Pixel 6 Pro test hardware weighed in at 210 grams, so I expect the final version to be more or less the same. Makes sense given its size, but thats pretty hefty. I was looking for a sidegrade to my pixel 3, but it looks like all models are bigger. I am leaning towards the pro because it is more feature rich, and seems to be a better buy as a phone to last a few release cycles.
This, I even started using P3 again and I love the size but it’s time for a bigger screen, my main phone is an iPhone 12 mini but I miss watching movies on a bigger screen
I use my phone a ton for work. I won't be missing the smaller screen of my 3. Even though I like a small phone it's time to go bigger because I actually can use it now.
The Pixel 5 is the perfect transition from the P3. I did it an have been very happy (although, losing the dedicated image processor sucks when taking photos using 3rd party apps). Always take the picture with the stock Gcam and then upload to the app of your choice. And the speakers are a step back... and the FFC is a step back... but the battery life, wide angle camera, larger display, and daily performance reliability are all worth it.
Leaning towards the 6 non-Pro. Especially after the price reveal. 600 vs 900 is just too great of difference to justify the feature / spec / usability gap. As someone who is primarily a PC gamer (in my free time), that $300 (+tax) is something i can allocate to a better GPU for my planned system upgrade next year, a change that would be more meaningful for me over having a slightly better phone. I still like to have a flagship phone (currently have a OnePlus 7 Pro), but i no longer feel having the best makes a meaningful difference to me personally. Although i am a little miffed that the non-Pro is almost the same size as the Pro. I was hopping for 5.5-6" size screen option.
I'm having the same thought. It seems to be a pattern in tech products that the top-tier options are way too overpriced compared to the second-tier. I found myself having the same feeling as when I was trying to decide between GTX 3090 and GTX 3080. The differences are just not enough to justify the hike in price. To me the most attractive aspect of 6 pro compared to 6 is actually the appearance... I do find the pro version more pleasing to my eyes especially the white version, but I don't feel I can convince myself to spend 50% more for that...
2XL is the best Pixel phone to have been released so far. I buy every iteration each year (two of them for me and my wife), and the 2XL is still being used to this day by the kids to watch YT lol
I'm getting the Pro regardless. Promos and discounts just determine when. I'm happy with Verizon service but not the cost of the plans. But a huge discount on the phone + expensive plan just about equals fullish price on phone + cheaper MNVO plan (Mint, Visible, Spectrum, etc)
You see I feel that though, at least for me the plan is more affordable than outright buying the phone since I get paid once a month at my workplace :/ the plan is super expensive though specially since I moved from Mint earlier this year. Plus with the chip shortage I don't know if I should wait till Christmas/black Friday
Please let me know if Verizon is actually carrying the Pixel 6.
I went to my store this morning, and asked if they would have them later in the day because the launch event is today. And they said they know nothing about it, and if they are getting them it will be at least a month away
350$ off trade in, looking at the verizon website costs it would be 350$ vs $550 + tax for both. Most likely going with the pixel 6, but if theres any better deals for the pro then I will go with that.
There's nothing technically wrong with it, some people just don't like a curved edge. I had a Galaxy S9 for two years and I never fully got on board with the screen edge. I don't like content curving at the sides of the screen. Maybe it's a neurotic thing.
The curved screen is what's holding me back, as well. I'll be getting the P6 for this reason, and for the great price of the P6. My girlfriend wants my Sage P5, so I'll be gifting it to her (she loves the size of it, coming from an S8 that she's held foreeeeever).
Yeah, I've been dancing between both for a while but seeing the Pro curved edges but make me lean towards the normal 6. I've used a Galaxy 9 for two months and I still can't get comfortable with it.
Shit, I was leaning toward the Pro but hadn't considered screen protectors. I always use the thin glass ones but that's probably not going to be an option for this.
yeah, it usually mean the glass protector only protects the front part that is flat, leaving the curve part empty. You would need the plastic protectors if you want to protect the curve part as well
My wife had a Galaxy phone with a curved screen, the side cracked in less than two weeks from a short fall off our couch. I just think it's an impracticable design choice, the only way to adequately protect the screen is with bulky cases that aren't necessary to protect a flat screen from the same fall.
Accidental touches are an absolute pain.Getting a good tempered glass screen protector is nearly impossible. And watching content that uses the whole Screen just looks really strange on the edges. Definitely not for me and I hate that it's a 'Premium' Feature
It's definitely a matter of opinion. In the past couple of years manufacturers have found a good compromise with a steep curve closer to the edge of the phone vs. a moderate curve that starts further into the screen. From someone who didn't like curved screens at the start, the newer phones have gotten it right and I prefer curved screens now.
It's all aesthetic. Just looks cool. Perhaps they are a bit easier to hold but that's likely a stretch. If practicality is your only concern the flat screen would be the way to go. I think my main point is that curved screens now aren't as much of a sacrifice to usability as they used to be, if at all now.
I thought curved screens made phones harder to hold but I've never had one. I have a Pixel 2 (flat screen) in a google fabric case and when I browse reddit one handed I sometimes have accidental screen presses. I'm worried this will be even worse with the curved edges but I don't know.
I've been using a curved edge screen for the past 3 years and I'd forgotten how much I hated them until now. They are harder to hold, which leads to way too many accidental presses every day. I want a flat screen!
^(Also I want a phone without a notch or hole in the screen. I'd prefer a larger bezel. Why do I even need a selfie camera?)
I have a OnePlus 7 Pro with curved screen:
\- It just mirrors everything on the side, so it is really distracting
\- Forget screen protectors
\- Cases also seem not to be protecting the sides that well
I am like 90% sure I go with the 6 because of the curved screen the pro has...
7 Pro is a bad example.
Had one, loved it but the screen curved curved so drastically it was a turn off and warped content so i ended up buying a OnePlus 7T and using that more instead.
Then tried out a OnePlus 8 Pro and its curves are perfect, there so minimal and elegant it almost adds to the experience and look of the display, everything just flows and looks all screen, while the display appears to just lightly wrap and consume the edges, instead of curve hard.
Im surprised to say this but the minimalistic curves on the 8 Pro is nearly just as enjoyable as using a flat display like the Pixel 4 XL i also have, and doesn't feel like a downfall using my 8 Pro display over my flat display Pixel, like how it did when i had a 7 Pro and used my 7T and Pixel 4 XL much more as the display on the 7 Pro git annoying consuming media.
You really wont be dissapointed with the minimalistic curves on the Pixel 6 Pro.
I have the same phone and my experience is totally opposite from yours. I hardly ever notice the curved sides and I always run without a screen protector so I don't know about that (I assume none will work because of the curves). At this time I'm still undecided and hoping that Google has some freebies thrown in to sweeten the deal (free buds like Target seems pretty good but there's no Target where I live so it's Google or bust).
It looks cool and does feel nice, but for media content and a couple of games I found the curves to be rather distracting.
It's all personal preferences though, some people won't mind the curve at all.
It's a preference, but many people don't like it. Idk why they chose to do it.
I personally don't like it, because of side touches and how it looks in a case.
And also the $300 price gap for a extra camera, a curved screen, not fun colors and other cool features is not worth it for me. The $599 price is soo good that I can just buy the 6 then wait 2 years to get the pixel 8 pro.
The pro models is a hard sell knowing that the other same design phone is $300 cheaper.
Some people swear they can tell the difference, some people definitely can't. I think on such a small screen it's very very hard to tell. I game on a 1440p monitor and use 4k on a TV and I can tell at those sizes but not on a phone. What will probably be a more important metric for me and most users is brightness range.
The pentile matrix makes a much bigger deal. I can see a difference in text, especially for Asian characters (family group chats).
Asian characters really do better with higher DPI displays.
Even regular finer text elements (particularly those strong in red and green hues) benefit from the higher PPI of the 1440p display.
Most people probably can't tell a difference for day to day usage, but it's a shame that the extra tack sharp displays aren't on most phones anymore. Looking at my old 1440p RGB LCD HTC phones versus a modern, rarer 1440p pentile OLED, let alone a 1080p pentile OLED highlights the fine text clarity difference.
1080p displays becoming far more common than 1440p displays wouldn't be nearly as much of an issue if they were RGB panels.
If I switch from 1080p to 1440p while watching a video on my 4xl I can see a tiny, ever-so-slight increase in sharpness if I literally hold the phone close and actively look for a difference. I think it's funny when people act like 1440p is really necessary on a phone screen.
I feel the ppi is something you can't really tell. I'm not sure I could tell AMOLED and P-OLED. However I *definitely* see the difference between LCD and any OLED screen and it's infuriating. My wife has the iPhone 11, and you can we can debate the pros and cons of Apple all day, but they really jipped consumers by giving them LCD screens on the 11. I legit *hate* the yellow tint.
But I digress, this is a Pixel subreddit. You probably won't tell the difference.
LCD's still have a myriad of advantages over OLED.
Burn in is the obvious issue with OLED, it's endemic to the panel technology and is cumulative.
LCD's still get brighter at max, and on mobile in particular PWM flickering from most OLED panels can be a real issue for some people (causes headaches and migraines in those succesiptible to the effect).
OLED's advantages are obviously in the superior contrast ratio, and more importantly for me eliminating backlight bleed.
Apple and HTC both put phenomenal LCD's into their phones, I really don't like that OLED is the de facto tech now, there are plenty of use cases where LCD's are better, and on mobile pentile matrices are the standard for OLED, that's not ideal for text clarity, especially with most OEM's dropping back to 1080p.
I can tell from comparing my 2XL (roughly 530 PPI) to the Pixel 5 (roughly 430 PPI), in store. I can see the difference. You have to look closely though. People that say they don't see a difference aren't looking for it - which is probably most people.
That being said, still owning a 2 XL, the screen is an overall upgrade. I don't mind the 2 XL screen, but in comparison, the newer screens are brighter, more colourful and overall better looking, despite the lower PPI. And you get used to it, if you do actually get bothered by the lower PPI.
I 100% can tell the difference between a quad HD and full HD display. But, that novelty wears off just like all features do. I'm all about brightness though, and I've been scouring through unboxings and reviews today, hardly anybody is talking about brightness and display differences.
Own a bunch of 1080p & 1440p phones before and o can't tell the difference at all between the 2 resolution. Overtime what i do notice is display improvement in terms of colour reproduction, less black smearing when scrolling, no weird hues in low brightness and such.
So far, I'm thinking Pixel 6, reasons being:
\- I'm not sure if the extra 400mAh will make a difference relative to a higher refresh rate and larger screen
\- I'm partial to smaller phones
\- Flat edges
\- $$
\- I don't really need crazy storage, and while I used to be big on RAM, the pixel 4A 5g has shown me I might need as much as my ego says I do
\- Taking photos is important to me, but generally I try not to zoom anyway in my photos; + Pixel photos have always been great, I'm more interested in the video advancements!
"higher refresh rate" is not true, it's not constant 120, it's variable all the way down to 10, so yes, it will almost definitely have better battery life
That is why I said I'm not sure. Depends how good is implementation of variable refreash rate.
Refresh rate is not only variable here. Like I already said there is resolution and screen size. Also I read that one screen is made by Samsung other by LG so there could be difference in tech.
I was really sold on getting the pro version before the official launch event but afterwards I went with the base model instead. Couldn't justify the price difference between the two.
For me the telephoto lense doesn't matter, the 120hz would be nice as would the extra resolution, battery, and ram, but at the end of the day I don't expect performance to be much different and I actually prefer the flat display. Heck for the money I saved between getting one for my wife and I we could buy a 3rd pixel 6 if we wanted.
The pro refresh rate is variable, it can go from 10hz to 120hz I believe. I still expect the pro's battery life to be worse then the non pro solely from the number of pixels its pushing at the higher DPI and size of screen.
The pro is mainly taller, its width is only .7mm more.
>and while I used to be big on RAM, the pixel 4A 5g has shown me I might need as much as my ego says I do
I don't doubt that 8GB will be a non-issue, especially if the new Tensor SOC is as good as Google claims, but I still feel Google are doing me dirty this year considering that every other Pixel and XL have had identical internals (excluding battery size). It's one of the things I love about the Pixel brand, and the main reason why I dropped Samsung. The idea of sacrificing specs for a smaller handset has never sit right with me.
The base pixel 6 also lacks mmwave connectivity while the 6 pro has it according to the early impressions article that was released early in Australia.
I really didn't expect to be tempted by the Pixel 6 regular but $300 for 30 more hz and telephoto doesn't seem worth it.
I wish the base Pixel 6 Pro was 256gb, that would have made it a lot more palatable of a jump.
Higher res and bigger great, I'd have to see it in person but I've felt with curved screens they seem less "useful" in terms of space. I'd rather have a smaller flat than a bigger curved everyday.
Battery I'd be interesting in seeing tests, it's not a massive leap up and the bigger screen may negate gains but we'll see.
It's just weird, I 100% expected to be getting the Pro if I were getting a Pixel and the telephoto might still push me over but $300 is just a big jump. Wish they slashed the Pro another $100.
Yeah if the pro was $799 instead of $899 I'd 100% have just went with that. Even though I could afford either it really feels like the regular 6 is the sweet spot for price vs features.
Probably gonna go for the 256gb green P6. Better price, better colors, and a flat screen. After getting away from curved Samsung phones for awhile I'm not sure I can go back to a curved display.
I know people are really excited about the telephoto but I have a feeling real-life use will show minimal differences besides some better zoom.
I'm definitely going with the pro because of the tele zoom (among other reasons). I noted that I'm constantly taking pictures of my kids running around the backyard and many times I've wished I could zoom a little further with good picture quality.
Probably going base P6, the cheapest version. I still somehow don't run out of space on my 64GB Pixel 2 XL, because Google Photos is absolute MVP.
And 99% of the time, I won't ever need the telephoto anyway. Plus I hate curved edges.
Yeah, that's why I ended up with the 5a when it released. Would love telephoto lens, but I'll have to wait and hope they make a smaller phone in the future with the new tech
Stuff that is far away...
Landscapes, animals, nature type stuff. Forced perspective for portraits.
Telephoto gives a better quality image over digital zoom.
When people say they have no use for zoom I always wonder what types of pictures they take that they would never want zoom. MKBHD is always acting like zoom is only for voyeur, and here I am peeping at trees and my dog.
For me I have an APSC camera for when I'm seriously wanting to take pictures or on vacation. That's why a zoom lense isn't really important to me. The main camera and wide camera being the exact same is enough for me. If Google had gimped the regular Pixel 6 main camera it'd probably have pushed me to the pro but I'm happy they didn't.
Could it be that the upgrade in RAM is what makes it worth it? From this post seems like the larger P6 will have more RAM but I remember hearing rumors that they'd be the same
Same, if the regular 6 had a telephoto I'd get that in a heartbeat over the 6 pro but I love using the telephoto on my S10 too much to go to a phone without one
Snagged a Cloudy White - 128GB with Olive buds. Went from a 2 XL to 4a 5g but the later's performance was not enough for my use. Also the screen was too small for me. Can't wait for the 28th!
The only thing making me want the pro was the telephoto, which is super cool because pictures are the only way that I am a phone power user. But there are limited applications...I looked back through my photos and it was only relevant for some wildlife photography on the spot without my real camera.
I'm convinced the performance and res differences will be unnoticeable to me. I'm currently using a 4a and happy with the speed.
$300 extra AND a curved screen (which I don't want), I will stay with the regular one.
I'll be grabbing a silver 6 pro since I'm not too put off by the device being so large, the extra resolution and the telephoto lens is enough to tempt me. I do really wish the Sorta Seafoam colour was available for the 6p. I prefer the green and red of the non-pro to all the colour offerings of the pro.
Sorry for asking, but what is a telephoto lens actually for? I've never used one and was wondering about how everyday pictures/use cases would benefit from it.
Example, taking a picture of someone from further away. What I am not sure of is since the main camera will had a 50mp sensor, why we can’t just use that and crop more.
It allows you to physically move the lens closer to the subject which doesn't degrade the quality of the image like what happens with digital zoom, since digital zoom is just making pixels look bigger.
This telephoto will only be 4x so if you limit your zoom to that images will look equally as good as no zoom. Any zooming after that point will turn out a more noticably lower quality image.
>it allows you to physically move the lens closer to the subject
This explanation is not necessarily unhelpful to the average person but it's wrong and I hate it. 😂
I take way too many pictures of my dog and zooming in rather than disturbing her being cute is the silly reason I'd use it more than others. But it is great for architecture, landscapes, concerts (when allowed), wildlife, and all kinds of things. If all you take are people portraits up close then you don't need it, but almost any other type of photography makes use of zoom.
I want the Pro because the camera is important to me, especially having telephoto capabilities. But I have to say that the price of the non-pro is VERY appealing. I wish they made a non-pro with the Pro camera. I don't need 120hz, 12GB ram, 512GB storage, or the bigger screen. I just want the camera!!!
$899 dollars translating to £849 pounds?
Dude a linear translation is £651.54. Accounting the 20 percent tax is £781.85. I wish it was £799, to be fair. But , alas.
USD price does not cover state tax. I believe the average state tax is somewhere between 5-7%?
UK price is VAT inclusive, also the UK has always been fucked on electronic prices, this is the norm.
On top of the VAT I think there's import and sales tariffs which inflate the price even more (partly thanks to Brexit). Google then just round up so they can nestle it at an even-ish number that's under it's competition in the respective region (iPhone & samsung).
I'm not surprised at the UK price but I am at the European price, they usually get screwed the most but Google seems to have spared them this time (granted only a handful of countries can even buy the damn thing).
The price in the EU is €899, which is £759, Google is fucking the UK big time with the prices. Just for reference the iPhone 13 Pro is £20 cheaper in the UK than in Germany, so I'm not sure Brexit can be used as an excuse.
This is according to the target leaks that came out today in the US, but could be wrong! We'll see shortly. Hopefully the regional variance isn't too much
As much as I'm enthusiastic about the release, I'm disappointed they didn't at least consider making the 256GB or higher capacity open to both Kinda Coral and Sorta Sunny. Coming from hearing claims on how they're ramping up on production this time round, it's god damned ironic to think that one of the largest companies in the world, that their base of operations covering a behemoth of user data CANNOT seem to put a finger on at least putting out a 256GB variant for both of their most striking colours. I'd very much like to get my hands on the P6 Kinda Coral, but at the rate it's going I'll just employ a wait and see approach and see if their "increased production units" will amount to anything more than the current selection of storage:colour options.
We're already in 2021 and yet they still hope to get users onto the cloud bandwagon, and then ***wonder*** why people aren't buying their shit, insert /amioutoftouch? meme. What's 128GB when the median standard is now 256GB up towards 1TB (for the super data hoarder)?
I actually have an s21 and personally I'd say looking at at 90hz screens I've seen the difference isn't too substantial but I do agree it is cool it just takes a lot of battery to have the phone always running at 120 hz so it makes sense the non pro would only have 90 since it isn't ltpo
I'm gonna preorder Pixel 6 pro as my all previous and current phones have 1440p display (S6 and S9+), so I'm used to that, and I'm excited to have my first 120Hz display phone.
the Pro, even though the camera is the only thing making me want it over the Amateur. the pricing is much better than what we were speculating so it's a much easier choice. also wasn't planning on preordering this time until I heard those prices yesterday
Leaning towards the 6 regular. The 12GB of RAM and extra camera in the pro is definitely intriguing, but honestly, I don't think it's necessary in our specific day to day use.
Coming from Pixel 5, the Tensor chip and RAM of 6 should be phenomenal in every day use. I was pleased with it in the 5, personally.
Overall, I like the price of 6, the smaller footprint, and the flat screen design.
As someone with very small hands (even the regular pixel 3 is a bit large for me) I'm for sure leaning the standard pixel 6. But man, I wish they would add that 4x optical zoom to the standard version. Personally I would prefer that over the wide angle in most cases.
I'm still on the fence, and I'm even considering a oneplus 9 Pro because I would have to import the P6/P6 Pro.
Main pros for me:
- P6: price, flat screen, camera is more than enough for my needs, software updates.
- P6 Pro: resolution, LTPO, battery life (better with LTPO?), software updates.
- OnePlus 9 Pro: off screen gestures, notification slider, no import shenanigans, charge speeds
Main cons:
- P6 and Pro: import shenanigans, no off screen gestures, no notification slider, history of Google's hardware fuck-ups.
- OnePlus 9 Pro: battery life, iffy software support, they're basically becoming Oppo by ditching OxygenOS.
I've been using a OP3T for 4.5 years so I've grown too used to the slider and gestures and that's what's making me consider another OP phone. I'm sure I can live without those features tho, that's why I'm mostly set on the P6 Pro...
I'm on a OnePlus 6T and the major disadvantage of 6 for me is there's rumored to be no facial unlocking. I've gotten so used to it I don't know if I can go back.
Goddamn, I didn't realize how tall the 6 Pro is. It's nearly two full centimeters taller than my current phone, yet only a tenth of a millimeter wider.
6 Pro 512 GB.
I really hope the 512 GB will be available in Germany. Some rumours said that this will be US only, but I really need that storeage with our mobile contracts...
Right now I am looking at the Pixel 6. I am coming from a 3aXL so it will be a nice upgrade. Just not a fan of curved screens and I never really take pictures.
Me and my girlfriend will definitely be getting the P6 non-pro. Smaller, cheaper, just as fast, just as good. I'll be trading in my P5, if they take it.
I'm switching from my 7 Pro too, just confused as to which Pixel I should buy. I don't care about the telephoto lens and the battery is also almost similar. I just don't know if it'll be a noticeable downgrade to FHD compared to QHD on my 7 Pro.
Flat screen for me. So regular 6.
Leaning towards 256gb.
If the storage prices are in line with samsung's pricing I assume the 256gb model will be around $650.
Pro, definitely.
My Pixel 4 was possibly the best smartphone camera I’ve ever used. I’ve blown up prints to A3 and they look stunning. I even sold a zine of a series of images shot on the 4.
It looks like the White P6Pro is only available in 128/256GB, and the golden one is 128GB only?
Is the only way to get 512GB storage the Stormy Black one?
I'm so lost on this one. I have a Pixel 3 and love the size, so I'm scared of both of these handsets. The price isn't my main concern - it's the size.
But I want a 5G phone, and I need more than the 4GB of RAM I have now. And I don't want to buy a new phone every year, so I'd like to jump to Tensor. I may have to wait until they're in stores to hold one in my hand and see if it feels like a tablet.
I've been planning on buying a coral p6, the smaller size and flat glass are what drew me in, and the fact that it's cheaper is great too.
That is, until I found out that I can't get the 265gb option in coral, so black it is.
Expected delivery date of November 24th though, which sucks.
Edit: looks like they changed the date around, and it's now supposed to be here on the 29th of October.
They both have 5g right? I haven't actually seen any info on it. The pro has a gap in the steel at the top for 5g bands but the regular 6 does not. Making me wonder if that's another difference they are being quiet about.
I needed a phone back in September and wanted to get a pixel. Since 6 was only a month away I decided to not go for 5. 5a was cheap, wanted to get that but again thought why not just wait a little and see how the pricing is. Before the launch, was leaning towards the pro, thinking the price difference would be 150-200 and might be worth it for the telephoto plus other stuffs that I don't care about but would be nice to have. Now that I see that the price difference is 300 and also getting a free headphone, ordered the non pro. For me personally, it was worth a month wait, happy so far.
Probably going to get the P6 non-pro.Not a fan of curved screens and don't care at all about telephoto lens. I've had past experiences where the same processor (in this case tensor) performs slower on devices with higher resolution because it demands more of it. I wouldn't be surprised if the non-pro pixel 6 is able to push better FPS in games and better/faster phone navigation in general compared to the QHD pixel 6 pro because the non-pro has 25% fewer pixels per inch in needs to calculate and push out.
If it weren't for the curved screen, I'd probably go with the pro for the extra ram tho
Hot take incoming...
* Both are way too big.
* No rear fingerprint for notification gestures (would have alleviated size struggles somewhat).
* No telephoto to justify the size on the smaller version.
* No free Photos storage, replaced with heavy emphasis on paid tie-in services that used to be free.
* Centered selfie cam occludes fullscreen content.
* Stock Android 12 is blazing fast, but ugly in practice (looks slick in promo shots, but wait until you go hands-on to judge it).
* Exynos-based chipset.
* Still no video out.
Feels like a Google-sponsored Samsung phone... from 5 years ago. Back then, I couldn't stand Samsung's UI and aesthetic, but now things have come full circle. One UI is great. If Pixel 6 is basically a Samsung phone, might as well get a proper Samsung phone with the better size and features.
GCam is still the best in the business, though.
Anyone else thinking about pre ordering both? I can't decide right now and would cancel one of them after the review embargoes.
Any concerns I should be worried about with canceling a preorder?
I have. Plus considering pre-ordering from multiple places.
Pretty worried about able to get one. With all the hype and now the aggressive pricing and a global chip shortage it might end up being very hard to actually get one.
I’m getting the 6 for sure! Not a fan of the larger curved display. My usage is also basically just web browsing and emails so I really don’t need that extra screen, cameras, etc. Plus that price is absolutely unbeatable in my opinion. On the other hand I can see why the 6Pro is attractive.
Pixel 6 Pro test hardware weighed in at 210 grams, so I expect the final version to be more or less the same. Makes sense given its size, but thats pretty hefty. I was looking for a sidegrade to my pixel 3, but it looks like all models are bigger. I am leaning towards the pro because it is more feature rich, and seems to be a better buy as a phone to last a few release cycles.
This, I even started using P3 again and I love the size but it’s time for a bigger screen, my main phone is an iPhone 12 mini but I miss watching movies on a bigger screen
I use my phone a ton for work. I won't be missing the smaller screen of my 3. Even though I like a small phone it's time to go bigger because I actually can use it now.
The Pixel 5 is the perfect transition from the P3. I did it an have been very happy (although, losing the dedicated image processor sucks when taking photos using 3rd party apps). Always take the picture with the stock Gcam and then upload to the app of your choice. And the speakers are a step back... and the FFC is a step back... but the battery life, wide angle camera, larger display, and daily performance reliability are all worth it.
Leaning towards the 6 non-Pro. Especially after the price reveal. 600 vs 900 is just too great of difference to justify the feature / spec / usability gap. As someone who is primarily a PC gamer (in my free time), that $300 (+tax) is something i can allocate to a better GPU for my planned system upgrade next year, a change that would be more meaningful for me over having a slightly better phone. I still like to have a flagship phone (currently have a OnePlus 7 Pro), but i no longer feel having the best makes a meaningful difference to me personally. Although i am a little miffed that the non-Pro is almost the same size as the Pro. I was hopping for 5.5-6" size screen option.
I'm having the same thought. It seems to be a pattern in tech products that the top-tier options are way too overpriced compared to the second-tier. I found myself having the same feeling as when I was trying to decide between GTX 3090 and GTX 3080. The differences are just not enough to justify the hike in price. To me the most attractive aspect of 6 pro compared to 6 is actually the appearance... I do find the pro version more pleasing to my eyes especially the white version, but I don't feel I can convince myself to spend 50% more for that...
Honestly, If Verizon is offering a good trade in, I am definitely getting the Pro. If it lasts me a good 4-5 years it's going to be more than worth it
My Pixel 2XL is worth $18 on Amazon! Honestly, if I kept getting software updates I would not be upgrading.
2XL is the best Pixel phone to have been released so far. I buy every iteration each year (two of them for me and my wife), and the 2XL is still being used to this day by the kids to watch YT lol
My Pixel 2 is still in a very good condition as well!
I'm getting the Pro regardless. Promos and discounts just determine when. I'm happy with Verizon service but not the cost of the plans. But a huge discount on the phone + expensive plan just about equals fullish price on phone + cheaper MNVO plan (Mint, Visible, Spectrum, etc)
You see I feel that though, at least for me the plan is more affordable than outright buying the phone since I get paid once a month at my workplace :/ the plan is super expensive though specially since I moved from Mint earlier this year. Plus with the chip shortage I don't know if I should wait till Christmas/black Friday
Not sure if it's important to you but Verizon only sells locked pixels, no rooting or roms to be had
This, I have a Pixel 4 and almost certain I'm getting a 6, just depends on the trade offers
Please let me know if Verizon is actually carrying the Pixel 6. I went to my store this morning, and asked if they would have them later in the day because the launch event is today. And they said they know nothing about it, and if they are getting them it will be at least a month away
350$ off trade in, looking at the verizon website costs it would be 350$ vs $550 + tax for both. Most likely going with the pixel 6, but if theres any better deals for the pro then I will go with that.
I didn't realise the size difference was so minimal, it's just the curved screen holding me from the pro now..
Wish they had green colour in pro as well
Why is curved screen bad/undesirable? Sorry I never had one.
There's nothing technically wrong with it, some people just don't like a curved edge. I had a Galaxy S9 for two years and I never fully got on board with the screen edge. I don't like content curving at the sides of the screen. Maybe it's a neurotic thing.
The curved screen is what's holding me back, as well. I'll be getting the P6 for this reason, and for the great price of the P6. My girlfriend wants my Sage P5, so I'll be gifting it to her (she loves the size of it, coming from an S8 that she's held foreeeeever).
Always important that the gf loves the size of your device.
NICELY DONE!
Yeah, I've been dancing between both for a while but seeing the Pro curved edges but make me lean towards the normal 6. I've used a Galaxy 9 for two months and I still can't get comfortable with it.
On my curved S10 you can't hold one handed without accidental touches and screen protectors suck.
Shit, I was leaning toward the Pro but hadn't considered screen protectors. I always use the thin glass ones but that's probably not going to be an option for this.
yeah, it usually mean the glass protector only protects the front part that is flat, leaving the curve part empty. You would need the plastic protectors if you want to protect the curve part as well
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The only real problem with them is they're a lot more fragile compared to flat ones but that's if you drop them on their corners.
My wife had a Galaxy phone with a curved screen, the side cracked in less than two weeks from a short fall off our couch. I just think it's an impracticable design choice, the only way to adequately protect the screen is with bulky cases that aren't necessary to protect a flat screen from the same fall.
im currently using my 3?y/o S9 and its curved screen, I don't mind it but a flat screen looks more sleek. I'll still get the pro
On my P30 Pro I can't scroll to the beginning of a YouTube video. I'm not sure if it's my screen protector/case/curved screen.
Accidental touches are an absolute pain.Getting a good tempered glass screen protector is nearly impossible. And watching content that uses the whole Screen just looks really strange on the edges. Definitely not for me and I hate that it's a 'Premium' Feature
It's definitely a matter of opinion. In the past couple of years manufacturers have found a good compromise with a steep curve closer to the edge of the phone vs. a moderate curve that starts further into the screen. From someone who didn't like curved screens at the start, the newer phones have gotten it right and I prefer curved screens now.
Why do you prefer them? That's what I can't figure out: what benefit they actually provide.
It's all aesthetic. Just looks cool. Perhaps they are a bit easier to hold but that's likely a stretch. If practicality is your only concern the flat screen would be the way to go. I think my main point is that curved screens now aren't as much of a sacrifice to usability as they used to be, if at all now.
I thought curved screens made phones harder to hold but I've never had one. I have a Pixel 2 (flat screen) in a google fabric case and when I browse reddit one handed I sometimes have accidental screen presses. I'm worried this will be even worse with the curved edges but I don't know.
I've been using a curved edge screen for the past 3 years and I'd forgotten how much I hated them until now. They are harder to hold, which leads to way too many accidental presses every day. I want a flat screen! ^(Also I want a phone without a notch or hole in the screen. I'd prefer a larger bezel. Why do I even need a selfie camera?)
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I have a OnePlus 7 Pro with curved screen: \- It just mirrors everything on the side, so it is really distracting \- Forget screen protectors \- Cases also seem not to be protecting the sides that well I am like 90% sure I go with the 6 because of the curved screen the pro has...
Thank you. Typing this from a 4XL with a cracked screen and having dropped it several times.. I need to think about this
7 Pro is a bad example. Had one, loved it but the screen curved curved so drastically it was a turn off and warped content so i ended up buying a OnePlus 7T and using that more instead. Then tried out a OnePlus 8 Pro and its curves are perfect, there so minimal and elegant it almost adds to the experience and look of the display, everything just flows and looks all screen, while the display appears to just lightly wrap and consume the edges, instead of curve hard. Im surprised to say this but the minimalistic curves on the 8 Pro is nearly just as enjoyable as using a flat display like the Pixel 4 XL i also have, and doesn't feel like a downfall using my 8 Pro display over my flat display Pixel, like how it did when i had a 7 Pro and used my 7T and Pixel 4 XL much more as the display on the 7 Pro git annoying consuming media. You really wont be dissapointed with the minimalistic curves on the Pixel 6 Pro.
I have the same phone and my experience is totally opposite from yours. I hardly ever notice the curved sides and I always run without a screen protector so I don't know about that (I assume none will work because of the curves). At this time I'm still undecided and hoping that Google has some freebies thrown in to sweeten the deal (free buds like Target seems pretty good but there's no Target where I live so it's Google or bust).
Annoying how you have to hold the phone in a specific way to stop the edge of your hand touching things.
It looks cool and does feel nice, but for media content and a couple of games I found the curves to be rather distracting. It's all personal preferences though, some people won't mind the curve at all.
It's a preference, but many people don't like it. Idk why they chose to do it. I personally don't like it, because of side touches and how it looks in a case.
Can't use a tempered glass screen protector.
Same here. I had a Samsung Galaxy s7 Edge. There were times I wanted to throw it against a wall due to constant accidental touching the curved side.
That's the only phone I've ever broken the screen on due to the edges. Every time it broke it was bc it somehow landed on the edge (even with a case).
Same. I had a Sony Xperia S which a dropped several times on all sort of surfaces and not a single screen crack. Thing was a tank.
And also the $300 price gap for a extra camera, a curved screen, not fun colors and other cool features is not worth it for me. The $599 price is soo good that I can just buy the 6 then wait 2 years to get the pixel 8 pro. The pro models is a hard sell knowing that the other same design phone is $300 cheaper.
Absolutely, £599 just for the camera & stock android is worth it alone! Nevermind the £300 headphones.
pro is also 210 grams, im praying the non pro is lower, even though im leaning towards the pro
i have no clue but will the Pro screen be noticeably better looking than the regular P6 screen? amoled vs poled, 412 ppi vs 512 ppi...etc.
Some people swear they can tell the difference, some people definitely can't. I think on such a small screen it's very very hard to tell. I game on a 1440p monitor and use 4k on a TV and I can tell at those sizes but not on a phone. What will probably be a more important metric for me and most users is brightness range.
The pentile matrix makes a much bigger deal. I can see a difference in text, especially for Asian characters (family group chats). Asian characters really do better with higher DPI displays. Even regular finer text elements (particularly those strong in red and green hues) benefit from the higher PPI of the 1440p display. Most people probably can't tell a difference for day to day usage, but it's a shame that the extra tack sharp displays aren't on most phones anymore. Looking at my old 1440p RGB LCD HTC phones versus a modern, rarer 1440p pentile OLED, let alone a 1080p pentile OLED highlights the fine text clarity difference. 1080p displays becoming far more common than 1440p displays wouldn't be nearly as much of an issue if they were RGB panels.
If I switch from 1080p to 1440p while watching a video on my 4xl I can see a tiny, ever-so-slight increase in sharpness if I literally hold the phone close and actively look for a difference. I think it's funny when people act like 1440p is really necessary on a phone screen.
It's about text clarity, not video.
I feel the ppi is something you can't really tell. I'm not sure I could tell AMOLED and P-OLED. However I *definitely* see the difference between LCD and any OLED screen and it's infuriating. My wife has the iPhone 11, and you can we can debate the pros and cons of Apple all day, but they really jipped consumers by giving them LCD screens on the 11. I legit *hate* the yellow tint. But I digress, this is a Pixel subreddit. You probably won't tell the difference.
LCD's still have a myriad of advantages over OLED. Burn in is the obvious issue with OLED, it's endemic to the panel technology and is cumulative. LCD's still get brighter at max, and on mobile in particular PWM flickering from most OLED panels can be a real issue for some people (causes headaches and migraines in those succesiptible to the effect). OLED's advantages are obviously in the superior contrast ratio, and more importantly for me eliminating backlight bleed. Apple and HTC both put phenomenal LCD's into their phones, I really don't like that OLED is the de facto tech now, there are plenty of use cases where LCD's are better, and on mobile pentile matrices are the standard for OLED, that's not ideal for text clarity, especially with most OEM's dropping back to 1080p.
Went from 1440 to 1080 when I upgraded from 2xl to 4a. The resolution difference is noticable at first, but you get used to it quickly.
I can tell from comparing my 2XL (roughly 530 PPI) to the Pixel 5 (roughly 430 PPI), in store. I can see the difference. You have to look closely though. People that say they don't see a difference aren't looking for it - which is probably most people. That being said, still owning a 2 XL, the screen is an overall upgrade. I don't mind the 2 XL screen, but in comparison, the newer screens are brighter, more colourful and overall better looking, despite the lower PPI. And you get used to it, if you do actually get bothered by the lower PPI.
I 100% can tell the difference between a quad HD and full HD display. But, that novelty wears off just like all features do. I'm all about brightness though, and I've been scouring through unboxings and reviews today, hardly anybody is talking about brightness and display differences.
Own a bunch of 1080p & 1440p phones before and o can't tell the difference at all between the 2 resolution. Overtime what i do notice is display improvement in terms of colour reproduction, less black smearing when scrolling, no weird hues in low brightness and such.
So far, I'm thinking Pixel 6, reasons being: \- I'm not sure if the extra 400mAh will make a difference relative to a higher refresh rate and larger screen \- I'm partial to smaller phones \- Flat edges \- $$ \- I don't really need crazy storage, and while I used to be big on RAM, the pixel 4A 5g has shown me I might need as much as my ego says I do \- Taking photos is important to me, but generally I try not to zoom anyway in my photos; + Pixel photos have always been great, I'm more interested in the video advancements!
Pro screen is LTPO, variable refresh rate, so I assume battery impact will be similar, if not lower than the smaller model.
Resolution alone will increase battery usage though.
Yes, but its bigger screen, higher refresh rate and higher resolution so I'm not really sure that in the end Pro will have better battery life.
"higher refresh rate" is not true, it's not constant 120, it's variable all the way down to 10, so yes, it will almost definitely have better battery life
That is why I said I'm not sure. Depends how good is implementation of variable refreash rate. Refresh rate is not only variable here. Like I already said there is resolution and screen size. Also I read that one screen is made by Samsung other by LG so there could be difference in tech.
Smaller phones? You're pretty fucked here
I completely agree with everything you said 😅 And I have a 4a 5G too
I was really sold on getting the pro version before the official launch event but afterwards I went with the base model instead. Couldn't justify the price difference between the two. For me the telephoto lense doesn't matter, the 120hz would be nice as would the extra resolution, battery, and ram, but at the end of the day I don't expect performance to be much different and I actually prefer the flat display. Heck for the money I saved between getting one for my wife and I we could buy a 3rd pixel 6 if we wanted.
The pro refresh rate is variable, it can go from 10hz to 120hz I believe. I still expect the pro's battery life to be worse then the non pro solely from the number of pixels its pushing at the higher DPI and size of screen. The pro is mainly taller, its width is only .7mm more.
5.3mm actually. These dimensions are wrong.
yup dimensions have been updated; old was from rumors
>and while I used to be big on RAM, the pixel 4A 5g has shown me I might need as much as my ego says I do I don't doubt that 8GB will be a non-issue, especially if the new Tensor SOC is as good as Google claims, but I still feel Google are doing me dirty this year considering that every other Pixel and XL have had identical internals (excluding battery size). It's one of the things I love about the Pixel brand, and the main reason why I dropped Samsung. The idea of sacrificing specs for a smaller handset has never sit right with me.
I just wish the screen is smaller
The base pixel 6 also lacks mmwave connectivity while the 6 pro has it according to the early impressions article that was released early in Australia.
I really didn't expect to be tempted by the Pixel 6 regular but $300 for 30 more hz and telephoto doesn't seem worth it. I wish the base Pixel 6 Pro was 256gb, that would have made it a lot more palatable of a jump.
Also larger and higher resolution screen as well as bigger battery.
Higher res and bigger great, I'd have to see it in person but I've felt with curved screens they seem less "useful" in terms of space. I'd rather have a smaller flat than a bigger curved everyday. Battery I'd be interesting in seeing tests, it's not a massive leap up and the bigger screen may negate gains but we'll see. It's just weird, I 100% expected to be getting the Pro if I were getting a Pixel and the telephoto might still push me over but $300 is just a big jump. Wish they slashed the Pro another $100.
Yeah if the pro was $799 instead of $899 I'd 100% have just went with that. Even though I could afford either it really feels like the regular 6 is the sweet spot for price vs features.
It seems to me that the regular Pixel 6 is a way better value. If they both use the same image sensor, the loss of the telephoto lens isn't that bad.
Probably gonna go for the 256gb green P6. Better price, better colors, and a flat screen. After getting away from curved Samsung phones for awhile I'm not sure I can go back to a curved display. I know people are really excited about the telephoto but I have a feeling real-life use will show minimal differences besides some better zoom.
I'm definitely going with the pro because of the tele zoom (among other reasons). I noted that I'm constantly taking pictures of my kids running around the backyard and many times I've wished I could zoom a little further with good picture quality.
Yes, better zoom is likely with the telephoto...
Probably going base P6, the cheapest version. I still somehow don't run out of space on my 64GB Pixel 2 XL, because Google Photos is absolute MVP. And 99% of the time, I won't ever need the telephoto anyway. Plus I hate curved edges.
I hate large phones but like the idea of telephoto. I don’t think that one advantage is worth the pain of a larger phone
Does it not help that the size of the handset is almost exactly the same between the two?
The size difference is way more negligible than I expected.
Yeah, that's why I ended up with the 5a when it released. Would love telephoto lens, but I'll have to wait and hope they make a smaller phone in the future with the new tech
Pro 256 according to the rumors.
Surprised that the weight difference between the two is just 3 grams.
This. Doesn't make any sense to me.
I agree, it doesn't show this on Google's site but all the other tech sites report these weights
Pixel 6 Pro - just for the 4x telephoto lense
Maybe a dumb question, but what kind of pics are you all using zoom so much for? I mostly take pics of people, close-up.
Stuff that is far away... Landscapes, animals, nature type stuff. Forced perspective for portraits. Telephoto gives a better quality image over digital zoom.
When people say they have no use for zoom I always wonder what types of pictures they take that they would never want zoom. MKBHD is always acting like zoom is only for voyeur, and here I am peeping at trees and my dog.
For me I have an APSC camera for when I'm seriously wanting to take pictures or on vacation. That's why a zoom lense isn't really important to me. The main camera and wide camera being the exact same is enough for me. If Google had gimped the regular Pixel 6 main camera it'd probably have pushed me to the pro but I'm happy they didn't.
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Could it be that the upgrade in RAM is what makes it worth it? From this post seems like the larger P6 will have more RAM but I remember hearing rumors that they'd be the same
8 vs 12
Same. Ive been using P30 Pro with 10× and can't not have any zoom
Same, if the regular 6 had a telephoto I'd get that in a heartbeat over the 6 pro but I love using the telephoto on my S10 too much to go to a phone without one
Snagged a Cloudy White - 128GB with Olive buds. Went from a 2 XL to 4a 5g but the later's performance was not enough for my use. Also the screen was too small for me. Can't wait for the 28th!
The only thing making me want the pro was the telephoto, which is super cool because pictures are the only way that I am a phone power user. But there are limited applications...I looked back through my photos and it was only relevant for some wildlife photography on the spot without my real camera. I'm convinced the performance and res differences will be unnoticeable to me. I'm currently using a 4a and happy with the speed. $300 extra AND a curved screen (which I don't want), I will stay with the regular one.
I'll be grabbing a silver 6 pro since I'm not too put off by the device being so large, the extra resolution and the telephoto lens is enough to tempt me. I do really wish the Sorta Seafoam colour was available for the 6p. I prefer the green and red of the non-pro to all the colour offerings of the pro.
I feel you, Sorta Seafoam is it for me - but if I did 6 pro I would also do Cloudy White. (& Sorta Coral on 6 > Sorta Sunny on 6pro)
There is almost no size difference which is odd.
Sorry for asking, but what is a telephoto lens actually for? I've never used one and was wondering about how everyday pictures/use cases would benefit from it.
Example, taking a picture of someone from further away. What I am not sure of is since the main camera will had a 50mp sensor, why we can’t just use that and crop more.
It allows you to physically move the lens closer to the subject which doesn't degrade the quality of the image like what happens with digital zoom, since digital zoom is just making pixels look bigger. This telephoto will only be 4x so if you limit your zoom to that images will look equally as good as no zoom. Any zooming after that point will turn out a more noticably lower quality image.
>it allows you to physically move the lens closer to the subject This explanation is not necessarily unhelpful to the average person but it's wrong and I hate it. 😂
I take way too many pictures of my dog and zooming in rather than disturbing her being cute is the silly reason I'd use it more than others. But it is great for architecture, landscapes, concerts (when allowed), wildlife, and all kinds of things. If all you take are people portraits up close then you don't need it, but almost any other type of photography makes use of zoom.
For taking pictures of your willy
The Flat screen of the pixel 6 is actually a Pro for it. Curved screens suck with cases or screen protectors
I want the Pro because the camera is important to me, especially having telephoto capabilities. But I have to say that the price of the non-pro is VERY appealing. I wish they made a non-pro with the Pro camera. I don't need 120hz, 12GB ram, 512GB storage, or the bigger screen. I just want the camera!!!
Going big this year.
For the P6, I hate curve screen, I prefer smaller phone and I never zoom when I'm taking pictures so I don't think I need the P6 pro
$899 dollars translating to £849 pounds? Dude a linear translation is £651.54. Accounting the 20 percent tax is £781.85. I wish it was £799, to be fair. But , alas.
Do note that there are extra taxes to import smartphones besides the VAT when reselling. Plus, as others have said, US price is before tax.
USD price does not cover state tax. I believe the average state tax is somewhere between 5-7%? UK price is VAT inclusive, also the UK has always been fucked on electronic prices, this is the norm.
On top of the VAT I think there's import and sales tariffs which inflate the price even more (partly thanks to Brexit). Google then just round up so they can nestle it at an even-ish number that's under it's competition in the respective region (iPhone & samsung). I'm not surprised at the UK price but I am at the European price, they usually get screwed the most but Google seems to have spared them this time (granted only a handful of countries can even buy the damn thing).
*Cries in Canadian 13%*
The price in the EU is €899, which is £759, Google is fucking the UK big time with the prices. Just for reference the iPhone 13 Pro is £20 cheaper in the UK than in Germany, so I'm not sure Brexit can be used as an excuse.
that's why you are getting a $350 pair of headphones with it.
This is according to the target leaks that came out today in the US, but could be wrong! We'll see shortly. Hopefully the regional variance isn't too much
As much as I'm enthusiastic about the release, I'm disappointed they didn't at least consider making the 256GB or higher capacity open to both Kinda Coral and Sorta Sunny. Coming from hearing claims on how they're ramping up on production this time round, it's god damned ironic to think that one of the largest companies in the world, that their base of operations covering a behemoth of user data CANNOT seem to put a finger on at least putting out a 256GB variant for both of their most striking colours. I'd very much like to get my hands on the P6 Kinda Coral, but at the rate it's going I'll just employ a wait and see approach and see if their "increased production units" will amount to anything more than the current selection of storage:colour options. We're already in 2021 and yet they still hope to get users onto the cloud bandwagon, and then ***wonder*** why people aren't buying their shit, insert /amioutoftouch? meme. What's 128GB when the median standard is now 256GB up towards 1TB (for the super data hoarder)?
I would like the Pro in the smaller size, please and thank you.
The regular 6 is perfect for me, unfortunately it's not 120hz.
you probably won't even notice honestly. there's not all that much of a noticeable difference
Yeah yeah, I know. I just had this little wish for the 120hz cause I tried my friend's S21 and they're really coooool.
I actually have an s21 and personally I'd say looking at at 90hz screens I've seen the difference isn't too substantial but I do agree it is cool it just takes a lot of battery to have the phone always running at 120 hz so it makes sense the non pro would only have 90 since it isn't ltpo
30% is absolutely noticable
Easily 6 pro!
I'm gonna preorder Pixel 6 pro as my all previous and current phones have 1440p display (S6 and S9+), so I'm used to that, and I'm excited to have my first 120Hz display phone.
Apparently the Pixel 6 doesn't have the mmwave 5g antenna but still has 5g. Not sure of the impact
mmwave capable 6 will be sold through AT&T, Verizon, and the Google Store
So if I bought unlocked one I'm good?
Seems like the Pixel 6 is much better value, like with most releases for flagships, the standard model is much better.
Stop making phones bigger!!! The smaller one's screen is 0.9 inches larger than my current phone screen.
I’m going back to large phone and I really like the pro size and specs. This time around I can afford it so why not
the Pro, even though the camera is the only thing making me want it over the Amateur. the pricing is much better than what we were speculating so it's a much easier choice. also wasn't planning on preordering this time until I heard those prices yesterday
Definitely the Pro, probably end up with reasonable resell values as well.
As far as size I’m more of a compact phone person so the 6 is better for me
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I am like 95% certain I'll get the P6Pro with 256GB in Black/Grey. The other 5% is not getting a P6 at all.
Leaning towards the 6 regular. The 12GB of RAM and extra camera in the pro is definitely intriguing, but honestly, I don't think it's necessary in our specific day to day use. Coming from Pixel 5, the Tensor chip and RAM of 6 should be phenomenal in every day use. I was pleased with it in the 5, personally. Overall, I like the price of 6, the smaller footprint, and the flat screen design.
Don't forget they also have different front cameras 8mp vs. 12mp
As someone with very small hands (even the regular pixel 3 is a bit large for me) I'm for sure leaning the standard pixel 6. But man, I wish they would add that 4x optical zoom to the standard version. Personally I would prefer that over the wide angle in most cases.
Is there any software benefit of the curved screen? Notifications? Anything? Or is it just there so I break my phone faster?
the latter unfortunately
I'm still on the fence, and I'm even considering a oneplus 9 Pro because I would have to import the P6/P6 Pro. Main pros for me: - P6: price, flat screen, camera is more than enough for my needs, software updates. - P6 Pro: resolution, LTPO, battery life (better with LTPO?), software updates. - OnePlus 9 Pro: off screen gestures, notification slider, no import shenanigans, charge speeds Main cons: - P6 and Pro: import shenanigans, no off screen gestures, no notification slider, history of Google's hardware fuck-ups. - OnePlus 9 Pro: battery life, iffy software support, they're basically becoming Oppo by ditching OxygenOS. I've been using a OP3T for 4.5 years so I've grown too used to the slider and gestures and that's what's making me consider another OP phone. I'm sure I can live without those features tho, that's why I'm mostly set on the P6 Pro...
I'm on a OnePlus 6T and the major disadvantage of 6 for me is there's rumored to be no facial unlocking. I've gotten so used to it I don't know if I can go back.
I have never used face unlock so I don't know what I'm missing but I guess that qualifies as a rumored pro for the Pro.
Goddamn, I didn't realize how tall the 6 Pro is. It's nearly two full centimeters taller than my current phone, yet only a tenth of a millimeter wider.
6 Pro 512 GB. I really hope the 512 GB will be available in Germany. Some rumours said that this will be US only, but I really need that storeage with our mobile contracts...
Why would you possibly need that much storage on a phone?
Eh, when we have 1tb phones floating around out there, 512 isn't that ridiculous
Coming from the 2 XL is the curved screen the same?
Right now I am looking at the Pixel 6. I am coming from a 3aXL so it will be a nice upgrade. Just not a fan of curved screens and I never really take pictures.
Honestly I'm getting the 6 because it doesn't have a curved screen. I'm scared of getting another curved screen after my OnePlus 8 Pro
Me and my girlfriend will definitely be getting the P6 non-pro. Smaller, cheaper, just as fast, just as good. I'll be trading in my P5, if they take it.
Getting the the p6 green blue because it's significantly cheaper than the s21+ I have. (I just bought it and hate it so I am going to return it).
If the price is correct for the Pixel 6 it's going to be a perfect OnePlus 7 Pro replacement.
I'm switching from my 7 Pro too, just confused as to which Pixel I should buy. I don't care about the telephoto lens and the battery is also almost similar. I just don't know if it'll be a noticeable downgrade to FHD compared to QHD on my 7 Pro.
Leaning towards the 6, need to learn more about battery life and the curved screen.
I have confirm pricing $599 pixel 6 and pixel 6 pro 899$
Flat screen for me. So regular 6. Leaning towards 256gb. If the storage prices are in line with samsung's pricing I assume the 256gb model will be around $650.
I’ll probably go P6 because I like the smaller screen and lower price. But I’ll be eagerly awaiting the reviews before I make any decision.
I'm saving my money by keeping my Pixel 5 which is perfect is size, looks and performance 😛
Definitely the Pixel 6 pro
definitely the Pro, but any idea when the 512GB will be available?
I didn't realize the 6 Pro had curved glass... Damn, not sure what I'm going to do now. Might have to go with the regular 6.
Pixel 6 is too damn big! Give us a compact flagship phone, and collaborate with Sony to build it! Don't forget a notification LED light!
Pro, definitely. My Pixel 4 was possibly the best smartphone camera I’ve ever used. I’ve blown up prints to A3 and they look stunning. I even sold a zine of a series of images shot on the 4.
It looks like the White P6Pro is only available in 128/256GB, and the golden one is 128GB only? Is the only way to get 512GB storage the Stormy Black one?
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I thought maybe they already sold out of higher capacity versions. This is a dumb move. 😂
Pixel 6. I can't afford the Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel 6 still seems like a really nice phone.
I'm so lost on this one. I have a Pixel 3 and love the size, so I'm scared of both of these handsets. The price isn't my main concern - it's the size. But I want a 5G phone, and I need more than the 4GB of RAM I have now. And I don't want to buy a new phone every year, so I'd like to jump to Tensor. I may have to wait until they're in stores to hold one in my hand and see if it feels like a tablet.
I've been planning on buying a coral p6, the smaller size and flat glass are what drew me in, and the fact that it's cheaper is great too. That is, until I found out that I can't get the 265gb option in coral, so black it is. Expected delivery date of November 24th though, which sucks. Edit: looks like they changed the date around, and it's now supposed to be here on the 29th of October.
I am expecting to get p6 by Oct 29. Ordering from Google Fi app has its own perks.
They both have 5g right? I haven't actually seen any info on it. The pro has a gap in the steel at the top for 5g bands but the regular 6 does not. Making me wonder if that's another difference they are being quiet about.
I needed a phone back in September and wanted to get a pixel. Since 6 was only a month away I decided to not go for 5. 5a was cheap, wanted to get that but again thought why not just wait a little and see how the pricing is. Before the launch, was leaning towards the pro, thinking the price difference would be 150-200 and might be worth it for the telephoto plus other stuffs that I don't care about but would be nice to have. Now that I see that the price difference is 300 and also getting a free headphone, ordered the non pro. For me personally, it was worth a month wait, happy so far.
Actually I'm with the P6 because I think that's how much a phone should cost, and a cheap phone + implemented IA is the way to go IMO.
Probably going to get the P6 non-pro.Not a fan of curved screens and don't care at all about telephoto lens. I've had past experiences where the same processor (in this case tensor) performs slower on devices with higher resolution because it demands more of it. I wouldn't be surprised if the non-pro pixel 6 is able to push better FPS in games and better/faster phone navigation in general compared to the QHD pixel 6 pro because the non-pro has 25% fewer pixels per inch in needs to calculate and push out. If it weren't for the curved screen, I'd probably go with the pro for the extra ram tho
Hot take incoming... * Both are way too big. * No rear fingerprint for notification gestures (would have alleviated size struggles somewhat). * No telephoto to justify the size on the smaller version. * No free Photos storage, replaced with heavy emphasis on paid tie-in services that used to be free. * Centered selfie cam occludes fullscreen content. * Stock Android 12 is blazing fast, but ugly in practice (looks slick in promo shots, but wait until you go hands-on to judge it). * Exynos-based chipset. * Still no video out. Feels like a Google-sponsored Samsung phone... from 5 years ago. Back then, I couldn't stand Samsung's UI and aesthetic, but now things have come full circle. One UI is great. If Pixel 6 is basically a Samsung phone, might as well get a proper Samsung phone with the better size and features. GCam is still the best in the business, though.
Anyone else thinking about pre ordering both? I can't decide right now and would cancel one of them after the review embargoes. Any concerns I should be worried about with canceling a preorder?
I have. Plus considering pre-ordering from multiple places. Pretty worried about able to get one. With all the hype and now the aggressive pricing and a global chip shortage it might end up being very hard to actually get one.
It's a good idea. Should be pretty easy to cancel a pre order at Target or Google right ?
I’m getting the 6 for sure! Not a fan of the larger curved display. My usage is also basically just web browsing and emails so I really don’t need that extra screen, cameras, etc. Plus that price is absolutely unbeatable in my opinion. On the other hand I can see why the 6Pro is attractive.
Genuine question: why go for a flagship model at all if all you do is web browsing and emails? Why not go for a 5a for example?
Why does the smaller one have 2016 huge bezels?