Google Pixel 6 Pro Review

The Pixel 6 Pro is arguably the brand's first true flagship without compromise. But how does it compare to the crème de la crème from Apple, Samsung and Sony?

What we love - Swish software and an incredible camera

If you want to have the best possible Android experience, this smartphone is currently your best bet. The operating system has never looked better and offers exclusive features such as real-time translation, guaranteed security patches for the next five years and Material You's intuitive user interface.

From a hardware perspective, the screen is the biggest selling point of this device. The LTPO panel delivers absolutely perfect brightness, contrast and HDR support, while the variable refresh rate ranges from 10Hz to 120Hz to save battery at the lower end and ensure super-smooth scrolling at the higher end of that spectrum.

The camera, in typical Pixel style, is excellent too, surpassing the Samsung Galaxy S21 in every corner. Whether in normal or low light conditions, the triple camera system excels and offers a lot of versatility. The portrait mode is particularly well-done, and there are so many editing options to get the most out of your snaps, including Magic Eraser to remove unwanted objects from the frame.

What we don't like — Mediocre battery life

The only photographic shortcoming of this device is its zoom capabilities, for which the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra remains the industry leader. However, the only major downside to this device is the battery life.

In most cases, regular use will last a day without requiring a recharge, but some tasks will drain the cell dramatically. We lost up to 30% of battery life when playing offline games, while in one case playing online games we lost a staggering 45% of battery.

verdict

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a really excellent smartphone that boasts a brilliant screen, a first-class camera and lavish software. The only major downside of this device is its battery, which can drain at an alarming rate when playing games or recording videos.

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