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Pixel 6 Pro review: The best Android phone you can buy

With Its awesome camera, attractive design and solid performance, Google’s flagship has a lot to offer. You can buy Pixel 6 and 6 Pro here… Pixel 6: Pixel 6 Pro: *CNET may get a commission from these offers. Subscribe to CNET: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us…

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  1. KayakKevin

    October 25, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    Your phone feels a lot cheaper when the glass back shatters. Pixel 5 isn’t going to crack.

    • Incognito Man

      October 25, 2021 at 11:56 pm

      but plastic get scratch easily… just buy a case if you scared of dropping your phone…

  2. Kunal Biswas

    October 25, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    This isnt a review its an appreciation video… Go watch Dave 2d for a real review

  3. Will

    October 25, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    4:25 I guess this guy doesn’t know Google at all. They go to a lot of effort just to discontinue things all the time. A perfect example is Soli on the Pixel 4 line, which they just abandoned completely. Don’t even get me started on their software projects. So, yeah, the “custom Google silicone” could absolutely be a one-off from them.

  4. Daniel

    October 25, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    iphone 15 is way better than this garbage

  5. Mark Stevens

    October 25, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    I really hope they can sort out the video recording and stabilization issues with software updates.

  6. jamescohen

    October 25, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    I already ordered one for another reason. But the camera samples, pics and video, look pretty crappy to me. Like any phone from a few years ago. Maybe when I get it it will look better. But neither the photos nor the video looked very sharp to me or vibrant. Hopefully it shoots raw and it can be worked better for colour and contrast. But hard to do much with sharp. Using a 50 MP larger sensor, it really should look better than what this shows. also there seems to be some perspective distortion in all the pics and vids except very close shots. Another problem of older phone cameras. All kinda fish eyed.

    Maybe its just me, and maybe when I get it it wont look like that when I use it. Should know soon.

    Also you know what would be fun? If at least ONE review of any phone tried calling someone using the speaker phone function from a car and see if the mic and speakers are any good for that. And other actual phone things. Does it sound good to the other person? Can someone in the back seat hear the speaker and be heard if they speak by the other person? You know, phone things.

    Anyway I really hope these video and picture samples aren’t how this device takes images. Cause for my eye its not as good as the Samsung ultra 20, and that over sharpens digitally often and ruins pics. But when it hits, it hits. And the video looks pretty good and perspective is what it should be. Like using. 50mm lens on a full frame.

  7. Tyler Dowd

    October 25, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    First five seconds of the video: “Best Google phone you can buy”
    Title: The best Android phone you can buy

    • Josh Bell

      October 26, 2021 at 1:17 am

      Well android is Google’s baby so same thing really lol

  8. jthomas5o1

    October 25, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    Should fix title: “Best Google phone, one of the best Android phones”

  9. Mark Palmos

    October 25, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    Excellent summary. I’m upgrading from S21Ultra to Pixel 6 Pro this week. Yahooo…..

    • Incognito Man

      October 25, 2021 at 11:58 pm

      you are downgrading…

  10. The Angry Intellect

    October 25, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    Google… Give me one for free, can’t afford full cost.. or a 30% discount. 🤗

  11. reviewfor thetube

    October 25, 2021 at 11:32 pm

    Google was smart plenty of power but nothing overboard what’s funny about Google is they can have tech not as good and there software can make it better then something that should be better and isn’t there software is what will make this phone incredible they gaurunteed us 5 yesrs of software thats huge guys this phone in a years time will probably be performing better then most tvs out next year

  12. Monique Borruso

    October 25, 2021 at 11:53 pm

    I ordered a cloudy white 6 Pro can’t wait

  13. Imbalanced Status

    October 25, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    Ordered one but now having second thoughts…the lack of Macro is bummer….
    I hope software can do the tricks

  14. Aaron Crawford

    October 26, 2021 at 12:15 am

    One of the best but not the best by a long shot.

  15. Redblock6

    October 26, 2021 at 12:16 am

    Sorry but this phone looks UGLY

  16. Tazz Singh

    October 26, 2021 at 12:21 am

    Sony 1 III have best camera 📷

  17. licht

    October 26, 2021 at 12:29 am

    Can’t even get the specs right! Ip68 is 5 meters not 1.

  18. Mantu Mapan

    October 26, 2021 at 12:32 am

    Still waiting for the new samsung note

  19. Grandiora

    October 26, 2021 at 12:39 am

    Every phone is one of the best you can buy at the moment. Also this phone isnt using recycled aluminium, really dont know why you put that in. The Pro that you’re reviewing is made from stainless steel.

  20. Bruno Arrais

    October 26, 2021 at 12:41 am

    black for the win.

  21. Ari Bloch

    October 26, 2021 at 12:45 am

    7:13 Turning off wifi will drain the battery more, not save it. Wifi uses less power than mobile data.

  22. J Y

    October 26, 2021 at 12:54 am

    Why get rid of the face unlock?! I don’t want the fingerprint scanner, I want face unlock.

  23. Starsky Hutch

    October 26, 2021 at 12:56 am

    What about the white option?

  24. Dr. Jé

    October 26, 2021 at 1:06 am

    Android 12 was based off Samsung ONE U.I
    (stay woke)

  25. Robert !

    October 26, 2021 at 1:12 am

    I need to pay off my pixel 5

  26. Godz

    October 26, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    Thus far, the best Google phone (I think). I also hope they were able to solve as well how to sell their phones to the buyers.

  27. Drakonas

    October 26, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    One correction: It’s not Google’s first homemade processor. The Tensor design came from their processors they’ve custom-made for their servers for years.

  28. Garrett Gardner

    October 26, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    Thank God. My Note 20 is the worst phone I’ve ever had. Bye bye Samsung. Looking forward to never buying from you again.

  29. Ravish Joshi

    October 26, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    Solid phone? Absolutely. Best? Most definitely not.

  30. Alexander Williamson

    October 26, 2021 at 4:42 pm

    I will update med Pixel XL to Pixel 6 Pro, sad it not offical in sale in Sweden so most import it.

  31. impendio

    October 26, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    It honestly looks very good, if I was still on Android I would seriously consider it but I switched into iOS with the 12 so I guess I’m stuck forever now.
    Kinda weird that it doesn’t have face unlock, given all the other sensors and flagship features it has, and looking at the reviews, seems like the camera is not as revolutionary as the specs would make it seem. Either way it’s the closest we will have to a fully in-ecosystem and fully integrated Android experience, I just hope Google doesn’t drop the ball after one year and go back to uninspired phones like the Pixel 5, as they often do with bold products…

    • Dave John

      October 26, 2021 at 11:12 pm

      Unless you own stock (As I do) why would you care about how well they do with a phone you do not own?…I know I have not cared about ios and their ecosystem for years. Also the Pixel 5 is a fantastic phone.

  32. Andrew DeWeerd

    October 26, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    There was nothing but the Android 12 and security updates for 5 yes that would make this better than the Galaxy (&note) S20-S22 Ultra. Galaxy camera still better than new pixel

  33. johnreybigshow

    October 26, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Bring this phone in India.. I want this 😒

  34. MmM.

    October 26, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    I dont know how people think the pixel 6 is a better deal just cause of the cheaper price when it literally has a lot of draw backs. This pro model looks like a good deal

  35. iluvmuusic

    October 26, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Nope… size matters. Not a question of $, but will stick with my trusted, compact, sturdy, no-nonsense Pixel 5.

  36. Chadwick

    October 26, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    Love my 5 so much i might not get the 6. The size of the 5 is simply comfortable to hold.

  37. Rakso Blixt

    October 26, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    Lmfao no face lock is such a dealbreaker, I Will never buy a phone that doesnt have it after this p30 pro Im holding. By far the best way to unlock a phone, especially useful when my gf uses it to control music in the car and I dont need to fumble my hand of the wheel and scan the fingerprint.

    • CGGS_Gaming

      October 26, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      You do know that, Android’s “Face Unlock” isn’t even secured at all, whatsoever? You can spoof Android’s FaceUnlock just by printinh off 1D picture of your face or if somebody else, has a picture of you on their phone. They can just do that, instead of using your actual face

  38. David Weddell

    October 26, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    Well the camera done Leith and Inverleith park justice

  39. Sean Muench

    October 26, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    I would recommend people look at Mr who’s the Boss camera comparison between the iPhone this phone has measure issues at night and when recording video it has bad color shift and other problems

  40. Brandon

    October 26, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    Finally I get to upgrade from my Pixel 2!!!

  41. 323 KoopaTroopa

    October 26, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    Funny he had to mention” squid games” 😂

  42. Josef Holzer

    October 26, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    I had the 2 xl and upgraded to iPhone 13! I think the iPhone is a better phone!

  43. CGGS_Gaming

    October 26, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    Saying that, the Pixel 6 Pro is the best phone you can buy rn is being pestimistic. Because, there’s far better phones.

  44. Michael Crawford

    October 26, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    I want a phone not a tablet

  45. Nicholas Field

    October 26, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    Already pre-ordered

  46. Vincent Rubino

    October 26, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    I can finally throw me s21 ultra in the garbage and use the new pixel 6 pro! I have been struggling with the awful software on the ultra for almost 5 months now and it’s so dreadful. I pre ordered the pixel 6 and it should come next Friday and I can’t wait

    • T. Soares

      October 26, 2021 at 11:23 pm

      I currently have a Pixel 4 XL. The limit of 64 gigs of space is killing me. I’m debating getting either an S21 or Pixel 6. My carrier is offering me a deal of $20 a month for 2 years for the Samsung S21 or $33 a month for the Pixel 6. I’m curious what you don’t like about the Samsung. I’m trying to debate which one is worth my money, especially seeing how the pixel 6 would cost me an additional $240. I know if I were to buy the phones out right the Samsung would cost more but this is the deal that I’m being offered. Any advice on these two?

  47. Dave John

    October 26, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    My Pro arrives tomorrow 10-27 and the P6 Seafoam 10-28…Looking forward to them. Going to miss my perfect little Pixel 5…

  48. k brooks

    October 26, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    It’s laughable to say its the best android phone you can buy, I’ll take my note 20 ultra over this any day.

  49. Terence Jones

    October 26, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    The latest phone is almost entirely always going to be the best phone a company has ever made. That’s not saying much. Apple says it all the time.

    • Choo Choo MotherTrucker

      October 27, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Best of something is still better than the worst of something

  50. Eddie Fishing

    October 27, 2021 at 12:53 am

    are you kidding??? camera sucks, battery sucks! How much google paid you for this promo junk video? sick..

  51. Kai Feketefoldi

    October 27, 2021 at 1:52 am

    Just an updated Nexus 6P. Change my mind…

  52. derbagger22

    October 27, 2021 at 1:56 am

    The tech YouTube reviewers weren’t as glowing…

  53. 79bnice

    October 27, 2021 at 3:46 am

    Best looking phone out right now.

  54. Harsimran Singh

    October 27, 2021 at 3:48 am

    I noticed that in wallpapers section now u get the option that changes ur wallpaper daily automatically, which was never seen on Pixels before

  55. UTA Amtrak

    October 27, 2021 at 5:38 am

    I will stick with my S21 Ultra

  56. millencohlin

    October 27, 2021 at 5:50 am

    You should show Google Stadia running on it 👌

  57. Tejas Kalyan

    October 27, 2021 at 6:17 am

    I hope it would launch in india

  58. Marcus Ghalebi

    October 27, 2021 at 6:32 am

    It’s always nice seeing the Leith Shore in any YouTube video, thanks for that!

  59. Prison Mike

    October 27, 2021 at 7:52 am

    World-dominating Squid Game? LMAO copycat show.

  60. BeZ Rules

    October 27, 2021 at 8:25 am

    how much you get to say that

  61. Graham Evans

    October 27, 2021 at 9:43 am

    And it makes phone calls!
    Google, privacy & security do not belong in the same article..

  62. shaddadG

    October 27, 2021 at 10:04 am

    I’m currently using Oneplus 5 for 4 years, and always wanted a good Android phone with stock OS and a great camera. I guess I’m going for the Pixel 6 pro.

  63. Michele Platts

    October 27, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    Great review – especially coming from a professional photographer’s prospective.

  64. ChrisDWF

    October 27, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    Was wild seeing the photo examples being in Edinburgh! Didn’t know yous were based there

  65. Philip Osbourne

    October 27, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    No it’s not the best android phone at all!

  66. Choo Choo MotherTrucker

    October 27, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Still think pixel 6 is the better buy and that is why I have pre-ordered it

  67. Tor

    October 27, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    That is a cool little tablet! When is their next phone due?

  68. Johnny Bgoode

    October 27, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    This guys is really coming off like he’s been paid to say this is the best. An advertisement more than a review. Smh

  69. Biff's Gourmet Kitchen

    October 27, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    No pre installed screen protector, no included case, no charger, no dual SIM, no headphone jack, no 512gb model, no thanks.

  70. ian superchamp

    October 27, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    it really is good except the ui i dont know but i really dont like stock android ui.

  71. Steve & Riyed Lucas

    October 27, 2021 at 11:42 pm

    The more I hear and see it, the more I. wAnt it.

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