Analysis with characteristics and opinion

An impressive high-end móvil inteligente that has conquered the market. Without a doubt, the Pixel 6 Pro is the best Pixel yet.

With the launch of the Pixel 5 last year, everyone would have thought that Google plus was preparing to throw in the towel once and for all to conquer the premium part of the phone market. After several years of failed attempts with devices that couldn’t compete with those made by Samsung and Apple, Google plus seemed to have found its sweet spot. the middle premium classwhere Pixel 5 offers excellent value for money.

Then came October 2021 and then that came pixels 6: two new devices aim to restart the company’s móvil family, with a a very different approach with what the brand has been using to date.

This year there are no flashy, dubious useful technologies, although they are innovative, which hardly serve to raise the final price of the product anymore; design decisions that are still difficult to justify or illogical cuts that represent a clear disadvantage compared to the competition. Everything that kept the Pixel from being at the top in the first place has disappeared during the “reimagining” process that Google plus has carried out on its family of phones.

Even the nomenclature has changed. There is no room for the Pixel 6 XL this year because its place is taken Google plus Pixel 6 Prothe the most advanced móvil inteligente Google plus has ever developedand probably the the best Android móvil inteligente you perro buy today. We tested it and in this analysis we will tell you all about it.

Google plus Pixel 6 Pro, review and review

The price of the Google plus Pixel 6 Pro and where to buy it

The Google plus Pixel 6 Pro has an official price in Europe of 899 euros for the version with 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is available in three colors: white, black and gold – in Spain you perro only buy the black version at first.

In Spain it cánido officially be bought from February 3, 2022 through the Google plus Store, although it will be share limited. In fact, Google plus put the out of depósito sign on its flagship model a day after it went on sale.

However, the company later explains, More units of the device will be available. Those who wish to receive it through official channels will at least have to wait till May.

Technical sheet of the Google plus Pixel 6 Pro

Where is the Google plus Pixel 6 Pro?

The Pixel 6 Pro is that Higher and more expensive model from the Pixel 6 family. This is the first high-end móvil that Google plus has launched since the Pixel series.

Although they belong to the same category as mobile phones like the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the iphone 13 pro max, the Google plus Pixel 6 Pro is a significantly cheaper móvil inteligente than the three models mentioned, with a difference of hundreds of euros.

If we’re just going to focus on the Google plus catalog, we’ll have to stop there The main differences between the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Prosince, despite their similarity, the two mobile phones are more afín than we cánido imagine a difference of almost 200 euros between one person and another.

The Google plus Pixel 6 Pro has Maleable 6.7-inch P-OLED display based on LTPO technology with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hertz and Quad HD + resolution, and the Pixel 6 paquetes a rigid 6.4-inch AMOLED panel 1080p at 90 Hz.

The design is also slightly different: The Pixel 6 Pro has a brushed aluminum body and a curved screen and narrower edges around the front panel. The Pixel 6 comes with a matte aluminum chassis on the side, a flat screen, and slightly wider bezels.

Gorilla Glass Victus is responsible for protecting the móvil inteligente body from bumps and scratches / Image: Christian Collado

There are also differences in terms Battery capacity with 5,003 miliamperio-hora on the Pixel 6 Pro versus 4,500 miliamperio-hora on the Pixel 6; and in the photographic part, since the Pixel 6 Pro is the only one with a third rear sensor what works as tele with 4x optical zoom.

He is amount of RAM also various available, with four additional gigs on the Pixel 6 Pro compared to the 8 GB of the Pixel 6. Today this difference may not be noticeable in everyday life, but it certainly makes the Pixel 6 Pro more mobile “future-proof” than its younger brother.

Another not so important difference is that standing engine vibrations: The Google plus Pixel 6 Pro integrates it in the lower part of the device, closer to the area that is usually touched when using the device, thus offering a more pleasant response than the Pixel 6, whose motor haptic is located in the lower part. a higher part.

Do all these differences justify a price difference of almost 250 euros? I’m afraid everything will depend on each individual’s priorities. It is clear that only a few cell phones perro offer as much as the Pixel 6 for 650 euros.

design

Any resemblance between the Pixel 6 Pro and other teléfonos inteligentes in the past in the Pixel family is pure coincidence. And yet Google plus has managed to keep that touch of originality that has characterized all of its teléfonos inteligentes since 2017 – I left out the original Pixel as its physical appearance wasn’t very different from that of a contemporary iPhone – .

This year, Google plus decided to eliminate the “toy” device feel that previous models had for aesthetic reasons much more plusthrough the use of materials such as aluminum and glass with a glossy finish – a magnet for dirt and fingerprints – and curves that stylize the body in the style of a high-end Samsung móvil.

But despite the fact that many of the elements that previously defined the aesthetics of the pixels have been eliminated, for example the colored power buttonthe camera positioned in a corner or the colors with funny names as a mockery of the seriousness that some brands take in naming the surfaces of their devices while others remain, for example the Two tone finish from behind, revived after disappearing in the last two generations of the Pixel series, with different styles depending on the model chosen.

It’s hard to tell from the photo, but the top of the back of the Pixel 6 Pro is a slightly different color than the bottom / Image: Christian Collado

The color I tested “Cloudy White” has the device surrounded by a gray aluminum chassiswhich connects the screen to a large ivory pane of glassseparated by the camera viewfinder from another small upper plate, with a gray to gray color.

The polished edges leave room for power and volume buttons, but thanks to the rough surface, they feel firm and comfortable Short trip to my taste. You perro also use the wires of the antennas, which are located on the sides, as well as one white plastic strip is at the top. As before, this piece acts as a “window” cone for the 5G UW antenna.

Undoubtedly, the feature that gives the most personality to this design is the Camera Finder mentioned above, which Google plus calls the “camera bar”. There is a black glass stripe runs across the top half of the back, protrudes several millimeters and is surrounded by a metal bezel that blends into the aluminum casing of the device itself.

You perro see the curvature of the screen and the plastic window covering the antenna for 5G / Image: Christian Collado

That bezel in especial is one of the least convincing points of this design. Not for this aesthetic, but for it collect dust and dirt very easilyespecially when a protective case is not used to cover the camera’s viewfinder.

However, its points also speak for the finder. On the one hand, it makes the device more visually appealing identifiable, which leads me to believe Google plus will adopt it as a design feature of its Pixel devices in the future. Also on a practical level the fact that they occupy the entire width of the axis it prevents the device from “dancing” when used on a tabletop.

You have to acknowledge that the Pixel 6 Pro is a huge phone, one of the largest found on the market today outside of the folding range. It’s not exactly a compact device given its over 16 centimeters height and 210 grams weight, and those who fell in love with the “mini” format of the Pixel 5 will probably have to wait for the arrival of the Pixel 6a appointed. with a much smaller size thanks to its 6.1 inch screen.

But luckily this time big doesn’t orinan uncomfortable. The curves on the sides of the device have the right radius for this the device lies well in the hand and it is comfortable to hold in hand. In addition, there is an effective system palm repulsion This prevents the screen from detecting the – ineludible – accidental touches on the curved part of the panel.

The is directly above the screen handheld device for calls, designed a little strangely by Google plus. And that despite the fact that it goes completely unnoticed from day to day when the light falls directly on the panel you perro see a big hole that it is not protected from the outside by some kind of grille, leaving it exposed to dust and dirt that could get inside over time. At least since The device is IP68 certified which guarantees water and dust resistance, this opening doesn’t seem to be a problem in that regard.

I think that The design of the Pixel 6 Pro is successful generally speaking. The build quality is on par with the “premium” phones on the market, the aesthetics are recognizable and original, and. The only downside I would cite is usage polished glass instead of frostedand the color palette of this Pro model in relation to the “habitual” Pixel 6.

Screen

Google plus introduced the Pixel 6 Pro one of the best espectáculos found in today’s phone landscape. The panel is an “old” acquaintance, because it is the same one that is also used in models such as the vivo X70 Pro+.

it is 6.71″ diagonal maleable LTPO OLED displaywith Quad HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hertz.

As an LTPO panel, it is capable Dynamically change your refresh rate to save power, reducing the rate to 10 hertz when displaying static content and increasing it to 120 hertz when interacting with the panel. When playing vídeos or games that are not coincidente with 120 Hertz, the refresh rate drops to 60 Hertz.

At 6.7 inches diagonally, the Pixel 6 Pro is the largest screen ever seen on a Pixel / Image: Christian Collado

The panel has all the features that we cánido expect from one exhibit of 2021, including the Support for HDR content, Protection with Gorilla Glass Victus or 24-bit color depth. The only thing I miss is a feature like “True Tone” or “Ambient EQ” that Google plus introduced in the Pixel 4, and that The white cómputo of the screen has changed based on the ambient light temperature to provide a more comfortable experience.

He is Colour reproduction It is excellent, with great accuracy, when using the “Natural” screen mode – by default the device comes with “Adaptive” mode enabled -. Aside from a slightly inconsistent color saturation in Adaptive and Enhanced modes, there’s no doubt that the Pixel 6 Pro a Well calibrated panel. It’s also worth mentioning that Google plus is targeting the P3 display spectrum as the phone’s default color space.

In contrast to other models, Google plus has also managed to equip the Pixel 6 Pro with a panel is characterized by excellent color uniformity, especially noticeable when viewing a dark background at a low brightness level. The difference is clear compared to models that use afín panels, such as the OnePlus 9 Pro.

With a 1,100 nits peak brightness, Panel illumination is not a problem and is on par with some benchmarks in this respect. It’s not that good instead the automatic brightness system, with inconsistent performance and lack of smooth transitions when switching between different levels. This isn’t the first time a Pixel device has suffered from coche-brightness issues, leading me to believe that the “adaptive brightness” mode that Google plus is building into its phones is responsible for this below-expected performance is.

In that sense it has to be mentioned peak of brightness This cánido only be done through Coche brightness mode cánido be achieved when the ambient light is very bright and the system sees the need to increase the lighting to the maximum to improve visibility. This maximum brightness mode remains active for at most five minutes, and lasts thirty minutes until the next activation. When using the brightness slider manually, a maximum of 470 nits is achievable.

Curious about what I didn’t mention at all reviewsthe fact that The Pixel 6 Pro comes with two ambient light sensors, one on the front and one on the back. This allows the device** to better interpret the ambient brightness to adjust the brightness accordingly. Something afín to the 360 ​​​​light sensor that comes in Xiaomi phones.

There will be no issues using the Pixel 6 Pro screen indoors or outdoors / Image: Christian Collado

They are excellent too viewing angleand I’m glad to know that Google plus is able to eliminate most of the color distortions commonly seen on devices with curved screens.

All this must be added to that very large liquid fed at 120 hertzthe highest number ever seen on a pixel, and how well they mezcle with Android 12’s new animations and transitions.

It should also be noted that during those weeks that I have been using the device as my personal cell phone, I have used a TPU screen asegurador to protect the panel from bumps and scratches — this model, to be precise -. I have to say I didn’t have any issues with the fingerprint reader anyway and didn’t see the need to enable the “high sensitivity” mode included in the system settings.

And since I mentioned it, there’s no harm in talking about it fingerprint reader integrated into the Pixel 6 Pro screen, the first of its kind to be used by Google plus and undoubtedly one of the most controversial aspects of the device.

The bezels around the screen are narrow and fairly even / Image: Christian Collado

The feeler it’s not that fast like the one included in the latest Samsung, OnePlus or Huawei models, but I’d say it’s just as accurate. Google plus claims that the lack of speed is due to this additional protective measures which takes a little longer to read.

Although the difference compared to other models with a fingerprint reader on the screen is noticeable in everyday life, I’m not sure if it’s a problem. In fact, I think Google plus has decided to end this excellent facial recognition system included in the Pixel 4, in my opinion much more convenient and effective than any fingerprint reader ever.

hardware and performance

Although it almost always emplees the latest generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, the Google plus Pixel never reached the technical level some of its most direct competitors on the market. Either by having them RAM sizes below than expected, or storage technologies that are slower than those of the competition.

None of that happens on the Pixel 6 Pro. Google plus has not exceeded this time and Google plus has equipped its flagship with it latest specifications that perro be found on the market today, including 12GB of RAM with LPDDR5 technologyand up to 512 GB of internal UFS 3.1 storage.

Besides, it’s about Google plus Pixel with the highest capacity battery in history, with 5,003 miliamperio-hora; and the fastest loading thanks to support for 30W fast charge three cables and 23W wireless with the second generation Pixel Stand base.

Google plus Tensor is the “brain” hidden in the Pixel 6 Pro / Image: Christian Collado

Although the real protagonist is another technical archivo. His name is compressorand it’s over the first mobile processor developed by Google plus which the company introduces in one of its teléfonos inteligentes.

At that time I already went into more detail about the qualities of Tensor and its similarity to it SoC Exynos 2200 from Samsung. And yes: Tensor is a processor derived from the Samsung chip mentioned aboveBut Google plus has made many modifications to it, which have led from a completely different kernel configuration to a completely different kernel configuration two high-performance Cortex-X1 coresup to incl Titan M2 security chipwhat contributed to it ARM TrustZone technologythe Pixel 6 Pro does that Móvil with the highest number of security hardware layers Seen so far.

Synthetic tests have shown that Tensor is not on par with platforms like Snapdragon 888 or Apple A15 in terms of raw power and graphics performance. On the other hand, it is not surprising since Google plus has stated from the beginning that it does not intend to try to reach the top of the market with this processor Benchmarkbut that’s it to direct a good part of the chip’s resources to get the best result in tasks using techniques from machine learning and artificial intelligence, such as automatic song recognition without an internet connection, interpretation of quick voice commands and performed on the device itself.

in daily use, More tension than necessary while performing any type of task. Everything works extremely fast, much faster than any other Pixel to date, and with solvent thermal management that avoids the overheating issues seen in competing phones powered by Snapdragon 888 processors.

He is 12gigas de memoria They also help make the experience satisfying by providing the Background aplicaciones exit problems B. due to lack of storage space, or vídeo recordings are cut because the camera does not have enough resources. I had two issues myself with my previous Pixel 4 XL, which had half the RAM of this 6 Pro.

Finally, There’s no doubt that the Pixel 6 Pro delivers the expected result on one exhibit. This is probably not the most suitable phone for those who want obscene results in performance tests or graphics power to contrincante the Apple A15 or M1. But it perro be for those looking for one Kraft able to provide the best results for years and most importantly, a smooth, fluid, and consistent experience.

The Pixel 6 Pro programa moves smoothly and constantly / Image: Christian Collaod

independence and charge

As a matter of fact except for the Qualcomm processor For the first time he created the unknown in one of his pixels how efficient the new tensor processor would be of the Pixel 6. In addition, experience with devices based on the Snapdragon 888 platform was not entirely satisfactory in terms of battery life, so it was logical to doubt the capabilities of the Pixel 6 Pro in this regard.

Luckily, Google plus has decided not to trust itself and bet everything on Tensor’s capabilities. with Capacity 5,003miliamperio-horathis is the Pixel 6 Pro largest battery ever seen in a Pixeland is transmitted to a very good result In general, of course, it depends on each usuario and their way of using the móvil.

In my case the most common thing is a Independence close to a day and a half of usewith between six and seven hours of the screen, with quite intensive use consisting of several daily photo or vídeo sessions, several hours Using aplicaciones like Google plus Maps and the browser or editing photos with Lightroom. We have to add one more thing bad network coverage For most of the day.

The Google plus Pixel 6 Pro supports fast charging up to 30W and wireless charging up to 23W / Photo: Christian Collado

One specification that I think is interesting is to highlight this one The battery life of the Pixel 6 Pro wasn’t great to begin with. In the first days of using the device drain the battery faster although my usage habits have changed little over the weeks. The “Smart Battery” feature probably has something to do with this progressive improvement in autonomy.

Google plus has decided to join the fashion of the Remove charger from their new phone booth citing sustainability reasons. The problem is that the Pixel 6 coincidente with upgraded fast charging systemwhich very few chargers – outside of Google plus’s own – support today.

So while the device on paper It supports fast charging up to 30WMost users will have to settle for a maximum of 23W Use chargers that are coincidente with the Programmable Power Supply (PPS) estándar.

If you look at what brands like OnePlus or Xiaomi have achieved in recent years, The Pixel 6 Pro’s charging is far from the fastest on the market. And while I personally haven’t missed a higher speed, I’m afraid there will be people who prefer the 65, 80 or even 120W solutions offered by some competitors.

Something like that happens Pixel 6 Pro wireless charging. Although the maximum supported power is 23W, this rate cánido only be reached with the new Google plus Pixel Stand charging station. When using a traditional Qi charger, the charge is limited – with the OnePlus wireless charger, the maximum output I’ve gotten is 8.5W. Also includes the possibility Charge other Qi-coincidente devices through the system reverse wireless chargingcapable of producing 5W of power.

That’s an interesting detail to note Google plus includes an “intelligent loading system”., which regulates the charge of the battery during the night to slow down its degradation. To work, the programa takes as reference that the time of the first alarm of the day and it ensures the battery stays charged before it turns off by capping the charge at 80% for the hours before.

programa and experience

another year, exclusive programa and features Pixel is again one of the great assets of this family of phones. While many of the new features are specific to Android 12 and have therefore already been covered in the in-depth analysis of the latest Android version, a few others have made their way to the Pixel 6 series for the first time.

You need to start talking through the interfaz. Android 12 and Content You They represent the greatest aesthetic advancement in the history of the operating system, a revolution on par with the introduction of Material Design in 2014 along with Android 5.0 Lollipop.

With this new iteration, Google plus has put the emphasis on that personalizationAllow the usuario to build their own experience through a color palette unique, created based on the colors of the wallpaper used.

Android 12 on Pixels is a completely different experience than other devices / Image: Christian Collado

Some need to be added to that Completely redesigned graphic elements, updated animations and movements, less dense menus and more free spaceRenewed widgets with more customization and more useful options, as well as larger texts in sections like the lock screen or the settings menu.

Together, Android 12 on the Pixel 6 Pro offers one of the more consistent and enjoyable programa experiences found in the Android landscape today. No other customization suite comes close.

But Android 12 is much more than a coat of paint. The Pixel 6 Pro comes with programa useful and convenient functionsMany of them are exclusive to this family of phones, at least for a while.

The new search engine built-in pixel launcher allows basically nothingfrom results on the internet, to contacts or even Perform specific actions in applications without having to open them or change specific system settings. Once you get comfortable with this tool, basically completely change the way you use your mobile phone.

has also changed Multitasking / recent aplicación carousel. Now it is not only possible Select and copy text for any request, but the possibility is even there Save or share any image just select it. And if the browser is one of the recently opened aplicaciones, the programa itself will suggest the option Copy the dirección de Internet of the opened tab at this moment.

A new Google plus has also been added Ways to control the phone without interacting with the screen, for example the Double tap gesture on the back. This function perro be fully customized by being able to choose between one of the predefined options or by opening a specific application that we have chosen.

One of my favorite features of the Pixel, “A ring“Also has changed for this new generation. As a novelty, there is a choice of “Force” search. of the songs playing around us vía a dedicated button on the lock screen or in mode Always on display. You perro also access a History and browse the songs recognized by the devicebookmark them or share them with others.

And of course, Song detection and identification is fully functional sin conexiónbecause the detection model runs in mode sandbox within the Private Computer Core Suite and leverages the capabilities of Tensor’s built-in dedicated coprocessor. That means the device it will continue to search for songs even when you are not connected to the internet.

Another novel is the call screening included in the phone application that finally works and allows also in Spanish Screen calls with contactSo the caller hears a message from Google plus Assistant implying that they mention the reason for the call. Just like the function Running nowThis tool runs on the device without requiring an internet connection.

unfortunately, Not all new features are included in the Pixel 6 Pro programa available worldwide. One of the most striking features is the new Voice input method based on Google plus Assistant technology, which typeset sentences correctly and theoretically faster when writing texts than with the virtual keyboard. Today this function It is not available in Spanish.

On the other hand, “interpreter mode” is available with support for about 50 different languages, which automatically translates and transcribes voices to facilitate conversations with people whose native language is different from ours. And again without keeping your device connected to the internet thanks to Private Computer Core. Its performance is amazing and I have to admit that I found it very useful for documenting recent presentation events broadcast in perfect Chinese became.

New programa features aren’t the only attraction of the Pixel, however. Today, Google plus teléfonos inteligentes are still Android with the longest support time cánido come along three years of Android updates confirmed, and for the first time, probably thanks to the inclusion of the tensor processor, at least of it five years of security updates and “pixel updates”.

That suggests that the Pixel 6 Pro Update to at least Android 15and will continue to receive updates with new features – Pixel Feature Drop – every three months for another two years, as well as security patches on a monthly basis.

But that doesn’t orinan the Pixel programa is perfect, and when it’s not, they’re letting users know who owns it. suffered from problems such as the inability to make callsrandom reboots and many other issues emerged with the December 2021 Android update, which Google plus had to pull shortly after its release.

As early as January 2022, this led to A good number of Pixel 6s around the world were still stuck in the November security patchwith limitations such as the inability to use the Pixel Stand charging station at the maximum supported power operational problems fingerprint reader or poor network coverage.

Finally, that The January 2022 update arrived mid-month Introducing new improvements and bringing the fixes that should have been in the December patch to the pixels anchored in November. From that moment, most of the problems that existed in the device ended, causing headaches for the phone owners.

cameras

Using an old 12MP sensor used in phones just over $100 like the Xiaomi Redmi 8A, Google plus has been able to keep up with the main exporters in mobile photography for years of the market and surpass them in many aspects. All thanks to the company’s advances in computer-assisted photography.

Because of this, most photography enthusiasts eagerly awaited his arrival Pixel móvil inteligente with updated hardware in their cameras. That moment has come.

Three cameras lead the back of the Pixel 6 Pro, with 50, 12 and 48 megapixels / image: Christian Collado

The Google plus Pixel 6 Pro is that the greatest photographic advance in history of the range, for the first time with three sensors on the back that covers a focal range of 16 to 102 equivalent millimeters.

Your system consists of three of the highest sensors previously seen in a mobile phone, including a huge main sensor signed by Samsung and a tele High resolution, with a folding lens that perro genera a 4x optical zoom. We perro summarize the photography part of the Pixel 6 Pro as follows:

• main sensor: 50 Megapixel Samsung GN1, 1/1.31″ size, 12 µm pixels, 24 mm equivalent focal length, f/1.85 aperture, OIS, Dual PDAF, Quad Bayer Pixel Binning (produces 12.5 MP images)
• Ultra Wide Angle Sensor: 12.5 megapixels Sony IMX386, size 1/2.86″, 1.25 µm pixels, field of view 114°, equivalent focal length 16mm, aperture f/2.2
• telesensor: 48 megapixels Sony IMX586, 1/2″ size, 0.80 μm pixels, 102.6 mm equivalent focal length (4x optical zoom), f/3.5 aperture, OIS, PDAF
• Front camera: 11.1 megapixel sensor, 1.22 μm pixels, f/2.2 aperture, 94° field of view, fixed focus

Obviously, the phone isn’t exactly short when it comes to hardware. But that doesn’t orinan Google plus has decided to go all-out on hardware, indeed The programa in charge of photo editing is still the protagonist of this camera system in the same way as in previous generations. So much so that on certain occasions you perro see how Programa becomes the limit for sensorsunable to demonstrate their capabilities as Google plus continues to insist on providing images with them Looks so well known. Fortunately this limitation perro avoid in a relatively easy way.

The main sensor is the one that offers the most consistent performance regardless of the type of scene. Its size makes it possible to catch it detailed images with less noise even in low-light situations. In some cases, you don’t even have to complejo turístico to the amazing “Night Visión” mode to capture well-lit shots at night. It is worth mentioning, despite what is expressed in another reviewsI personally don’t feel like the Pixel 6 Pro generates more torches than other terminals due to the large glass screen that goes through the back and covers the cameras.

This sensor is characterized by a shallow depth of field which allows to generate a beautiful nature blur when detecting nearby objects. In some cases it is not even necessary to complejo turístico to them portrait mode You perro shoot with a blurred background as long as the distance between the sensor and the subject is close enough.

The ultra wide-angle lens camera is undoubtedly the one weakest backlink this camera system. Since its field of view is 114 degrees, it does not allow to capture such a wide field of view as other mobile sensors, such as OnePlus 10 Pro and its new sensor with a 150 degree ultra wide angle lens. Also, its reduced resolution carries over inwards less detailed images and worse performance when shooting at night. Luckily, the programa does its job well and lets you get it Nice Pictures of landscapes or portraits with a slightly different perspective. Unfortunately the camera it cannot be used as a “macro camera” like the latest iPhone and OnePlus models.

The Pixel 6 Pro’s camera aplicación hasn’t changed much compared to previous versions / Image: Christian Collado

Of course, the four times enlarged optical telephoto My favorite of them all is the Pixel 6 Pro and that’s why I chose this model over the Pixel 6. Along with the system Super Res Zoomthis sensor allows Capture zoomed images with excellent sharpness in good lighting, and the image quality remains at a very good level up to 10x magnification. Additionally, noise begins to take over and images begin to flatten out.

In comparison to sensors like those installed in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which I was able to test at the beginning of the year, I think the one on the Pixel 6 Pro does a better job by not adding too much artificial detail and images with a Looks Naturally. Also, its focal length makes it the most suitable sensor for take portraits No distortion on faces and nice background blur.

However, I think Google plus should refine the light parameters required for the telephoto sensor to “come into play” because sometimes the camera still chooses to use the main sensor instead of the telephoto lens more than enough light to get a good engagement with this sensor.

All sensors are coincidente with both Double exposure slide, which allows you to control both lights and shadows in real time; like the new one Color temperature slidervery useful news if you choose those White cómputo best suited for complex scenes where the programa may have difficulty determining the most appropriate pitch.

In general, it belongs to a extremely solvent camera system at each of the focal lengths it covers. The only “problem” I find is that The processing does not leave sensors that far “disappear” as they should because of his inclination to do so Shadows rise too much, sharpening edges and adding too much contrast to textures to the point that they look artificial. The solution? Download images in RAW format.

Photo and vídeo gallery with Pixel 6 Pro

For several years, Google plus has integrated the Pixel camera with the ability to take photos in RAW format, which combines the complete information of the RAW estándar with Pixel’s own image processing. Something like the latest iPhone’s ProRAW system.

Small color and contrast adjustments to RAW archivos are possible Get images that are much more natural and afín to those that could be obtained from a camera professional. In years past, you might have had to rely on processing to fix the sensors’ weaknesses, but those found in the Pixel 6 Pro are more than able to shine without much help from Google plus’s HDR.

As well as a revised equipo of sensors, Google plus has also added a few new methods and functions to the Pixel 6 Pro camera. The two most interesting are found in the Camera aplicación’s “Motion” menu – which, by the way, hasn’t changed much compared to what was already present in previous Pixels running Android 12 – .

In this menu we perro see the “Capture Action” and “Long Exposure” functions. The first, effectively simulates moving photography with a subject or object in focusand the second allows you to create one in a few seconds Long exposure photographywhich would otherwise require additional equipment and several minutes of changing camera parameters to find the right settings.

Another new feature is the so-called “Magic Eraser” built into Google plus Photos – an application that, by the way, acts as a native camera application on the Pixel 6 -. For those who have used tools like the Photoshop recovery brush, there’s probably nothing new, but the fact that it is integrated with the gallery aplicación and cánido Get rid of shortcomings or unnecessary things of the images, effortlessly and proactively, he makes a a very handy tool.

He is The vídeo quality is also excellent and is among the best we perro find on the Android scene. The dynamic range is excellent, the autofocus is very effective and the sound quality from the microphones is good. In addition, Google plus offers the option Use external microphones simply connected by cable or Bluetooth, and the camera finder will now appear the HDR effect in real time.

About the camera autofotosI’m happy to see that Google plus brought back the wide-angle lens with a 94-degree field of view, perfect for group autofotos. Also the camera centered at the top of the screen is in the best position to be able to do this Record vídeos or join vídeo calls avoid that our face is decentralized.

other details

There are other Pixel 6 Pro features worth exploring in more detail that don’t quite fit into any of the previous categories in this review, do they attach your own articles. They are as follows:

Undoubtedly the best pixel created by Google plus to date.

Connectivity and Networks

Since the December 2021 Android update, a good percentage of Pixel 6 Pro users have complained about this Network problems to inform cover losses or calls dropped.

through my experience I haven’t had any of these problems although I have installed the Christmas update since the day I got the device. Therefore it is clear that the problems are related to a programa falloshould be fixed with the January update.

Otherwise, the coverage and quality of the connection to the data network is good in most cases. The Pixel 6 Pro does well in places where I previously had little coverage with my Pixel 4 XL. In general, the experience is afín to the latest generation of Samsung Galaxy S in this sense, which is logical considering that the A tensor módem is the same that contains those SoC Exynos 2100.

haptic engine

He is vibration It’s an aspect of phones, although sometimes it cánido be forgotten that it’s possible completely change the experience with a mobile phone. Willy-nilly.

He is The Google plus Pixel 6 Pro’s haptic engine is one of the best I’ve tested so far on an Android móvil, with a firm, precise and pleasant vibration that Google plus exploits through effects scattered throughout the interfaz.

In this sense, not even the Pixel 6 Pro without Android It reaches the level of the iPhone’s Taptic Engine, but without a doubt, Google plus’s teléfonos inteligentes come closest to this experience.

sound

So far, no pixel has stood for a great sound quality. Unfortunately, the Pixel 6 Pro is no exception.

For Stereo sound system consisting of two speakersis capable of it powerful sound and good quality. But unfortunately the sound produced is a bit unbalanced, probably due to the lower output of the earpiece built into the top of the screen.

when you make a call A better ear cup produces a clear, powerful soundsignificantly higher quality than the “on screen” headset of the predecessor Pixel 5.