Pixel 6 Pro FULL Review - Two MONTHS Later!

[@TrueRay17]

Honestly, I sucked it up and factory reset my phone because of the bugs and let me tell you...it solved 98% of my bugs. Fingerprint is more accurate, reliable and faster. Still not the fastest but a whole lot better. Zero crashes and battery life dramatically improved. I was getting 5 hrs of SOT max but now 7+ hrs. It's a beast with the reset. Can't wait for that fingerprint update to arrive in Canada and the feature drop should make this untouchable.

[@bryce2fadeway]

Interesting. I don't have any crashes or bugs but you did give me the temptation to factory reset it. But goddam Google, we shouldn't be pushed as customers to such extents...

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Fantastic! I'm tempted to do a reset honestly.

[@TrueRay17]

@@TechnicallySpeaking Highly recommend it or wait on Monday for the update to be released then do it.

[@bryce2fadeway]

@@TrueRay17 i did it and the phone works better. Even the double tap for screenshot is good. And surprisingly the fingerprint sensor works fine! Now I'm waiting for my Google Voice assistant availability in French .

[@TrueRay17]

@@bryce2fadeway that's good news! It's a hassle but definitely worth it.

[@miltonbrownrigg8409]

Really enjoyed this review thanks. Had my Pixel 6 Pro for 3 weeks & love it. Came from Samsung S21Ultra with absolutely no regrets. Way too much of a big deal made of the fingerprint scanner in my opinion. People are simply brushing their finger past it expecting it to work. Unrealistic! How few fractions of a second do you need to save? If measuring tenths of a second is an issue then life has become pathetic.

[@alexanderc7213]

Generation has become lazy and entitled. I mean, when you can't take 10 steps to turn on a light and have a 'smart home' lol

[@DragonProtector]

some one did a comparision of finger sensor with 6 pro and s21 and literally no difference

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Thanks for watching! And the scanner has definitely gotten better for sure. I dont have an s21 ultra to test but it's good to hear they are close.

[@DragonProtector]

@@TechnicallySpeaking ya I was kinda unsure what to think with everyone complaining on reddit about it but watching someone live test it in a video made me feel better.

[@richardlindner4417]

I can't wait to get my pro next week 😎

[@dcoreyp]

Great review. I've had my 6Pro for almost 2 weeks. Like you've said there are a few things I don't like, but as a whole I love the phone. #TEAMPIXEL

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Thank you!

[@howardgould1079]

My own experience largely mirrors this review. Overall, it's an excellent phone. I also put a screen protector on straightaway BUT why oh why don't they come preinstalled? Especially with this fingerprint reader (coming from a OnePlus 6t, it's performance is about the same but at least that phone had face unlock too). Battery life I have found not so good as in the review, although it is improving as the phone learns more about my usage. On charging, the only thing that I would add is that with some cables it is reluctant to charge. One additional point: the haptics on the phone are great and a joy to use.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimv1983]

"...it is improving as the phone learns more about my usage." So does that mean the adaptive battery feature actually works on the Pixel 6 phones? I've been using the adaptive battery feature for the last 3 years. For the last year on my Pixel 5 and for two years before that on my old Pixel 2 XL. Adaptive battery has never made any difference for me. That's cool if it finally works on the Pixel 6 phones.

[@gastonpiget1034]

Nice overview. I quite like my Pixel 6. The fingerprint unlock is a bitter pill. Works around 10% of the time. Here in Europe we still haven't gotten the November update. I don't understand why not. It doesn't have to be sent via steamship. Like you, I hesitate to factory reset. A pain to set up the phone again. Anyway, I wouldn't know how to go about it.

[@Momen7ai]

What's your current go to case for pixel 6 pro? I watched your other vid on cases. I'm still so undecided 😅. Want to keep the new phone safe in my pocket for 5 years 🤣. Otter defenders are too bulky. I picked up the film case off Amazon can. Appreciate it

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

It might be time to factory reset if it's only working 10% of the time :(

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

My current case is a moment case

[@gastonpiget1034]

@@TechnicallySpeaking Thanks for the response. Miracles happen, well half miracles. I redid my prints yesterday: each thumb twice and one index finger once. The sensor seems to recognize enough of my index finger to work - currently - around 60% of the time. A factory reset is an option. I hope I won't have to. I'd have to research how to go about it without losing my current setup. On the other hand, as mentioned, here in Germany we still haven't gotten the Nov. 17 fingerprint fix and then there's the big December update to contend with. Once these updates and fixes arrive, I'll reassess the situation. Apart from the fingerprint reader, I quite like the Pixel 6. I've been using Blackberry software (except for the launcher) and almost feel at home - though nothing can replace the physical keyboard. Alas.

[@adp98761]

I've installed the EGV screen protector on my 6 Pro (available on Amazon) - Very easy to install and it doesn't affect the performance of the fingerprint scanner.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Nice!

[@Vandiekins]

I had the 6 pro for 3 days and i loved it but i just couldnt get used to the aspect ratio. It makes the screen look smaller than it is.

[@zekirami]

Fantastic videos .I have just 1 questions any time I take a photo it comes 9 or 12 mp so where is the 50 mp? I can't find it I have Google pixel 6 pro .thanks

[@alsharif8383]

In Middle East the lowest price of pixel 6 pro 128Gb is about 1,300 dollars, and it comes without 5G support 🥺😕

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

:(

[@jonhansen4745]

The biggest issue I have with my Pixel 6 Pro is that it's still backordered. I ordered it from Verizon on 10/20/2021 and was told it wouldn't ship until 11/17/2021. The next day I was told it wouldn't ship until 11/30/2021, and then yesterday I was told it wouldn't ship until 01/14/2022. Hopefully Google will have all the bugs fixed in the phone & Android 12 by the time it finally arrives...

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Ugh that sucks! I'm so sorry!

[@Daagg]

Good perspective🤓 Thanks!

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Thank you!

[@jimv1983]

What is your screen on time and total time off the charger? How much time is spent on wifi vs mobile data? I've read some reports that the Exynos 5123 modem is a huge power drain so I'm curious what kind of battery life you get on mobile data.

[@Retro_Analog]

Scott, great review! Your channel is going to blow up in 2022! You are one of the best reviews out there... Technically Speaking 💯

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Appreciate those kind words!

[@pyrokamileon]

I have had my pixel 6 for a little bit now and I am adjusting to it but yes the one thing that I'm really not happy about is Android 12. If they at least had an android 12 light version or something to that effect I would be happy with that option..

[@marco.pereira]

Yeah I think a factory reset really does mske a difference. I upgraded from the pixel 5 to the 6 pro and no issues with any of my apps closing but I did a fresh install no data transfer. It does beat the purpose of the feature "data transfer", but if you want to be bug free it's worth taking the time to factory reset. I hate doing it because to install and sign on to all my apps takes forever!

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

I'm with you.

[@tek2313]

did you find any trouble with the reception? phone disconnect or drop calls?

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Personally I haven't but I've Heard of those issues

[@MelloHubb]

Thinking about upgrading from a galaxy note 20 Ultra. Would you recommend it? Or would you recommend the s21 ultra or iPhone 13 pro max instead?

[@Super01041994]

Wait for s22 ultra in January

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

That's a tough call, not sure I'd upgrade quite yet

[@anthonyparker1869]

Awesome video. I think he means to turn off Adaptive Charging in order to get the fastest charging speeds.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

You're right!

[@mjjones1045]

It charges miles faster without adaptive battery! I figured this out yesterday. Geez I was disappointed.

[@DragonProtector]

@@mjjones1045 wonder if that why my tab s7+ charges so slow lol

[@Remberto11]

#TeamPixel from Houston bro 😎

[@nagindersingh3557]

Hi Scott , just wondering on average how many hours of screen are getting with your pixel 6 pro ?

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

In the last 24, I'm at 6h01m

[@bryce2fadeway]

Awesome phone but omg those little things it doesn't do... No gif creation option (galaxy people knows) , the fingerprint sensor is atrocious, and the double tap to make a screenshot isn't efficient. I love the phone but Google please make it way better with updates. + In France we don't have the optimized Google Voice assistant option available. Google France told me they'll roll it but they didn't give any indication about the delay and all...

[@Tass...]

A good tip for you to get the double tap to work 100% is just tripple tap instead of double. ;)

[@bryce2fadeway]

@@Tass... it did works better. Thanks lol. Again it's funny it's not working the way it's supposed to lol

[@alexanderc7213]

Is the telephoto/zoom capabilities on this device worth getting this over regular pixel? I've been searching on the net for comparison photos from regular shot vs 4x zoom vs 20x zoom but hard to find compared to S21Ultra. Keep seeing the moon shots with S21Ultra lol.

[@DragonProtector]

moon must be popular

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

For me, I love Tele Lens on it.

[@pyranomics7229]

How many hours of SOT are you getting? I didn't even break 4.5hrs today and I'm a light to moderate user (browsing social media, opening camera app here and there, nothing more). It's kind of really frustrating. I live the phone but the battery seems borked.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

In the last 24, I'm at 6h01m

[@pyranomics7229]

@@TechnicallySpeaking thanks for the response! That's heartening to hear. If i break 6 with moderate use, I'll be a happy camper. My next order of business is a factory reset and setting up the phone from scratch.

[@pyranomics7229]

@@TechnicallySpeaking i might also try and keep Adaptive brightness off. I do like it, unlike some other users, but i feel like it gets the brightness a bit off for what i want. Like you, i like the 55-75% window (more to the higher side during the day since i live in a sunny city). Hopefully it all works out!!

[@Hippydippy935]

Weird, I haven't noticed any issues on any other phones with Android 12. My Pixel 4 XL has no issues, yet our Pixel 6 pro has had numerous issues.

[@Hal-zf4fv]

I been able to to use or own pretty much every flagship device in 2021. I can honestly say the pixel 6 pro is the best phone IV used. Iv had NO issues like others, guess I'm lucky. It's so fast and smooth. I was using an iPhone 13 pro max prior to the pixel Ans give me the pixel all day everyday over the iPhone or even the s21 ultra. Imo the pixel 6 pro has the best software experience on any phone to date. I got the white version and there's little to no visible fingerprints. It's slippy but so are other phones. I have absolutely no inclination for the first time not to get the new note. It literally do not see the point. The pixel 6 pro will last me at least until 2023. Ok it's not the most powerful on paper. Do not let that out you off. Google's software optimisation is second to none. It's absolutely smashes every other phone in terms of fluidity. It's also way more powerful than what you need at this time .

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

I wish I would have gotten the silver or sunny version for the fingerprints!

[@Hal-zf4fv]

@@TechnicallySpeaking I do t normally go for white phones. But I'm glad I did with the pixel as I can't see the fingerprints. My wife has the grey version and at first I likes it better but as time has gone on I prefer the white. Hers you can see all the fingerprints and grease.

[@davidsando6991]

I don't see the link for the screen protector you use, am I missing it?

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

It should be in there now :)

[@Saurabh-hx1yp]

Adaptive battery is amazing. I just put my phone to charge at night and get 100% in the morning.

[@simonlock5595]

Lol , it's good . But even better would be stopping the charge at 80 % . Some phones do it .

[@Saurabh-hx1yp]

@@simonlock5595 for me I'm past that. I stopped caring for that.

[@simonlock5595]

@@Saurabh-hx1yp fair enough 👍

[@jakehansen3418]

I've had mine for 2 weeks and love it have no issues besides Android 12 but I owned a Nexus 4 I know how Google likes to use it's phones to bug test Android for everyone else lol.

[@jksajeev]

Hello there.. I just ordered new pixel 6 pro.. Just confused about the charger.. As I could notice that everyone mentioned it would take more than 2 hours of charging with the one that Google store provides.. And most of the recommendations are not to buy that charger.. Can you pls suggest me a perfect charger for this? Will apple's charger be fine?

[@ChadH2023]

I went with the 6 from the 5. Returned it, too big n top heavy for 1 handed use. I understand the want for the pro version, but the 6 needs to be smaller. Also, the screen needs to be brighter to be a flagship phone. Glad Google is taking chances.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

The 5 is an awesome device to go back to.

[@ChadH2023]

@@TechnicallySpeaking it's a pleasant surprise and the speakers aren't as bad as reported. Hopefully the 6a or 7 will offer a smaller option.

[@mjjones1045]

6 is the perfect size for me. Definitely do not want some small phone. Sounds like they need to release a 6 mini and leave the 6 alone

[@ChadH2023]

@@mjjones1045 they should offer 3 sizes like Samsung.

[@Jthall1990]

My 5 is still a beast. I've haven't had any issues with it. I went from a S20 to the 5 and I can't notice any difference in daily performance. I'm getting 6-7 hours of SOT the 5 always takes good pictures even compared to my wife's iPhone 13 pro. The Pixel 6 doesn't impress me at all. Keeping my 5 for another year

[@itisfinished4U]

Any connectivity and overheating/way too warm problems especially on carrier data? Mine can get really really warm on LTE/5G just doing easy web browsing, so much so I'm sending mine back to Verizon to exchange it for a new one hoping it's just a one off hardware problem.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

I haven't had any overheating or anything like that, but the device doe get warm-ish when gaming on 5g.

[@itisfinished4U]

@@TechnicallySpeaking that's good to know

[@Tass...]

On the pixel6 reddit there are a bunch of people who solved overheating with a factory reset. I know it's a pain but it seems to work for those with heat and low battery performance issues.

[@LeoRichVids]

Adaptive Battery is good to have on. Adaptive Charging on the other hand, that should be turned off if you want the fastest charging possible. I'm sure that's what he meant, but those are two different things, but they're both in the same battery settings menu

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Thanks for the comment!! You’re right :)

[@jakehansen3418]

From what I've seen people using fast charging will see up to a 20% battery decrease in a year that's sorta insane to me considering I keep phones for 4 years on average and that's too much battery loss. One of the reasons I went with the pixel is even with a c level battery it will make it last much longer it also has updates for 5 years which is a huge bonus for me.

[@LeoRichVids]

@@TechnicallySpeaking I like your videos btw. Just discovered your channel today. I like what I've seen so far, so I'm subscribing lol. Keep up the good work!

[@simonlock5595]

I thought adaptive charging worked only work if you had an alarm set eg 6am . Otherwise I think it will charge normally .

[@LeoRichVids]

@@jakehansen3418 I personally change phones every year or two, so I personally don't mind the battery changes, but I can see it being an issue for someone that keeps phones longer, so that Adaptive Charging is meant for someone in your situation it sounds like. That's why I like that it's an actual option. You may want it on, but I may not. It's always great to have the option instead of a specific setting being forced on everyone.

[@neo06m2003]

The front facing camera of my Pixel 6 pro is grainy under low light before taking a shot. I'm not sure if you have the same issue.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

How does the picture process after the fact?

[@Tass...]

Yeah low light the front camera is known to be poor but it *should* be improved with an update at some point.

[@daltonwildes2215]

If you aren't using adaptive brightness you can't get the full brightness outside unfortunately. Even though the adaptive brightness is terrible on this phone

[@DragonProtector]

wait what?!

[@mohammedshafeeq936]

Nice hair style🔥

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@DragonProtector]

use nano liquid screen protector

[@blasien1]

People don't understand the PD charge protocol, or they understand just enough to make ignorant criticisms. Never heard all this nitpicking about other PD phones like iphones or Samsung (S21 requires enabling fast charge or extra fast charge separately). Google recommends a 30W PD charger bc it's a PD value that's actually available and covers the phone's max profile. Another issue is many reviewers recommending charger brands that aren't PD, but some proprietary protocol that supposedly embraces the PD profile, but who knows? If phone and charger don't match protocol handshake, it will default charge at good ol' 5W slow charge.

[@andyH_England]

Cool. you know what is going on, but my 75 year old mum would not, we are not all tecchies. Google should have marketed it with the simple truth, that these have max charging of about 23 watts but recommend 30-watt to cover the parameters? They would have got no negativity with explaining this. Instead, they implied 30 watt was the max charging and people are not happy with seemingly being misled, it is the optics and as a big company you have to have a team to make sure you are upfront.

[@gmgm2410]

What would be the speed charge a quick charge 3.0 30watt charger? 5W? I wish , bc thats good for the battery

[@shamelessplace11]

Ordered mine yesterday... I'm sick of Sammy and don't like apple. Sooo here's to hoping it's the one.....or I swear I'll pull out my old bag phone. Is it wrong to say WOLVERINES? 🤔

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Too soon! LOL

[@RMeeStudios]

"Android 12... Who hurt you?" 😂

[@keenanppl]

Hey brother I see that you're a big buckeye fan you must live close to or in Columbus area I am in the Columbus area as well I'd love to meet up and talk tech with you at some point I think the pixel 6 pro is the best phone Android phone on the market pound for pound dollar for a dollar great video by the way

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Thank you so much! Yeah I'm local to Cbus!

[@hienho15]

I actually like the finger print. From my experience it is the fast onscreen fingerprint I have ever use. Even faster and less frustrating than my s21 ultra.

[@emmanuelgxlden7170]

What ?

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Nice!

[@ikephipps2696]

You didn't post the link for the screen protector

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Sorry about that! It's there now :)

[@Thefastlane425]

You never left the link to the screen protector

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

My fault! Just fixed it.

[@Gunny_101st]

Get less buggy and as good as OnePlus? OnePlus: Stand by for Oxygen 12

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Yeahhhhh OnePlus has really, really messed up

[@Gunny_101st]

@@TechnicallySpeaking After a reset my 9Pro did get better but man it still has a lot of glitchiness. Probably be returning it and getting the P6Pro. It's too bad. Been a OP fan since the 1.

[@fr0d0scious]

"never buy anything for what it could be"

[@pyrokamileon]

soooo #scottlied he had the pixel 6 the whole time? lol 😜

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

;)

[@vesnl]

He already has the Pixel 7 😝

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Lens flare sucks really badly

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Quite a few phones have that too.

[@baronofgreymatter14]

@@TechnicallySpeaking we aren't talking about those phones though

[@weekendwarrior8179]

KZbin creator app crashing is so funny, because out of all the apps to crash, that's the one that all these "tech reviewers"... 😅😂🤣.. no problems on my s21 ultra on Android 12.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

The S21 is a great phone!

[@Rastaman267]

Your hairstyle don’t go with your face. Please as a humble viewer i would like to see both things go together.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

... what?

[@Rastaman267]

@@TechnicallySpeaking your hairstyle it doesn’t match your face, try something else. And great review thumbs up for that.👍

[@MNuggat]

@@Rastaman267 any other worries?

[@HeatherKraafter]

@@Rastaman267 dude, what does this even mean? His face and his hair not only go together... They are uniquely Scott! Scott, don't change a thing. We luv ya, man!

[@benleonheart]

5:10 - adaptive charging***, not adaptive battery This is what happens when reviewers want to get their videos out fast. Pay more attention to details.

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@benleonheart]

@@TechnicallySpeaking you're absolutely welcome! That said, though, your reviews and videos in general are pretty straightforward and that's very enjoyable!

[@TechnicallySpeaking]

@@benleonheart thank you! :)