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Pixel 6 review: Google made the phone I always wanted

There’s a lot of hype around the Pixel 6, which has new cameras, Google’s Tensor chip and more premium ambitions. After a week testing the new phone, I can’t think of a better phone to recommend right now that costs under $600. You can buy Pixel 6 and 6 Pro here… Pixel 6: Pixel 6…

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There’s a lot of hype around the Pixel 6, which has new cameras, Google’s Tensor chip and more premium ambitions. After a week testing the new phone, I can’t think of a better phone to recommend right now that costs under $600.

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52 Comments

  1. E.X. CEASER

    October 25, 2021 at 10:46 pm

    COMIC BOOK-GUY INCARNATE!

  2. U563 Rick

    October 25, 2021 at 10:53 pm

    What causes that jitteriness while scanning/turning the camera in high def video? I see it even in tv with professional cameras. I see less of it on IP13 & now on tv sometimes. Almost like lack of processing power or FPS? 🤷‍♂️ that’s why I’m asking 😂

  3. Ming Luke

    October 25, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    Prefer 6. Not fan of that curved screen

  4. Jaime Chen

    October 25, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    I like the specs of the 6 Pro, but absolutely hated curved displays. So I’ll probably just go with standard 6

  5. KingRockets

    October 25, 2021 at 11:07 pm

    Video quality appears to be crap

  6. Zach Wilkinson

    October 25, 2021 at 11:17 pm

    Is this the end of CNET in Greenville, SC?!

  7. 502

    October 25, 2021 at 11:42 pm

    Can wait to receive my pixel 6 I pray it comes early

  8. bobrbw1202

    October 25, 2021 at 11:47 pm

    Still hate the blue dots on most night pictures. Will the magic eraser take this away? Guess I’ll find out later this week. Thank you and good review.

  9. arubeary

    October 25, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    Couldn’t have broke my 4xl at a better time. I went 6 over 6 pro cause of price, like a flat screen, 90hz was enough 4 me, don’t need telephoto, don’t care about selfies, back looks better with the smaller top. I’ll miss the face unlock I had with the 4xl even if it wasn’t the best.

  10. Josh Vogel

    October 26, 2021 at 12:12 am

    Great review! Going with the 6, can’t wait to get it. I am rockin the One Plus 5t still so I am way overdue for an upgrade;)

  11. Aaron Crawford

    October 26, 2021 at 12:17 am

    Looking forward to what Samsung does with Android 12 on its folding phones

  12. Andrés J. Garvin

    October 26, 2021 at 12:18 am

    Terrible camera

  13. Byron Branch

    October 26, 2021 at 12:29 am

    No rear finger print reader….why would you ever go away from that design 😭

  14. thomas m

    October 26, 2021 at 12:38 am

    It’ll be last time he touch that phone lol

  15. Theodor Spann

    October 26, 2021 at 12:46 am

    “6 hour SoT is good, but not great…” – Jesus, how many people stare at their phone for 6 hours a day. 6 hours seems plenty.

  16. Ergh Ergh

    October 26, 2021 at 12:51 am

    5 years of SECURITY PATCHES, but ONLY 3 years of OS UPDATES. C’mon guy..

  17. Cryengine_X

    October 26, 2021 at 12:52 am

    Better Phone for 599? Pretty easy, One Plus 8T and it’s only 499! The 8T has a ~equivalent CPU, 12GB/256 RAM/Storage, and much faster charging. Pixel 6 has: Better camera (ostensibly, sometimes I wonder how much real difference there is in any flagship camera nowdays), wireless charging (but when the 8T can charge 0-100 in like 30 minutes over a wire, what’s really the point?).

    I have had my OP7 Pro for 2.5 yrs though and while it’s been fantastic, I’m now bored of oneplus UI (I’ll get bored with any brand phone eventually), so for me, that’s a huge plus for Pixel. Hate stepping down in RAM/storage tho (it’s 12/256 OP7 Pro)

  18. Dr. Jé

    October 26, 2021 at 12:54 am

    Anybody know his DOB, Social Security #, Mothers Maiden Name, and his Facebook?
    7:40 -(asking for a friend)

  19. The British

    October 26, 2021 at 12:54 am

    I love this guy, he such an upbeat tech enthusiast. Good fun review sir, thank you. Need more of the regular Pixel 6 content.

  20. Dr. Jé

    October 26, 2021 at 12:55 am

    I love that you said complexion and not “colored people- people of color – black people” this camera update isn’t race specific !

  21. M G

    October 26, 2021 at 12:58 am

    Text video & pics to/from an iPhone that are legible

  22. Michel Nezarrio

    October 26, 2021 at 1:05 am

    What song’s plays at the beginning??

  23. Wildmunkee

    October 26, 2021 at 1:19 am

    Didn’t they announce only 5 years for security updates and only 3 for OS?

  24. Life Path 22

    October 26, 2021 at 1:23 am

    In 5 years to this thing is gonna look old AF lol

  25. eamonob84

    October 26, 2021 at 1:26 am

    I’m disappointed in this phone. Way too big and I don’t like the looks of Android 12. After running the beta on my pixel 3a, I ended up going back to iPhone.

  26. Blue Carbon

    October 26, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    It’s so crazy that a tiny phone camera can almost rival an SLR.

  27. Nico 12

    October 26, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    Does it feel to big and heavy? Like for example if im changing from a samsung galaxy s10

  28. Orrin

    October 26, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    Waiting for the full reviews before deciding on 6 or 6 pro. Seen another review where they compared the cameras and the iPhone wiped the floor with the pixel pro on video. Was pretty bad. Hope they fix it in the updates ASAP. Low light video was even worst. Haha

    • Orrin

      October 26, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      The stills were good tho!

  29. Aleksandre Kazariani

    October 26, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    6 looks like better buy than the pro, which costs 300 more

    • jeffj318

      October 26, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      Agree unless someone wants the zoom lens that only the Pixel 6 Pro has.

  30. satheesh kumar

    October 26, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    It would be good if get launched in India for 45k.

  31. Weeble Gaming

    October 26, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    The worlds most fluent phone, where they want as much personal info as FB. Where they can track you get hacked and blame everyone but themselves

  32. Hamid Kolivandy

    October 26, 2021 at 6:39 pm

    5a.i love it

  33. El Santo

    October 26, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    Reminds me of the nexus 6p

  34. Tahoe King

    October 26, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    You know what’s missing to make it the perfect phone? S pen!

  35. will buschmann

    October 26, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    Made by google? It’s a Samsung chip buddy. To google specs.

  36. E E

    October 26, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    Mine just shipped!

  37. steeveejee

    October 26, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    just got mine delivered today! copying my data from my pixel 3 as i type this. i hope this phone lives up to the hype

  38. MyMind'sNotYours

    October 26, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    The camera bar just looks weird to me.

  39. Robert Gaston

    October 26, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    Google and Facebook are
    VERY FAKE FAKE NEWS.
    You can not believe what is posted
    on these platforms.
    VERY FAKE NEWS

  40. Lau San

    October 26, 2021 at 10:09 pm

    Really?? In some scenario 6 pro sucks at photo, we have better alternative,google super apreciete the phone & after the release is another story.

  41. Martin Go

    October 26, 2021 at 10:15 pm

    Finally talked about the voice recognition. I use it a ton while I’m driving and it’s one of the reasons why I stick with Google… That of course in the camera. Why would anyone pay extra?

  42. Juan Perez

    October 26, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    Pre-ordered mine, arrives tomorrow.

  43. Caleb F.

    October 26, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    The nuts and bolts sound great! That being said, that’s one ugly looking phone. (Imo of course). Maybe a case will help? Eh glad Google is pushing the envelope!

  44. T Henson

    October 26, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    My 6 Pro arrives tomorrow! Whohoo😃

  45. Saptarshi Mazumder

    October 26, 2021 at 11:13 pm

    Only if the SoC was as powerful as Bionic A15 or SD 888

  46. Ziich

    October 26, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    The pixel 6 is just 150 bucks more than the 5a and comes with the 100 dollar pixel buds….

  47. Eric Beaudin

    October 26, 2021 at 11:50 pm

    I just ordered one earlier today. This video was very helpful. Thanks you.

  48. Kevin V

    October 27, 2021 at 12:02 am

    This presenter was trash never have him on again

  49. Product Review

    October 27, 2021 at 1:06 am

    Very excited about this phone. Given it’s price and what you get for that price it’s the best phone in my opinion.

  50. N2T4

    October 27, 2021 at 1:26 am

    picture still looks artificially sharp to me, not like canon image natural looking smooth

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