. Okay, the downsides are the battery and the less than optimal updates. 3 months after having this phone I've noticed a downturn in the battery life. A full charge used to get me through a day and now I need to charge by about 10pm with only about 2 hours screen time with 8 hours listening to music. Also you'll notice accessories are very hard to find. This was not fun because it had me driving all over the city to find a screen protector and case. I ended up going with one of those awful soft protectors because I couldn't find a glass one that fit. Anyway ima wrap this up but the phone is awesome just beware there's some hoops you're gonna need to jump through.
I've had my phone since December and it's been a great phone besides the battery. I totally agree with everything you said. I even like the rounded edges. It makes the gestures even better to use. I would recommend this phone to someone
I have had the Pixel 6 since launch on T mobile. My two issues are disappointing battery life and it seems to take forever to charge.Everything else has been great. Everyone is amazed at the pictures it takes.
Only gripe I have had is my background playing apps sometimes bug out (UA-cam or music apps) but have had no other issues with the phone. I have the pixel 6 base though.
Fair review, I've had the pixel 6 pro for 5 months now and while the camera is good, there are still some bugs. Not being able to set a timer using assistant if one is already active but paused, notifications on lock screen disappearing instantly when opened, notifications from lock screen leading to nowhere, volume keys turning down media volume instead of ringer on the lock screen...
not to mention that it's so hard to stop a screen recording with that small button... why not just make the button be the whole banner? duh... the OLED is amazing but this phone really needs android 13 to compete.
No issues with my Pixel 6 PRO.
Pixel 6 Pro just does it for me and like most the fingerprint could be better for sure. The screen outside could be a bit brighter when in direct sunlight but those things can be fixed in later Pixel's
I have the Pixel 6 and the only hiccup I experienced since the updates is when I did a voice and video call on Instagram and it froze my phone.
I feel people overstate the value of turning down the screen resolution?
Yeah, there is a minor savings of power by forcing the GPU to not work quite as hard rendering the 1440p images of the UI.etc, but that's all you really get as the phone display itself is still powering a 1440p+ display, it's just the content is rendering at 1080p.
In games yeah that can give a battery life savings, but most android games run at
2:15 That noticeable seam is one reason why I went with the regular Pixel 6. Because the regular Pixel 6 has a flat screen, you can't feel the seam at all.
@@janeleekeller I am telling you from experience from buying both the regular 6 and the 6 Pro. I couldn't stand the abrupt seam so I returned the 6 Pro. It may not be inherent to a curved design but the design is faulty, nonetheless.
@@janeleekeller triggered
I love my Pixel 6 pro. I have had it since launch. I hate material u. The Bluetooth is flukey at times, the fingerprint reader has gotten better but I still miss miss my face unlock on the Pixel 4xl. I bought the Pixel 6 pro for the camera and the telephoto lens and I'm not disappointed.
The biggest problem to me in the pixel 6 pro is that Google lock 5g volte and wifi calling for unofficial release countries
My vanilla P6 was plagued by the dreaded signal drop issue (Happy Pixel own since the P2) and Google support was no help. They requested bug reports instead of an RMA exchange. 14 reports over 2 days got responses of "You'll have a solution in 24 hours," then 72 hours then it was "soon." I was sure they were waiting for the March update to fix the issue with it didn't (the modem issue MKBHD just spoke about) so I sold the damn thing.
If you root the device, you can reduce resolution but from what I've seen, it's very, VERY negligible battery life difference on the P6P.
I just ordered my pixel 6 pro. I debated on the reg 6 vs 6 pro but decided to go with the larger screen. Hoping to get it soon.
You made the right choice, I've had my P6P since December and it's been a great phone. One of the best I've had in a while you won't be disappointed
Bad news, Good news. Afte placing my order for the 6 Pro in October '21 the phone arrived at the end of Jan '22 ! It worked fairy well for about 2 weeks, although I had my problems adjusting to Android 12🥴. Then while walking through Disneyland I noticed it getting HOT, very HOT. Then the screen went BLACK. I could not get it to open. The unit had some response (Viberation) when I pressed the on button but still NO SCREEN. So off to T-Mobile I went. Yes it was fully covered and although I had a bit of confusion communicating with T-Mobile (I was freaking out) I did get a replacement in three days (really freaking out by then). With the assistance of their tech staff and because there was a bit of life in the phone (still no screen) I had all my essential data in the "Cloud". It's now a month and working well. I'm an avid videographer and the quality I incredible! Much improved over my Pixel 4 XL.
l would not like the phones to say it by making it bigger and bigger, because where are we going to keep it, they can no longer be kept in the pockets
Actually the 2015 Motorola Nexus 6 was the first phone designed by Google. I have one and it was a great phone for its time. I just ordered a Pixel 6 Pro 256MB. I am switching out of a Samsung S21 that really sucks. I don't care about cases etc just want a phone with no bloatware I have to sit to there for hours and remove with my laptop.
Exactly, i use my periscope cam more than the ultrawide!
The main thing I have to complain about is the unavailability of pro mode in the camera app. When doing astro photography, it only gives about 4-5 seconds of shutter time. I have seen some UA-camrs capture with more than 4 minutes of exposure. But I haven't figured out how. The next one is I have felt the device needs strong signal strength compared to other phones. The other thing is lack of a macro lens. Adaptive brightness is not perfect. Fingerprint reader getting better with updates. Otherwise Google Pixel 6 pro is the best Android experience I have ever had and love the device ❤️
My pixel 6 pro is just straight up bad ass. It's a very nice classy looking phone especially in the cloudy white. I just wish the battery life was a bit better.
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That hollow feeling when tapping the screen is also apparent on the iPhone 13 13 pro also
I purchased a Pro at launch and sold it 3 weeks later. Couldn't handle all the issues I was having, fingerprint and Bluetooth being big ones. Been thinking about getting one again but getting mixed messages about said issues being fixed. Anyone here buy one recently and having a good experience?
I purchased one about a month ago. It's been a really good experience. I had the Pixel 6 originally, cuz the pro version was hard to get at first, so I settled on the standard 6 for about 5 months. I really wanted that faster refresh rate, and the better screen and camera experience. There were a few times when Bluetooth was acting a bit weird , on the Pro version, but that stopped after I updated the software. The battery life is pretty good. I unplug it at 6:45 am, before I head out to work, and by the time I'm home around 7pm, I still have about 40 percent left. Sometimes more! 😎. It doesn't charge up as fast as a Samsung phone, or other companies, but it's nothing I complain about. Most charge overnight. Overall, I really enjoy the experience. It sucks so many people are still having issues with their Pixel 6 series, but I firmly believe they are a "loud minority" , and don't speak for the experience most of us are having.
@@jaywright9635 thanks for the reply. My cousin and I both bought one and both of us had major issues which sucks when you just dropped $1299AU on it and it can't handle the basics. So i can understand why the people dealing with it are so vocal.
Bought one 4 days ago, having so many issues with fingerprint going to the enter pin page straight after,like 80% of the time,might be the screen protector but reading Google posts it's pretty common
@@fergulator7297 that's for the reply. I didn't end up buying one, now I'm glad I didn't.
I think I'll wait to see the 7pro I have a S21 Ultra now but I want a pixel and the extra AI and also the Tensor gen 2
I think an issue Google has had over the past several years of Pixel is a change in what could be considered business as usual. Google tends to be a company that likes to beta test and then change and improve as more data becomes available. This is not how you operate in the hardware space. What you ship needs to be a finished and reliable product. Yes, you can fix software once it has shipped, and sadly this has become an accepted practice, but things really should be good to go, out of the box. Google has had to release a couple of software fixes to hardware related issues with the Pixel line over the years.
I hope they can figure it out. I think we are all better off having them in the market. I wish they will find success and that they will expand into new countries.
Woww, you make an excellent point! Never thought of it that way! After all, Google's biggest failure was with the Nexus 6P and it's bootloop/battery drain. Costed me $500 in result. That's why I switched to Samsung ever since...
@@spani005 Yeah, there has been several issues. With the original Pixel, it would have terrible glare caused by the camera lens. Google attempted to correct for this in post-processing as part of their image pipeline. Pixel 2 XL had a horrible blue tint issue with the screen. Google also tried software fixes, albeit less successfully. Pixel 4 had terrible battery life. Google tried to fix that with software. Pixel 6 & 6 Pro have had slow fingerprint scanners... You can see where I am going with this.
Every manufacturer has their issues from time-to-time, Google just seems to have a one sided approach to fixing them.
@@matthewsjardine Yep and it seems like Google has the most issues compared to Samsung and Apple hahaha... I really wish to try out the Pixel 6 Pro since the Pixel 3 XL was the last Pixel I used/owned before making the switch to Samsung... I do know Pixel has improved since so wouldn't mind giving it another shot
thanks man, that was an outstanding review. You hit the nail on the head with all the points that matter.
Have had the 6 Pro since launch day. My biggest gripes are the battery life is abysmal with 5G turned on, at least on Verizon for me. I move around a lot and I've noticed there are plenty of places where the phone tells me I have a strong LTE signal but it drops internet connection and I don't know if Verizon or the Pixel are to blame. The fingerprint scanner is much better than at launch but nowhere near as fast as the Pixel 2 XL I had before.
The optical fingerprint scanner is the biggest bust for me, traditional scanner on the back would have been better if they cant use ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
I'm on the verge of buying a pixel 6 pro, going from a huawei mate 20 pro with battery issues. I had a nexus 5 and loved the Googleness of it. Should I go for it?...
Definitely go for it 😎❤️
I guess I'm in the minority as well. I've maybe had a lockup here and there, but nothing major.
Most of the people bashing the Google phones that don't even have them, that's the sad truth of the matter. Most people are just repeating what some few UA-camrs are saying!
Which is comical at best 😂🤦🏿♂️
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Switched my pixel 6 pro to an iPhone 13 pro max and I’ve been really happy with it
I've had the 6 pro since launch and I've had many issues, 5g connection randomly dropping and not re connecting unless I do a full reboot. My galaxy watch constantly disconnects and I have to go through a full hard reset to reconnect the watch. And generally the OS can be very laggy, also gets incredibly hot. Coming from Samsung's last note series I can say I'm not having as great of an experience with this phone. It hasn't been all bad but I don't feel like this is a true flagship.. the camera is nice.
6 has been a very good phone and solid value, switched from One Plus which was fantastic until Oppo bloated Oxygen.
I'm in the same situation. I currently have my OnePlus 7 pro but I will switch to the pixel 6 pro because OnePlus change so much !
@@MrNobody_1618 I have (2) 7Ts and one 8T that remain in use. When the 7T came out, it was one of the more innovative phones that led the industry, 1st 90hz Phone with amazing specs and solid build, not to mention a near bloat-free pure Android OS. They remain amazing phones to this day.
The 8T is phenomenal as well, with a flat-screen, 256 GB, and a solid OS free from bloat as well. My favorite phone ever used. Even though it lacks a DAC, I use it for FLAC storage to play music and enjoy the 120hz screen which is extraordinary for Vid beating many high-end gaming phones by a wide margin, phones costing 40 to 50% more. A fantastic piece of Kit.
After Oppo began to integrate 1+ into the Corporate Family for cost-cutting it's been downhill in varying degrees ever since.
It was a great ride while it lasted, it is disappointing as a One Plus user to see it devolve. I adopted 1+ as there was simply nothing like it and we appreciated what it represented at the time, flagship phones for 25% less at that time, a pure experience with no compromise. They'll remain in use for years until they simply quit working.
I can highly recommend the Pixel 6, it has been a solid switch and with some tweaks can be stellar.
You take care and good luck with the switch~!
@@pointsonthecurve8098 op 7pro as well but it's last OnePlus. I like the oxygen os features but otherwise it's a mess. Hardware failure as well but it's because of software. I can use mic now only on speakers mode. Cking trash
@@dr.angerous 7Pro was slick for its pop up camera, but seemed a risky long term issue, why the 7T was for me.
@@pointsonthecurve8098 I have not used that camera once in my life so it's working perfectly still. That's why I want full screen and not the camera in the display.
I have had my 6 Pro for awhile, still love it! And from what I've seen with others newer phones (android), the 6 Pro is probably the best android phone out there.
Would you say it's one of the best phones you've ever had
I just Watched this Wonderful Review and I am Truly Wondering if The 6Pro will be a Worthy Upgrade to My S20+5G which I have had for over1.5 Years now?
Just bought mine on Verizon (upgrade) for 539$ new. Excited!
We'll, for some reason, the last couple of weeks, my 6 Pro has been having issues with wifi calling. I have crap cell signal at my house and use wifi. Now it has begun dropping calls. Not sure what is up.
I wish I had a great experience as you all have. I just had too many software issues that made me switch to an s22. Although now that I've struggled to sell the P6, and I'm starting to pick it up again, I miss it. It's so nice aside from the speakers and screen brightness. S22 still beats it out in those two departments and I still like the color options of the s22 (I'm a die hard pink fan), but the P6 I have is still great to return to after the April update. But I can't have these two phones, I need to sell one, but now that the April update has solved almost all my software issues, which phone do I stick with?
Omg am glad am not the only one holy crap it was been issues after issues idk if you have random missed call, I still am dealing with that sadly.
@@realworldissues okay thank you. I had SO many people text me or call me saying that I've missed so many calls from them. I thought it was just TMobile but now I'm thinking over it again.
@@thatnobody915 nope I went off on TMobile they said it's pixel 6pro issue
@@realworldissues well crap. That definitely sells the deal, I'm not switching back. I'll probably just keep it so I can have credit to switch to a s23 ultra or a pixel 7 if it's mostly bug free.
hello sir, which tempered glass you're using, i wanna know that notch shaped temperd one ?
Nobody seems to talk about this, but the display of the 6 Pro feels and sounds hollow when you type on it. I was glad to hear this issue brought up in this video. I couldn't get used to it after 4 months with the phone, and I finally ended up getting rid of it and going with an S22 Ultra instead (well, that and several other reasons). Samsung phones just feel so much more solid.
I really love my pixel 6 pro camera and software experience
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I have 4a, and am waiting for pixel 7 hope by then tensor chip with less bugs and issues. Things seem to be heading in right direction.
I am struggling with my P6 ☹️ fingerprint works 25% time, and unlocks by itself (no smart lock) causing pocket dials, pressing recent button causes a freeze and can show no previously used apps, bluetooth sometimes fails to connect/detect/function requiring restart, phone often drops calls, everytime I ask assistant for directions she thinks I'm either in London or Birmingham (I'm nowhere near either) but maps works fine with my location.... Plus more random querks. I like the camera, the battery life and the flat screen but wish I didn't give up my one plus 8 pro for this..... At least I got it on a deal......
I broke my pixel 6 a month ago and only now have I been able to repair I can't wait to use it again
The curved screen on the Pro was the single reason why I DIDN'T get the 6Pro and I didn't want to get the 6 in the first place. They better remove the curve screens in the 7...here's to hoping🙏
Phone's been a buggy mess since I got it. It would be great if I didn't have to restart it at least twice a day just to get certain applications or even the wifi to work.
the only problem i have had is the fingerprint sensor. but after the last few updates works pretty well.
My Google pixel 6 pro just updated to Android 13
I have the pixel 6 pro, been using it now for the last 6 months. Overall it's a mixed bag. To begin with, connectivity via LTE and 5g is spotty. Just a few days ago I was getting LTE at rates of 0.3 Mbps. Insanely slow. I have a work iphone, both running on Verizon network and my work phone was getting 5 to 8 Mbps at the same time of testing. Coming from a one plus 7 pro I never had connectivity issues like I have with the pixel. Many places I go there there is limited to no connectivity. Such basic stuff cannot be overlooked. Other big issue is more to do with pixel and Google software. Many shortcomings when it comes to Google software and it seems like in an effort to dumb down the phone they keep removing key pieces of functionality or bury options in deep sub menus making the overall software experience quite poor. Often times it is lacking sime features other android phones have had for years like dual app functionality (having multiple insta accounts, etc). Camera is great, but agree need to unlock 50 megapixel sensor and a pro mode. I was able to shoot good pictures of the galaxy at night with my one plus 7 pro, unable to do that with the pixel. Fingerprint reader, although slower than competition isn't too bad. Keyboard can always be improved. Overall, I am once again disappointed with the Google experience outside of the camera, which has been it's main selling point (I bought the original pixel phone and sold it after 7 months because I hated the user experience so much apart from the camera). Google should and could do better. Unfortunately they are constantly trying to copy apple and in the process make their phones much worse than comparable android phones on the market. Will prob go for a galaxy next time I buy a phone (I had the galaxy S5, s8 in years earlier)
I think this is both the best and the second best Pixel ever made, but the bugs, the size (even considering the non-pro variant, which I own), the not amazing but good enough SOC are a bit of a letdown.
I am quite satisfied with my non pro model, but to me Google can do better.
To me, the 2 XL is still the best phone Google ever made. Besides the display issues (that didn't affect me), it was better looking, it had a good battery life, top of the line SOC (for the time), best camera of the time and great speakers. I truly miss it :(