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Pixel 6/Pixel 6 Pro
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nospleen
macrumors 68030
I don't think my 6 fingerprint sensor improved at all with the update. My 6 Pro didn't either, but it has always seemed better than my regular 6.
Hopefully it's just me and others have improved with the update.
I didn’t notice any change to the fingerprint sensor either. Apparently it’s the same sensor used on some OnePlus phones which have a much snappier FP sensor, so it’s a software issue on Googles side.
BoxerGT2.5
macrumors 68020
I agree, there is no change in my FPS. Still slow, sometimes it works, many times it takes multiple attempts.
No change for me regarding the FPS with the latest update. However, I don't know if it's hardware related but I received a replacement Pixel 6 from Google. The FPS in my replacement P6 has been off the charts great even with a 3rd party tempered glass screen protector. The FPS is at least 99% accurate on the first try and unlocks within a second. To put that in perspective, my P6 FPS is faster and unlocks almost 100% vs the flagship Samsung Galaxy S7+ tablet I bought during BF.
My original Pixel 6 had lots of gremlins and the slow and inaccurate FPS was one of them.
My original Pixel 6 had lots of gremlins and the slow and inaccurate FPS was one of them.
Bkdodger
macrumors 601
Aneres11
macrumors 601
I haven't checked yet as can't find my other screen protector. 😀
But WHAT?! NO IMPROVEMENT. HOW CAN GOOGLE DO THIS. 😜
Bkdodger
macrumors 601
First day with the battery after update .. about an hour and a half AA not too shabby..
valinda
macrumors 65816
nospleen
macrumors 68030
My phone has been silky smooth since the update. Fingerprint sensor is still bad for me, but the rest has been pretty flawless.
Mobile network is absolutely destroying battery life for me since the January update. I don't think it's a rogue system setting. I think it's the modem on this phone is just weak which means more time in low signal areas which equates to more mobile network drain.
I'm glad things are going well for some, but I think I'm out on this year's Pixels. Just too much of a headache. Gonna be S22 Ultra or 13 Pro Max for me. I think at this point in my life polish and stability outweigh cool features and being on the latest android build.
I'm glad things are going well for some, but I think I'm out on this year's Pixels. Just too much of a headache. Gonna be S22 Ultra or 13 Pro Max for me. I think at this point in my life polish and stability outweigh cool features and being on the latest android build.
No problems with the update here. Did I not notice it before, but on the apps screen, there's now a slider on the right so you can jump A->Z
TMobile
I don't think it's a carrier issue. The modem on the Pixel 6 is a couple years old.
Also, auto brightness is still ****. But phone does seem extra smooth since update.
jamezr
macrumors P6
Mine has been rock solid after the update. The FPS does seem a little more responsive.
Battery life has been the same long battery life as before.
Tig Bitties
macrumors 603
With the recent update, my Pixel 6 Pro feels even smoother and more fluid. Just such a fast trouble free smartphone for me, I have to say I am extremely satisfied with my 6 Pro, I don't have any major issues or bugs to speak of. I'm starting to like this phone, almost as much as I did my Pixel 4 XL, which I just LOVED that phone at the time, minus to poor battery life and mediocre display tech, but my Pixel 6 Pro is easily becoming an all time fav for me, just wish it had a FLAT screen. Watching YouTube videos in full screen landscape mode looks amazing on this phone.
There's really no other phone out right now, I'd trade my 6 Pro for.
I still have my regular Pixel 6, I actually used it one full day last week, and yes I like the flat screen and more friendly size, but there is a performance difference to me, comparing both the 6 Pro vs the 6, the refresh rate display is noticeable to me, the 120hz LTPO is just smoother and nicer on the 6 Pro, the colors and brightness is just a bit better on the 6 Pro, and just the overall snappiness and performance is slightly smoother on my 6 Pro than the Pixel 6. The haptic vibration motor is better on the 6 Pro, the speakers are better on the 6 Pro.
I wish Google didn't do this, and made the Pixel 6 with the same exact specs as the Pixel 6 Pro, just like Apple does with the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, same phones just different sizes, but same hardware inside and perform the same. I would love the Pixel 6 with the 120hz LTPO display, and better haptics and brighter screen, etc...
So overall I really like my Pixel 6 Pro, only negative would be the curved screen, but I will say it does give it the bezel-less look, but still would prefer a FLAT screen like the current iPhone's. And the regular Pixel 6 does feel like a slightly lesser flagship compared to the Pixel 6 Pro.
The fingerprint scanner? I stopped using it the first week I got the phones, it sucked and I hated the bright light each time, so just went back to my swipe pattern, and when at home, I have it disabled completely.
That's my opinion after owning the new Pixel 6 line for a few months.
There's really no other phone out right now, I'd trade my 6 Pro for.
I still have my regular Pixel 6, I actually used it one full day last week, and yes I like the flat screen and more friendly size, but there is a performance difference to me, comparing both the 6 Pro vs the 6, the refresh rate display is noticeable to me, the 120hz LTPO is just smoother and nicer on the 6 Pro, the colors and brightness is just a bit better on the 6 Pro, and just the overall snappiness and performance is slightly smoother on my 6 Pro than the Pixel 6. The haptic vibration motor is better on the 6 Pro, the speakers are better on the 6 Pro.
I wish Google didn't do this, and made the Pixel 6 with the same exact specs as the Pixel 6 Pro, just like Apple does with the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, same phones just different sizes, but same hardware inside and perform the same. I would love the Pixel 6 with the 120hz LTPO display, and better haptics and brighter screen, etc...
So overall I really like my Pixel 6 Pro, only negative would be the curved screen, but I will say it does give it the bezel-less look, but still would prefer a FLAT screen like the current iPhone's. And the regular Pixel 6 does feel like a slightly lesser flagship compared to the Pixel 6 Pro.
The fingerprint scanner? I stopped using it the first week I got the phones, it sucked and I hated the bright light each time, so just went back to my swipe pattern, and when at home, I have it disabled completely.
That's my opinion after owning the new Pixel 6 line for a few months.
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Bkdodger
macrumors 601
Very nice! I'm happy you're enjoying the phone.. and minimal issues... Yeah it would be nice if they just followed the iPhone way.. I've heard from many people about the haptic placement of the P6 causing the difference in feel.. I'd be totally okay with a flat screen. I don't have any issues with the curve but definitely not a problem if it went flat..
You probably already know of this option, but I use smart lock and set my phone to be unlocked when at home. Works pretty well.
nospleen
macrumors 68030
This definitely helps. I use the Smart Lock function and have it connected to my Garmin instinct. Very helpful!
Bkdodger
macrumors 601
Today's Zedge wallpapers..I don't change much once I have settled in lol 
Tig Bitties
macrumors 603
Today's Zedge wallpapers..I don't change much once I have settled in lol
Homescreen wallpaper looks great 🙂
M5RahuL
macrumors 68040
Today's Zedge wallpapers..I don't change much once I have settled in lol
I used to LOVE Zedge back in the day when the ads weren't always in your face.. Wondering if I should try it again ( wallpapers and tones ) .. Last time I installed and un-installed within a few minutes because of those freaking super annoying ads!!
Bkdodger
macrumors 601
Thanks man
...I couldn't download the phone only select..smh