Google Pixel 6 Pro
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 11.1 MPix (f/2.2, 20 mm, 1.22 µm, fix focus)
Price comparison
Average of 79 scores (from 142 reviews)
Reviews for the Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google's Pixel 6 Pro offers more features than its smaller sibling, mostly focused on cameras and display. Find out in our review whether or not the premium is really worth it.
Source: Android Authority
Google has definitely upped its photography game with the Pixel 6 series, but ultimately it’s not enough to eclipse the market leaders. I highly recommend the phone to those who take a lot of portrait and zoom snaps. It recaptures the crown here thanks to Google’s latest machine learning smarts. However, the ultrawide camera is far below par and I’d avoid this phone if that’s your preferred shooting style. Likewise, there are some regular detail issues with the main camera that need addressing too. Here’s hoping there’s a software patch soon.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/27/2023
Source: DxOMark
The Google Pixel 6 Pro bests its predecessors and delivers a very good performance when compared to all the phones in our Audio rankings. Google’s 2021 flagship fares reasonably well across all use cases. In the recording area, the Google Pixel 6 Pro gets notably better and turns in above-average results, with a harmonious tonal balance, accurate dynamic attributes, and skills in high-SPL scenarios, making it a good choice for recording concerts, filming selfie videos, and sending memos.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2022
Source: DxOMark
Despite slightly low brightness at its default settings when playing videos, the Google Pixel 6 Pro put in a satisfactory performance overall in our Display protocol tests. It has very good color and a comfortably smooth touch. The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a device whose screen is suitable for essentially all uses. Colors are faithful, touch feels very smooth, and brightness is appropriate in most environments. Its only weakness is in video, where its default brightness is a bit low and playback takes a bit long to resume.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2022
Source: DxOMark
Overall the new Google phone delivers an outstanding Photo performance and great Video quality. Thanks to the introduction of the new 4x tele lens it also does very well in the Zoom category. Compared to one of its main rivals, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Photo and Zoom are on par but with different characteristics. The Pixel is ahead in terms of exposure and texture. The iPhone does better for some other categories, such as preview or autofocus. For Video the Pixel 6 Pro still slightly lags behind the iPhone, especially in terms of capturing high-contrast scenes, something that the iPhone 13 Pro Max excels at.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2022
Source: DxOMark
The Google Pixel 6 Pro offers the best Selfie camera currently available in the US market, besting such esteemed competition as Apple’s new iPhone 13 series or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. It also takes a position very close to the top in our global ranking where it is only surpassed by the recent phones from Huawei. The excellent Photo score is based on a great performance for exposure and color. Google’s HDR+ system delivers nicely exposed portrait subjects and good contrast, even in scenes with strong backlighting. Skin tones are rendered nicely for any type of skin and in all light conditions. Image artifacts are overall very well under control, too. The video score is also one of the best we have seen. Stabilization stands out in this category, with excellent stabilization when handholding the device and of movement of the face in the frame. Dynamic range is good, too, but not quite on the same high level as the latest Apple devices. Overall the Pixel 6 Pro’s front camera hardware design delivers an excellent trade-off between a wide depth of field that keeps all subjects in group shots in focus, and high light sensitivity, which helps produce good image quality in difficult low light scenes.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2022
Source: Tom's Guide
Google Pixel 6 Pro review: The best flagship phone value With an incredible camera array and the promise that Tensor provides, the Pixel 6 Pro is certainly a good choice for Android enthusiasts. It has enough power for any task and it is a wonderful camera phone. The best part is the price. At $899, the Pixel 6 Pro is more affordable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S21 Ultra and just as capable in most areas. In fact, the Pixel 6 Pro is compelling enough to convince me to switch back to Android from the iPhone 13 Pro Max I’ve been using. I like the curved display, I love the cameras, and all of the convenient Pixel features that I’ve come to adore over the years have gotten even better — Call Screen alone is enough for me to recommend a Pixel to anyone. From my own experience with the phone, I can easily recommend the Pixel 6 Pro to anyone who’s looking for the best Android camera experience. Even if there are a number of bugs, like the newly uncovered automatic call rejection problem. Platform-agnostics may still want to look at the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, both of which are more powerful than the Pixel 6 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority
True fans of the Google Pixel phone will surely delight in the Pixel 6 Pro’s many compelling features and will likely grumble, perhaps loudly, about the things that bother them. If you’re a buyer who’s on the fence, what we can tell you is that Google created an excellent, highly competitive smartphone in the Pixel 6 Pro. It takes the fight straight to Samsung’s door and beats on it loudly. The Pixel 6 Pro is definitely worth strong consideration from everyone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android Authority
The Pixel 6 Pro’s weaknesses are few and far between, but they do exist. The in-display fingerprint sensor is an ongoing misstep — it just isn’t fast or reliable enough. In addition, the Google Tensor processor isn’t quite up to par with the performance of Qualcomm’s top Snapdragon chips when pushed to its limits. Right now, it’s close enough, but this could matter more the longer you hold onto the Pixel 6 Pro if Google’s machine learning can’t offset the CPU performance delta long-term. There’s also a tinge of disappointment that Google hasn’t expanded software upgrade support beyond three years, especially with Samsung upping its game. True fans of the Google Pixel phone will surely delight in the Pixel 6 Pro’s many compelling features and will likely grumble, perhaps loudly, about the things that bother them. If you’re a buyer who’s on the fence, what we can tell you is that Google created an excellent, highly competitive smartphone in the Pixel 6 Pro. It takes the fight straight to Samsung’s door and beats on it loudly.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Expert Reviews
The Pixel 6 Pro is quite an upgrade. With an improved camera array – including that long-reach 4x telephoto – a more luxurious build, a bigger, better screen and faster performance than its predecessor, it’s nudging into ua-flagship territory and possesses all the necessary credentials to successfully challenge Samsung and Apple’s finests. Better than this, though, is the price. At £849, the Pixel 6 Pro, like the regular Pixel 6, is a bit of a bargain. At this late stage in the year, I can’t see any flagship phone competing with it for affordability in 2021.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Tom's Guide
With an incredible camera array and the promise that Tensor provides, the Pixel 6 Pro is certainly a good choice for Android enthusiasts. It has enough power for any task and it is a wonderful camera phone. The best part is the price. At $899, the Pixel 6 Pro is more affordable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S21 Ultra and just as capable in most areas. In fact, the Pixel 6 Pro is compelling enough to convince me to switch back to Android from the iPhone 13 Pro Max I’ve been using. I like the curved display, I love the cameras, and all of the convenient Pixel features that I’ve come to adore over the years have gotten even better — Call Screen alone is enough for me to recommend a Pixel to anyone. From my own experience with the phone, I can easily recommend the Pixel 6 Pro to anyone who’s looking for the best Android camera experience. Even if there are a number of bugs, like the newly uncovered automatic call rejection problem. Platform-agnostics may still want to look at the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, both of which are more powerful than the Pixel 6 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone Arena
Overall, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is an intriguing device, and it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that it’s actually the perfect Android device right now, with just the right price tag attached to it. Despite a few minor shortcomings of the Pixel 6 Pro, it's the phone to consider instead of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max. In fact, it’s the perfect device to intervene and break the ubiquitous Apple/Samsung duopoly that’s currently dominating the premium phone segment in the US. With excellent performance, good battery life, superb P-OLED display, and a great camera package, the Pixel 6 Pro brings back the "wow" factor that was somewhat lost in the most recent Pixel phones. The Pixel 6 Pro is certainly a device that isn’t late to the game, but instead up there with the competition, while simultaneously keeping the pricing surprisingly adequate and attaining an insane bang for the buck. Starting at $899, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is the best premium Android smartphone money can buy in late 2021, and certainly the best phone Google has made so far.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: DxOMark
The Google Pixel 6 Pro’s overall battery score places it near the bottom of our entire database. When used moderately, the Pixel 6 Pro provided less than 2 days of autonomy, which is below average. Activities such as gaming, calling, and particularly music streaming, showed high consumption levels. The device’s on-the-go performance was poor, too. Despite a 30W charger, it took the phone 1 hour and 2 minutes to reach 80% of the battery’s full capacity, which is long. A closer look at the charging power curve showed that the charge never reached the 30W claimed but provided maximum power of only 25W. A 5-minute charge yielded a very low autonomy gain of 2 hours and 6 minutes on average. However, the low level of residual consumption was a strong point for the device. Whether the device was plugged in and fully charged or simply unplugged, residual consumption was well managed and among the lowest in our database. The Pixel 6 Pro’s wireless charging experience, however, was poor, taking 3 hours and 16 minutes to fully charge the large 5003 mAh battery with a maximum of only 13.4W,
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/03/2022
Source: Know Your Mobile
Is the Pixel 6 Pro worth it? I’d say this is the first time Google has a proper honest-to-goodness, high-end flagship phone on its hands. You get the best possible Android experience with it, timely updates, great performance, and one of the best camera modules in the business. And when it comes to a phone, you really cannot ask for more than that, can you? I expect Google will shift quite a few Pixel 6 Pro units between now and the launch of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2022
Source: Tom's Guide
Google has once again reclaimed its Android photography crown and goes head-to-head with Apple’s best. The Pixel 6 Pro is a powerful and capable phone and Tensor, while somewhat moderate in benchmarks, has some seriously excellent applications.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hardware Zone
You’d imagine we’d dock points for Google being fashionably late with the Pixel 6 series phones, seeing how other territories got theirs at launch while Singapore was sidelined to the next quarter. We didn’t penalise that because we felt Google’s choice to work on its own launch timelines and its shift to proprietary chipsets meant that the Pixel 6 phones were a "take it or leave it" deal. They act as if the phones are free from the capitalistic, consumption-driven patterns of KPI-hitting phone makers and demanding phone buyers. That said, being late also doesn’t earn points from us either, and Google can’t rely on these reasons (again) to survive the next launch here. Phones with newer, better chipsets have started to appear, and your users’ money is on the line. While the worldwide parts crunch no doubt exaggerated the launch locally, seeing how Google's latest and greatest usually arrives late, we do hope they put in more effort to not treat Singapore like an afterthought. Setting our critical lenses aside, you’d be hard-pressed to find another modern
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hardware Zone
That said, being late also doesn’t earn points from us either, and Google can’t rely on these reasons (again) to survive the next launch here. Phones with newer, better chipsets have started to appear, and your users’ money is on the line. While the worldwide parts crunch no doubt exaggerated the launch locally, seeing how Google's latest and greatest usually arrives late, we do hope they put in more effort to not treat Singapore like an afterthought. Setting our critical lenses aside, you’d be hard-pressed to find another modern, flagship-tier Android smartphone that gives you an Android 12 handset free from unwanted bloatware and immediate security updates. This reason alone is enough for users to pick up a Pixel 6 or 6 Pro, making them ideal for individuals who want a clean, unblemished experience. They’re not the best Google could’ve put together, but the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are good enough nonetheless. The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro can now be officially acquired via the Singapore Google Store online here for S$999 and S$1,299 respectively.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 9to5google
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2022
Source: Android Authority
The Pixel 6 Pro’s weaknesses are few and far between, but they do exist. The in-display fingerprint sensor is an ongoing misstep — it just isn’t fast or reliable enough. In addition, the Google Tensor processor isn’t quite up to par with the performance of Qualcomm’s top Snapdragon chips when pushed to its limits. Right now, it’s close enough, but this could matter more the longer you hold onto the Pixel 6 Pro if Google’s machine learning can’t offset the CPU performance delta long-term. There’s also a tinge of disappointment that Google hasn’t expanded software upgrade support beyond three years, especially with Samsung upping its game. True fans of the Google Pixel phone will surely delight in the Pixel 6 Pro’s many compelling features and will likely grumble, perhaps loudly, about the things that bother them. If you’re a buyer who’s on the fence, what we can tell you is that Google created an excellent, highly competitive smartphone in the Pixel 6 Pro. It takes the fight straight to Samsung’s door and beats on it loudly. The Pixel 6 Pro is definitely worth strong consideration from everyone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android Authority
Google clearly took a leap with the Pixel 6 series. After what felt like a hiatus with the Pixel 5, the sixth generation is bold and ambitious. Does it get everything right? Of course not. The two phones are big but unique, affordable but still only available in a few countries, excellent if you don’t face any bugs but annoying if you do. For Google, the Pixel 6 series is clearly just the beginning of its new smartphone strategy. The seventh generation of Pixels is only half a year away and if rumors are to be believed, it will reiterate last year’s phones (designs and sizes), but it will come with an upgraded Tensor 2 chip. Google only needs to learn from its (relatively few) mistakes from the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, fix them, and add some extra features to further differentiate its Pixel line-up from other Android flagships. If and when it does, we could be looking at a smash hit, but until then, the Pixel 6 Pro is excellent… with a few asterisks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2022
Source: Zdnet.com
Without a doubt, the Pixel 6 Pro is the best smartphone Google has ever made. From Android 12 improvements and custom Pixel features that improve upon the experience, to Google Tensor's performance, battery life and the return of the Pixel's superior camera experience -- there's still a lot to like there. But the question remains -- even though this is Google's best, is it enough? With every Pixel release, we hear about how serious the company is taking its hardware initiatives, and more specifically how serious it is about competing with other smartphone makers. It's a rhetorical question, of course. Only time will tell if customers new and old are as fond of the Pixel 6 Pro as I am, and that comes down to units sold. I continue to hope that this is the Pixel when Google breaks through the Samsung and Apple smartphone duopoly in the US. If the Pixel 6 Pro can't do it, I'm not sure what can.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide
With an incredible camera array and the promise that Tensor provides, the Pixel 6 Pro is certainly a good choice for Android enthusiasts. It has enough power for any task and it is a wonderful camera phone. The best part is the price. At $899, the Pixel 6 Pro is more affordable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S21 Ultra and just as capable in most areas. In fact, the Pixel 6 Pro is compelling enough to convince me to switch back to Android from the iPhone 13 Pro Max I’ve been using. I like the curved display, I love the cameras, and all of the convenient Pixel features that I’ve come to adore over the years have gotten even better — Call Screen alone is enough for me to recommend a Pixel to anyone. From my own experience with the phone, I can easily recommend the Pixel 6 Pro to anyone who’s looking for the best Android camera experience. Platform-agnostics may still want to look at the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, both of which are more powerful than the Pixel 6 Pro. But when push comes to shove, Google’s new top-tier phone offers everything you could want in a handset without breaking the bank.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro
There were a number of fantastic smartphones launched in 2021, such as the S21 Ultra, the iPhone 13 and the OnePlus 9 Pro (not to mention a really good foldable in the Galaxy Z Fold 3). But the Pixel 6 Pro has something on all of those: it’s cheaper than any of Samsung’s top releases, it beats the iPhone with its smoother display and trounces the OnePlus 9 Pro in the camera department. The only issue we have is that unsightly black camera bar, but it’s beautiful on the inside. From its innovative Android 12 OS, to those phenomenal camera tools, the Pixel 6 Pro has the good stuff where it matters.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: CNet
Launched toward the end of 2021, the Pixel 6 Pro is not just the best phone Google has ever made, it's one of the best phones you can still buy in 2022. Its strong performance, great software additions, unique design and excellent camera system make it the biggest rival to Apple's iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra. That is, until we see what Samsung's next flagship, the Galaxy S22, brings when it potentially launches in February. With rumors for the S22 pointing to a new, faster processor and upgraded camera specs. It may be that the Pixel 6 Pro is still the nicer of the two phones, but if you're looking for the latest, greatest in phone tech then it's a good idea to at least wait a few weeks to see what Samsung has to offer before deciding either way. But the Pixel 6 Pro manages to offer its winning combo of specs and design at a price that actually undercuts its main rivals. The 6.7-inch base 128GB model costs $899 (£849, AU$1,299), a sizable chunk less than the 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro's $999 price and even more off the $1,099 Apple wants for the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: DxOMark
With an overall score of 90, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is a device whose screen is suitable for essentially all uses. Colors are faithful, touch feels very smooth, and brightness is appropriate in most environments. Its only weakness is in video, where its default brightness is a bit low and playback takes a bit long to resume. Despite slightly low brightness at its default settings when playing videos, the Google Pixel 6 Pro put in a satisfactory performance overall in our Display protocol tests. It has very good color and a comfortably smooth touch.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/22/2021
Source: Recombu
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a truly excellent smartphone that boasts a brilliant screen, a top-class camera, and luscious software. The only major disadvantage to this device is its battery, which can drain at an alarming rate if you’re gaming or recording video.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/22/2021
Source: Tom's Guide
With an incredible camera array and the promise that Tensor provides, the Pixel 6 Pro is certainly a good choice for Android enthusiasts. It has enough power for any task and it is a wonderful camera phone. The best part is the price. At $899, the Pixel 6 Pro is more affordable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S21 Ultra and just as capable in most areas. In fact, the Pixel 6 Pro is compelling enough to convince me to switch back to Android from the iPhone 13 Pro Max I’ve been using. I like the curved display, I love the cameras, and all of the convenient Pixel features that I’ve come to adore over the years have gotten even better — Call Screen alone is enough for me to recommend a Pixel to anyone. From my own experience with the phone, I can easily recommend the Pixel 6 Pro to anyone who’s looking for the best Android camera experience. Platform-agnostics may still want to look at the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, both of which are more powerful than the Pixel 6 Pro. But when push comes to shove, Google’s new top-tier phone offers everything you could want in a handset without breaking the bank.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: DxOMark
While the Google Pixel 6 Pro bests its predecessors, it delivers a mid-pack performance when compared to all the phones in our Audio rankings. Google’s 2021 flagship fares reasonably well in gaming playback, but isn’t an interesting option for playing music or watching movies on the built-in speakers. In the recording area, the Google Pixel 6 Pro gets notably better and turns in above-average results, with a harmonious tonal balance, accurate dynamic attributes, and skills in high-SPL scenarios, making it a good choice for recording concerts, filming selfie videos, and sending memos.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2021
Source: 9to5google
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/01/2021
Source: Cashify
Google Pixel 6 Pro is Google's best smartphone overall, with all of the features you'd expect from a flagship handset in 2021. Google Pixel 6 Pro boasts a powerful processor, new software, a unique look, and a superb camera system. The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a fascinating competitor to some of the best smartphones on the market, and it's the company's first truly premium handset. This is the handset to buy right now if you want to experience Android OS in its purest form.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/27/2021
Source: Android Authority
Google has never quite managed to deliver a pure winner with its line of Pixel smartphones. Each iteration has suffered some small issue holding it back. With the Pixel 6 Pro, Google has come perhaps as close as it ever has to dialing in the right mix of form, features, and functionality to appease fans of flagship phones. From a distance, it appears as though Google checked all the right boxes. The Pixel 6 Pro has a metal-and-glass build with high-quality materials. It has a large, gorgeous display that’s bright, fast, and pixel rich. The battery lasts as long as any other flagship’s does, too. Crucially, the new triple-camera system provides for incredible imaging flexibility and delivers consistent results across the board. Google’s Android 12 tweaks just for the Pixel 6 Pro can be helpful if you don’t mind spending some time climbing the short learning curves. The Pixel 6 Pro’s weaknesses are few and far between, but they do exist. The in-display fingerprint sensor is an immediately obvious misstep — it just isn’t fast enough.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: MrMobile
Like many of the great stories, the Google Pixel’s is one of reinvention. The Pixel is a phone that for too long has simply muddled through – sometimes leaning on gimmickry, other times on price – but ultimately, in retrospect, it’s more often than not been a compromise coasting on the quality of its camera. That camera is still the most important part of the Pixel 6 Pro, but this year, there’s so much more to the Pixel story. Join me for a look at Google’s return to competitiveness with the Google Pixel 6 Pro Road Trip Review … to California!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/24/2021
Source: Chrome Unboxed
Finally, there’s just the price and overall value on offer with the Pixel 6. I think the Pro is priced fairly for all the upgrades you get, but the truth is I don’t need most of them. 90hz is fine. The screen is great – not the best, but great. 8GB of RAM is plenty. I generally only buy 128GB phones, so that’s not an issue, and camera setup on the Pixel 6 has been outstanding. Seriously, there’s not been one time I’ve missed the telephoto lens or considered the quality of the selfie camera on the Pixel 6. It has been awesome. Take a look at some of the shots I’ve been able to capture with this phone’s amazing camera.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 11/24/2021
Source: XDA Developers
Overall, I’m torn on whether I like the direction that Google has taken for the displays of its two main phones. Of course, everyone would want them both to be a bit better—a slightly brighter display for the 6 Pro and a more refined OLED for the regular 6—but Google’s pricing has made it difficult to ask for more. At least for the Pro phone, I genuinely believe that you’re getting your money’s worth. But for the upper mid-ranged Pixel 6, I feel that it’s priced in a guttered region where it’s not priced high enough to afford a display that sets it apart from those on budget phones. If Google priced the Pixel 6 about $100 higher, but with a polished flexible OLED to boot, I believe that Google’s base model could be much more successful.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2021
Source: Android Authority
Google has never quite managed to deliver a pure winner with its line of Pixel smartphones. Each iteration has suffered some small issue holding it back. With the Pixel 6 Pro, Google has come perhaps as close as it ever has to dialing in the right mix of form, features, and functionality to appease fans of flagship phones. From a distance, it appears as though Google checked all the right boxes. The Pixel 6 Pro has a metal-and-glass build with high-quality materials. It has a large, gorgeous display that’s bright, fast, and pixel rich. The battery lasts as long as any other flagship’s does, too. Crucially, the new triple-camera system provides for incredible imaging flexibility and delivers consistent results across the board. Google’s Android 12 tweaks just for the Pixel 6 Pro can be helpful if you don’t mind spending some time climbing the short learning curves. The Pixel 6 Pro’s weaknesses are few and far between, but they do exist. The in-display fingerprint sensor is an immediately obvious misstep — it just isn’t fast enough.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: XDA Developers
I already said earlier the Pixel 6 Pro’s main camera is one of the best shooters I’ve ever tested. And while the other lenses don’t reach those same heights, they are still good enough to not compromise the system. The ultra-wide camera is not the sharpest ultra-wide I’ve ever tested — the Vivo X70 Pro+, OPPO Find X3 Pro, and OnePlus 9 Pro all have better ultra-wide sensors that produce sharper, brighter images — but Google does a great job of keeping consistency between its photos from the main camera and ultra wide. Switching between lenses is also relatively seamless, though not as smooth as an iPhone’s. Ultimately, the Pixel 6 Pro’s camera system is more than the sum of its parts. Google’s Pixel phones have always had a distinct, personal touch that other Android phones lack. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s a sense of personality and joy when I shoot with the Pixel cameras that I don’t get with a technically more impressive, but also more mechanical/robotic camera.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/13/2021
Source: Tom's Guide
With an incredible camera array and the promise that Tensor provides, the Pixel 6 Pro is certainly a good choice for Android enthusiasts. It has enough power for any task and it is a wonderful camera phone. The best part is the price. At $899, the Pixel 6 Pro is more affordable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S21 Ultra and just as capable in most areas. In fact, the Pixel 6 Pro is compelling enough to convince me to switch back to Android from the iPhone 13 Pro Max I’ve been using. I like the curved display, I love the cameras, and all of the convenient Pixel features that I’ve come to adore over the years have gotten even better — Call Screen alone is enough for me to recommend a Pixel to anyone. From my own experience with the phone, I can easily recommend the Pixel 6 Pro to anyone who’s looking for the best Android camera experience. Platform-agnostics may still want to look at the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, both of which are more powerful than the Pixel 6 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet
The Pixel 6 Pro is the best phone Google has ever made, including every feature you'd want in a flagship 2021 device. The PIxel 6 Pro showcases strong performance, some great software additions, a unique design and an excellent camera system. And it does that while still undercutting its rivals by price. The 6.7-inch base 128GB model costs $899 (£849, AU$1,299), a sizable chunk less than the 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro's $999 price and even more off the $1,099 Apple wants for the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max. While last year's Pixel 5 was best seen as a midrange phone with some higher-end touches, the Pixel 6 Pro is premium all the way. From its glass and metal design, to its high-resolution display and its superb triple camera, there's a lot to like here. Then there's the Tensor processor -- a chip custom-made by Google for the phone -- which provides ample power for all of your daily needs, better security features, 5G connectivity and a slick Android 12 interface. Battery life is good -- certainly above average -- but not great, with the iPhone 13 Pro putting in a stronger performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: JerryRigEverything
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is one of the most anticipated Android phones every year. And while yeah, the Pixel 6 Cameras might be good, and the software might have a lot of features... But what is the Pixel 6 pro made from? Is the Pixel 6 Pro durable? Thats what we are here to find out. With a JerryRigEverything Durability Test of the Pixel 6 Pro.
Support, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2021
Source: Techradar
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is an exciting challenger to some of the very best smartphones on the market, and it’s the first genuinely top-tier handset from the company. If you want to experience Android software in its purest form, this is the handset to buy right now. Plus, it has a beautiful screen and a superb camera – and it all comes for a price that’s a touch lower than its main competition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2021
Source: JerryRigEverything
Google has made some pretty solid improvements on their cameras and software, for the Pixel 6 pro, but can their build quality and hardware handle a durability test? Today we will be inflicting years worth of damage in just a few minutes, to see how well the Pixel 6 pro can handle daily life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2021
Source: Matthew Moniz
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2021
Source: DxOMark
The Pixel 6 Pro is Google’s top-end smartphone for 2021. It comes with a 6.71-inch display, Google’s new Tensor chipset, a triple-camera with ultra-wide and tele lens, as well as 12 GB RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. The new front camera for selfie shooting features an 11.1 MP sensor that sits behind a fixed focus lens with f/2.2 aperture and, as usual, Google uses its innovative image processing algorithms to optimize image quality in all shooting conditions. Let’s see how the Google Pixel 6 Pro performed in the DXOMARK Selfie test for smartphone front cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/03/2021
Source: DxOMark
The Pixel 6 Pro is the 2021 flagship in Google’s Pixel line of smartphone, featuring a 6.7-inch OLED LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution, Google’s brand new in-house-developed Tensor chipset and up to 512GB of ROM. It is also the first Pixel phone to feature a triple camera with ultra-wide and tele modules accompanying the primary shooter. At 1/1.31″ the image sensor in the latter is almost twice the size of its equivalent in the Pixel 5 generation and offers a 50 MP resolution that is downsampled to 12.5 MP for the final output image. Landscape photographers and other wide-angle shooters can rely on an ultra-wide module with a 16mm-equivalent field of view, and a 4x tele lens allows you to zoom into your subjects from a distance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/03/2021
Source: GSM Arena
Although it doesn't score high marks in battery life, the Pixel 6 Pro truly is a wonderful take on Android that many have been waiting for, and we'd recommend it to anyone who has been holding onto an older-generation Pixel smartphone in hopes that Google would eventually pull through. If you've a more recent Pixel smartphone like the Pixel 5 or 5a, we'd recommend waiting until another Pixel comes around with the second-generation Tensor chip - one that is better able to manage battery life and one that's perhaps less prone to throttling. If you manage to find availability for the Pixel 6 Pro, this is the best Google Pixel that money can buy today. Google has continued to innovate in software features and has even gone out of its way to customize the chipset to leverage more software features that are exclusive to the newest Pixels while pushing its limits with computational photography.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 86%
Source: Phone Arena
With all we've seen so far, it kind of looks like the Pixel 6 is the better deal here. It's a full $300 cheaper, its screen is still relatively big at 6.4 inches, it has that new Tensor chip inside, and the same main camera. OK, the Google Pixel 6 Pro has a 4x optical zoom — that'll matter to you if you want to take portraits while standing quite a way back from your subjects. And that shiny and curvy design on the Pixel 6 Pro is definitely more... well, pretty.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Expert Reviews
The Pixel 6 Pro is quite an upgrade. With an improved camera array – including that long-reach 4x telephoto – a more luxurious build, a bigger, better screen and faster performance than its predecessor, it’s nudging into ua-flagship territory and possesses all the necessary credentials to successfully challenge Samsung and Apple’s finests. Better than this, though, is the price. At £849, the Pixel 6 Pro, like the regular Pixel 6, is a bit of a bargain. At this late stage in the year, I can’t see any flagship phone competing with it for affordability in 2021.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Tom's Guide
With an incredible camera array and the promise that Tensor provides, the Pixel 6 Pro is certainly a good choice for Android enthusiasts. It has enough power for any task and it is a wonderful camera phone. The best part is the price. At $899, the Pixel 6 Pro is more affordable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S21 Ultra and just as capable in most areas. In fact, the Pixel 6 Pro is compelling enough to convince me to switch back to Android from the iPhone 13 Pro Max I’ve been using. I like the curved display, I love the cameras, and all of the convenient Pixel features that I’ve come to adore over the years have gotten even better — Call Screen alone is enough for me to recommend a Pixel to anyone. From my own experience with the phone, I can easily recommend the Pixel 6 Pro to anyone who’s looking for the best Android camera experience. Platform-agnostics may still want to look at the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, both of which are more powerful than the Pixel 6 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ausdroid
The Pixel 6 Pro isn’t perfect, but it is very close and despite a couple of grumbles about the battery, charging and fingerprint sensor: This is still the best Android device and experience available. The phone looks and feels like a premium device, weighty without feeling cumbersome and the Tensor chip has delivered the first time out. Once you get using the device, the screen is a delight with its dynamic refresh making the interface easy on the eyes and good for battery saving. The camera is a continued evolution and delivers very well once again with improvements not just in the hardware but the camera software too. The extra lens compared to previous generations, it’s got the goods and produces excellent quality images that are true to life. If all of that isn’t enough for you, we’ve seen evidence of just how quick the Pixel 6 Pro can be on mmWave 5G on Telstra and the pricing is aggressive. To pick up a Pixel 6 Pro with 128GB of storage you’ll be putting $1,299.00 on the table. If you want higher storage it’s going to cost $1,449.00 for 256GB or $1,599.00 for 512GB.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2021
Source: Droid Life
The Google Pixel 6 Pro should be topping your Android smartphone list today if you are in the flagship market. And even if you aren’t, because most flagship phones require a budget of $1,000 or more, this phone can still be in consideration as it starts at just $899. For years and years the smartphone flagship-level world has trended upwards in price as component costs have gone up and more advanced features are included. To see Google undercut everyone by this margin and not follow that trend is some crazy sh*t. I don’t know if they are taking a hit on the 6 Pro or not, but what I do know is that this is such an incredible value for a phone today. The display is excellent. Performance is too. The camera matches up with the best in the business. Android 12 with Google’s Pixel skin on top makes for such an enjoyable experience. Performance is great. Battery life is fine. And you get it all without any weird corners cut, outside of maybe the bad fingerprint reader. If you are fine with a phone this large, buy it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2021
Source: Pocketnow
Google's incursion into hardware has shown us a very interesting pattern of priorities. From forgettable looks, to odd design choices, and even a brief stint into only making mid-rangers, it's clear Google has always been open to experiment. I can't really say I'd call any of their phones visually great, but their software was a different story. It's crazy how the company has spent years delivering some of the best photography I've ever taken, more software updates than every other Android OEM, and steady feature enhancements even to old devices, all while using aging camera sensors and less-powerful chips than the rest. It makes me wonder if this is the reason for their lack of success. It's sad to see more enthusiasm in the comments than we see in sales figures. It only proves a point that regardless of how victorious Google is in software, hardware requires moves that are just as bold. This is the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. What Google calls the best they have to offer, built around you, and what I would call the most dramatic change Google has ever done to this lineup.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2021
Source: Phone Arena
After the lackluster Google Pixel 5, expectations were set quite high for Google, which simply had to make a homerun with the Pixel 6 series, the bird Phoenix of the somewhat shaken foundation of the Google Pixel flagship lineup. From my time with the Google Pixel 6 Pro, this seems to be just the case — the Google Pixel 6 Pro is essentially a reboot of the Pixel phones lineup that serves as a shining beacon for Android and Google in particular. What's more, and while some will disagree, it finally feels as if Samsung and Apple aren't the only two companies capable of offering an outstanding flagship phone for the US market. Yes, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is definitely the prime candidate to break the Apple/Samsung duopoly, and it's the phone to consider instead of the latest Galaxy — or iPhone for that matter. For the first time ever, Google has come up with a device that doesn't lack any contemporary new feature, has no immediately visible flaw, and actually feels interesting enough to be considered by regular folks, not just Android die-hards and tech enthusiasts.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: CNet
The Pixel 6 Pro is the best phone Google has ever made, including every feature you'd want in a flagship 2021 device. The PIxel 6 Pro showcases strong performance, some great software additions, a unique design and an excellent camera system. And it does that while still undercutting its rivals by price. The 6.7-inch base 128GB model costs $899 (£849, AU$1,299), a sizable chunk less than the 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro's $999 price and even more off the $1,099 Apple wants for the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max. While last year's Pixel 5 was best seen as a midrange phone with some higher-end touches, the Pixel 6 Pro is premium all the way. From its glass and metal design, to its high-resolution display and its superb triple camera, there's a lot to like here. Then there's the Tensor processor -- a chip custom-made by Google for the phone -- which provides ample power for all of your daily needs, better security features, 5G connectivity and a slick Android 12 interface. Battery life is good -- certainly above average -- but not great, with the iPhone 13 Pro putting in a stronger performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Mag
The Google Pixel 6 Pro sets a new bar for Android flagships. Its combination of top-notch camera quality, battery life, performance, display, and software combine to make the phone worthy of Google's asking price, as well as our new Editors' Choice winner for high-end Android phones. That said, if you're looking to save money, the standard Pixel 6 is an excellent alternative. Although it has a little less RAM, a smaller display, and lacks a telephoto lens, it offers an otherwise similar experience to the Pixel 6 Pro for $300 less. And if you're not committed to Android and simply want the best camera phone experience possible, the iPhone 13 Pro is a strong alternative that allows you to retain the most data in HEIC and ProRAW formats. For the best Android has to offer, however, the Pixel 6 Pro sets a new standard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2021
Source: Tech Advisor
Despite the bravado of the hardware Google's presented here, the use cases and functionality that the company has worked hard to implement with Android 12 and Tensor aren't necessarily what immediately appeal to the hardcore audience considering the very rivals the Pixel 6 Pro feels designed to take on. At the same time, the hardware on offer seems wholly impressive and worthy of the attention Google seems keen to give the 6 Pro: from everyday use to gaming, top-notch camera performance with some powerful and unique features, and real-world battery life that's among the best in the business. Seldom do we say that you should upgrade from last year's equivalent flagship but the jump from the Pixel 5 to the Pixel 6 Pro is unquestionably meaningful, as are the feature set and abilities it offers up against its most capable competitors.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: The Guardian
With the Pixel 6 Pro, Google has finally delivered a flagship-class phone that can compete with the very best in the business in all aspects, not just the camera. The battery life is reasonable, the screen is fantastic and Android 12 is the most polished and refined software Google has put on a phone. The promise of five years of security updates is good, too. It looks, feels and operates like a £1,000 phone, with all the bells and whistles you can expect for that sort of money. But aggressively priced at £850, it undercuts top-flight rivals by as much as £300, making it surprisingly good value if not exactly cheap. The Pixel 6 Pro is the best phone Google has ever made. Whether that will be enough for it to be a hit remains to be seen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: The Verge
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Pixel 6 announcement has been, did Google do it? Has it actually been able to produce a competent, flagship-level smartphone that doesn’t have any show-stopping bugs or big gotchas? And the answer is a resounding yes, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are excellent phones. They may not be the best in every category, but as a whole, they perform well, have great screens, excellent cameras, and reliably great battery life. The only real hang-up here is the size — if you don’t like large phones, they probably aren’t for you. Adding to their appeal is how much value is packed in. The Pixel 6 in particular is just a lot of phone for $600 — it’s hard to think of anything on the market that can compete with it at that price. Google is offering a better experience than basically any other Android phone maker in the markets where the Pixel is available, and often doing so for a lower price. It’s even undercutting OnePlus, which built its entire brand on selling premium phones for lower prices
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Best Products
The Pixel 6 Pro is a clear winner for people looking for a high-end Android phone. Unless you really need the camera setup with bigger zoom, more megapixels, and 8K video recording, as well as the optional stylus support that the pricier Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra offers, Google’s latest phone is the one to get. Its standout design, top-tier performance, and years’ worth of guaranteed timely updates — all at a lower price point — make it a phone worth upgrading to. Dropping $899 will get you a Pixel 6 Pro with 128GB of non-expandable storage, which you can double for $100 more. A top-spec Pro with 512GB of memory costs $1,099.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2021
Source: Gadgetguy
Both are almost identical in performance, so the cheaper Pixel 6 is a sweet spot. It has no downsides to the Pixel 6 Pro. The 6 Pro offers a little more, none of which are compelling reasons to spend $300 more. If you are a power user, videographer, vlogger, or gamer – no. There are better phones like the OPPO Find X3 Pro or dedicated gaming phones that will do the job better. If you are a typical user, have a lazy $999/1129 and $1299/1599 and want a fashion statement, there are no downsides. But this opens the choice to other 5G phones that will also get an Android 12 upgrade:
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/26/2021
Source: Stuff TV
Pixel phones have always had the cameras to compete with full-blown flagships, but made compromises to stay on the right side of affordable. The Pixel 6 Pro finally has the top-shelf hardware to match its photographic ability. With algorithm-assisted shooting modes adding flexibility and a trio of lenses delivering delightfully detailed images under every kind of lighting, Google is trading blows with the best Apple can offer. The iPhone might have the edge in areas like macro shooting and video, but the Pixel has superior zoom and uncanny editing abilities. It’s the fact that cameras are now only part of the package that will give Apple and Samsung owners serious pause for thought – even with a few display quirks and a design that not everyone will find endearing. The vanilla Pixel 6, which makes a few sacrifices in the name of value, delivers a very similar experience for significantly less cash. But given the 6 Pro still undercuts both the Galaxy S21+ and the iPhone 13 Pro, there’s little doubt you’re getting an awful lot of phone for your money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Tech Guru Daily
The new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are beyond a doubt Google’s best ever smartphones with remarkable performance, striking and sleek designs and intelligent features that can’t be found anywhere else. The Pixel smartphones haven’t quite had the same appeal in the flagship space as Apple’s iPhone and Samsung devices. But the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro a set to change all that. These new devices are among the most advanced smartphones on the market today. And they are powered by Google’s very own Tensor chip which has been designed especially for the new Pixel 6 smartphones. The build quality is impressive along with the sleek design and colour choices.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Zdnet.com
Without a doubt, the Pixel 6 Pro is the best smartphone Google has ever made. From Android 12 improvements and custom Pixel features that improve upon the experience, to Google Tensor's performance, battery life and the return of the Pixel's superior camera experience — there's a lot to like there. But the question remains — even though this is Google's best, is it enough? With every Pixel release, we hear about how serious the company is taking its hardware initiatives, and more specifically how serious it is about competing with other smartphone makers. It's a rhetorical question, of course. Only time will tell if customers new and old are as fond of the Pixel 6 Pro as I am, and that comes down to units sold. I continue to hope that this is the Pixel when Google breaks through the Samsung and Apple smartphone duopoly in the US.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Mobile Tech Review
What happens with a company actually listens to customers by vastly improving specs and product quality while also lowering the price? That’s the new Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. These Android 12 phones have unique and classy designs, Google’s brand new Tensor processor with Titan 2 security coprocessor, new and much improved camera hardware, wireless charging, water resistance, big batteries, 5G and everything you’d expect from a flagship, starting at $599 and $899. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro compete with the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro as well as the Samsung Galaxy S21 family of smartphones.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2021
Source: Techradar
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is an exciting challenger to some of the very best smartphones on the market, and it’s the first genuinely top-tier handset from the company. If you want to experience Android software in its purest form, this is the handset to buy right now. Plus, it has a beautiful screen and a superb camera – and it all comes for a price that’s a touch lower than its main competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority
Google has never quite managed to deliver a pure winner with its line of Pixel smartphones. Each iteration has suffered some small issue holding it back. With the Pixel 6 Pro, Google has come perhaps as close as it ever has to dialing in the right mix of form, features, and functionality to appease fans of flagship phones. From a distance, it appears as though Google checked all the right boxes. The Pixel 6 Pro has a metal-and-glass build with high-quality materials. It has a large, gorgeous display that’s bright, fast, and pixel rich. The battery lasts as long as any other flagship’s does and it recharges in a hurry (with the right accessories). Crucially, the new triple-camera system provides for incredible imaging flexibility and delivers consistent results across the board. Google’s Android 12 tweaks just for the Pixel 6 Pro can be helpful if you don’t mind spending some time climbing the short learning curves.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android Police
The Pixel 6 Pro is an amazing phone, especially given the surprisingly low $900 price, and I’m happy to recommend it to anyone. Frankly, it’s the first Pixel that has felt like a real no-compromise flagship since the original model debuted in 2016. Google’s finally taking phones seriously, and while it’s a joke that they had to count to 6 before the company could stop making dumb and easily avoided mistakes, I’m glad we’re here now. There’s no inexplicably crappy screen, bathtub notch, gimmicky gestures, or mid-range parts masquerading as a flagship phone. The Pixel 6 Pro is the real deal, and I think it’s the best premium Android phone you can buy right now. It might change when the Galaxy S22 series lands in a few months, but right now, the Pixel 6 Pro is among the very best you can get — in my mind, eclipsed only by the smaller and $300 cheaper Pixel 6, and only if you consider price a feature.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: CNet
The phone runs on a 5,003-mAh battery, which should be good for a full day of mixed use. After one hour of streaming a YouTube video at max brightness it had dropped from full to 98%. By contrast, the OnePlus 9 Pro had dropped to 90%, while the iPhone 13 Pro dropped to only 99%. After a further hour the 6 Pro had dropped to 89%, while the iPhone 13 Pro was at 93%. You certainly shouldn't struggle to get through the day with it, but as with all phones, you can help it by keeping screen brightness down, avoiding demanding tasks like gaming or video streaming until you're near a plug, and turning off GPS. It has Qi wireless charging and it supports fast charging with a 30-watt charger (not supplied), which will take the phone to 50% full in 30 minutes.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint
The Pixel 6 Pro has raised its game in the smartphone stakes, presenting an experience that's closer to flagship than any Pixel before it. It's competitive, with a camera system and display that will take on many other top-tier devices, while offering a price that will cause some of the big names to double take. The agressive pricing makes the Pixel more enticing, sending the signal that Google actually wants to sell these phones. As a showcase for what computational photography can do for you, the new camera has plenty to shout about - and that's likely to dominate discussions around the new Pixel. But there's a sense of completeness across this device too. Bold design, the great display, good speakers, great performance from Google's new Tensor hardware, and a reliable timeline for future updates. In a time when the Android phone landscape seems to be distilling into Samsung on one side and newer companies such as Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo on the other, the Google Pixel offers broad appeal for those looking for flagship performance but at a slightly lower price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Source: Engadget
Whichever version you’re considering, the Pixel 6 series is a superb return to form. Google is clearly aware that its strengths lay in smart software and excellent photography, and those are the areas where the Pixel 6s deliver most. The company also didn’t neglect basics like battery life and display, and though I wish the fingerprint sensor was faster, there’s little to complain about. Best of all, Google is offering you all these flagship features for hundreds less than the competition.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: Irish Mirror
The big question a lot of potential customers will be asking is whether the Pro model is worth the extra €250. For your money, you get an extra rear camera with 4x optical zoom, better selfie camera with 4K video, 50 per cent more RAM, a more durable and premium build and a slightly larger and higher resolution screen with a faster refresh rate display. In my opinion, that package of extras makes it well worth the price. But I’m someone who tests new phones all of the time, a power user who wants the best specs and maximum performance. I think the average consumer will love Pixel 6 and won’t miss the additional features that the Pro models carries.
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware
The only thing that gives us a little pause with the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, would be their somewhat dated Samsung 5G modems, that may or may not deliver the same kind of data throughput you can pull from current-gen Snapdragon 888 phones or perhaps the new iPhone 13. Again, we're still testing 5G performance but our initial results were fairly good with the exception of a bit of ping latency, though we still would like more experience traveling around with the device for extended testing in maintaining signal integrity, etc. Regardless, we wouldn't call this a showstopper and for what the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro deliver in terms of overall device and experience quality, we have to applaud these new made by Google devices. It's been a while since we've had a truly flagship Google Pixel release, but the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are very much in this class of devices, with features and performance that may cost hundreds more with competitive offerings. For all they deliver at their respective price points, these new Pixels have earned HotHardware's Editor's Choice.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Source: Laptop Mag
At $899 the Pixel 6 Pro is affordable compared to its flagship competitors, but it isn’t the immediately obvious value that the Pixel 6 represents. The unproven Tensor chip may be tough for users that only upgrade every few years to depend on its first-gen, particularly with a proven commodity like the A15 Bionic in the iPhone 13 Pro Max. While I’ve been thrilled with the photos that I’ve gotten from the Pixel 6 Pro, there was certainly room to worry about whether Google could pull off its magic with a new set of sensors too. While its raw numbers may not hold up to its competitors, Google’s entire pitch for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro essentially boils down to it being a phone that adapts to you. I’ll be continuing to work with both phones as I love what I’ve seen so far and while it may not be envisioned when I asked for a flagship Pixel phone, it’s exactly what I wanted.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Central
It's taken Google six years to finally produce a proper no-compromise flagship phone. Google's purchase of HTC's smartphone team so many years ago, the work it has done on its own chipset to overthrow Qualcomm's iron grip on the industry, and its Android's soul-searching have culminated into a product that's finally easy to recommend to anyone looking for a new smartphone. As with any smartphone, the Pixel 6 Pro won't fit into every single person's idea of what the right phone is. Samsung's foldables are incredibly attractive, even if they don't pack the best cameras, and the Galaxy S21 line is a force to be reckoned with in every way. Google didn't get as bright of a screen as Samsung and didn't get an in-display fingerprint scanner that matches up with the competition. The Pixel doesn't pack as many features or levels of customization as those phones, either. It's these things that, ultimately, are its biggest weaknesses in the end.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Android Headlines
This year, with Google back to two Pixel flagships, it makes it a tough choice as to whether to buy the Pixel 6 or the Pixel 6 Pro. I’d recommend reading my Pixel 6 review as well. The price difference is $300 here too. The Pixel 6 Pro is quite the phone for $899. Cheaper than the Galaxy S21 Ultra, and OnePlus 9 Pro. But the differences between the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are pretty minimal. If you want a larger screen, curved and 120Hz screen, and a telephoto camera, then the Pixel 6 Pro is the way to go. If not, save yourself some money and get the Pixel 6.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Slashgear
Google seems to have moved beyond using the Pixel as a baseline experience for Android. Back when Google made Nexus smartphones for the public as effective demonstrations of the capabilities of the software, Nexus devices were not expected to compete with top-tier smartphones. Instead they were generally viewed as industry nudges, with the hope that other phone-makers would take the hint and shift things in the way that Google intended. The Google Pixel 6 Pro, in contrast, is a masterpiece that stands on its own merits, coming correct with a hardware and software experience that delivers the best Google has to offer in a smartphone. This phone takes everything that works great in the Pixel 6 and adds features that elevate it to a true AAA hero phone that goes toe-to-toe with the best rivals on the market today. The Google Pixel 6 Pro has a starting price of around $900 USD, and it is well worth the cash. Make SURE you get a case for this device right out the gate – the Google Pixel 6 Pro case we had here for this review is sold by Google for approximately $30 USD.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: T3
To sum everything up, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is an impressive smartphone that can definitely compete with the flagships, and one of the best things about it is that the brain of the operation is Android 12. While it’s not the fastest smartphone out there, this phone has tonnes of incredible AI-based features like the Adaptive Battery and Interpreter Mode. You'll also get a stunning display, although admittedly it will be far too big for some people. Like you’d expect from a Pixel, the camera is excellent. There are loads of different features and modes to play around with which make this it a great choice for anyone who likes to snap professional-looking photos on a regular basis.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: XDA Developers
To be clear, there’s nothing wrong with an Exynos connection. I absolutely adore the Google Pixel 6 Pro, and I definitely see myself using it as my daily driver for a while to come yet. However, hardcore gamers and benchmark fanatics may not enjoy it nearly as much as I do. I’m not a smartphone gamer, nor do I care for benchmark results, and the chipset is perfectly capable in the Google Pixel 6 Pro. The biggest and most annoying issues that I faced were the mediocre battery life and the throttled charging speed. The phone got me through a day, but it was annoying at times to deal with.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Source: Mobile Syrup
The Pixel 6 Pro is a great all-around smartphone worthy of the attention it’s received leading up to its release. It might not be the best Android device on the market, but for $1,179, it offers the best bang for your buck. Speaking of pricing, the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G costs $1,379, the S21 Ultra retails for a fat $1,649, and even the S21+ costs $1,399. The Pixel 6 Pro is on par with most of these comparable flagship Android smartphones, but is considerably cheaper.Then there’s Google’s Tensor chip (which offers very smooth performance), Android 12's Material You, and the Pixel 6 Pro’s exceptional rear camera. My only significant issue with Google’s latest flagship is its less-than-stellar selfie shooter, average battery life and glossy rear -- so if you're after a pure Android experience paired with solid hardware, look no further than the Pixel 6 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: The Tech Chap
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Source: 9to5google
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Source: Engadget
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Source: Tech Nave
If you want to buy a high-end smartphone for less than a thousand dollars, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is the best choice for you. This phone is a versatile phone with a better screen, performance, camera, and battery life, which will represent fierce competition for other smartphone brands. Today’s smartphone market is very competitive and it’s important for Google to release phones with better specs. There is no doubt that the Pixel 6 Pro phone is a great choice with many new features. But if you’re looking for an alternative option, take a look at the Meizu 18s Pro smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2021
Source: 9to5google
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 10/20/2021
Source: Engadget
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2021
Source: Android Central
24 hours is not enough time to give the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro a true battery test, and we need to ensure that Tensor still holds up once we've finished moving into them. Those will be coming in our review as soon as we can fully put them through their paces. From what we've seen so far, there are two things we can say with absolute certainty: these are the prettiest Pixels Google has ever made, and the cameras are absolutely worth the years of waiting. The telephoto lens and the variable-refresh LTPO OLED screen on the Pixel 6 Pro might not be worth the extra $300 to some of you — especially when the 6 has the same main two cameras and all of the new Pixel goodies — but going Pro this year will be a much more difficult question for many this year given the wider price gap between them.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2021
Source: Expert Reviews
And that’s the general gist of what the Pixel 6 Pro leaves you with: it’s quite an upgrade. With an improved camera array – including that long-reach 4x telephoto – a more luxurious build, a bigger, better screen and faster performance than its predecessor, it’s nudging well and truly into ultra-flagship territory and should challenge Samsung and Apple’s finest. Better than this, though, is that price. At £849, the Pixel 6 Pro, like the regular Pixel 6, looks like a bit of a bargain, so if you’re keen, make sure to get in there early with a preorder. If you want to wait and see, however, we’ll deliver our final verdict in our full review, just before the phone becomes available on 28 October. Watch this space.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2021
Source: The Tech Chap
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2021
Source: 9to5google
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2021
Foreign Reviews
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2022
Rating: Total score: 94%
Source: Nextpit Germany DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: WinFuture DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/02/2022
Source: Techtest.org DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2021
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2021
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Curved DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: Futurezone.at DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2021
Source: Techtest.org DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2021
Source: Android User DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2021
Source: Basic Tutorials DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 100% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Nextpit Germany DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Stadt-bremerhaven DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2021
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/03/2022
Rating: Total score: 91% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Xataka ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/03/2022
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 85% display: 93% mobility: 80% workmanship: 93%
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN
Positive: Excellent cameras; beautiful display; premium design; wireless charging. Negative: Without charger; weak processor; high price; only 128GB ROM; no microSD card slot; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/19/2022
Source: Hipertextual ES→EN
Positive: Attractive price; excellent cameras; perfect softwares. Negative: Average gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/03/2022
Source: Canaltech PT→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; nice display; high performance; good cameras. Negative: Overheats while using; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2022
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2022
Rating: price: 54% features: 100%
Source: DDay IT IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 880% workmanship: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/03/2022
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% display: 85% mobility: 59% workmanship: 86%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 94% mobility: 72% workmanship: 90%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade IT→EN
Positive: Premium design; excellent cameras; pure Android; beautiful display; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/03/2022
Source: Techprincess IT IT→EN
Positive: Attractive price; excellent display; high performance; nice caemras. Negative: Inflexible face unlock; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/03/2022
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Presse Citron FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 90%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Presse Citron FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 90%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Presse Citron FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 90%
Source: Geeks and Com FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Les Mobiles FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 96%
Source: CNet France FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Nextpit France FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 70% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Fredzone FR→EN
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance; great cameras; pure Android; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2021
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Positive: Impressive processor; premium design; high performance; great cameras; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2021
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN
Positive: Excellent cameras; high performance; premium design; great built quality.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/23/2021
Source: Tekno Seyir TR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/01/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Testado CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 90% features: 90% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 95%
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN
Positive: Nice display; powerful hardware; excellent main camera; high performance; waterproof IP68; good price. Negative: Bulky; slow charging; inflexible fingerprint sensor.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/26/2021
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Excellent cameras; impressive design; high performance; great display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/10/2021
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Excellent cameras; elegant design; great built quality; waterproof IP68 and dust avoiding; beautiful display; powerful hardware; decent autonomy; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2021
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The latest to join the smartphone market is the Google Pixel 6. Simply put, the Pixel 6 exemplifies the best of what Google services and Android 12 have to offer. As for its processor, Google decided to use its own chip called Tensor rather than empowering the phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. This has allowed the Pixel 6 to do computations and AI more securely and quickly on the phone than constantly using the cloud. Apart from that, Tensor opens up a slew of new software features which Google would not have been able to add by using a different processor. As far as its design is concerned, the Pixel 6 has a 6.4-inch display with 1080p resolution. In addition, it can be set to automatically switch from 60Hz to 90Hz refresh rate, depending on the content on screen. On the other hand, there is a hole-punch cut out for the selfie camera on the display. The screen is flat with thick, Sharpie-like bezels which bleed into the matte-finish aluminium sides. In terms of usage, the screen is quite pleasant to use.
The front part is covered in Gorilla Glass Victus. There is also a fingerprint reader under the screen. The back of the phone is made of Gorilla Glass 6 and has a two-tone colour scheme. It is worth noting that the horizontal camera bar runs across the width of the back and looks bold and different. Well, the camera bar has not been designed to just be a Google branding element but, the Pixel 6 can be left on a table without a case and it does not wobble. In terms of its camera, the Pixel 6 has two rear cameras which includes a main camera with a wide-angle lens and a second camera with an ultrawide-angle lens. Just to mention, these are the exact same wide and ultrawide cameras which can be found on the Pixel 6 Pro. As for the ultrawide camera, it offers 0.7x magnification instead of the 0.6x magnification on the Pixel 5. The ultrawide is good but not great as the details on the photos are often soft. On the other hand, the main camera has been equipped with a 50-megapixel sensor, which uses pixel binning to create 12.5-megapixel pictures. Overall, the photos from the Pixel 6 are quite amazing with great detailing. In addition, Google's Tensor chip allows for even more camera modes and tools. For instance, there is Night Sight which is technically Google's version of combining multiple images together when it is too dark. It is definitely excellent on the Pixel 6. This smartphone comes with 8GB of RAM paired with either 128GB or 256GB storage. In terms of its battery, the Pixel 6 carries a 6, 614mAh battery. Overall, it is definitely a great phone to be explored, depending on the need and preference of the user.
ARM Mali-G78 MP20: Integrated graphics card based on the 2nd generation of the Valhall architecture. Uses 20 of the 24 possible clusters. The Mali-G78MP20 is one of the fastest mobile GPUs for Android based phones in 2020.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Tensor: High End SoC with 8 cores in three clusters (2x Exynos X1 2.8 GHz/ 2x Cortex-A76 2.25 GHz/ 4x A55 1.8 GHz) and a integrated ARM Mali-G78MP20 GPU. Integrates a fast TPU unit.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.70":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Google:
Google was founded in 1995 in the USA and became the world's most important search engine in its core business. Google offers a variety of hardware products, including smartphones, speakers, cameras and smart displays. Since 2012, Google also sells tablets and smartphones.
87.55%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.