Pixel 2 vs Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 - Camera Comparison

Hello everyone, thanks for checking out my video. In this video I took the three pixel phones that I own and pitted them together to see which one had the best camera performance. Surprisingly they all looked virtually identical in most daylight scenarios. Low light is where the pixel 6 truly shines yet the other two definitely held their own.

Please let me know what you think about this and if you had similar results or expectations. I think google kind of hyped the new camera too much and my expectations for the pixel 6 were too high. Albeit, google overtime can adjust and tune their software for the new cameras and I really think they will make it much better with updates.

I will make another video covering quality in RAW photos and that is where the gap between the pixels start to show the most. Pixel 6 has a lot of potential based on the quality of the RAW photos so if you have experience editing RAW then I would, for the time being always leave on the RAW+JPEG setting.

Thanks again. Please like the video if you found this helpful and subscribe to catch my future comparisons.

Andrew

[niiico]

My Pixel 2 is my everyday point & shoot (no videos) and thanks to this video that'll be the case for a while. Thanks for the comparison

[dogastus]

Pixel 2 owner here so really appreciate the comparison. My battery seems to be holding up OK. The main reasons I have for getting a Pixel 6 would be for wireless charging (USB C connector's not very positive on my phone) and having the latest OS.

[youcancanyou]

While the Pixel 6 does take better photos in most scenarios, I don't see a 4 generation difference between the Pixel 2 and Pixel 6.
I think I'm gonna use my Pixel 2 for another year now.

[shahezahmed]

I moved from pixel 2 to pixel 3 to pixel 4, and I noticed pixel 4 comes out blurry when there is motion and there is a lot of auto white balance issue, pixel 2 didn't have both these issues. Also pixel 4 is sticky in terms of motion metering and auto focus, In terms of taking quick pictures of kids, cars, pet, pixel 2 is still a beast.

[semectual]

According to many comments, the P2 still kicks! I have the P4 and the same color P6 seen in this video! The photos among the phones are all the same, except the P5 has a little bit more color. It would be interesting one day, to see the P6 compare against a future P9 and a P10, there will be plenty of P6 survivors by then.

[oax]

Pixel 6 being sent back tomorrow after a week & back to my 4 year old Pixel 2, which even which is all still original, still has better battery life... I thought it was just me but this video has confirmed, it's a superior, more intuitive device.

[replacement]

Thanks for the video. I am an happy Pixel 2 since 2019 and it's still great as the first day in every department. Except for the battery. I need to charge it at least twice a day.

[patrickbateman]

My wife's phone broken so I gave her my Pixel 2XL and decided to buy a new phone for myself thinking: "hey, any phone will have a better camera than the phone made 5 years ago, right?" So I bought Samsung A52s and wow. This phone's camera seems like an Aliexpress toy for kids. So I decided to give the phone to my mom and buy a Pixel 6 instead. But after seeing this video I have mixed feelings again. Is there a phone with a better camera than Pixel 2?

[markflores]

Just had my Pixel 2's battery replaced and it feels like brand new. Battery, security and software updates are the only reasons why I'm considering an upgrade.

[mentosdce]

Reinforced my belief that I should not throw my pixel 2 for newer updated phones at this moment.

[mikazzled]

Pixel 2 have better white balance and skin tone, looks like a classic camera

[stylewee]

my p2 xl so far so good, I don't intend to change. feel good all time! very stable.

[on_the_right_wrist]

Great video! Love to hear your thoughts on why you think the pixel 2 is the best pixel phone, because I agree!

[manasranjanpatnaik]

I ordered pixel 2, and it will arrive soon. I loved the custom from support, its cheap for 180 USD/14k inr(got brand new, refurb would be way cheaper), only phone that will give me OIS camera and best camera in smartphone at that price. Moreover, its waterproof for such a price it is a steal. Processor still holds up any midranges in the price segment. It seems totally worth it. Pixel 2 is a small cute device. that fits perfectly in hand and gives that old nokia back + htc retro look with dual front firing speakers. Pixel 2xl is basically the same, smaller bezzel, idc

[ithehappy]

I was going to keep my Pixel 2 for one more year but then came that last sample. That green cast plaguing over the Pixel 2 (and Pixel 5) shot under low light is exactly why I hate taking photos at night time. It literally invents colours. The white balance is terribly messed up! The Pixel 6 shot looks better and I presume it gets rid of that bizarre white balance issue that all the prior Pixels had.

[davadh]

Walmart has the Pixel 2 for $100, that's insane

[aurewoir.]

My 2xl pixel video shoots disgustingly, you can even forget that such a function exists. But the photos in most cases are excellent, after processing in Lightroom they turn into masterpieces and iPhone owners constantly ask why I take such beautiful pictures.

[jits]

Brilliant, Andrew. I have a Pixel 3 and I am not in a rush to upgrade it. Pixel 2 is a fantastic camera. Any new pixels are same or marginally better. Shows no innovation on the part of Google. The camera team quit Google 3 years ago. So its all recycled software. Thanks

[pdcichosz]

Oh wow. Watching this on P2. I'm looking for a replacement as my battery has started to deteriorate and I can't find any phone repair shop that would replace it for me :( The phone is still ok when I'm not out shooting for the whole day though and seeing this, I'm questioning myself even more.

[YgorCortes]

Very very cool! The differences are second to none in almost every shot. Now I get why Google took so long to upgrade de sensor: it doesn't make a lot of difference lol