{"id":385011,"date":"2021-12-23T18:24:55","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T15:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-12-23T18:24:55","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T15:24:55","slug":"this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#This is the Android You\u2019ve Been Looking For \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2780a2913fc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#Specs_as_Reviewed\" >Specs as Reviewed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#The_Design_and_Hardware\" >The Design and Hardware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#The_Display\" >The Display<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#The_Camera\" >The Camera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#The_Battery\" >The Battery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#The_Software_and_User_Experience\" >The Software and User Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#This is the Android You\u2019ve Been Looking For \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$599<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-105586 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/0997b776.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/0997b776.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/0997b776.png?width=1200\" alt=\"Google Pixel 6 smartphone on wooden table leaning up against stack of books with fireplace in background\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After spending a few weeks with Google\u2019s latest smartphone\u2014the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/pixel_6?hl=en-US\">Pixel 6<\/a> (dual-released alongside the Pixel 6 Pro)\u2014I can easily say that it is powerful, beautiful, and quintessentially Google. And priced well under $1,000, it should absolutely be your next Android phone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent affordable value<\/li>\n<li>Tensor chip performance is impressive<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding camera software<\/li>\n<li>Great battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Under-display fingerprint scanner is sometimes frustrating<\/li>\n<li>Weirdly slippery design<\/li>\n<li>Display could be brighter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Pixel 6 has all of that classic Google goodness, like a spectacularly powerful camera, a simple\u2014yet iconic\u2014design, a fantastic UI, and a fleet of fantastic Pixel-exclusive features, like those dedicated to phone calls. And paired up with equally-solid hardware, like the company\u2019s new in-house Tensor chip, the phone will readily keep up with whatever you throw at it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs_as_Reviewed\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Specs as Reviewed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Processor:<\/strong> Google Tensor<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM:<\/strong> 8GB LPDDR5<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display:<\/strong> 6.4-inch FHD+ (2400\u00d71080) OLED, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 128GB UFS 3.1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports:<\/strong> USB-C 3.1 Gen 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery:<\/strong> 4,614mAh, 24 hours+ (up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery saver, Qi-certified<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fingerprint Sensor:<\/strong> Under-display<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2<\/li>\n<li><strong>IP Rating:<\/strong> IP68<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sensors:<\/strong> Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Android Version:<\/strong> Android 12<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 6.2 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 7.3oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Design_and_Hardware\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">The Design and Hardware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you\u2019d expect from the Pixel line, Google kept things minimal yet modern (and totally unique) with the Pixel 6. Nothing on the smartphone is flashy, yet at the same time, elements like the rear camera bar demand your attention (cue the references to Daft Punk and Geordi La Forge). Though the bar is quite prominent, it houses all of Google\u2019s stellar camera hardware, so it\u2019s justified. Plus, it allows the phone to rest flat on the desk without rocking, as so many modern smartphones annoyingly do.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105546 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/e1ac30cb.png\" alt=\"The Pixel 6 face-down on a wooden table, showing off the rear of the phone and camera bar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The phone is a decent size\u2014I expected it to be much bigger than it is but, genuinely, it feels and looks just right in hand. It features scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass and an edgeless Gorilla Glass 6 back with a tactile alloy frame. It looks and feels gorgeous, modern, and premium \u2026 but it\u2019s incredibly slippery (like, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bSdm_eA1Css\">the sled<\/a> from <i>National Lampoon\u2019s Christmas Vacation<\/i> slippery) so make sure you slap a case on it stat.<\/p>\n<p>One of the coolest features on the Pixel 6 is Quick Tap, located with the system\u2019s Gestures menu. Once enabled, you can double-tap the rear of the device just beneath the camera bar and trigger actions like taking a screenshot, accessing your digital assistant, playing or pausing media, or showing notifications (among others). It\u2019s even customizable for third-party apps. For example, I miss the double-tap to lock screen feature my previous Samsung phone had, so I found an app that integrates with Quick Tap allowing me to\u00a0continue using that gesture. Heck, you can even tell Google to require stronger taps if you don\u2019t want to accidentally trigger something.<\/p>\n<p>Google also made the jump to an under-display optical fingerprint reader here, thus abandoning the much-beloved rear fingerprint sensor, and, man, do I have thoughts on this. Sometimes it reads my fingerprint instantly and other times it hangs for a second or two, almost tricking me into thinking it didn\u2019t initiate the scan. It\u2019s a little frustrating since it\u2019s the process I use a hundred times a day to access the device, so it needs to be consistent and fast every time.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m also not a fan of the bright light the reader uses to light up my fingerprint. If you try to unlock the phone in the middle of the night and don\u2019t perfectly line up your finger to the sensor, you\u2019re in for a rude surprise. It\u2019s absolutely irritating (and blinding).<\/p>\n<p>And we can\u2019t conclude talking about the Pixel 6\u2019s design without mentioning Google\u2019s Tensor chip. Yes, it\u2019s impressive and adds some serious power to the phone, but it\u2019s really about promise more than anything else. Pixel phones have never been slow, but at the same time, other phones have been faster. Now, the Tensor chip has already shown that lots of heavy Google processes\u2014like voice dictation, translation, and photo processing, for example\u2014got a seriously improved performance boost.<\/p>\n<p>As a result? The Pixel 6 feels massively more powerful and capable than what could ever be expected from a $600 phone. It\u2019s phenomenal, effortless, and, most importantly, fast.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Display\"><\/span>The Display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google gave the standard Pixel 6 a gorgeous 6.4-inch display with a nice 90Hz refresh rate, and left the 120Hz display for its 6 Pro. But in all honesty, unless you\u2019re gaming (or scrolling through your apps or social media super fast for some reason), you won\u2019t notice a difference.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105547 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/1c099325.png\" alt=\"The Pixel 6 leaned up against a wall with the display on, showing the clock widget and other Google apps\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sure, if it was between 60 and 120Hz (or, heck, even between 60 and 90Hz), the higher refresh rate there would win out. Between 90 and 120Hz? It\u2019s just not that big of a deal for the average smartphone user. Yes, the higher refresh rate looks great on paper and it might be a better fit for the flagship 6 Pro, but the cost savings of a lower refresh screen is an acceptable compromise.<\/p>\n<p>Google also opted for a flat display for the Pixel 6 instead of continuing the 6 Pro\u2019s rounded display. I\u2019m sure there are some folks out there who are die-hard fans of the curved display, but I think it\u2019s a gimmick that most people are over now. The look and feel of this phone\u2019s flat display are terrific and it\u2019s nice to see Google make that choice here.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the phone\u2019s full-screen display always looks nice and vivid, while still bringing Google\u2019s natural, never-oversaturated colors to the table. The only noteworthy faults of this phone\u2019s display are that it\u2019s not very bright, and the adaptive brightness is (currently) terrible. Between the two, I didn\u2019t love using the phone in direct sunlight. In fact, the adaptive brightness was so consistently bad in low-light situations that I eventually just turned it off altogether and opted to control brightness manually. It over-corrects too much and too often to be useful.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Camera\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">The Camera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What about the camera, though? The Pixel 6 has a fantastic camera\u2014just like pretty much all other smartphones out there do. But this time around, I wouldn\u2019t necessarily say the phone\u2019s great hardware is in and of itself a standout feature.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105548 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ff40afd8.png\" alt=\"Close-up of the Pixel 6's camera bar on the back of the device\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The primary 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera and 12MP ultrawide camera both tick all the boxes you could hope for. Things like wide fields of view, LDAF sensors, 7x Super Res Zoom, optical image stabilization, lens correction, and more are all there, and the result is terrific and natural-looking (if not slightly muted) photos that pack Google\u2019s great color accuracy and classic contrasty look.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the 8MP front-facing fixed focus camera is good enough for selfies, video calls, and anything else you can throw at it. The hole-punch design also feels a bit more subtle than that of previous phones that have used it. Honestly, I didn\u2019t even notice it in my daily use; software and whatnot works seamlessly around it, which I love. The cameras are all powerful enough and have bigger sensors than ever, allowing you to take terrific photos (like these ones, below, I took with it).<\/p>\n<p>What <i>is<\/i> a standout feature here, however, is the way Google leaned into its camera software for the 6. Once you take your photos with the solid (but otherwise uninteresting) camera, you\u2019ve got a truly wondrous fleet of software at your fingertips. Take Google\u2019s instantly-iconic Magic Eraser, for example. It lets you remove annoying stuff in the background of a shot\u2014photobombers, trash, or a crowd of people\u2014in an instant. Now every photo you take can look professional and cleanly shot with no unwanted clutter pulling focus.<\/p>\n<p>You can mess around with tons of other cool features in post, too, like motion blur or focus blur to shots from portrait mode. It even rocks dual exposure controls that let you tweak shadows and brightness separately. Google also worked to improve its color accuracy for portraits to better represent the nuances of all different skin tones\u2014a much-needed feature that needs to be improved on cameras everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it\u2019s clear Google put a lot of thought into cameras with this Pixel iteration\u2014just as I expected\u2014despite focusing more on software than hardware. That said, the camera hardware for this phone is still its best yet.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Battery\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">The Battery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google states that the Pixel 6\u2019s Qi-compatible 4,614mAh battery lasts well over 24 hours on a single charge (as long as you\u2019re not going crazy running a ton of intensive apps), and I consistently found that to be true. With regular use\u2014which for me includes chatting and texting all day, checking socials, reading and writing emails, making occasional video calls, watching videos on YouTube or TikTok, and playing some lightweight games\u2014I consistently make it to the end of each day with at least 30% battery to spare.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105549 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/312b38b3.png\" alt=\"The rear of the Pixel 6, without a case, on a surface next to plants\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I imagine that\u2019d be plenty for commuters and more intensive users, too, especially if you toggle Google\u2019s Extreme Battery Saver feature. That helps the phone last up to 48 hours on a single charge (again, depending on usage\u2014don\u2019t go crazy with super draining apps).<\/p>\n<p>Battery life on the phone is solid with average use. It\u2019s a little less fantastic if you have Always On enabled, but overall, Google definitely improved its standby battery time which is always great to see if you don\u2019t like having to stay near a charger, wireless or otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>I also love the phone\u2019s Battery Share feature. By simply toggling an option in the Quick Settings menu, I can reverse the flow of the internal wireless charging coil, thus allowing me to set my earbuds (or another compatible device) on the back of the Pixel 6 and charge it, all without a cable. This is such a thoughtful and user-friendly feature that\u2019s perfect to have when you\u2019re out and about.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Software_and_User_Experience\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">The Software and User Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Software is where Pixels really shine. Not only will you get earlier access to brand new Android versions and features exclusive to the Pixel with this phone, but it also ships with Android 12 so you can hit the ground running. With the Pixel 6, you\u2019ll have the best (and most pure) Android experience possible on a smartphone, which is something truly beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>Android 12 is a welcome update overall, and most notable within it, is the remarkable Material You update. Google\u2019s updated Android design language is a solid step forward from Material Design (the last big design language for Google). Now, in addition to having icons and cards (and everything else you can put on your screen) that look like something made of material and not a flat 2D icon, this new update makes everything less boring.<\/p>\n<p>Material You offers up a consistent color theme across the UI, which automatically changes how things look based on your preferences. Have a blue wallpaper? Your widgets, system menus, and even certain apps like Google Messages are now a complementary blue, too. And when you get bored with your wallpaper and switch it to a bright sunset, the UI will dynamically adjust to match the colors of that wallpaper without you having to lift a finger. It sounds simple, but it\u2019s just one more thoughtful choice that helps make the Pixel <i>your phone<\/i> and not just another mass-produced gadget.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105550 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/de1d0e92.png\" alt=\"The Pixel 6 on a table next to a book with the screen locked but on\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Android 12 isn\u2019t without a few quirks, though. I\u2019m not a huge fan of the large Quick Settings buttons in the notification tray, or that I have to swipe up two times just to adjust the brightness. I also dislike that the \u201cInternet\u201d button now makes it two taps to turn off Wi-Fi, instead of being labeled \u201cWi-Fi\u201d and only requiring a single tap to turn it off. These aren\u2019t dealbreakers, but they\u2019re still a little annoying.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, of course, the Pixel 6 also sports all of those fantastic Pixel-exclusive features. By far, the best one is audio recognition; the phone can recognize songs in seconds, while in a loud restaurant or bar, and even impressively, while the characters of a TV show speak over the music. Then, text-to-speech is insanely fast, as in just as fast as you think it should be and perfect for when you need to translate or voice dictate on the fly. And don\u2019t forget the Pixel\u2019s artillery of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/85061\/forget-the-camera-the-real-google-pixel-superpower-is-phone-calls\/\">powerful phone call features or the camera features I mentioned in the section above.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Pixel 6\u2019s software offers up countless little features that make both the phone and your life run a little more smoothly. It\u2019s Google\u2019s software on Google\u2019s hardware after all, so things communicate efficiently all the time; this is something that anyone who\u2019s ever owned a Pixel knows well and undoubtedly loves. Android 12 runs well on the Pixel 6, and there\u2019s nothing to hate about that.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google\u2019s Pixel 6 is impressive, no matter how you look at it. The well-thought-out smartphone looks good, and with Google\u2019s powerful Tensor chip inside, it runs efficiently all day long without tanking the battery. It was also nice to see Google step up the phone\u2019s camera software to match it\u2019s stellar camera hardware. I have no doubts that the Magic Eraser tool is something we\u2019ll be talking about for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Although I wish the under-display fingerprint sensor was consistently faster and didn\u2019t rely on a blindingly-bright optical sensor, it is accurate every time. As I\u2019ve continued to use it, I\u2019ve been consistently wowed by the smartphone\u2019s performance and battery life; the smartphone<\/p>\n<p>Yes, the under-display fingerprint sensor could be better and faster, rock a few more potentially premium specs, and the display itself could be brighter. But overall, it\u2019s tough to complain about the Pixel 6, especially given what else it has to offer at its affordable price point, because it just works. This is the Android you\u2019ve been looking for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent affordable value<\/li>\n<li>Tensor chip performance is impressive<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding camera software<\/li>\n<li>Great battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Under-display fingerprint scanner is sometimes frustrating<\/li>\n<li>Weirdly slippery design<\/li>\n<li>Display could be brighter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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