Honest Pixel 6 Pro Review

[@runthejoules]

Correction: Pixels have had the power and volume buttons together prior to the Pixel 6. But I still don't love that phones have them on the same side! -Degju

[@soaremicheledavid6020]

Please share the link for your jacket!! Love that color and style, need one. :D

[@TheLoamRanger]

Solid work, Degju!

[@runthejoules]

Thanks Mr. Ranger!

[@JeremyDeBose]

Good video. Good phone. It looks to be a good phone that’s setting the foundation for their future phones. Kinda like y’all’s early videos are setting the foundation for when y’all make it big.

[@runthejoules]

Agreed on both parts Jeremy! Really appreciate it! -Degju

[@mtb_alan]

Honest, in depth, and well-written. Thanks for making such a legit review. 🙏🏾

[@runthejoules]

Thanks Alan, really appreciate it! - Degju

[@mtb_alan]

@@runthejoules 🙌🏾

[@chryz910]

the volume and power buttons have always been on that side, its not a recent change from Google, great video BTW!

[@runthejoules]

Good catch Chris! Thanks for the comment! -Degju

[@detore]

...so... Many... Reviewers... Getting this wrong. It's like they've never used a pixel device before, but they all have. It's soooo weird.

[@chrisbullock6477]

@@detore well honestly reviewing and actually owning are two different things so that's probably more of what it was and a lot of those cases

[@detore]

@@chrisbullock6477 but they are calling it out specifically...

[@sirishsuwal8556]

Love the reviews on little details like the camera design on the back removing the wiggling of the phone on a flat surface

[@runthejoules]

Thank you Sirish! Appreciate it! -Degju

[@sijiexia3371]

Nice work Degju! I'm still patiently waiting for mine...

[@runthejoules]

Thanks Sijie! It'll be worth the wait!

[@forglegs]

Wow, I learned so much about the features of this phone! I didn’t know about the tech upgrades like adaptive battery use- pretty slick! Awesome video!!!

[@runthejoules]

Appreciate it! They're very useful features for sure! -Degju

[@BCpov]

Thanks for demoing a bunch of those features for us. Always good to see how they actually work. Also: Bye!!

[@runthejoules]

Thanks! Such great features on this phone. Byeee!!! -Degju

[@brandonpiner5891]

Super glad KZbin recommended this to me! Such high production value from the start, keep up the awesome work!

[@runthejoules]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@SemiSendy]

BYE! Awesome review and delivery Degju. You've got the gift!

[@runthejoules]

Thank you! I still have a lot to improve on! Byeeee! -Degju

[@cabletow]

Thank you for this comprehensive review... Battery and fp scanner have not been an issue for me and apart from a few early reviews most other reviewers....I love my 6pro

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Mark. Agreed on all counts! -Degju

[@ggm-i8y]

Exactly what I see. Reviewers saying it's bad, while general users are good with it. I only scanned FP once and works fine even when wet or anything.

[@willzzz7038]

just an fyi, pixel phones have always had the volume and power buttons on the same side

[@runthejoules]

Nice catch! Thanks for the comment Will -Degju

[@alexandermaier2089]

most of the shots looking very professional, nice work!

[@runthejoules]

Thanks! Glad to hear hauling around that big camera is worth it every now and then.

[@saadkhan-dg6gr]

Love you for adding social media optimization!

[@runthejoules]

Thank you Saad! Appreciate it! -Degju

[@Max-ok8js]

Love the filming outside, looks great!

[@runthejoules]

Thank you, appreciate the comment! We try to incorporate the outdoors as much as we can!

[@Affinity2412]

Excellent and honest review! This convinced me to put my order in. Thanks!

[@runthejoules]

Thank you appreciate the comment!

[@SofaKinHii]

Great review. Thanks. I'm loving the phone. Didn't know about the hold for me option. Thank you.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment! Appreciate it!

[@soobinsii8273]

Great review. I don't get though why people are complaining about the power and volume buttons placement when it has been like that since the beginning.

[@runthejoules]

Good catch about the button placement. Thanks for the comment!

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

I'm glad I subscribed! Great video and one of the best setup or background! Beautiful scenery..

[@runthejoules]

Thank you! Really appreciate it! -Degju

[@frankmarest814]

I apreciate your honesty

[@runthejoules]

Thanks Frank!

[@mustafaabdelrahman6325]

Google always had their volume buttons under the power button (on one side) since the Nexus 6 back in 2014. The entire Pixel lineup has been consistent in that regard.

[@PrashantTokle]

Great video, thanks a lot! I am mesmerized by the overall video quality. Request to please share Camera and Lens details used to shoot this video.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for that! It was filmed with a Canon C70 on a gimbal and a mix of lenses (35mm, 50mm and 70-200).

[@frankfrank1364]

Great vid and happy to see the battery getting better over time. That's been my case as well. One issue I've had and others are if you check the pixel subreddit: High Mobile Network Standby using up the battery. I've tried a few "tricks" but they have not worked. I don't know if its related but my phone will wake itself up to the always on display (AOD) if there's any movement near it. I feel this causes it to not go into a deep sleep and will infrequently connect to a network, thus causing a high usage. I haven't heard any articles talking about it but right now there is a network loss bug so I don't know if that will overshadow it.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Frank! It's been 3 weeks since we recorded this video, and I'm now ending each day with over 40% battery life on average (I was at 25% during filming), part of it could be the December 13 update as well as the adaptive battery. Just curious regarding the mobile network standby time, how is the reception in your area, especially the 5G? Have you noticed any changes if you turn off 5G? I don't believe this issue was on the list of the December 13 update.

[@frankfrank1364]

@@runthejoules Even though I live in nyc, I switched over to LTE because I was getting the same results with 5g and because I have an unlocked 6pro from google, I was not getting "true" 5g. That doesn't bother me though. I do want to say; I ran an ADB command on Sun afternoon and my mobile standby bug has dissapeared. Usage was 25% or higher since getting the phone late Oct and now I'm getting 17% and it seems to be dropping every few hours. I haven't gotten the update (maybe because of the issues and google is now withholding it from the larger public).

[@runthejoules]

Great to hear the standby bug is gone for you. The network loss issue has been an issue in Europe and Google is working on an update. You're right perhaps they've pulled back on the update before more users are affected. Thanks for the frank discussion Frank!

[@alone5241]

You have really great video quality you should have at least 1 million subscribers

[@fireblade6756]

got yourself a new sub! great vid so different 2 the rest out there. not just sitting in a room with some fancy lights on, out in the great outdoors super scenery!!

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the sub! We will be trying to incorporate the outdoors as much as we can in future videos. A bit of a challenge with winter temperatures on some days, but we'll make it happen! -Degju

[@BaronBoar]

Face and iris recognition needs an extra sensor that basically shoots a laser grid over your face that you camera then picks up and does the recognition. If that helps cut down on the cost, I am OK with that.

[@runthejoules]

There's still some hope! www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-6-pro-face-unlock-support-evidence/

[@anthonyparker1869]

Nice review. Google has actually always had their power and volume buttons the same way on each of the Pixels since at least the 2.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Anthony. You're correct and I have a pinned comment with my correction regarding the placement of the buttons.

[@dallan7740]

Wow, really nicely produced video!

[@runthejoules]

Thank you Dallan! -Degju

[@mush543]

Hey Great Video. What was the camera and lense you used to shoot this video?

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Musharraf. Our camera is the Canon EOS C70 and lenses were 35mm f2, 50mm 1.4 and 70-200 f4.

[@MrTonka]

Subbed for more of this.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the sub!

[@DailyMTBRider]

More Degju, More Degiu, More Degiu! And more Ryan..... i guess 😉 - great video guys!

[@runthejoules]

😂 Thanks Josh! -Degju

[@snbsmtb]

Great video Degju! I was expecting this!!

[@runthejoules]

Thank you! Appreciate it! -Degju

[@Hal-zf4fv]

I loved my pixel 6 pro. Best software experience on any phone right now. Some of the best features, great build. Best camera on any phone. But I just couldn't get used to that curve. I've used other curved screens but this one, I'm not sure why but I couldn't take the it. Had to go back to my s21 ultra which isn't as good but I prefer the shape. If Google release a pro 7 with flat screen I'll have no problem going back. I really miss that software experience. As good as the ultra is, the pixel is I'm a different league . And the cameras

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Hal! I'm hoping the Pro for the 7 is flat as well. I've loved my overall experience with the Pixel 6 Pro as well. -Degju

[@ThatDruidDude]

Why? Is it a side touch issue ?

[@Hal-zf4fv]

@@ThatDruidDude for me I found the sides of the phone steeper than my s21 ultra or note 10. Now this isn't a go at the pixel as it's arguably the best phone out right now. But I just couldn't get used to it. Others may love it and think I'm mad. So this isn't anything to do with the pixel being bad or anything. It just didn't do it for esthetically

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

Hi from the UK 🇬🇧🙂 1. Yes the adaptive brightness is a pain I'm going to turn mine off in a minute until they fix it. 2. The fingerprint scanner doesn't work with a glass screen protector on it, but I then used a slide and re set fingerprints after I fitted the slide, and did fingerprints more than once like you, and it works fine now. 3. My biggest gripe is, the dam clock on the lock screens always on display. The world clock uses the 0 before all time even when it's PM, for example, 5:57pm displays as 05:57pm, and my smart watch mirrors the time on my phone so the digital clock cones up the same, so annoying! I hope they fix this! 4. The camera is the best phone camera I've ever had, I thought the 4XL was good but this outshines it by far. I upgraded to the Pixel 6 Pro from iPhone 12 Pro Max, no comparison regarding the camera, the Pixel wins hands down, and I realise now how boring my iPhone was! 5. Packed with features, useful things that work, spam notification is great. I'm very happy apart from that dam 0! 😀

[@runthejoules]

Hi from Canada! Thank you Lynn for your review! I do hope Google will provide more customization on the always on display's clock. It would be great if you could change the 0, but I would also love to be able to customize backgrounds, clock face, colors etc. Have you tried one of Google's recommended screen protectors? I hope they add to that list with so many new vendors selling Pixel 6 screen protectors. -Degju

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

@@runthejoules not tried a Google screen protector no, but another make yes, a slide, it was easy to put on can't see it and the fingerprint works every time now, I did re set the fingerprints twice each after fitting the slide, much better than glass ones in my opinion. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@runthejoules]

Just curious, which screen protector did you purchase? I finally just received the Rhinoshield protector that was on the Google recommended list, but the fingerprint reader hasn't worked very well with it.

[@abhipatel934]

Hii from Canada too brother.. I've used iphone xs max before.. I've used OnePlus 6t McLaren edition, samsung s21 too.. I've found that androids started lagging a bit, taking few hiccups time to time more frequently but that was not an issue with iphone... It worked as day 1 after more than 1.5 years.. performance was very very stable unlikely android phones .. currently I'm on s21 and I'm planning to change.. I'm thinking of iphone 13 pro max or pixel 6 pro.. but my main catch is performance and battery .. here, iPhone wins but the pixel screen and smoothness always makes me choose it and makes it hard.. in your opinion, how is the performance of pixel? Does it take any hiccups or lags anytime? Please do reply.. I don't want to waste my money on a wrong choice.. thanks in advance ❤️

[@umpa916]

The brightness adjustment you don't need to swipe down twice, you can use 2 fingers to fully open it.

[@runthejoules]

Great tip Mark!

[@umpa916]

@@runthejoules you gotta new Sub here!

[@runthejoules]

Appreciate the sub Mark!

[@ChristopherPhillips]

Degju - wit my Garmin paired I set it to never lock when it is within bluetooth range of it. Helps with the fingerprint/gloves issue

[@runthejoules]

That's a great tip for winter! I don't know why I didn't think of it. Thanks for the comment Christopher! -Degju

[@RandyMarsh0301]

For the screen shot... You can swipe up and use the screen shot option

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Roger! That's true you can take a screenshot through app overview (there is a quick note about it at 2:05). I prefer the button press or double tap because it's a bit quicker. -Degju

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Nice review, I just bought a 6 pro, reason is display size. I currently use a Mate 20x, my carrier is killing it, I'm hoping I can get used to a smaller display. Guess we will see. Thanks great work. 👍👍

[@runthejoules]

Thank you Michael, appreciate it! -Degju

[@wolfgirl700]

Subscribing on my first video here, great scenery on this one! Glad I watched - I really prefer face unlock over the scanner, so I might wait on the purchase. Google is rumored to be pushing a facial recognition update at some point, I really hope that comes true 👀

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the sub Tiffany! We'll definitely continue including the scenery that we have available to us for future videos! It seems that Google might release some sort of face recognition biometric. Reports are that it's causing high battery drain at the moment. Hoping this is sorted soon. With the bug fixes that came with yesterday's update, biometric options are the only large negative remaining on this phone! -Degju

[@wolfgirl700]

@@runthejoules That is helpful info, thank you! 😊

[@runthejoules]

No worries!

[@ernestogomez6396]

What camera did you use for this video? Awesome quality!

[@runthejoules]

Thanks! We used a Canon C70 for pretty much everything. Love that camera. - Ryan

[@detore]

You can swipe down with two fingers for brightness slider access

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment! You're correct! -Degju

[@ggm-i8y]

The brightness didn't adjust because in your example yuo had the light at the back on. Yes, pixel has second sensor at the back and yes, weirdly, it is treated as the main one.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Deividas! You're correct the Pixel 6 does have two light sensors at the front and back, however it needs some optimizing as it must be one of the factors on why the brightness adjustment doesn't work well. In this specific example in the video, the light behind me is actually quite dim and the brightness should have adjusted even slightly when I turned the main light off. But I have found that the December 13 update has improved the adaptive brightness. The sudden changes that were previously occurring have stopped and now the adjustment is a bit more gradual and more accurate. It's still not perfect, but much improved! -Degju

[@ggm-i8y]

@@runthejoules ah yeah, should have added. it is at times indecisive or aggressive to adjust the screen.

[@runthejoules]

Agreed! Thanks for the discussion!

[@abhijithmohanan7362]

Good video brother...keep going..♥️♥️

[@runthejoules]

Thank you Abhijith! Appreciate it! -Degju

[@rjc4370]

Instead of swiping down twice to get to the brightness slider, use two finger swipe down

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment RJ! I have been occasionally using two fingers to swipe down, but more often than not, the way I hold the phone, it's my thumb that ends up swiping down. It's just a habit I have to change personally. -Degju

[@Mrinformant9]

1:55 what a shot man and location 100%

[@adelessa3434]

looks like million sub Chanel video nice review

[@mtbville]

So true 🤩👌

[@runthejoules]

Thank you! We're trying our best! -Degju

[@chrisbullock6477]

I would suggest you get a case by any phone you spent over $500 on but that's just because I value everything I spend my money on

[@runthejoules]

Agreed! I won't leave the house without a case for sure.

[@shikhmuhdsyafiq]

Weren't all Pixel phones has the volume buttons and power button on the same side? I mean that haven't been an issue before, but many reviewers complaining about it in the 6 series

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Shikh! You're correct about the power and volume being on the same side on Pixels. I've pinned a comment regarding this correction. -Degju

[@muktagurung3377]

Thanks for visiting Nepal 😊.

[@runthejoules]

I'm originally from Nepal! -Degju

[@giannitherock]

Great review. To me, the "secretarial" features are the most important ones. I need a fast smartphone who can follow me with the right advices in the right time. Especially, I use extensively Google services all together and need integration into one another. Finally, I hope they improved the assistant, as it is now it isn't that helpful.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Gianni! I agree those are some of my favorite features!

[@rigshreyan]

Really considering switching to this. But what’s the new with the cellular connectivity issue. No youtube channels are talking about it. Looking forward to hear what you think.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Rig! Personally I have no issues with cellular connectivity but I am located in Canada and this issue has been regionally isolated to some European countries. This experience is going to vary for users in varying locations and different cell providers. In discussions in Reddit, a user found that joining the Beta program in Google's carrier services fixed the issue. Google is aware of the issue, hopefully an update is coming soon regarding this problem.

[@GearWave]

Thanks for sharing..... I love your Patagonia Jacket. Can you please tell me what model that is?

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment! It's the Triolet jacket. It's been great for all seasons even as a rain jacket!

[@GearWave]

@@runthejoules NICE! I have a inate love for jackets and outerwear so I had to ask. Great review and thanks again!

[@runthejoules]

No problem and thank you!

[@NOLATechy]

You can change the side detection range on the Pixel so you don't have accidental touches. Settings - System - Gestures - System navigation - Tap the Gesture Navigation Gear Icon - Adjust the back Sensitivity left and right sliders. Google did not "change" the location of the volume rocker. All Pixels since the original Pixel have had the volume rocker and power button on the same side. Google did this to prevent accidental pressing of any buttons when viewing videos in landscape mode and setting your phone down on a table. This is why there is absolutely nothing on the left side of Pixel phones. As always, you don't have to swipe down twice to access the brightness slider. You can swipe down once but use two fingers. This will pull the notification shade all the way down. This has not changed since Android 4.0 Adaptive brightness issue has been fixed in the December 2021 update which should roll out to P6 and 6 Pro sometime this week. The rest of your video is awesome!

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the great tips! I did adjust the back sensitivity previously as I have the left sensitivity at low. That's where I found I had more of my accidental touches. You're correct about the volume power buttons, I have a correction pinned to the comments. It definitely prevents accidental screenshots. I have been occasionally using two fingers to swipe down, but more often than not, the way I hold the phone, it's my thumb that ends up swiping down. It's just a habit I have to change personally. -Degju

[@SpammusX]

You can take screenshots with one hand by using the app overview.

[@runthejoules]

That's true you can take a screenshot through app overview (there is a quick note about it at 2:05). I prefer the button press or double tap because it's a bit quicker. Thanks for the comment! -Degju

[@Mtnmsh]

Great video ❤️

[@runthejoules]

Thanks Mohammed!

[@songslovesongs]

Whoaaaaa babe alert in the pink jacket and lavender toque!😍😍😍

[@runthejoules]

😂

[@MathewLiamSousa]

Pixels have always had the power button as well as the volume rocker on the same right side. Nothing has changed.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Mathew! You're correct about the power and volume being on the same side on Pixels. I've pinned a comment regarding this correction.

[@raaaado13]

Very good review

[@runthejoules]

Thanks Radoslav! Appreciate it!

[@KenDanieli]

2:00 How can you say that Google moved the volume buttons? Which Nexus and Pixel models had buttons in different places? I just searched for diagrams and the power and volume are on the right on the Pixel 3, 4, & 5. I have the Pixel 2 XL and Nexus 6. They all have volume on the right below the power.

[@runthejoules]

You're correct Ken! I've pinned a correction in the comments section about the volume and power button being on the same side.

[@KenDanieli]

Fingerprint scanner update; Dec 14, after the System Update security patch for Dec on Dec 13, the fingerprint scanner seems better. It was bad before. And I had tried to repair it by redoing fingerprint scans several time and doing my right thumb, which I use most often, as 2 of the finger saved. It's a Pixel 6 that I've had for 1 week before the update arrived on Dec 13. I have a tempered glass screen protector.

[@runthejoules]

Glad to hear yesterday's update improved the fingerprint scanner for you. Google did release a list of recommended screen protectors weeks ago. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to test those because they're in back order. They sold out quickly after google released the list. Thanks for your comment Ken! -Degju

[@runthejoules]

Just an update on this Ken. I finally received the Rhinoshield (on the Google recommended list) and the unlocking hasn't been good. I've ordered a different screen protector and we'll see if I have better luck. It started to work better when I used all 5 fingerprint options on my one thumb. But this isn't ideal obviously. -Degju

[@cloudy3359]

my volume and power buttons are on the same side and i use my (since i'm right handed) left hand's middle and index finger to press power and vol down button. it's actually easier.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Daniel. I'll try it out!

[@MrFowl]

Google has always had the volume and power button on the same side. It's so you can use your phone in landscape without pushing any buttons. Way better design. How many times have you accidentally taken a screenshot on your iPhone/OnePlus/Samsung? How many times on your pixel?

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Eli. You're correct about the volume and power being on the same side. Also a good point about accidental screenshots. Definitely never going to be happen on the Pixel! -Degju

[@Halljand]

How does the iPhone 13 Pro compare when it comes to accuracy in skin tones? I haven’t heard anyone compare the two.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Justin. I talked about it in our comparison video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHPJYoqkbq97mbs. Gist of it is, the iPhone 13 Pro did not do a great job with my darker skin tone and it didn't do a good job with my wife's lighter skin tone either. The Pixel 6 Pro was more true to real life and I really appreciated that. -Degju

[@Munozef9]

Is that social Media quality thing only for Snapchat or also Instagram?

[@abhipatel934]

Hii from Canada too brother.. I've used iphone xs max before.. I've used OnePlus 6t McLaren edition, samsung s21 too.. I've found that androids started lagging a bit, taking few hiccups time to time more frequently but that was not an issue with iphone... It worked as day 1 after more than 1.5 years.. performance was very very stable unlikely android phones .. currently I'm on s21 and I'm planning to change.. I'm thinking of iphone 13 pro max or pixel 6 pro.. but my main catch is performance and battery .. here, iPhone wins but the pixel screen and smoothness always makes me choose it and makes it hard.. in your opinion, how is the performance of pixel? Does it take any hiccups or lags anytime? Please do reply.. I don't want to waste my money on a wrong choice.. thanks in advance ❤️

[@runthejoules]

Hi Abhi thanks for the comment. So far no hiccups or lagging on the Pixel 6 Pro after 5+ months of usage. So no performance issues at all and the battery has been great. Although in different regions there have been issues with 5G draining some pixels much faster and issues with bugs. I've personally been very happy with the Pixel 6 Pro performance and battery. I'm currently testing the S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) for a review, and so far the Pixel 6 Pro has had better battery. And both have had no issues with lagging or performance. Again this is personal experience for both phones. -Degju

[@Yates__]

1:54 Oh no, they moved the volume buttons onto the same side as the power button! How will you ever survive?!???!!

[@runthejoules]

I survived...but barely 😂

[@dorksquad06]

So you can't slide up from the bottom mid way to get screenshots anymore?

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the question Mai. You still can take a screenshot with a swipe up (there is a quick note about it at 2:05). I prefer the button press or double tap because it's a bit quicker. -Degju

[@subhendue]

thanks sir kya if i buy this from dubai with international version of it can i get the warranty? pls reply TIA🙏

[@runthejoules]

Hi Subh thanks for the comment. Google's website states that the warranty claim can only be made in the country of purchase where the phone is sold. This is standard across most companies.

[@anthonywilliams9415]

The volume and power buttons have always been like that. They never moved anything.

[@runthejoules]

Good catch Anthony, you're correct! -Degju

[@ChrisWade0690]

Google didn't "move their volume buttons to the same side as the power button." They've always been on the same side on the pixel.

[@runthejoules]

You're right Christian. I have a pinned comment with the correction. Thanks for the comment!

[@GAMEBREAKER700]

Excellent video and review. Concur with all aspects of your experience thus far apart from the battery to a degree. The battery life has improved but not to the extent yours has. Not sure if it's a carrier issue but I can lose 7% overnight in standby and 15 minutes on Twitter can usually take care of 5%. My old P30Pro would still be on 100% after 20 minutes of the same activity and would regularly return 9 hours SOT on a heavy day. The 6Pro has some way to go in that respect. Outside of that it is a fantastic piece of kit. The regular 6 which I also have performs brilliantly. With average use I get two days battery and around 6hr to 7hrs of screen time. Keep up the good work 🙂

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Gamebreaker. Just an update since the filming of the video (which was 3 weeks ago), I'm now ending every day with about 40% battery life. I've also noticed an improvement since the Dec 13 update. I'm just curious if you received the Dec 13 update. There were carrier issues after Dec 13 in some European countries and that can affect battery life as well. There have also been app drainage issues that I believe I experienced in early usage but those have been fixed with app updates. The battery life has been a curious topic since users are getting vastly different results. Part of the issue can be coverage of 5G in your area. In locations with weaker 5G the weaker modem on the P6 seem to cause drainage issues as well. Since we're still in relatively early days, I hope Google can continue to improve the phone with updates (although Dec 13 update was a step back in some regions). Appreciate your comment! -Degju

[@ngnw1991]

Sadly for stories although the camera is itregred (ultra wide etc) it still uploads in bad quality :(

[@runthejoules]

I agree sadly. The quality is better now than previously and it's nice that Instagram can use the Pixel camera functions, but Stories don't look as they should.

[@JeremiahBonds]

Volume buttons and power button has always been on the same side.

[@runthejoules]

You're right Jeremiah. I have a pinned comment with the correction. Thanks for the comment!

[@rohithkumar47]

bhaiyya video mast hai

[@runthejoules]

Thank you Rohith! - Degju

[@BruceLeeRoy26]

Quick question: are you in Banff? 🤔

[@runthejoules]

We were in Banff for filming. Good eye Ondra! -Degju

[@Replay336]

Pixel 6 Pro my instagram straight up just wont load anything. Ive reset the cache and data many times uninstalled reinstalled a few times restarted my phone many. My instagram is just straight up bricked on this thing atm running on day 3.

[@TheChameleon2008]

i own the pixel 6 but i dont know about the camera bump..... looks nice but when you game etc its really annoying

[@runthejoules]

Definitely subjective topic for sure. I use the bottom edge of the camera bump for grip when gaming. If I do have my case on the phone the camera bump is not noticeable. Thanks for the comment! -Degju

[@TheChameleon2008]

@@runthejoules well, i use thes bumper buttons on each corner when playing games and now its not possible on the pixel 6.

[@runthejoules]

Ah I see that makes sense. Hopefully some gaming accessories that make sense for the Pixel 6 bump get developed.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

Compare it to the s21 ultra. I've got both, but pixel photos are better.... Especially the night time the telephoto/zoom.... Surprisingly is way better...

[@runthejoules]

Telephoto has been quite amazing! I've been especially surprised with the videos the telephoto has produced, like the avalanche clip! -Degju

[@slocavky]

I prefer the finger print scanner... My old pixel 4xl had face unlock and it SUCKED, it was worse than the 6 pro finger print ever has been... I love the pixel 6 pro, its been good for me so far...

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Tony. I agree I haven't had many issues with the finger print scanner as some have had and the phone has been great for me as well. I will say though having used the ultrasonic finger print scanner on the s22 ultra, it is a big difference on a side by side comparison. Day to day though, I got used to the Pixel 6 Pro scanner and didn't have issues. It's just nice in certain circumstances to have both face unlock and the finger print scanner. -Degju

[@BaronBoar]

Most of the cons I see on this phone in all the reviews I have watched are things I already have gotten used to on my current Huewai phone. So I don't these being a problem for me what so ever.

[@runthejoules]

It's really a great phone overall. The short comings aren't a deal-breaker for me at all including the slightly slower fingerprint scanner. Thanks for the comment Baron!

[@jimlundborg]

Try swiping down from the top with 2 fingers, this saves you from having to swipe down twice.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Jim! I have been occasionally using two fingers to swipe down, but more often than not, the way I hold the phone, it's my thumb that ends up swiping down. It's just a habit I have to change personally. -Degju

[@bradenscott1851]

I'd happily pay an extra $100 for the standard pixel 6 and have the telephoto camera.

[@runthejoules]

Totally agree, I've loved the telephoto lens! Thanks for the comment! -Degju

[@drpoojasridhar383]

Is it compatible with Indian sim cards if it's an unlocked version?

[@runthejoules]

Hi Pooja. Indian tech reviewers have confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro both work in India with major carrier sim cards. However, certain functions are geo locked for example call screening feature won't work. There are even some features that are geo locked in Canada actually. -Degju

[@2013TombRaider]

I was very excited for this phone but the only reason why I am still sticking to iPhone is Face ID. I can’t live without out sure many people like Touch ID but I am so used to Face ID that it’s just not convenient for me without it.. I think one of the pixel phones had it dunno why they didnt continue with that one. Maybe they couldn’t put it under the screen I mean even apple can’t do it so far.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment Nik! XDA just wrote an article last week about this and the code reveals they're still working on it. Early issues were that it was causing massive battery drain but I hope they fix it soon.

[@tuttobicci]

What's the definition of 'long-term'?

[@THEAP99]

battery life is pretty disappointingly average for me. only gripe with the phone. background drain is a problem

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment. Did you notice any improvement after the December 13 update?

[@MarshallClicksPhotography]

@2:00 You must have never used a Pixel phone before because the volume rocker has always been on the right underneath the power button since the first Pixel And the Android 12 way of taking screenshots is different. You don't have to waste the double tap feature on screenshots. Just swipe up from the pill bar to open the recent apps, and there is a button at the bottom for screenshots

[@runthejoules]

That's true you can take a screenshot through app overview (there is a quick note about it at 2:05). I prefer the button press or double tap because it's a bit quicker. You're correct about the volume rocker and power being on the same side on Pixels. Thanks for the comment Terran! -Degju

[@JesusVillanueva]

Also if you hold the phone on your left hand, you'll likely have 4 fingers on the right side of the phone where ALL the buttons are, now just place 1 on the power button and another on the lower volume button and squeze. The way he shows taking a screenshot is not likely how most people would actually hold a phone.

[@Itstwistedroots]

Thank god it’s an “honest” review

[@storiesfromaniphone...6922]

What’s the voice to text app?

[@runthejoules]

I used the Pixels recorder transcript to show how well it transcribes, but this works in other modes such as voice typing for texts. I've used this for around 50% of texts I've sent since getting my phone and it's been a dream. -Degju

[@marksouthwell4490]

Generally a great phone , once the glitches are ironed out . I find the screen on my pixel 6 a big disappointment - poor brightness nits . One would expect at least 600-800 nits manual brightness and over a thousand nits in auto mode . I had a look at an iPhone 13 and experienced screen envy 😁 The Camera under exposes photos and the slider bar is unreliable and sometimes doesn't even work , my pixel 3a had much better DR and more reliable exposure of a scene . I find the camera an embarrassment considering it's supposed to be an upgrade on previous pixels . Must point out white balance is much improved. I am quite impressed with its video quality . Other aspects of the phone are just fine, screen is buttery smooth . Following improvements for pixel 7 - brighter screen, better cameras , smaller form factor.

[@Mark-ix8rz]

Adaptive brightness. I've never used it on any phone I've ever owned. So for me, that's neither here nor there. Fingerprint scanner. Scanned my thumb once and haven't had any problems with it. About the only app I've had a problem with, is Facebook not loading completely so it's frozen. Just have to shut it off completely and restart the app. I came to the Pixel 6 Pro from an LG Velvet. After that experience, I'm not going to nitpick this phone. I came to it late so I think most of the bugs have been worked out. Battery life has been outstanding. Even the imported LG TV remote control works just like it did on the LG phone. Heaven forbid a less than half second swipe would mar my day. I really got to quit watching phone reviewer videos

[@runthejoules]

Google's fixed a lot of issues that were present early on, which is expected with a brand new chip and new OS. Adaptive brightness has improved quite a bit since the updates, not perfect but not really a major issue anymore. I've never had an issue with the fingerprint scanner, which is lucky as it's been a problem for many users. The early bugs have been fixed the most part and again I've been lucky as I haven't experienced any call drops or connection issues that came with one of the early updates. Battery has been great for me as well and I was getting a full day on 5-6 hours screen on time. I should have mentioned that using two fingers to swipe down does bring the full menu down. Overall, it's been a great phone for me especially after the updates. I've recently been using the S22 Ultra and I miss many of the pixel 6 Pro's features.

[@TheRockinDonkey]

How are you doing a "long-term review" of a device you've only been using for a month? Let's be honest, if I'm looking for a long-term review of something, I want to know how it's going to hold up over the length of my contract, not just the first month. I want to know if it's going to start slowing down after a year of use. I want to know if the battery is going to stop holding a charge after a year of use. This isn't a long-term review. This is a follow-up, which is fine, but don't call it a long-term review.

[@runthejoules]

That's fair. Thanks for the feedback! We'll take it into account for future videos.

[@gaurjj]

Not available in India though 😥😥

[@runthejoules]

It is quite disappointing Google didn't release the Pixel in India. I'm sure there are a number of reasons including the ongoing supply issues. Hopefully that changes! Thanks for the comment! -Degju

[@soleil3gs]

The fingerprint sensor of the pixel it’s the biggest flaw

[@runthejoules]

Definitely hit and miss amongst users. I haven't had issues, but others have. Hoping that they still roll out the facial recognition that they're working on! -Degju

[@PrabhatXLR8]

Who said camera bump is "Infamous" !!!!! Don't drag others in your opinion.

[@runthejoules]

Just referring to the initial reactions on the camera bump before the Pixel 6's release. But many of those opinions seem to have changed since the release. I personally love the design and hope it sticks for years to come!

[@jm8165]

Google never moved the buttons to any side, the buttons have been in the same side for ever.

[@runthejoules]

You're correct thanks for the comment! I have a pinned correction regarding the buttons.

[@jijoaugustian9691]

New software update coming on December 13 with a fix of approximately 100 bugs

[@runthejoules]

Can't wait! And an ultra wide band functionality for nearby share!

[@ahmedalhosani6895]

Is it possible to fix the battery life in Pixel 6 Pro?

[@runthejoules]

Hi Ahmed. I haven't had issues with the battery, but it's only gotten better with time because of the adaptive battery perhaps. -Degju

[@gordbrenner797]

If you swipe down with 2 fingers it brings down the full selection.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks Gord you're correct! -Degju

[@Just_Listen785]

I went from the Note 20 ultra which unfortunately gave me a ton of problems to the 6 pro. The 20 ultra took some insane night pics for a phone. You press night and all done. So far I'm not happy with this 6 pro. It's different which is cool with me, just wasn't ready for it lol. The battery life is GARBAGE. Mine takes forever to charge and I mean 6+ hours. At night in the house using the camera, it's fuzzy. The sound quality is HORRIBLE! Mine will dim, get bright on it's own. It's not really worth $700++ to me.

[@runthejoules]

Thanks for the comment! It seems like your phone might have some issues and might be worth using the warranty. The Pixel 6 Pro has an adaptive charging mode that is enabled by default. This means the phone won't charge at max speed but is better for battery health. If you disable this, it will charge faster. It 6+ hours is too long even if you don't disable it. The night shots have been impressive in my usage, but I completely agree on the adaptive brightness issues. They did improve on these after updates but the adaptive brightness is still not amazing. -Degju

[@Just_Listen785]

@@runthejoules battery issue got fixed on the last update. Sure wish I could send you a night pic on here. It's absolutely horrible