Pixel 5 to Pixel 6 Pro?

[Krak-a-Lakn]

My opinion is that unless you're willing to give up the very functional fingerprint sensor of the P5, you should stay with it. I moved from the 4a5G to a P6 and while the phone itself is very good, the fingerprint reader is a huge fail. Slow, in accurate and has no business being under the display. The dedicated fingerprint sensor on the back of the 4a5g and P5 was just fine. I was able to quickly unlock the phone as I reached for it in my pocket and bingo the phone would be ready for my as I brought it up. Can't do that with the P6. About 20% of the time I get "not recognized" or because I'm pressing on a slick glass surface my finger moves a fraction and I get a misread. Other times it reads the finger but takes a full second to perform that.

If I hadn't sent in my 4a5G for the trade-in value I would have gone back to it and sold my P6.

Maybe see if you can get the battery replaced on your P5?

 

[Chex313]

That is the upgrade I did...The P5 was perfect for me and I should have kept using it as it worked like new. The size and FS were perfect for me.

I am used to the P6 Pro's size now and the camera is better. The FS I get by with. Happy with it but to me the P5 was perfect.

My issue with the FS is this I am right handed and my right thumb (Most convenient for unlock) is under constant duress from use...dryness and skin imperfections are a daily thing. So that thumb no matter how many times I rescan it is inconsistent for unlocking...My left thumb is always 100% as is my right forefinger. So I blame some of it on the fact my thumb is imperfect and some of it on the phone.

The P5 never failed with my right forefinger.

 

[Morty2264]

My opinion is that unless you're willing to give up the very functional fingerprint sensor of the P5, you should stay with it. I moved from the 4a5G to a P6 and while the phone itself is very good, the fingerprint reader is a huge fail. Slow, in accurate and has no business being under the display. The dedicated fingerprint sensor on the back of the 4a5g and P5 was just fine. I was able to quickly unlock the phone as I reached for it in my pocket and bingo the phone would be ready for my as I brought it up. Can't do that with the P6. About 20% of the time I get "not recognized" or because I'm pressing on a slick glass surface my finger moves a fraction and I get a misread. Other times it reads the finger but takes a full second to perform that.

If I hadn't sent in my 4a5G for the trade-in value I would have gone back to it and sold my P6.

Maybe see if you can get the battery replaced on your P5?

You are right -- I do love my effortless fingerprint sensor -- on the back of the phone, no less! I think I will attempt to stick with my 5 (so long as nothing drastic happens, as it's still giving me issues) until I learn more about the Pixel 7 line. Thank you for your input!

 

[Morty2264]

That is the upgrade I did...The P5 was perfect for me and I should have kept using it as it worked like new. The size and FS were perfect for me.

I am used to the P6 Pro's size now and the camera is better. The FS I get by with. Happy with it but to me the P5 was perfect.

My issue with the FS is this I am right handed and my right thumb (Most convenient for unlock) is under constant duress from use...dryness and skin imperfections are a daily thing. So that thumb no matter how many times I rescan it is inconsistent for unlocking...My left thumb is always 100% as is my right forefinger. So I blame some of it on the fact my thumb is imperfect and some of it on the phone.

The P5 never failed with my right forefinger.

I'm sorry to hear about those frustrations with your fingerprint sensor! I'm glad your Pixel 6 Pro is working well for you otherwise, and that you've gotten used to its size!