This a great and thorough comparison! After reading several articles, it's become pretty clear that the Pixel 6 is the far better buy for most people. Happy to have bought the regular 6 and saved the extra money on the backend.
If Google didnt do such a great job with Ai the 4x optical would be enticing. But the Ai has made the 4x digital insanely good. Im sure the optical is better but not enough for 300. I think the Pixel 6 is better looking as well i like the dark slight bezel makes the screen pop. Sea foam is awesome
Even though the Pro version has some noticeable upgrades from the regular 6 version, I'm just not seeing a $300 difference. Maybe if they'd made the 256gb storage standard, but even that you have to pay extra for.
you could save the 300 bux buy a moment case for the pixel 6 with magsafe built in and a 58mm telephoto lens and a anamorphic lens and still be ahead and have better zoom..or if you want macro on the pixel 6 moment sells a lens for that...in any case youd be using the main camera for all your pixs and video
Going with a previous Pixel and doing the same seems like a nice way to save some cash if you're fine with carrying around extra lenses and swapping them out all the time.
Very helpful. Thanks! While zooming, The Pro captures more detail EVEN when the Tensor algorithms at times made the 6 digital zoom seem better. But it was often far less accurate (similar to how sharpness in a TV often looks better at first, but loses realism while watching and not actively looking for detail, because the precise detail is fabricated). The 300 may or may not be worth it, but the fabricated detail required for the 6 should not be confused with more realism. The Pro's ability to capture the REAL picture is clear with the cropped photos. The wagon wheel was a great example of how the digital zoom of the 6 at first looked better, but it was algorithmically created, whereas the 6 Pro was capturing what was really there. I don't know which is best price-wise for me, but the 6's need for algorithms at lower zooms is often a drawback that may at times be hidden. (I'd rather store the wagon wheel from the pro even though initially the algorithmically added detail pleases the eye.) AWESOME PHONES either way.
On the pictures they look very similar, but on the Pro there is more detail, brightness and especially more detail on zoom. I still will go for the Pro.
Very good video, this is just what I was looking for. I am still on the fence between the two, but this has me tilting slightly to the 6. The 4x optical looks good enough for me, unless you start to pixel peep... Gotta say the 7x optical on the pro does look good. Whether I'd actually use it, I've no idea...
Thanks for the extensive set of photo and video comparisons, really helps! I ended up ordering the Pixel 6 with 256 GB, spending an extra $100 instead on memory to enable filling it with more video, pics and music downloads from Spotify or Amazon HD. I think I'll be happier with the smaller, non-curved, flat screen too, easier to handle and pocket. It's still gargantuan next to the Pixel 1 I'm finally replacing!
Thanks for the super detailed review. Must have been a lot of work to organize all the shots and editing it all together. This helped me a lot for making the decision. I was so conflicted between the 6 and 6 Pro, mostly because I don't really like carrying oversized phones these days. I wasn't sure if the camera or functionality difference was worth the the inconvenience of a big phone. After watching your review, the selfie camera's difference seems quite big, especially I use the selfie camera quite often. And also there's the big price difference. ( and the waitlist ) was wondering which one you've ended up choosing for your daily driver.
The photos of the leaves from both phones next to each other seem to be equal as far as looks. Yet, for me, the Pixel 6 Pro won it in other side by side comparisons with the 6. The individual photos look good. I can tell a difference once they are side by side. Overall, most people won’t care and will save the $300 and buy the Pixel 6.
Thank you for making this video. This is exactly what I am looking for. For me, the main camera of Pixel 6 is slightly better when shooting closer objects and of course, Pixel 6 pro does a better job of shooting objects with long distances. The front camera of Pixel 6 pro is definitely better than Pixel 6. Based on those photos, pixel 6 seems to be warmer than Pixel 6 pro. Both phones are pretty good but there is a price gap that makes it hard to choose. Does anyone have suggestions?
@@RakeshRoshanRana neither phones have particularly good screens compared to some of the competition. Screen quality is definitely a weakness for pixels
Bro!!! What a great video! Enjoyed the comparison... Hate you just a bit though, you made me realize that I may have gotten the wrong Pixel phone. Think I'm going to get the regular P6.....Wooooo!!!!!
Thank you very much for the beautiful video, in almost all comparisons both are very similarly good, even the 4x zoom comparison shows how similar the pictures are. If you urgently need 20x zoom, it should be worth 300 dollars, otherwise the Pixel 6 is the better deal. I bought a Pixel 6 myself 😎
This is the video I've been looking for. Actually I like the pixel 6 with the ways it maintains the color in the picture than the pixel 6 pro that is over sharpening it a little bit. If not for that periscope camera I like but still learning towards the pixel 6. The biggest difference is the front camera
Thank you for this great video. The only difference I saw was for pictures in very high zoom mode (7x). Even for 4x there were no big differences, although the Pro version still shows slightly clearer images. From this vid, I don't think the Pro version worths the 300 bucks more. Btw I only missed the astrophotography comparison :)
While I agree somewhat, I have a different view that to me is important. The 4x often looked a bit better on the regular 6, but it's a bit deceptive because it's detail that was filled in with algorithms. FINE for some cases, but the cropping revealed that many times the 6 Pro had more accurate detail even when the non-cropped looked better (somewhat like TV's having sharpness turned up... it looks better on instant intuition, but looks more fake when actually watching TV). IN SHORT: The Pro seems to capture more zoom details that are real, and not just algorithmically created. But if you only want the intuitive "that's cool", the 6 may do better.
If we talk about photos, for all those who do not need a zoom, there are practically no differences. With just over $ 600, you can buy a top cameraphone, but without zoom.
Can't forgive missing 3D face unlock. It was truly amazing on my Pixel 4 - actually the best I ever saw. Don't like rear design, front one could be better too. I think I'm keeping my LG V60 for now. It takes amazingly photos with GCam by the way :). No one would be able to find a difference with Pixel 6.
I upgraded my V60 for the 6pro and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I LOVED my V60, and didn't think the 6pro would be a worthy replacement. I was able to get the 6pro for 2 weeks to try it before trading my beloved V60 and it took me less than 48 hours to decide to do it. The 6pro is AMAZING!
I have to admit the £300 xtra for the pro just doesn't seem worth it. You get a slightly bigger battery, slightly better screen and refresh rate and a bigger storage which you probably won't use more than 128GB anyways and better optical zoom camera. However, definitely get the pro if you are a nature lover and love to visit zoo's because I don't thing you will get great shots if the animals are at a distance.
Great video. Such a detailed and in-depth comparison. I’m debating getting a pixel as a secondary device and I’m leaning 6, but if it was my primary I think id have to go pro.
Thank you for the great content! Do you know if Pixel 6/6Pro takes clear and crisp images when using third party camera apps (such as Instagram/Meitu/B612)? I'm coming from Pixel 3XL and it takes great selfies because of the Pixel Visual/Neural Core I believe, but seems like Pixel 6 series does not have it.
Wooow por lo visto dan el mismo resultado, incluso con el teleobjetivo la diferencia no es muy notable, tuve un pixel 4xl que daba mejores resultados que un pixel 5 en cuanto a fotografía de retrato debido a que el primero tiene teleobjetivo, esperaba alguna diferencia en ese aspecto, pero al parecer en modo retrato son iguales también
Just going to put out there something I have noticed, since you did the comparison of the telephoto versus the digital zoom. You have to make sure that the camera app actually switched to the telephoto sensor... I have noticed that sometimes when I take a telephoto shot on my 6 pro, the metadata shows that it is an f 1.9, and other times an f 3.5. So clearly, the app is not switching between the sensors. Sent feedback to Google for the same thing.
For me, the Pixel 6 even has the nicer and sharper pictures in daylight. If you subtract the telephoto lens, it's really nice to see that the rest of the camera is really the same, not like other manufacturers with identical camera systems, for example. an Ultra or Pro model that artificially boosts quality with cheaper software just to make more money.
The only thing I'm curious about is the difference in white balance in some of the shots with the main camera. Where did it came from? Aren't they supposed to be the same?
Goggles software in the 6 is better than the hardware on the 6 pro in many shots, that's just ridonculous. That said I went with the pro version because the quad hd display and the telephoto improvement is worth it to me, but for most people the regular 6 is a killer freaking deal and really a no brainer. To be honest I think you are the best at comparing cameras on you tube. Keep up the good work your quality camera comparison videos are probably the best on you tube for a lot of people.
Thanks, I appreciate that. The Pro is very good and these are just the results from these samples. Everyone may experience different results. Hope you're enjoying your 6 Pro.
Wow this was an amazing review. I just sub. I have a 6pro but I think the curved screen is not for me . Might return it for the 6 #teampixel either way
This is a great video. I'm still having a hard time picking between the 2. I'll be upgrading from the pixel 2 so a big upgrade regardless. I do photography and will be using my phone camera to take behind the scenes videos to make reels for my social media. I don't like the curved screen on the pro. I keep going back and forth of saving the $300 or just biting the bullet and going with the pro. I'm not use to zooming in with my current camera, but always having more options would be nice. Any help with what I should do?
1080p 30fps?!!!? Even my 3 year old S9+ can record at 1440p 30fps on the front camera. Google makes it soo hard to to convince any Samsung user to switch istggg
The front facing camera is about the same except if this is the same sensor. it's in the Pixel 5. pixel 6 takes way better. video call quality? have you ever seen how bad I mean? seriously bad. The video call quality is on the pixel 6 pro. it's horrible unless you're in good lighting
Fantastic comparo, Grant - the number of photos and videos you took are quite exhaustive! I just started watching your content... how long have you been doing this for? Cheers 🍺
thank you for the comparison! you did it so well! I have pixel 2 and the noise in videos is terrible honestly, I was hoping that will be improved with 6 compare to pixel 2 xl, but I see the noise is still there.
Yep... it's definitely gonna be the regular Pixel 6 for me. 1.) I don't like curved displays at all. They don't make any sense, they unnecessary distort the picture on the screen and they look ugly, overdone and dated to me. 2.) I'm a fan of Galaxy S21/iPhone 13 sized phones. Therefore even the regular Pixel 6 is almost to big for me. The 6 Pro is absolutely massive and i don't like that at all. I'm a human and not Big-foot. 3.) There's a 300$ difference between them but the extra money doesn't give enough benefits over the regular 6 to justify that price difference to me. The extra telezoom camera, that i will hardly ever use, the 30 hz more refreshrate, that i will never notice, and the extra displayresolution, that i will maybe notice if i stick my phones directly to my eyes, aren't worth the 300 extra bucks. But the 6 Pro has more interesting colour options and the shiny metal frame does look better and more premuim than that boring all mate black frame on the 6. That's kind of a bumer but sacrifices must be made.
Just wanted to say... You gave the real life recording of both phones in room (controlled environment) that's most can't give... I'd say your review is great! If there's camera comparison, the whole video must be recorded with the phone that's being reviewed, like you did!
Awesome video. Thanks for testing out each camera! It's helping me make my decision. During the front camera low light video section, did you mix up the devices while describing them? I'm asking this because you were describing the noisiness of the Pixel 6 Pro front-facing camera while looking at the Pixel 6, which looks a bit noisier during that section, and did the same with your wrap-up statement. I could be wrong, I just wanted to make sure.
front camera looks identical to me, is there supposed to be a difference with the pro having a bigger sensor than the regular 6? practically sold on the regular with these samples
Yes, should be a difference. The Pro has a wider field of view and to me looks better except in low light video where there's way too much noise for some reason.
Great video it helps me decide between the two. For my needs the 6 is the way to go. I have had the 3XL for a few years but looking for an upgrade in the camera.
Thank you for such an amazing comparison video! I watched three other videos before clicking on yours and this was by far the most helpful. Appreciate the time and effort you put into it.
The microphone oft the Pro model seems superior to the standard version. Not worth the price for me, though. Thank you for this extensive comparison. I enjoyed it a lot and i sense you're a very likable guy. Love that too. Keep on your great work, pal!
Computational photography. Although it really depends how sensitive you are to seeing the differences. Some say they clearly see the telephoto is better, which it technically is.
@@jtec99 freaking Google software or computational photography is just on a different level than all the other android manufacturers. It's always amazed me how their images look so great, even when they had booboo for hardware.
Maybe because it's just using a smaller area of pixels of the 50 MP sensor to create a 12 MP photo, a section of 12 MP? I bet optical zoom mostly affects much higher zoom levels than 4x, where it runs out of pixels on that 50 MP sensor.
It is because the telephoto camera on the 6 Pro has a minimum focus distance of almost 2 metres, so for closeup zoom shots it just digitally zooms with the main camera even if you press the 4x button.
