Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro: Does it live up to its hype?

The review embargo of the latest Pixel 6 series by Google has finally been lifted. With the embargo lifted, we can finally dive into the pros and cons of the Pixel 6 series following vigorous tests conducted by various tech reviewers.

Does the Pixel 6 series live up to its hype? let’s find out!

Pros & Cons of the Pixel 6 Pro

Here’s a quick summary of all the pros and cons of the Pixel 6 series:

Pros	Cons
• Powerful Google Tensor Processor. Though it is lagging behind slightly in multi-core and 3D mock graphics test, the processor is highly energy efficient and performs all tasks smoothly. [GeekBench Results: 1 | 2]	• No facial recognition for screen unlock
• Great photography cameras with excellent dynamic range & low-light performance	• Poor video stabilization and overall sub-par video quality
• Excellent 4x Optical Zoom	• No macro camera
• Exciting camera features: Magic Eraser, Astrophotography, Action Pan & Long Exposure modes	• Inconsistent processing for low light photography
• Uses AI to omit background wind sound when recording audio
• Excellent battery life
• Attractive price point of US$599 – US$1,099

Overall, the Pixel 6 series is a well-built smartphone with great all around performance but falls slightly short in the videography department.

The first iteration of the Google Tensor did not disappoint. Aside from its ability to run resource heavy games like Genshin Impact smoothly, its performance is also widely observed in its ability to enhance photos through post-processing.

While it is claimed to be ‘The most advanced Pixel Camera ever’, the new camera bar, though aesthetically pleasing, was ultimately a let down.

Pixel 6 Series Full Specifications

In case you missed it, here’s the full specification of the Pixel 6 series.

Pixel 6 Pro	Pixel 6
OS: Android 12	OS: Android 12
Processor: Google Tensor	Processor: Google Tensor
Display: 6.7 inches AMOLED (120Hz) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)	Display: 6.4 inches AMOLED (90Hz) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
RAM: 12GB	RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB	Storage: 128GB/256GB
Rear Camera: 50MP (Wide) + 48MP (Tele) + 12MP (Ultra wide) Front Camera: 12MP	Rear Camera: 50MP (Wide) + 12MP (Ultra wide) Front Camera: 8MP
Battery: 5,000 mAh	Battery: 4,614 mAh
Price: US$ 899 – US$1,099	Price: US$ 599 – US$ 699

Helpful Reviews

Here are some of our favourite in-depth reviews of the Pixel 6 series thus far.

Final Thoughts

Despite delivering great value, the Pixel 6 series in our opinion did not live up to its hype. Don’t get us wrong, the Pixel 6 does offer a significant amount of improvements as expected from any flagship devices. Unfortunately, nothing truly ‘wow-ed’ us despite Google’s best efforts.

Nevertheless, the Pixel 6 series is still an easy recommendation for anyone who prefers a device with built-in stock Android and a promised 5 years security updates for a peace of mind.

Unfortunately, the Pixel 6 series is not released in Malaysia. Nevertheless, if you’d like to purchase a unit, you can check out TechBug to purchase a unit from the USA.

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