Hello everyone! I have had the device for 2 weeks and I would like to share my experience with it. Coming from the Pixel 5 (having also tried devices like the P30 Pro, Note 20 Ultra, iPhone 11 Pro Max, etc.), I can say that:
°Build quality: coming from the Pixel 5, which was plastic and had made many "compromises" in terms of construction to have a good price, my first contact with the Pixel 6 Pro was WOW. Glass front and back, aluminum frame, and I really like the curved (edge) screen. Of course, it felt big because I had been used to a 6-inch (14.4 cm) phone for 7 months, weighing 151 grams. The 6 Pro has a 6.7-inch (16.4 cm) screen and weighs 210 grams, but I got used to it in 3-4 days. The haptics (vibration) are of high quality and very satisfying.
°Calls and speakers: excellent speakers, stereo, very loud and of high quality. The bass sounds quite good as well. Calls sound excellent and loud (no comparison to the Pixel 5, which had the speaker below the screen).
°Display and performance: smooth, smooth, and smooth again. The 120Hz in combination with stock Android is fantastic! The brightness is satisfactory under the sun and you can see it in all conditions. It definitely doesn't reach the level of the Note 20 Ultra and newer flagships with 1500+ nits, but I don't have any issues. The Tensor is definitely better than the Pixel's 765 and the Note's Exynos 990, but it doesn't match the newer Snapdragon and Bionic processors. However, even when playing Call of Duty, it runs all the ultra settings smoothly without any lag.
°Battery and charging speed: the battery lasts for 5-6 hours of screen-on time. It could last longer considering it has 5003mAh, but it gets me through the day. It charges (with the right charger) in 1 hour and 15 minutes. It reaches 50% in half an hour. It covers my usage, but I would definitely like faster charging. The good thing is that an update will be released soon (it's already out if you're in beta) where you can lower the resolution from 2K to 1080p (I may not personally do it because it's a shame not to use such resolution, but others may not care. It's good to have the option).
°Camera: it was the first time Google upgraded its hardware and changed all its cameras. And they did a great job. Excellent colors, incredible HDR, natural skin tones (they did a lot of work there), excellent zoom (I love telephoto lenses), and great low-light performance without making night look like day. I admire phones that find light out of nowhere and illuminate everything, but when it's night, I want it to look like night. The biggest surprise is the video. There is a very noticeable difference compared to its predecessor (I would say it reminds me of the 11 Pro Max). The only negatives in the camera are the flares and the ultra-wide camera, which is not as wide.
°In conclusion, the phone at 600 euros (best price at the moment) is an excellent choice. The fact that a year has passed since its release in this particular case is only good because all the bugs it had at the beginning have been fixed (the fingerprint sensor works fine, without failed attempts, and I haven't experienced any missed calls). It will receive updates until October 2026, the camera is constantly being updated, so you should definitely consider it as one of your options if you are looking for a phone in this price range. Yes, it doesn't have 5g, volte, and wifi calling yet (unless you root it), but it doesn't mean it's not a worthy device.
Happy shopping!