Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Review: Pros and Cons

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro deliver stellar cameras, head-turning designs and strong performance via the new Tensor chip, but battery life could be better.

Videos • Reviews • Tech Insight

[Adi-dxo]

You keep on saying "pixel 6 pro" while the presentation shows written "pixel 6" when comparing to the iPhone 13 ... Sometimes you say "pixel 6"... Confusing, inconsistent

[AAustinn]

It’s not about Apple v Android. Each user base likes what they like about respective platforms. It is great to see Google validating Apples model of designing the hardware and software together. From what I have seen, the Pixel 6 is probably the best overall android phone.

[AtulKedia]

Apart from all the greats of the phones themselves, these prices will disrupt the smartphone market. No longer can OEMs charge $1000+ for flagship or $500+ for mid ranger.

[syedshah]

I have had the phone for 2 days now and generally it's a good well built phone one point is the fingerprint print scanner definitely will need a few updates to get it right at the moment it's like 6/10 times its work, battery life seems to be alot better than pixel 5 for me also phones doesn't get as warm as the pixel 5

The speech recognition for texting is something else absolutely game changer

[code_stank]

Putting the phones face against the rocks and the charging port in the sand gives me anxiety

[brachiator]

Very good review, especially the information about the battery life over 5G. Any reviews of the camera should include sample shots of people with darker complexions. Google emphasized improvements here and their efforts should be put to the test.

[MrBizaaro]

Its watching reviews like this that make me appreciate how much better a review from mkbhd or ltt is...

[austinhunter]

No one touched the translation. Huge win for the pixel.

[Tanner_Teves]

So without using 5G the phone got 10 hours of screen on time? Is there a way to still use 4G LTE? 5G isn't even in my area and if I can just not use 5G and get better battery life I'm definitely doing that lol

[andrewc]

getting my Pixel 6 delivered in the next few hours and I'm still watching these videos 😂

[VerbalGenius]

Great review! I am still considering switching from my Samsung galaxy z flip 3 to the pixel 6 only because of the battery life on the z flip 3, if they had a pixel flip, I'd buy it instantly

[csplaya]

Thank you for the review especially with the battery life. Unfortunately 5g is yet to come in my area so the battery life on 4g should be enough. I'm hoping once 5g is more available to more people the Pixel 7/8 will include a more up to date 5g modem.

[Overonator]

Why do you in your video have picture comparisons saying Pixel 6 but your voice over says Pixel 6 Pro? Which is it?

[krazydiamnd]

The call screen feature is so underated!

[snowatom]

I don’t know if I actually like things being so bright in the shadow areas. It makes the picture more flat. It’s impressive that it can be done, but compared to what the human eye sees, the shadow areas will always be darker. Is there someway to make the Pixel less focused on brightening the shadows?

[JohnnyStrides]

Can you access the ultra wide lens through third party apps on this? You couldn't on the 5/4a5G :(

[martingo]

At this point why would anyone spend more than $600 on a phone

[jocklynsquriewell]

We seriously can't wait a whole second for the fingerprint reader? C'mon man

[PunkRockPundit]

So far, I'm really liking my Pixel 6. It does everything I need a phone to do and more and does it really well. Sure, in some aspects it may not quite reach the heights of the S21 or iPhone 13 but in real world use, it's not something I even notice. The AI features are super handy. The real time translation is super useful for me. If I'm dealing with a customer whom english isn't their first language, it helps me to communicate in a way that makes things much easier for both of us. The translation isn't perfect but it's light years better than anything I have tried before. I'm definitely satisfied with the value for money of the Pixel 6.

[duta]

With regular 6 starting at $600, curious if 6a or equivalent will still be on the cards anymore and a ridiculous deal it could be.