Google Pixel 6 – 5G Android Phone
Unlocked Smartphone with Wide and Ultrawide Lens
8GB 128GB
Pixel’s very own powerhouse.
Introducing Google Tensor, the first chip made by Google, especially for Pixel. It keeps your phone fast, your games rich, and your personal info safe.
The Smooth Display that adapts to you.
- It adjusts to what you’re doing, with a high refresh rate for more responsive scrolling.[10]
Speak fluent Spanish. Or Japanese. Or French.
- Translate chats and video captions in real time, and read signs in up to 55 languages.[8]
The bigger and better camera.
- The 50-megapixel camera helps you capture more color, detail, and 150% more light than Pixel 5.[2]
An all-day battery you’ll love.[5]
- The Adaptive Battery learns your favorite apps, so it doesn’t waste power on ones you rarely use.
Advanced security helps you feel safe every day.
- Pixel is backed by the new Titan M2 security chip, 5 years of updates, and the security core.[6]
1 Pixel Camera 2 Battery 3 Security 4 Display 5 Live Translate
Take authentic, accurate portraits with Real Tone.
- Portraits on Pixel represent the nuances of different skin tones beautifully and authentically.
Bring an artful blur to the background.
- Blur out the background of photos to help your subjects stand out in professional-style portraits.
Say goodbye to photobombers.
- Use Magic Eraser to remove photobombers and unwanted objects, so your subject is the star.[3]
Capture your favorite face without the blur.
- Turn great moments into great photos by deblurring a face to make it sharper.[17]
Make everyday shots epic.
- Capture the action and create beautiful, long-exposure shots with more texture and energy.
1 Magic Eraser 2 Face Unblur 3 Motion Mode 4 Real Tone 5 Portrait mode
Product information
Product Dimensions 6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches
Item Weight 1.13 ounces
ASIN B09HJZPFDD
Item model number GA02900-US
Batteries 1 A batteries required. (included)
OS Android 12.0
RAM 8 GB
Wireless communication technologies Cellular
Connectivity technologies Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC
GPS True
Special features Built-In GPS
Display technology AMOLED
Other display features Wireless Device
Human Interface Input Touchscreen
Other camera features Rear, Front
Form Factor Smartphone
Color Stormy Black
Battery Power Rating 4524
Whats in the box Cell Phone, USB Cable
Department Unisex-Adult
Manufacturer Google
Language English
Date First Available October 19, 2021
Memory Storage Capacity 128 GB
Standing screen display size 6.4 Inches
Ram Memory Installed Size 8 GB
Battery Capacity 4614 Milliamp Hours
Charging Time 1.88 Hours
Brand Google
Operating System Android 12.0
Ram Memory Installed Size 8 GB
Memory Storage Capacity 128 GB
Screen Size 6.4 Inches
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Model Name Pixel 6
Wireless Carrier Unlocked for All Carriers
Cellular Technology LTE, GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC
Unlocked Android 5G phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[1]; Pixel 6 is fast, smart, and secure, and adapts to you.Form_factor : Smartphone.Display resolution maximum:1440 x 3120 pixels.
Other camera description:Front,Rear The powerful Google Tensor processor is the first processor designed by Google and made for Pixel; it keeps your phone fast, your games rich, and your personal info safe Pixel’s 50 megapixel rear camera captures 150% more light for photos with richer colors and more detail[2]
Professional tools like Magic Eraser[3], Motion Mode, and Portrait Mode keep your photos sharp, accurate, and focused Pixel’s fast charging[4] all day battery adapts to you and saves power for apps you use most[5] Privacy and protection are built into your Pixel smartphone; backed by the Titan M2 security chip, 5 years of updates, and the security core[6]
New Pixel experience is more modern and intuitive, with colors that reflect your personal style; the At a Glance feature shows you the apps and info you need when you need it, like a boarding pass before a flight[7] Live Translate helps you translate live video captions, private chats and messages, and signs in up to 55 languages right on your cell phone[8]; no apps, internet, or language courses required[9] New 6.4 inch Smooth Display[10] is made with the toughest Gorilla Glass yet[11] to keep your smartphone protected; the high refresh rate means more responsive gaming and scrolling Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.) Show more
Meet Pixel 6, the Google 5G cell phone that’s completely reimagined, inside and out.[1] Powered by the custom Google Tensor processor, it’s fast, smart, and secure. And it adapts to you. And it’s an unlocked Android smartphone, so you can choose the data plan and carrier that work for you.[1] [1]
Works with all major carriers. Contact carrier for details. 5G service is carrier dependent. Requires a 5G data plan (sold separately).
5G service not available on all carrier networks or in all areas. Contact carrier for details. 5G service, speed and performance depend on many factors, including carrier network capabilities and signal strength. Actual results may vary. Some features not available in all areas. Data rates may apply. See g.co/pixel/networkinfo for info. [2] Compared to main rear camera on Pixel 5. [3]
Magic Eraser may not work on all image elements. [4] Fast wired charging rates are based upon use of the Google 30W USB-C® Charger plugged into a wall outlet. Compatible with USB PD 3.0 PPS adapters. Actual results may be slower. Adapters sold separately.
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Henry Przygocki –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Google Pixel 6 – A Hidden Gem at an Unbeatable Price
Despite the initial negative buzz surrounding the Google Pixel 6, I took the leap and purchased this smartphone, and I’m thrilled with my decision. The Pixel 6 is an incredible device that offers remarkable value for the price. Due to the device’s rocky launch, its price has been lowered, making it even more attractive.Let me assure you that this phone performs flawlessly. I’ve been using it for several months now, and it has never let me down. The battery life is impressive, easily lasting me a couple of days depending on my use. The overall speed and performance are exceptional, and the software is top-notch. The camera is a standout feature, capturing stunning photos and videos. Additionally, the ample storage of the 256GB version is more than sufficient for my needs.While some people have complained about the fingerprint reader, I find it to be a minor inconvenience. It may take a fraction of a second longer than flagship phones, but it quickly becomes second nature. As a power user who enjoys customization, I appreciate the versatility of the Pixel 6. It handles demanding tasks and even some gaming with ease. For the price, I couldn’t find a better smartphone on the market. It’s truly a hidden gem.
6 people found this helpful
King Prince –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value for the price
I have the Pixel 6 for a few months now and I’m generally pleased with the purchase.Very little bloatware apps (that can be deleted or disabled).It’s very responsive.Multi-Tasking is good.Google Assistant works well.Battery is good, I get all day usage with the phone. I was more a power user when I had my Note 3 but I’m not on my phone as much now.Coming from a Samsung Note 3 being 8-9 years old now I’ve been use to some features I miss like swiping to call or text and a very detailed call history screen. There’s also not enough short basic notification sounds that can be used.FINGERPRINT SCANNERIs ok just ok. Coming from a Note 3 it’s definitely a step up in unlocking your phone but having to hold it for a long period to scan your finger or retrying 2-3 times before you get to unlock your phone makes it take just as long or longer than inputting a 4 digit pin.CAMERACamera is great, I’m not a big picture person, generally point and shoot and expect to be given the best possible pic for the scene (which I usually get). Videos are the same great quality as a point and shoot since I haven’t played with the settings extensively so take that as you will. Most of my videos consists of taking persons training in a Boxing gym and the quality is good (I usually shoot in 1080p because I have the 128gb version to save space).$600 you can’t go wrong. Best value for the price.
One person found this helpful
Tore –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good phone for the price
A good phone for the money, just don’t expect Samsung quality.The camera is excellent, which was the only reason why I bought this phone, and the only reason why I’m not returning it. It’s really good.Unfortunately, the rest of the phone is so so. Google’s launcher is clumsy and not very user-friendly. You can replace it with the Microsoft Launcher, which helps a lot. Unfortunately, you are still stuck with Google’s horrible notification bar, which is a constant annoyance to use, and can’t be customized. Google’s on-screen keyboard is also not great, but this can be replaced with Microsoft’s keyboard, which can be customized into a great board.The phones come with just as much pre-installed junk, as the phones you buy from the operators. I expected there to be less, since it’s unlocked, and doesn’t have a 3rd company to fill it with their bloat, but Google apparently saw this as an opportunity to put extra junk of their own. Brilliant.The battery is the worst part of the phone. It drains fast, and charges slow. Kind of the opposite of what you want.All in all. If I had known about the shortcomings of Google Pixel 6, I would have kept my Samsung Galaxy S10, even though the camera isn’t that great. I got a better camera sure, which is important in my opinion, but everything else is worse.
19 people found this helpful
illiandantic –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly Adequate Pixel 3 XL Replacement
My roughly four year old Pixel 3 XL is Google-abandonware and had been giving me the occasional issue with rebooting. So, since this brand new
“Google Pixel 6 – 5G Android Phone – Unlocked Smartphone with Wide and Ultrawide Lens – 128GB – Stormy Black”
is only slightly inferior regarding size and screen resolution, I decided it was time to replace it. It’s just about OK. So far, I’ve only got a few gripes with it (I don’t use the fingerprint reader, so I’m spared that travesty). First, the phone is noticeably thicker and heavier than my Pixel 3 XL. That surprised me. Maybe it’s a function of having a fabric case on the Pixel 3 XL vs having a
“Spigen Liquid Air Armor Designed for Google Pixel 6 Case (2021) – Matte Black”
on the Pixel 6. Second, the speakers seem to have a “scratchier” sound to them than the P3XL’s. And finally, when I was transferring my data back to the new phone, the phone got really hot, thermally throttled and slowed the USB-C to USB-C transfer down to a crawl. On the plus side, I had no trouble immediately removing the spyware-ridden OS and replacing it with GrapheneOS. Unless something rises up to bite me later, and assuming I don’t run into thermal throttling issues routinely, I’m going to rate the Pixel 6 at an OK 3 stars out of 5.
2 people found this helpful
Lexi –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not for persons new to smart phones
If you are new to smart phones, pick a different phone. Pros: large screen, clear and sharp. Very fast processor, good amount of memory storage, great camera easy to use and make pro adjustments. Good sound/voice clarity, thumb print reader works well.Cons: It is pretty heavy due to the quality gorilla glass and its size and probably as well due to the decent battery life. Biggest complaint it comes with NO MANUAL, so if you are new to modern smart phones…the icons/and notification icons are NOT intuitive and there is no downloadable manual. You can google older models and get some info but that really is sad. No real good way to carry the phone around with you, its too big and heavy for comfortable pocket use. I had to buy a cross shoulder/neck strap pouch to carry it around with me. The pouch is big enough to put my wallet inside as well.Honestly i wish i got a smaller phone, as i use it for business, voice, texts, and the camera. I do not use it for games or watching TV/videos…i have a great computer for that.
7 people found this helpful
WhtShadow –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great phone and features – just wish it had better battery life.
My old phone was tired and lacking in ability, so it was time for an upgrade. The Pixel 6 is better than the old in all regards (speed, features, memory, screen, cameras [other than macro ability], etc.), except for battery life. If I’ve done much of anything with it, I have to charge it almost every day. Wireless charging is convenient.
One person found this helpful
Alexander –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth The Money
If you’re going to pay $600 for a phone then it’d better be a really good phone, right? I’ve always stayed below $300 before now but I think I’m gonna be a Google Pixel boy from this point on. To start, the Camera quality is extremely good with detailed and unblurred images even if you don’t have the best lighting, I never cared too much for camera quality in the past but comparing this to what I’ve had previously, it’s a huge upgrade. When it comes to battery life, the phone will last you over 24 hours on power saver mode if not used heavily and I never timed exactly how long but you will get well over 12 hours on power saved with heavy use. I’d recommend always keeping the phone on battery saver if battery life is a big thing for you like it is for me but you’ll still get a good amount of hours out of it without power saver as long as you aren’t using it heavily, if you are using it heavy without power saver on then you’ll get a bit over 8 hours. The UI is easy to get used to and very intuitive once you pick it up, I actually prefer this swipe-based design over the little buttons that are always at the bottom of the screen. The quality is what you would expect for the price, it runs really well and I have encountered no issues yet.
One person found this helpful
PJTPJT –
4.0 out of 5 stars
On time delivered and in awesome condition, looks great and sleak
Always wanted to try Google pixel, this one look sleak and beautiful, smooth operation so far. Loving it.
James Johnson –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It seemed to be a brick after the “upgrade” to Android 13
The screen did not respond to touch. I could not turn the phone off. I plugged a trackball into the phone and reset it and it started working right. I hate having Verizon trying to stick its ugly nose into it. There was an app called my Verizon that I happily deleted.
scottvry –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It is ‘mostly fine’, but it is not the pixel 3a replacement I was hoping for.
It is unfair to downgrade the rating on this phone because it is not my Pixel 3a. Especially since I read all the reviews and still decided to make the purchase. I know use two phones, my Pixel 3a and my Pixel 6.- The fingerprint reader does not work consistently- It is too big to fit in a car cup holder, which means it is to big to manage in one hand.- It is even more bulky with a rugged case- I miss the headphone jack more than I imagined I would (but got the USB C adapter thing)Pros- The camera is great- The storage is great- It is fast- It has security updates for the foreseeable future.I guess what I wanted is the Pixel 6 Hardware in the size of a Pixel 3a (incl. a rear fingerprint reader and a headphone jack)
10 people found this helpful
Nat M. Zorach –
2.0 out of 5 stars
So close, Google! And yet.
At first glance, the Pixel 6 boasts everything that the modern phone enthusiast could hope for. A really stellar camera! Built-in AI features that supposedly will make your life better. Quality fit and finish. And, of course, the tried-and-true Android OS. It’s a thoroughly mixed bag.SHOPPING: First, I was upgrading from a Samsung S9, which, following the S6 Edge, was definitely the best phone I’ve ever owned. I was deciding between a few phones and had narrowed it down to the OnePlus 8T, the Huawei P30 Pro, and the Samsung S21. OnePlus has notoriously awful customer service and the phone wasn’t water resistant, so that was a dealbreaker for me, and then Huawei was too expensive and had at least the threat of compatibility issues. I figured I’d try the Pixel, having a few friends who love their older Pixels.The good stuff first:(+) The camera is truly amazing. I have a professional DSLR and I can say that this is by far the best phone camera I’ve ever used. The S9 was great, but it had some issues with artifaction and contrast. Pixel’s night vision is superb, and in daylight it takes amazing photos with 0.5x (wide), 1x (normal), and 2x (telephoto/zoom). Video is also great and very dynamic as far as features. It’s not the fastest, but it is faster than my Samsung, which is nice. There is, sadly, no way to access the camera from the lock screen, which is frustrating, but you can set up the awkwardly-placed power button to access the camera.(+) It’s fast. I guess the Tensor is a win.(+) Porting stuff over was seamless– far more seamless than even porting a Samsung to a Samsung, I found. Not sure how they swung this but I guess Google would have it figured out.(+) Battery life is good. I can get through the entire day of moderate use without charging it until I go to bed. With heavy use, I imagine I’ll have to charge it before then, so I’ll see how it goes on a few upcoming trips, but my S9 wasn’t able to hold a charge past noon on a good day, so it’s a huge improvement there.(+) Speaker is ok.The cons are a mixture of Android problems and Pixel problems:(-) No expandable memory and no headphone jack. Yes, I knew this when I bought it, but it’s still obnoxious.(-) The actual calling interface on the phone is uselessly complicated in the quest to improve user experience. It’s like… I just want to find a contact and hit “call.” I don’t want it to default to wifi calling, and I don’t want it to give me some stupid error message about how my Google Voice number– bro, no. I do not have time for that. Just make the phone call, phone!(-) Volume adjustment is simpler than Samsung (or old Android?) in a way that is distinctly inconvenient. It is much harder to mute ads, for example, since they’re always (obviously) set up to autoplay, but with Samsung, it’s possible to mute media but have it so you can still have your music playing, i.e. listen to music but then open up an app that has a video ad with sound– that then is muted and doesn’t interrupt your music. It’s possible that I haven’t figured out how to change this and that it can be changed. But I am not sure.(-) Text-to-speech seems to have gotten quite a bit worse. It also often keeps the text I’ve spoken AFTER sending a message, necessitating deleting a whole block of bits.(-) The keyboard sometimes disappears when you’re writing a message and receive a notification while you’re writing the message. Google evidently doesn’t know about this problem, even though it’s been widely discussed in forums.(-) The fingerprint sensor isn’t great, but it’s not as bad as I had suspected it would be from the reviews. I am not sure if it’s just my imagination, but I almost feel like it doesn’t work well in bright light? Is that possible?(-) Android 12 is really clunky, and there seem to be fewer ways to customize it. For example, the “quick” menu at the top of the screen that you pull down (for want of a better term) now has only 4 buttons, 2×2, as opposed to the former, much tighter layout (I think it had 5? or 6?). This means you can fit less stuff up there. Google, of course, wants to clutter it with GPay, which I rarely use. But you can, of course, customize this menu.(-) The home screen is abominable and relatively stuck in a thoroughly inefficient setup. There is this monstrous search bar at the bottom that cannot be moved. At the top is this whole pane for your personal “assistant,” which is meant to send you interesting things about upcoming things on your schedule or whatever. It doesn’t, usually. It mostly just displays the day, date, temperature, and weather. But while this only occupies the equivalent of two app icons, you can’t actually add any more icons. On my Samsung, I was able to fit everything I used most frequently on one home screen “pane,” and on this one I have to use two AND plentiful folders.(-) Tech support is horrible.I’d probably suggest the Samsung S21. You’ll also get horrible tech support! But you’ll get it on YOUR terms. Samsung’s bloatware is limited, thankfully, and the rest of the phone is fairly functional as far as customizability.I will update after I’ve had it for a little longer.
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gomerkyle –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Platform support and AOSP are biggest features
This phone replaces a OnePlus 8T for me because the USB port was going bad and I was right back in the era of micro-USB charging Hell with a USB-C port. This device doesn’t come with a 65W super fast charging power adapter, just a short USB-C cable. It does come with stock AOSP and because of that is obviously supported by any and every proprietary project or peripheral you can imagine. My biggest complaint, and a legitimate one, is this ridiculous raised camera bar on the back of it. What the eff is up with this?! It catches on my pocket all of the time, and is a absolutely ridiculous. If they absolutely must have a 100+MP camera on a mobile device that requires the extra real estate to house, well then make the whole device thicker and give us a serviceable device, or better yet, a 3.5mm I/O or, whack off the builtin storage to cut my cost and solder on a slot for expanded storage. Enough ranting about the state of consumer mobile devices and how dumb their designs are, I will say this is on par with my OnePlus when it was brand new and functional. I actually liked the OxygenOS ROM better than AOSP, but I am at ease knowing that I won’t be denied support for products or services because my device isn’t in the “approved list” (bollocks). If you can get this for under $300, I think you’ll be more than happy with it compared to what you would get for double the price or even more (who is insane enough to spend 2 months mortgage on a pocket computer that sees official support reach its end of life within 2 years ಠಿ_ಠಿ)In the end it does have wireless charging as a backup if this things USB port goes to hell too, which the OnePlus doesn’t have, but it also doesn’t have face unlock which the OnePlus does have. It charges plenty fast enough for me and holds a charge throughout my work day with a glucose monitor constantly scanning it, so that’s a big plus. It will slow the charging rate overnight to match when your first alarm is set i.e. 6am is when it will finish charging for me no matter it’s charge at the time before bed because that’s when my alarm is set, and will adjust accordingly to that alarm. There is very very little bloatware but it still does exist, i.e. YouTube music, files by Google, Pixel Tips, Pixel Buds, etc. But nearly all can be disabled without any developer tools to do so.
One person found this helpful
AmazonShopper –
2.0 out of 5 stars
If you’re reading this…this is your sign to run.
I wrote a review…. The phone literally did a glitch at 30%, jumped back to the home page…. and erased everything i wrote…… 😐Now I have to start completely over.If you’re reading this… Run.Things I realized DAY ONE within 30 minutes of unboxing:Really heavy – Have to rest my wrist on things when i type or use phone just to alleviate wrist pain.Front camera sucks – blurry , looks like a 2008 phone. Literally. Thousands are saying the same. Look it up. Updated the camera update. It switched to super grainy and dark. Instead of blurry. How a developer could miss the most important thing on the age of social media and selfies. I have no clue.Phone overheats – unboxed and simply browsed internet trying out my new phone and my phone got so hot. Now I’m concerned about longevity and stability. E I passed it to someone and they literally said “Uhhh why is it so hot” without me mentioning it.Phone did not come with headphones and charger like the 3 did. Just a phone cord with no wall box. Which i can get over. But still….why? Why not a whole charger at least? Weird.When you plug it in , you have to do a western showdown with the phone because it literally takes 5 seconds to indicate that it’s charging. So you can’t just plug it in and walk away. You have to sit there, stare at your phone for 5 to 7 seconds, wait for the charger sign to come up, to make sure it’s actually charging before walking off. I tried with different combinations of chargers and boxes including the old pixel charger and the cord it came with. So if you want to spend a lot of time trying to figure out Is my phone charging , is my charger even working, OH there it goes. Every single time you plug it in. Get this phone.Let’s say you change the color scheme , the phone will decide you no longer want that color and just change it to something else. Literally. It’s very random. If it even lets you change it at all, you can click on a color and the phone will just do nothing lol……………………..Things I noticed after having it for almost 2 weeks.Snapchat quality is terrible. It fills every stereotype and joke about of what an Android snap looks like. Super low quality.Bottom speaker sucks in comparison the front facing like on the 3. It’s a huge difference in audio quality and volume. It’s simply harder to hear when the speaker is pointed down and not AT you like it previously was. This is like wearing headphones on your shoulders instead of ears. Does not make sense.Phone doesn’t always respond when you touch screen.Gps glitches sometimes and you have to exit and re enter to get the time left on route to pop up.My wrists hurt so bad. I’m always stretching them out.Back screen gesture will change pages on accident A Lot. I read a review before I bought it that said the same and thought that person just wasn’t careful or didn’t know what they were doing. I should’ve listen. i changed setting to fix it to a home row and sometimes that doesn’t even show up, even with the up gesture… glitchSometimes it refuses to connect with Bluetooth. Others have mentioned that as wellIt does the slow typing glitch. Especially when it gets hot.Phone gets hot especially from video calling. Like again, a common function such as video calling in the world we now live in should not be burning up a brand new phone.Sometimes it takes a couple of seconds for a call to pop up, instead of popping up immediately.Did I mention the 30% reset that just jumps your phone to wherever it desires and erases anything you were writing ? Honestly the Pixel 3 did that too and I was hoping it would be fixed on the 6. No. The phone will lose whatever you are looking at or writing when it hits 30% . Hope it wasn’t important or interesting because you’ll never see it again.Overall the phone is just glitchy, slow, hot , and unresponsive with an outdated front camera.The Back camera is amazing. I love the phone assistant still that gives the option to tell more before I answer. My favorite feature about my 3 that the 6 kept. Other than that, I’m just not seeing an improvement.Last note: I Never got the promised December update like most 6 users still have not. And I won’t be waiting for it. Sending the phone back.
6 people found this helpful
avid reader –
4.0 out of 5 stars
solid and affordable.
It fits my hand well. It’s bright enough in direct sunlight . Its fast. Faster than I am, anyway.It’ll take a year for me to uses all the features.I did not have to sell a kidney to buy one.
troy waldroop –
4.0 out of 5 stars
does a few strange things
not as happy with it as i thought i would be
dmatus4NCASdmatus4NCAS –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Is This a Knock-off?
I had a Pixel3 XL for the last few years and really liked it. But I wanted the new phone features, especially the new camera and majic erase. By the time I decided which Pixel phone I wanted Google was ‘sold out’ of Sorta Seafoam. I didn’t want black so I ordered this one on Amazon. First of all, buying an unlocked phone and having to order a SIM kit from Google Fi was a much bigger process and pain than just getting the phone from Google with the SIM pre-installed, but that’s a first-world problem. But once the SIM was successfully installed I turned the phone on and everything came up in what I thought was Chinese! I had no way of figuring out how to change the language and no search was helpful online. Finally, I thought to take it to my neighbor whose wife is Chinese. She took one look and said this is Japanese language. But she was also able to figure out how to get it to English. So I took my phone and I’ve used it for the past 10 days. I will agree with reviews here that the phone feels heavy, perhaps even heavier than my previous Pixel XL. But the thing that is causing me the most frustration is the camera. The pictures I have taken are awful! First, I took pictures with a group of girlfriends. I was the only one that did and it turns out the pictures seemed stretched at the edges. The girls sitting at both ends ended up looking like their shoulders were line-backers’ and their arms looked huge! Like the pictures Realtors now post of interiors- WAY stretched and distorted. As you can imagine. Not a very popular thing with a bunch of girls. Also the colors were not very vivid and the lighting was really dim and dull. Next, I took pictures in my living room two mornings ago. My husband and I were having coffee. He snapped a photo of our dog on my lap with his new Samsung Galaxy s22 Plus. When she moved over to his lap, I took a picture with this new Google pixel 6 from Amazon. I have posted these two in my review and you can see the difference. His Samsung took a picture that was vivid and bright. The Pixel took a picture that was so dull. I had to wonder if there was something covering the lens! I actually took my phone to the local Best Buy store and compared it with the Pixel 6 displays both the 6A and the 6. Both of those phones displays were bright and vivid and this one is dull as you can see from the sample picture. So this phone is going back and it has eaten up way too much of my time and energy. The display Google phones had the color and light I was expecting. So now I have ordered one of the remaining Google pixel 6 in the only color left which is black, this one from Target which I am assuming will be providing the real product (because to be this bad this phone must be a knock off! And coming from unknown origin in Asia makes you wonder…). If I don’t have an extremely better experience with this one, I will return it and move on to a different phone.
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Mariu –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pixel 6 is Ok but
I really liked my Pixel 4 so much better. The 6 is bulky and awkward to use for me, with a case on and too slippery without a case. I miss the back arrow; the “new” phone battery lasts about 1 day; also when in the settings menu it does not return to the beginning but where you left off. I don’t like the arrow at the top as the phone is so big it’s hard to reach. My hands are average size but arthritic. It’s a nice phone however and has so many bells and whistle I will never use. All in all it works pretty much like the Pixel 4 except it’s more complicated with more unnecessary things I personally do not need. I don’t use the thumbprint or facial recognition except for video calls with face; it’s not necessary for me to lock my phone. I use the SEARCH in the Settings menu often. I never used everything on the Pixel 4 either. I did however get the pixel 6 to connect to my computer for zoom calls. It has a lot of nice features and I’m sure in time I will get used to the bulkiness of it. I’m only using it 6 days now. This is my 2nd Pixel phone and it was time for a new one and I got the 6 because it was affordable. I really do love the Pixel phones, just not the bigger size. The other things I will learn to use as time progresses. It was an easy transition from 4 to 6; all I had to do was switch my SIM carrier card to the new phone. It came in an AT&T box when I ordered an UNLOCKED phone and my heart sunk as I already have a carrier I love. There was a note on the box saying the original box was damaged (ha ha). But it was not an AT&T phone, even tho they conveniently put an AT&T SIM card in the AT&T box with the phone (laughing face). I like the phone but just pointed out some of the differences that don’t make me “love” it. I had my Pixel 4 almost 4 years. I do recommend Pixel phones as they update them constantly until they don’t after 3, 4, or 5 years. Online it said they will upgrade the 6 for 5 years. We will see.
Matt F –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Why is this considered an amazing value?
It’s an open secret that the North American market doesn’t have access to very many smartphones, thanks to our usage of non-standard cellular bands. Asian markets generally have much more choice from the likes of Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, Redmi, and so on, but those phones won’t work well (or at all) here in the states. I preface the review with that fact because, comparing actual hardware value for money, the Pixel 6, at $600, doesn’t stack up well to the litany of high-spec Chinese phones that are available today. I came from, and went back to, a OnePlus 8T 5G which I bought for $399 on sale and which gives me twice the storage, 4GB more RAM, a brighter, higher refresh rate display, more accurate optical fingerprint sensor, and admittedly worse (but not markedly so) camera.The Pixel 6 is a nice deviation in design from Google, but the massive camera visor is generally a love it or hate it design choice; it makes the phone top heavy and, coupled with the all-glass design of the phone, necessitates using a case. The cameras are good, even without the 4x optical zoom telephoto sensor you get on the Pixel 6 Pro, but they’re not as good as those on the iPhone 13 or Galaxy S21 Ultra, in my estimation. Yes, those phones are more expensive than the Pixel 6, and compared to the competition around $600, the P6 does quite well. Some criticisms are that photos are excessively processed/too HDR-y and that low light photos just aren’t mindblowing anymore, which is odd given the larger sensor compared to older Pixels (eg: Pixel 5). I don’t see a lot of difference in picture quality between the Pixel 5’s photos and the Pixel 6’s, but maybe if you sit around, editing on a 4K display all day, you’d notice more detail from the P6’s sensor.Battery life is another sore point, given Google’s claims of improved efficiency thanks to their in-house Tensor SoC design. The long and short is battery life isn’t great–it’s adequate. You’d expect more from a 4600mAh battery in a phone with these specs, but maybe the two high-clocked X1 cores Google uses just sucks more energy than we expected. Pixel 5 and 5a battery life are significantly better, in my experience. One issue is that, depending on your submodel, this phone just uses exorbitant amounts of power on 5G sub-6 and 5G Ultra-wideband. Unfortunately, some cell carriers restrict you from disabling 5G, and LTE does provide better battery life than 5G.The display is fine, but I expected higher maximum brightness. I can’t find any figures for maximum nits on the P6, only the P6 Pro, so my complaint here is subjective. Compared to the massive maximum brightness of phones like the iPhone 13 Pro, the OnePlus 9 Pro, Samsung S21/S21 Ultra, this one’s a letdown. Adaptive brightness also seems buggy and overly sensitive, adjusting the screen brightness continually even when ambient lighting doesn’t change.The speakers are equally underwhelming. They’re fine–sensing a pattern yet? There are plenty of phones with better/louder speakers on the market in late 2021. Google’s solution seems to be a software one, with their plan to add in ‘Adaptive Sound’. Whether this makes the phone louder in noisy environments remains to be seen.The fingerprint sensor is disappointing. Accuracy isn’t very good, regardless of how many times you re-enroll fingerprints or add new fingers. Time to unlock is pretty slow compared to other phones with optical and ultrasonic sensors. I greatly prefer capacitive fingerprint readers, ideally built into the power button. Google’s move to in-display sensors just to follow market trends is a step backwards. Still better than Apple and their slavish dedication to face unlock, though!Overall, this feels like a $400 phone, not a $600 one. I don’t know if Google is aware, but the smartphone market is saturated. You can’t bring half-baked, mediocre products to market and ask premium prices for them. All of their machine learning, claims of improved security, custom chips, and software ‘experiences’ won’t change a phone that’s fundamentally just mediocre.Oh, and I returned mine because it kept making calls to people in my contact list and overheating while charging.
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Jeffrey Liss –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good phone, but a bit heavy
The phone works very well, but is much heavier than the 6a. I bought it under $300 so I cannot complain.I would not pay top dollar for Pixel phones. I wait to buy during Black Friday and have no problem buying a Pixel 6 when the Pixel 8 is coming out. I do not require the latest and greatest phone, just a phone that works very well at a reasonable price.
JeremiahJeremiah –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but Disappointed
Everything about the Pixel 6 is really good except the display colors.The picture is a side by side of the Pixel 6 and Moto G Stylus from 2020.I played with color enhancement and tint but in the end I set it back to the default settings as nothing would fix it.I love the phone but the display is very disappointing. It’s a better phone but my G Stylus has better display colors. The whites seem washed out and dirty. Even my Onn tablet has cleaner whites and the colors are better.Is this a defective phone or just the way the colors are on the Pixel 6?
MoGo480 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Travel… amazing photo quality
I bought this phone so that I could sign up using the built in eSim for an Orange phone plan when I travel to Europe. However, the Google Fi unlimited plan gives me all the data I need for $65/mo and the international calling rate is cheap. Plus I get free text while outside of the US. Best part is, there is no commitment with Google Fi. I only need the plan for a month while I travel but Google Fi is amazing for travelers.When I signed up w Google Fi, I requested that they mail me a physical “data only” sim card, which I inserted into my Samsung phone. Now, I can also use my Samsung to view online maps while in Europe…and the sim shares the same plan data usage so there is no additional cost!If you have a phone with an eSim already built in your phone, you can sign up for Google Fi without a physical sim card. You just download the app and follow the steps. Then, after you’re set up with a plan, you can use the Google Fi sim card that they mailed you and insert it into any other phone or tablet, and have free shared data on that device.The phone itself is super easy to navigate. Everything is linked to my Google acct so set up was super easy. I still use my Samsung phone thru T-Mobile but Google Fi offers a better plan for international travelers.Only one CON: No headphone jack. You have to buy an external adapter that plugs into the charging port of the phone or get wireless headphones.
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Alexandre –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I thought upgrading from the Pixel 3 would be a good deal but as soon as I got the phone in my hands I was disappointed. The massive size of the phone is a major let down for me – it’s not really Google’s fault as I knew how big it was beforehand. To be honest, if it were thinner and lighter it might have not bothered me as much. It just feels denser than a phone should.Then there’s the cameras. I honestly prefer the shots from my Pixel 3 most of the time. The only time when the 6 feels like an upgrade was shooting in low light, but to be honest the 3 already did a very good job in most situations. What annoyed me the most was how absolutely horribly out of focus everything gets when shot up close, and not even that close. Say you’re photographing a receipt or a prescription or some other piece of paper with information all over it, in the 6 photos everything that’s not exactly where you placed the focus immediately gets blurred out. This happens when shooting food too. I believe it happens naturally due to the higher sensor of the main camera but still. The difference against the 3 photos is night and day.Also the front facing camera has a fixed focus which gives you a lot less detail in selfies, and the 3 has 2 cameras in the front which allows you to take group selfies and that’s a nice touch. It gets super hard holding out a massive phone for a group selfie.The buttons on the side also felt slightly loose, whereas on my 3 year old Pixel 3 they’re still as tight as possible.So overall it feels like a very disappointing upgrade. Unfortunately I cannot return it as I don’t live in the US but I am trying to sell it and I’ll keep using my Pixel 3 for now.
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Caleb M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best phones that I have owned (Updated)
I upgraded from the pixel 4a reluctantly. The only reason I upgraded was the charging port on my 4a was worn, and I picked this model specifically for the wireless charging capabilities. That being said, I do have a few personal preferences that I did like about the 4a vs the 6Pros:-battery life improves over time as it learns your schedule-wireless charging makes worn charger ports a thing of the past-seamless transfer of old phone with no learning curve-one of the best values on the market for the phone-google corrected the issue with the 4a’s hotspot on straight talks network-water resistant (I have no issues taking this phone into the shower with me if I feel like it)-the pixel navigation is similar enough to ios to make it easy for new android users to feel at home while not being different enough to turn off typical android userscons:-Phone is a little large (debatable, but noticeable from the 4a)-fingerprint reader is a little slow (4a did it better)-gets warm (or at least it used to a few updates ago, haven’t noticed this recently)(Update 4/18/24)I’ve had this phone going on 2 years, and it still feels like a new phone. Battery life is just as good as when I got it, and I feel like most of the issues I had were ironed out over time with updates.I don’t feel pressured to upgrade phones, as this one is still running great
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msk –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Do NOT upgrade to Android 13!!!
I don’t use the fingerprint reader or the face recognition, so, I cannot evaluate them. The battery has been ok. Mostly, I’m writing this because I just upgraded (after being prodded by Google) from Android 12 to 13, and that process rendered my Pixel 6 phone 100% useless/inoperable, and it’s impossible to find anyone at Google to try and fix the phone or even tell me where to send it. The companies they use to repair their cellphones don’t deal with catastrophic issues like this, which begs the question, “what’s then the point of even having a warranty?” I purchased the phone in January, it arrived in February, and I absolutely loved it (bought one with 256 storage capacity, and it worked perfectly till I just tried to install Android 13, which, like Pixel, is made by Google). What are the odds of this happening!? Maybe someone reading this at the Amazon Pixel Store will be able to help me/others with this problem? I’ve tried every phone number and online Google site associated with Pixel phones, and I’m just thoroughly disgusted and completely lost as to my (lack of) options. I’ve been a committed Google-product user since they first started out as nothing but a search engine. And now this. So very sad….
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Marty d’Fried –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fingerprint reader is hit or miss, pretty frustrating
I had a Pixel 2 XL before this with a fingerprint reader on the rear. It works well, is very quick, and pretty much still works first time. I loved it. The Pixel 6 is slow and unreliable. I think it may be affected adversely by dry hands, but I’m not sure yet. It is a constant hassle, and really detracts from the experience of using the phone, which is pretty nice otherwise.The sound from the speakers is much better than my Pixel 2. Much fuller sound. I listen to audiobooks and podcasts a lot, and don’t like wearing earbuds all the time, so the speaker is useful for that, and for the speakerphone. Also, it’s nice for listening to music when I just want something similar to a radio. This sounds better than most radios I’ve had.It’s pretty fast with 5G, and even pretty fast with LTE. I have T-Mobile with a fairly strong signal, although a bit over-crowded due to a nearby community college, high school, middle school, and large mall. My fastest speed was 320 mb/s down, and 62 up. Wifi speed on my 250 mb/s internet is pretty close to max when a few rooms away from the router. I think if I test in the same room, I’d get about max speed.
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Alex –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Feels like a downgrade from Pixel 2
What I like (in comparison to pixel 2):* Better battery life* More local storageWhat’s similar:* Picture quality (as far as I can tell). There is likely improvement of some sort, but I was just as happy with the quality I’ve had on my pixel 2.What’s worse:* Bigger size. This is definitely a subjective one. I end up using two hands to operate this phone. I like that I could do everything with one hand on my pixel 2… I could reach to the other corner with a thumb and still hold the phone with the same one hand.* The camera bulking out. That bulking out part makes it harder to pull out of the pocket, and downright impossible when you’re sitting down, like in a car. Also, it acts like a scrape, scraping everything out of your pocket when pulling it out. My wallet has fallen out number of times already, each time horrifying me that next time I’ll lose it. This is something hard to unticipate when designing a product, but this bulge is straight evil.What’s unacceptably poor:* Finger scan on the screen – I hate it!! I’d absolutely rather have have similar to the pixel 2 on the back that *works consistently*, over this one on the screen that works 70% of the time, and even when it does, it takes me a full 3-10 seconds *massaging the area* to unlock my phone. Given you perform this unlocking functionality 30-50 times per day – it is the most annoying downgrading feature.Why didn’t I go back to my pixel 2, you ask? Because the software support has already stopped over a year back and some of the apps are glitching / not working any more, so I was forced to “upgrade” to an inferior device.
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Kindle User –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great device
I bought this refurbished one excellent condition. It looks good, no visible marks or scratches. I upgraded from my pixel 4a with 5g, besides the fact this one looks better and slightly better 5g connect, there’s not much difference. One feature that is awesome use that your can use it too charge other devices, like a wireless charger. The camera quality is pretty good but my 4a actually takes far better pictures. Charges very fast. 😁
PigPen4x4 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good phone
I have used Sammy’s phones for, well,my first was the original Galaxy.Then a 3, 5. 7(my favorite), 8(boo) andthe price was just getting too high.I had been reading good things about the Pixels,so I gave it a try.My biggest gripe is minor, it’s the keyboard.I guess I just expected the same layout as the Sammy,but it’s different. Still QWERTY, but some symbolsand such are in different places. Sigh, oh well…The battery life is awesome. I don’t use it a lot,and I can get 3+ days on a charge.The screen is beautiful, the pictures are very very good too.Though if the flash is on, it is slow to take the picture.It doesn’t get hot while tooling down the road,streaming my tunes,showing me my next turn while on the wireless charger.I read a lot about fingerprint reader problems,so I don’t use it.
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Mike –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Touch-screen died at 13 months
Phone was incredible until the touch screen stopped responding entirely.Now the only thing I can do with it is a soft reset (holding power + vol up until screen goes black), but that doesn’t fix anything.Google support initially said they could give me an address to send it in for repairs (that I’d have to pay for), but I pushed back, noting this is a known hardware problem and they actually sent me a replacement Pixel 6 for free! The replacement was refurbished, but it works.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Google Pixel 6 Great Mid Price Phone
I had the last model LG ThinQ since it came out in 2019 sadly the phone overheated and the battery swelled causing the waterproof casing to separate and preventing the phone from holding a charge so I had to replace it – I really liked that phone, but I think this Google Pixel 6 is every bit as good and was a lot less expensive. Photo quality isn’t too it’s not quite as good as the LG but t is better than others I have tried recently (ie Samsung and Motorola phones). The phone responds well to my voice in both English and Spanish (an issue I had with the LG it didn’t understand me when I spoke Spanish – this phone is great for both languages) and I am still learning new things about this phone but so far I love it. The only issue I have is the battery life is not very good it will not hold a charge all day if you are constantly using it, you cannot use it and maintain a charge all day especially when you use it as your GPS and tour guide or doing google searches in other countries it drains the battery quickly. I was also sorry that there is no micro SD card slot for the phone but most phones have eliminated this now. Despite this negatives – overall I think it was a good purchase and a great price!
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Bexxyrae –
1.0 out of 5 stars
CRICKET WIRELESS USERS!!
This has a big chance of not being compatible with cricket wireless. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t and it all depends (from what I can tell from my research) on the IEMI number that comes on the device. Here’s what I understand after trying to get this to work with my cricket wireless plan.This is supposed to be compatible with cricket wireless. In fact, cricket wireless says that google pixel six IS compatible. But for whatever reason, if you happen to get the wrong IEMI number (from what I understand cricket or Google has not entered these particular numbers into their system.) it recognizes the device as incompatible.AND IT WILL SUSPEND YOUR NUMBER IF YOU ATTEMPT TO PUT YOUR SIM CARD INTO THE PHONE. Meaning you will have to go to a cricket location to get an associate to unsuspend your phone number. That’s right, if you put your cricket sim card in this phone (and other Google pixel phones for that matter. From Google pixel 4a and up) your phone number will not work if you put the sim card back in your old phone. When you try to make a call, cricket will tell you you need to pay your phone bill even though it’s already paid. Very frustrating.Cricket can’t make the phone compatible. They’ll tell you to contact Google. When I contacted Google they tried to tell me that the particular device that I ordered from Amazon was actually used or refurbished. And that the previous owner had suspended the device. Which is not actually possible because I received the brand new device, sealed. But they tried to put the blame on Amazon.Other people who have had this same issue after ordering directly from Google said that google told them to keep returning the product until they found the device with a IEMI number that worked. One person had to return their new device FOUR TIMES before they finally received a device that was compatible. Google says they cannot control what IEMI number you get when you order one of their phones.I was able to return my phone for a refund from Amazon, and I am planning to order directly from Google in the future until I get a working device, because I really want the phone. However this return process is taking a lot longer than usual and I think it’s because of the higher price range. I returned the phone over a week ago. And my shipping information says it arrived a week ago and still no refund. It doesn’t even say on Amazon that it’s arrived. I’m supposed to wait at least 30 days for this process. So it’s going to be a while before I can even try again for a phone that works.The thing that really sucks is that this is an issue with with all the Google pixel phones since pixel 4a was released. So any google pixel made after 4a is going to have the same bad IEMI numbers.If you have cricket wireless just be prepared for this roller coaster ride. Unless of course you’re lucky and it just happens to work. If you want to learn more about this issue with cricket you can google “unlocked Google pixel not working with cricket wireless” and if you do order one I recommend ordering directly from Google to avoid the headache of adding another business to the mix… for the other companies to say “it’s their fault, not ours” because they will try to do that just to not deal with the issue. Even though this is a known issue. It’s a confusing process that nobody wants to deal with.Also I did find a site that claims to be cricket wireless that carries the Google pixels and is selling it. However I was unable to confirm or deny whether this site is actually legit. I plan to ask cricket directly next time I’m in the area… but even if they do confirm there is still no guarantee the devices are optimal for cricket and they may just be selling the regular unlocked devices. So please don’t order there unless you’re 100% sure it’s legit and the device will work. I think it’s really better to just be safe and order directly from Google!Sorry for the bad news cricket users.
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Ronano –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great phone, nightmare to setup with Sprint/T-Mobile
This is a great phone but the setup was a difficult process for me with Sprint/T-Mobile. This is my first Google phone and I love that it has no carrier specific bloatware.To get things started I transferred the photos and apps across from my old LG V30 using the cable provided. The process kept timing out when I was asked to select a USB transfer option. I eventually got it to work using a different cable. I have no idea if this was luck or a faulty google cable.I then called Sprint/T-Mobile and was over 120 minutes trying to get the Pixel 6 to activate. They could not get the phone to work and transferred me 4 times. I was told that the phone was not compatible with the sprint system, I was told I would have to go to a Sprint store . I was upsold all kinds of services and devices I had no interest in. Basically anything to get me off the phone if I wouldn’t sign up for a higher priced service. I persevered (kept asking for a supervisor) and eventually found someone who was confident in what they were doing. Instead of reading from a script, I knew this guy understood the phone.I had a spare Sprint/T-Mobile sim on hand and this was the method that successfully activated the phone. The e-sim method would not work. I recommend you ask Sprint/T-Mobile to send you a free sim kit prior to activating over the phone.Here are a few things that may be helpful after activation.You will need to hold both the power and volume-up buttons to access power functions.The magic eraser function would not work for me until I updated the google photos app.Remember you will have to login to all your apps again after initial setup.Swipe up an inch to minimize an app. You can take a screenshot there also.Swipe up 4 inches and hold to see all running apps. You can flick them off individually or go all the way to the left and hit clear all.Hold down anywhere in free space on the home screen and hit home settings . Here you can turn off annoying suggestions the constantly running Google News App.Hopefully these suggestions will save you some of the time I wasted.
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Cyril White –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice phone
Its an older model but it’s still better than the Samsung A54
Adrian G. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Overall good but you always hope for more
I was a Samsung customer for a number of generations. After a pathetic trial to move to eSIM (trying three phones that were supposed to be eSIM ready) I switched to Pixel.The fingerprint reader is 70% accurate, the battery from the start did not last more than 48 h (without using it) but the reminder of the Android functionality made Pixel 6 a decent value for the money.
Egerio –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Still a lot to learn
I’ve come to the Pixel 6 from an LG G6, which I really liked. I was happy with the camera, but its OS was dated and the battery was near its end, so it was time to switch. My wife just bought a new Samsung phone, and she wasn’t thrilled with it. I’m just a little concerned about the potential for Chinese spyware, and other bad actors on the web, so I’m happy to have the Pixel’s extended security and OS upgrades.There’s a lot more phone than my G6 (heavier) and a lot more OS too. So I’m still learning how to use it. What I like is that the OS seems to be coaching me with helpful hints about how to use it. I use a lot of Google apps, but where good alternatives are available I’ll try them e.g. Brave browser. Android is pretty graceful about allowing my choices. (My wife thinks that her Samsung phone is too aggressive in pushing Samsung apps.). I use my phone mostly for texting, and reading email. So the camera, as on all the newer phones, seems a little over the top. One of the features that’s becoming important is the safety app, so that my wife can know where I am, and my kids can find me in case I get stranded or injured. I’m not sure that I’ve gotten that properly set up yet, but it’s a very welcome feature.As other people have noted, the fingerprint reader sucks, even after the mid-December upgrade. I’ve noticed that it is more likely to work when I use an index finger then when I use my thumb.The features on my nice-to-have list were voice-to-text and translate VTT is pretty good, since it gives me the opportunity to delete a garbled text. My dictation is often garbled, so the do-over feature is useful. I haven’t gotten very far with translation. I was hoping to have an Italian language sitcom translated to English in real time. Translate features seem to be scattered around the app. So, if it can do it, I haven’t figured out how to work it, yet!On the whole, a pretty favorable first impression. I look forward to a long relationship with my Pixel 6
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UpState NYer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It looks nice sitting there doing nothing.
I bought this phone on April 13th, 2023. I did the set up on April 15th. Went to a Verizon store to activate my 5g sims card. Was given an 800 number told to to do this over the phone. I don’t know if anyone has spoken to Verizon on-line help lately but I spent a total of 3 hours trying to get my phone to where I could send a text message. I was told that it could take 24hrs and a follow up call said it could take 4 days. I thought 5G was faster?? Phone is being returned. Bad sim card? Bad 5G chip? Incompetent Verizon workers?Update: After dealing with 6 different Verizon representatives ( 10 hours ) I gave up. We never did determinewhat the issue was. Phone was dropped off at UPS today.Update #2. 2nd phone arrived on the 21st. . Took it to a Verizon corporate store. A specialist helped me out and had my new phone up and running in no time. He transferred everything from my old phone which was dead to my new phone. Settings migrated too. Verizon guy who I dealt with first was lazy. Did not want to work.Update May 2023. I am really liking this phone. Reception is excellent. Translation works very well. Camera takes excellent pictures. Have not had a chance to try all the features. If your phone store can’t set this up. Take it to a Verizon specialist.
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Amira Muhammad –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great affordable phone with few issues
I just came from the iphone 13, very happy with my switch! I can address some things I’ve had issues with to help others on the fence.Bluetooth audio: Very low, I’m using AirPod Pros. And yes I even went into developer settings to try and fix it. I’ll have volume on max and it only sounds like it’s half way. Had to download a third party app, max volume booster, to get the quality I want. That being said now it’s great, the sound sounds great, it was just too quiet.Finger print sensor: I can’t say I have any qualms with it, especially after having to come from a face scanner that doesn’t work well on my skin tone. From having to have a phone scan my face, say it can’t read it, and me having to put in a six digit code to unlock my phone to just putting my thumb on my screen for 0.3 seconds I’m more than happy. A light shines on the screen under your thumb, that may annoy some people but not me.Battery: I appreciate the battery saver and extreme battery saver options. When I went to work my phone was around 60%, I work a 12 hour shift with minimal use on the phone itself but I check for messages and browse Twitter on my breaks. I turned on extreme power save after I hit 20%. After a few hours and my shift ended I had around 11%. Take that for what you will, it’s not so bad but I think I’ll bring a power bank with me just in case or keep a charger in my car for when I can’t reach 100% charge before work.I love the layout, the one UI, the little touches like how an animation plays when I plug my phone in and the swipe left or right on your phone to go back to a previous page. This may be biased as I came from an Apple product and not an Android one, so my praises may not be anything special to the seasoned Android user. But for 600$, I got a phone at a decent weight with a beautiful display and access to all my apps.This will for sure be my main phone for years that’s for sure, or maybe until a pixel 7 comes out whichever comes first.
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s. bassett –
3.0 out of 5 stars
No way to charge it
It’s a decent phone at a decent price but they give you ZERO way to charge it out of the box. If you don’t have a US- C block(which I didn’t because most phones came with a USB block) then you absolutely cannot charge it right out of the box. And what’s even more dumb is they give you a useless adapter in the box. They give you a USB to usC adapter. Uhhhhh, if the cord you included in the box is US-C on both ends, why the heck do I need another US-C adapter??? Can’t use it at home and can’t use it in the car without purchasing a new block or another adapter. Way to go Google. Sell me a product that I can’t use without buying something else. At the very least they should have included a US-C to USB adapter in the box so I could at least charge it with an old block or charge it on my computer or car. So it looks like a good deal(especially now in 2024) to buy this phone that’s already 2 generations old, only to realize that you have to spend another $20-$30 to be able to charge the phone. I just can’t take these companies anymore.
Kiki the Librarian –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bluetooth drops frequently & Phone gets hot quickly & it’s not for Pokemon Go players
I wanted to love this phone. I was upgrading from a Pixel 3a XL due to battery failure. The phone is very frustrating to play Pokemon Go as it heats up quickly (even when it isn’t hot outside) and the Bluetooth drops constantly – frustrating having to constantly reconnect to the Pokemon Go Gotcha (auto catch/spin gadget). And don’t get me started on the two extra clicks you have to do when connecting the device (are you sure you want to pair??? How about now??? JUST CONNECT THE BLUETOOTH GADGET THAT I HAVE BEEN USING EVERY SINGLE DAY PLEASE! The reason this is frustrating is that you are at a light and notice the gotcha timed-out and you have to pull over to reconnect because you have to answer two questions each time and if you don’t touch the screen perfectly, it will totally ignore your request. I’m driving! I can click the button on the Gotcha safely while driving because I don’t have to look at it but the Pixel is not having it. Grrr.I also had issues with the screen not being sensitive enough even though I had it on the sensitive setting, as though it has a screen protector, even though I had not put a screen protector on it because I had a really good case and was careful.It was not intuitive. If you buy it, definitely watch some tutorials as I found many simple things that I had on my Pixel 3a not set up automatically as they had done on the 3a. I was constantly searching simple things up like how to close open apps, how to set up visual voicemail and call screening. I didn’t like the swipe from the left to go back as you are frequently opening websites when scrolling. Just give me my little back arrow. I know I could have looked this up, too, but there are only so many hours in a day, right?The pros: of course the camera and photo tools are awesome and I loved the expanded connectivity I was getting that the 3a couldn’t pull off in certain areas around where I live (maybe due to 5g). If you don’t do mobile gaming and just want a phone with a good camera, it will probably work for you.
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Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great phone
My daily driver is an iPhone 13 Pro Max running on T-Mobile network and I use a second Android phone for work on Visible so I decided to give the Google Pixel 6 a try. I bought the non pro model from Amazon Warehouse as a “used – like new model” for $285. It came in its original box with accessories brand new never used. AIDA64 says that Android reports the maximum battery capacity of 4614mah which is 14mah more than the original capacity (means the battery doesn’t have many cycles). Unfortunately the screen had about 5 small scratches that you can only see in some angles when looking for it. I made a complaint with Amazon about that and got a partial refund of $60. I was facing connectivity issues so I asked Visible for support and they did a remote SIM update and now everything works perfectly. I have not too much to say about the Pixel itself because you guys can find a lot of good reviews on YouTube I just want to say it’s the best Android phone and I like its Android much better than the Samsung.
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Collin M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Phone So Far, Little Larger, Upgraded 6a
I have a Pixel 6a phone, and I’ve been in love with it, especially after a lot of the updates this year. My wife was looking for an upgraded phone herself so I had been perusing around the Pixel options. She wanted something a little bit larger than my phone, so I had been looking at the Pixel 6. If you love the 6a, the 6 should treat you pretty well also, it’s a very similar phone, just a bit larger, and does actually have some improvements in smoothness during use, as well as a really nice upgraded camera. All in all, we’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now and it’s great. Fast processing, I love a lot of the general Pixel features that you don’t see on normal phones, e-sim capabilities, and transferring the old phone info and settings was like 80% effective just on plugging the old one into the new and hitting transfer. The photos are fantastic and the whole system is just fast. There are additional benefits like adaptive charging to keep your battery life stable, and a lot of the editing/filtering capabilities through Google Photos that you don’t get with other phones. This is also her first upgrade to a non-budget smartphone and we both feel this is a fantastic choice and high performance phone, especially for the price. Highly recommended!
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detyger –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but problems with connection with hearing aids
This was bought as a replacement for a Pixel 3. I chose a Pixel 6 because it is one of the phones that will pare with my Resound hearing aids, so that I can hear phone calls and media through my hearing aids. The Pixel 3 worked well for that. The Pixel 6… not quite as well. I initially had much difficulty getting the hearing aids to connect. I thought I was going to have to send it back, but all of a sudden after nearly 24 hours, it connected. I do continue to have a problem with connection. When having an extended phone conversation or listening to a long podcast or media, one hearing aid will stop producing sound. Shortly, the other stops also. I have to then pause and disconnect bluetooth and reconnect to get the sound back through my hearing aids. This happens often and I have not found any help to rectify the situation. It is an annoyance, but at this point, but I will probably keep the phone. If anyone out there has a solution to this problem, I would love to hear it. Otherwise, the phone is doing well.
Steven M. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice camera, good design, some issues…
I’ve had Pixels for a few years now. While I haven’t upgraded each time a new model has come out, I have had a few models now and like the Google phone design concept. Mostly.While the camera on this model was way better than my last Pixel, the finger sensor on the front screen was finicky as heck. My last Pixel has a scanner on the back of the phone and it never failed me. This one, even after some patches from Google, still hated my right finger from time to time.That being said, monthly security updates from Google, shopping with a solid UI without any bloatware is refreshing. I love a phone that just kind of works. Calls – clear. Internet – no problem. Connections to other devices – easy. Purchases at shops – tap and done.While this phone has some nice features, I was a little bit miffed at the spotty 5G signal it got. While I realize some of that is my carrier, the bands and antenna also play a part in this phone’s issues. Another 5G phone on the same carrier, in the same location had less issues, so can’t blame it solely on the carrier in this case.Overall, if you’re an Android user or thinking of making a switch, the Pixel family of phones isn’t a bad option, considering the cost range is pretty reasonable, as compared to other phones with similar features.
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Ruth McQuown –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bigger phone, bout it.
The only reason I got this was because I couldn’t get my Pixel 4a repaired in time for a trip. I loved the pixel 4a and wasn’t excited about the 6. So, this is my review!- I thought I would be annoyed with the finger print scanner on the screen, it’s not annoying. Don’t even notice it. It isn’t as accurate as the other Pixels, but it’s ok.- The phone itself is huge. I have small-er hands and have to now type with two hands usually.- I’m unsure if I am doing something wrong but it doesn’t hold a charge as long and it definitely charges slower.- Screen itself is a little touchy, could be because it’s bigger and I accident swipe myself away all the time.- NO HEADPHONE JACK. THIS HAS ME SO ANNOYED.- Big screen is nice I mean I can view videos in better quality, and the camera is nice too! I haven’t tried it out much.- I can’t tell much with 5G but it seems to be slower. Could just be because I am biased.- It took me forever to deactivate ALL the google voice features. The voice to chat wasn’t my favorite too, it captured the words fine but it would keep going even after I pressed send for a text.Overall it’s a good phone! I loved the 4a and I still have mine- shattered screen and all. So, this phone wasn’t much different from it- minus the key details of the no headphone jack and where the finger print scanner is. I haven’t noticed anything breathtaking other than the size lol
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Real Reviewer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
This Phone Has Both Good and Bad Things
Well Remember since its a Google Pixel series so let’s go with the Pros and Cons in a Nutshell..I have this phone since June (2nd Week) 2002 and it’s almost 3 months now in September (2nd week) 2002The camera Quality is Quiet good…Magic Eraser is a plusThe screen resolution is very sharp if you watch videos etc…Audio Quality is good and loudCons are quite manyThe Finger Reader (since it’s built into the screen sucks big-time and you end up using the finger patters on the passkey etc) this becomes worse if you have a tempered GlassBattery Quality is very bad, I am a person who is out on the move in the field most times…not good for such a work person unless you want to add to the bulk by carrying a battery bank…or if you work on the office desk and have a handy charger….The battery drains very fast…and that has been the case since after the 1st week of buying this phoneNo phone Jack, so always be ready to charge ur Bluetooth headset/earphones etc (which is not a big deal)After the latest update it lost transmitting to Bluetooth devices (it happens in some phones only) and I had to correct setting by watching YouTube videos by making changes in the Build Number, which is like scary..but it’s a price you got to pay as Google gives many updates and some updates kill or messes up some features
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feifenrir –
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent phone even in 2024
This is my primary phone, i love that it get updates until 2026 and has 6GB of ram. It gets frequent updates with new features. Has an e-sim support so can have two different numbers on it. I highly recommend it for use even in 2024
Matthew Lemmers –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Superb hardware, still can’t recommend to average user.
To start with the good about this phone.1. The hardware, the look and feel of this device is simply excellent. I love the more box like design and the unique camera design.2. The price, given the hardware of this device and the processing power for the money. You are getting quite the good deal when other devices with the same level of performance are about 2-300 dollars more.3. The camera, this is a Pixel therefore the cameras are supposed to kind of be the equivalent of the iPhone in the Android ecosystem. They’re great, the image processing is eerily good. Almost to the point it can look over processed.4. The screen, the screen is neither top of it’s class or bottom of the barrel. It’s bright, colorful, and offers generally good viewing experiences watching content. It doesn’t have the 120hz refresh rate of the pro model. The average user isn’t going to care or notice the difference.Now for why I simply can’t recommend this for the average user?1. The software, simply put. Android 12 wasn’t ready. Google should’ve delayed the OS and simply either shipped this phone running Android 11 with a guaranteed added year of software support. Or they simply should’ve waited to launch this phone until Android 12 was fully baked. The latest 12L update has close to 100 bug fixes. Guess what, there’s still bugs persisting in the software. A lot of the critical ones such as connection issues seem to be ironed out for many users, but that’s just it. They are still there for some. Then all of the inconsistencies with the UI of the device. With the latest update the control center often gets stuck and needs a full reboot to regain control. Often the notifications show up in duplicate or even triplicate depending on the app. Then occasionally the device still forgets what color you have chosen with their much hyped “material you” wallpaper theme engine. All that aside, I still enjoy the device. Though I couldn’t recommend it to the average user. It seems like a six month beta test for many users.
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CK –
3.0 out of 5 stars
There’s better options.
I originally bought this because I thought I wanted to upgrade from my LGV30. However, there’s some things that this phone couldn’t do that my much older phone could (person preferences).I’ll keep it simple.CON’S:· You must have a Google account in order to use this phone (I already knew this before I purchased it).· You MUST use Google photos in order to use “blur” and “magic eraser”. These are not camera features. These are app features. “Un-blur” photos is only available on 6 Pro or with a Google One account.· Nightsight isn’t that good. It’s a slow process. And sometimes it doesn’t take good photos.· Its a large, heavy phone. You need a dedicated pocket for it. If you have small hands, your hand will cramp up after awhile.· 5g. Although the connection was good, 5g drains your battery life quicker than 4g. However, you’ll still have about 1 full day of life with moderate-to-heavy usage.· U.I. resembles an iPhone. You can’t edit the App drawer (no folders. Can’t hide preinstalled apps). Widgets are a pain (can’t resize them properly). It’s an ugly interface.· Fingerprint reader: use your thumb.· The phone itself is VERY slippery. You need a case with good grip. Which makes large phone even larger.PRO’S: Sleek & smooth. Tons of security options, however, it’s still Google (censorship king).Other than that, my old, outdated, LGV30 performs better on a day to day basis. Uses less battery (and it’s smaller). Has a higher IP rating. It’s MUCH lighter & more durable. And other than “Nightsight”, the camera is on par, despite the lower pixels.
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jovan turner –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Get it
YouTube offer great reviews but the phone is smooth. It’s a great buy especially if you are not a fan of phone payment plans
Kindle Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
pixel 4a vs 6
Its bigger and i like the shape of the phone but it may not beat my google pixel 4a that i had for almost 3 years before the screen broke. First the bezels are not smooth, you can feel every creese from the back seperation, the sides and the screen. I hate the feeling, the phone is also vey slipper and so i am getting a case. The fringerprint is so slow, it really annoys me. 4a series later and there is not much difference in the phone. I dont know about others but the back of my pixel is not level, however, it is hardly noticeable hope getting a case will fix most of these problems. Ps. I dont have a screen protector and will be getting one soon, i turn on finger print sensor sensitivity which is suppose to turn up the sensor and it did not make a difference. Getting a screen protector i assume will only make things worst. I have to though because I am not always carefull with my phone as much as I try to be.
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DEINY GARCIA –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still my daily driver
As a heavy phone user, I can confidently say the Pixel 6 has blown me away. It tackles any task I throw at it, from editing photos to streaming movies, with smooth performance and zero lag. The camera is simply phenomenal, capturing stunning details in any lighting condition. Plus, with guaranteed Android updates for years to come, I know my phone will stay fresh and secure.The only downside? I bought it for the 5G potential, but unfortunately, Google hasn’t activated it yet in my region (Chile). While the LTE is still perfectly functional, it’s a bit of a bummer not to experience the full potential.Despite this minor setback, I wholeheartedly recommend the Pixel 6. It’s a powerful, reliable companion that elevates the smartphone experience, especially for demanding users like myself.So…. I fully recomend this phone.
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Aronu O. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The features are quit good
I have waited for months to make this review. I don’t always give reviews but just have to do this because I read other people’s reviews before buying this phone. So, it would be wise for me to write mine so it would help others make good decision too. I will start with the problems others pointed out. The first is Finger Print. While Installing the phone, the phone would need samples of different parts of your finger so that any part of that particular finger would be able to open your phone. I think a lot of people that complained about the difficulty in finger printing did not fully understand this. They also complained about the phone being hot after prolonged use. This is absolutely true. The phone gets hot sometimes and usually gives you a warning that the phone’s temperature is high and may not function optimally as expected. As far as I know this to me is the major problem of the phone. Now to the good part. The Phone’s Camera quality is top notch. Simply amazing. I thought I was ugly but changed my opinion since I started taking pictures with this phone. The battery life is quite okay. for heavy users, the phone lasts for days when fully charged. If you are confused of the phone to use. You should try this, I bet you won’t regret it.
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G. Parker –
4.0 out of 5 stars
The camera is the main reason to buy this phone
Pros: The camera is one of the best on the market and consistently delivers very nice photos, sometimes amazing photos. If getting high quality photos with your cell phone is important to you, that is the primary reason to own this phone. Since it is made by Google, it offers top of the line support for all Google products and apps.Cons: for some inexplicable reason, this phone consumes a lot more battery life with certain apps like Life 360, than other phones. My family was all using that app and my phone was just getting crazy battery drain compared to all the other phones using that app. So I had to actually stop using that app with this phone. I will say that when playing games and using most normal apps the battery life is fine but certain apps can drain the battery in a bad way. So you have to be careful and keep an eye on battery usage. If you notice your battery is going low and see if certain apps might be the culprit.Another con is that this phone actually can get really hot when you’re taking video or doing other things like heavy GPS use with some apps like Waze it heats up also. The heat up when taking video is so bad that you really don’t want to use it out in the sun when it’s over 95° f. Because it could actually get so hot. It warns you it’s overheating and it’s actually uncomfortable to hold in your hands which is not good for the life of the phone I’m sure. So living in Texas this maybe isn’t the best phone if you want to take photos or videos outside during the day in the summer. But if you live in a colder climate, that’s probably not an issue.The on-screen fingerprint reader honestly sucks and normally I just have to renter my pin since it only recognizes my fingerprint less than half the time. I don’t use that facial recognition unlock since it’s rather insecure.
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JoshJosh –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing camera, great battery, fast processing power, quick controls aren’t very good.
Battery is great, camera is amazing, but missing a few key features such as changing image and video quality, there is different modes to use the different qualities though. When I read the camera had 1080 240 fps I was intrigued, then I try to use it but it’s only available for slo motion mode (which is very cool actually). In my pictures that I added one is of the sky I took today on my way back from work (through a window) and the other two are using Night Mode (one before and one after turning it on). The purple beam you can see is the result of me taking the photo through a window, it isn’t normally visible so don’t worry. But as you can see the Night Mode is INSANE. I could barely see anything outside (it was 10pm!), taking a Night Mode picture takes about 2 seconds and you have to keep the phone still but it’s absolutely bonkers. I showed my parents and they were shocked! It doesn’t use a flash either, I believe it uses that purple laser which is usually invisible except when a window is right in front of the camera. This feature is great for night photos and particularly useful for taking pictures of wild animals at night without spooking them with a flash, or disturbing anyone nearby. It’s better than using a flash, and it’s not noticable at all. The camera alone makes this phone worth it, all other features are a bonus.Edit: I’ve had this phone for over a year now and it’s still great, still getting camera updates too. I have plenty of storage left and everything runs very smoothly. I have no reason to get a new phone any time soon, so if I do it’ll be when the 8 comes out I guess.
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servenaya –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mixed feelings about this phone
—–Updated 2/20/2022 —-I really hate this phone. Ironically this has been the worst android experience I’ve had. Every month when Google submits its monthly update, some new bug or issue is introduced. Seems like Google isn’t really trying anymore. For example, last month, my bluetooth stopped working with my car’s head unit. Had to wait a month to get that fixed with the new update. Then, the after installing the latest update, the recorder app decided to stop transcribing any audio. Things break, then get fixed down the road while other stuff breaks. It’s a caos! The fingerprint sensor after 1 year using it, works around 50% of the time. There is an issue with the screen pocket screen sensor, which keeps my display off after removing it from my pocket. When casting YouTube from the phone and the screen turns off, my phone gets disconnected from the Chromecast, loosing whatever I was watching. This requires me to restart, for it to work properly. It has so many issues with connecting to any wi-fi or hotspot, I now basically just use celular network, so I don’t waste any more time troubleshooting it. After this, I am finally considering buying an iPhone, which Google has cornered me into doing. I will never buy a google product ever again, stay away from Pixel Phones!—- Original Post —-I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus with this phone, since I heard praises for the stock Android experience. I have to say I am bit annoyed with this phone’s software and hardware bugs. First the OS is plagued of bugs. I’ve had constant WIFI disconnects, some features stopped working after an update like my google pay. It seems, like they fix something and something else breaks, which it’s kind of odd, since the software and hardware is made by the same company! I don’t use the camera that much, so this is not a huge issue for me, but the auto focusing is horrendous. When I occasionally use the camera, most of y pictures are out focus, especially when taking pictures from close objects.The fingerprint… ohh don’t get me started! This is what I hate the most about the phone, the barely functioning fingerprint reader. I find myself 9 out of 10 inputting my password. I’ve tried registering my same thumb 7 times, adjusting the touch sensitivity and nothing seems to work. I have to admit I miss the Samsung sensor. The charging is way slow. I find myself waiting for the phone battery to reach 100% from 20% around 2 hours (consider I also bought the OEM charger, which should come included with the phone).I am currently waiting on the March update to see what will be fix and what new issues will come out, but for some reason, the update is being releases for previous models first than their current flagship. In conclusion, I would not recommend this phone. I would go for something else, even though it might be more expensive, like a new Samsung flagship.
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CaptainBlackton –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great price, phone seems to be unlocked, and all features seem to work
I found this phone for a much lower price, apparently just because of the color. I didn’t know what “kinda coral” was and thought it was a whitish or aqua kind of color, but it turned out to be pink! As a man I don’t really like the idea of pulling out a pink phone. However, I realized that phone colors don’t actually matter since they are always hidden inside a case, so I got a brand new phone for $230!I can confirm that the phone IS unlocked, as I was able to install the OS onto it that I got this phone for. I know sometimes these phones advertise as unlocked but are not. I do not use phone service on my phone, so I’m not sure if that works or not or if it’s locked to any specific carrier or country.It came in an extremely generic box with no packing inside other than a single strip of cardboard that the phone was taped to, so wasn’t sure if this was a refurbished one advertised as a new one, but it still had plastic on the back, and it looked really new, and seems to work fine. I tested the camera, flashlight, gyroscope, screen, internet, sound, buttons, etc., and they all seem to work.
Zainool Khan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Google pixel 6
This is the 2nd pixel 6 phone I am buying. My family keep asking me why buy another pixel 6 from the same company as the 1st one lasted less than two months when the screen cracked all over through no fault of mine . Efforts initially to get amazon to replace the phone proved futile. It was excuse after excuse in the end I just left it so.There I go again buying another one because my sister has one and it works just fine I guess I was the unlucky one who got a defective phoneI hope this time the screen do not go bad on meNote this phone purchase was delivered to post to an address in the USA and is yet to be received by me in Trinidad and Tonago
Rodster –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Overall Nice Phone With Some Negatives
The Pixel 6 is a real nice overall mid range phone. The Kinda Coral is a really nice color. It almost looks like the color peach. The phone has a glass back and gorilla glass on both sides for protection. I would suggest putting it in a case because if it hits the floor, there is a chance whatever side hit the floor first “could shatter”.The phone does a nice job, phone quality is good and voice are clear. Reception is good as well. My phone is on T-Mobile and I have not experienced a dropped call in the four days of ownership. Reception is also very good. The OLED screen looks good and colors can be adjusted for vivid, natural, adaptive. The screen is not in the category with the high end iPhones or Samsungs but it gets the job done and is nice and bright outdoors. I happen to live in a very sunny State.My biggest beef is the under the screen fingerprint sensor. Why Google went this route instead of going with the tried and true rear FPS is questionable. I own a Samsung S7+ which also places the FPS on the display. It also is not ideal but much better and more accurate than the Pixel 6. The problem with the Pixel 6 FPS comes into play when you install a screen protector and gets worse when it’s a tempered glass screen protector. Nowadays it’s pretty mandatory unless you want to be risky. Google has a setting on the phone to increase sensitivity, that helps but does not solve the problem. The biggest problem is inaccuracy and consistency. Sometimes it reads your finger and other times it takes multiple tries. The other issue is that the FPS is rather slow. I own an Honor 9X and the FPS is on the back of the phone. The FPS reads my finger 100% of the time and it unlocks the phone instantaneously. With the Pixel 6 there is a few second delay, so you need to keep your finger on the FPS until it unlocks. If you happen to live in a hot and humid climate and work outside, that just aggravates the problem. Here’s also another problem, some users have ZERO problems while most do with the FPS.One other issue is software and that falls on Google. They have pulled back and reissued security patches and updates because it broke certain features on their Pixel 6 phones.So I will have to regrettably return it and wait to see if the problem is solved with the Pixel 7. My overall score is between a 3.5 and 4 out of 5 score.
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dave –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice upgrade for reasonable price
Had to upgrade my Motorola 5G Ace because it did not work with new hearing aids through bluetooth. This Pixel was one of the few android phones that had the ASHA bluetooth for a reasonable price. Big change in operating systems but overall, I am getting used to it and find that it runs Android 14 seamlessly. Screen colors are bright and clear and so far, can find very little that I don’t like.
Eddie-Audio –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pixel 6 doesn’t copy your defaults
I like pixel phones. I think this is my third? They are durable and functional. The only downside – as easy as DIY fone-to-fone migration may be – is that Google insists on using their defaults instead of yours. Perhaps the plus is that you’re forced to learn what the “features” are called and where they are hidden. Thank the deity of your choice for the internet…PS: the built in speakers are nearly as nice as the pixel 3. Thinner sound than usual for a fine.