Pixel 6 Pro on sale at Google Store

[Tomster88]

Hey guys. I'm currently rocking a pixel 4XL but was looking to upgrade to the 6 or maybe even wait for Pixel 7. But today I noticed the Pixel 6 pro is $100 off on the Google store. Do you think it's still worth it to buy at this point at $100 off, or should I wait for the pixel 7? Thanks!

 

[drvier8]

With my experience, I would recommend waiting for the 7. I will be replacing my 6 as soon as possible (after waiting for reviews this time). I cannot recommend the 6.

 

[B. Diddy]

I can't speak for the Pixel 6, but I can say that the 6 Pro has been awesome for me. I absolutely love the telephoto lens -- it's been a boon when traveling. Battery life has been excellent, and I haven't had any big issues with the fingerprint sensor.

 

[Tomster88]

I can't speak for the Pixel 6, but I can say that the 6 Pro has been awesome for me. I absolutely love the telephoto lens -- it's been a boon when traveling. Battery life has been excellent, and I haven't had any big issues with the fingerprint sensor.

Thank you guys for the input. It's so interesting because I hear stories of people that have had horrible problems with the phone, and others that have a great experience with it. So I'm not sure if I should buy it or wait for the 7.

 

[drvier8]

Thank you guys for the input. It's so interesting because I hear stories of people that have had horrible problems with the phone, and others that have a great experience with it. So I'm not sure if I should buy it or wait for the 7.

Presuming they stick to the usual schedule, they will formally announce the 7 in October with shipments starting around Halloween. That's five months.

Issues or no with the 6 aside, if it were me and I did not need the new phone immediately, I would wait the five months for the next phone rather than buying the current one. That's what I did with my Pixel 2. Stretched it to wait for the 6. I know there is always a new phone coming, but for me, less than 6 months for the new one = wait.

 

[Deleted member 2609113]

Thank you guys for the input. It's so interesting because I hear stories of people that have had horrible problems with the phone, and others that have a great experience with it. So I'm not sure if I should buy it or wait for the 7.

I have the Pixel 6 Pro and love the phone. I did buy it knowing that it is Google's first attempt at developing its own chip and therefore might not be without some issues.
I intend to buy the Pixel 7 Pro with the Tensor 2 chip as I think it will be more of a finished product with some greater capabilities. I hope Google learned a lot since the release of the Pixel 6 series.
If you don't mind waiting I think you should look at the P7 phones and reviews before deciding on which series to get. The P6 should come down in price and might be the better buy.

 

[Morty2264]

Oh, no. Sales! This could be my kryptonite! If you have a Pixel 4 XL, I still think the 6 would be a worthwhile upgrade and investment. However, if your phone is working well and you can wait a bit longer, perhaps hold out for the 7 line!

 

[Worshipper]

Even though it's probably several months until the 6/6 pro comes out I would still wait for the 7. I have a feeling that Google is going to fix the main issues with the 6 (fingerprint sensor, weak modem, tensor update issues) to the point where the 7 will almost become the perfect Google phone. When that happens you're going to really be tempted to trade in your 6 for the 7. So you might as well wait and save that money for the 7.

 

[mustang7757]

@Tomster88

You seem to hold on to your device for a little, if the pixel 6 pro was just to launch or a month later i say go that route but its close to pixel 7 launch why not just wait and have the latest pixel, i know you hear some pixel 6 owners complain but im having good experience on mine .

 

[Morty2264]

@Tomster88

You seem to hold on to your device for a little, if the pixel 6 pro was just to launch or a month later i say go that route but its close to pixel 7 launch why not just wait and have the latest pixel, i know you hear some pixel 6 owners complain but im having good experience on mine .

I am deciding to hold out for the Pixel 7 as well. It was a tough choice but since launch is so close, I'm going to wait!

 

[bkeaver]

I am deciding to hold out for the Pixel 7 as well. It was a tough choice but since launch is so close, I'm going to wait!

That probably isn't a bad decision at all.

 

[Morty2264]

That probably isn't a bad decision at all.

Thank you! So long as my Pixel 5 works, that will be my plan!

 

[J Dubbs]

I am deciding to hold out for the Pixel 7 as well. It was a tough choice but since launch is so close, I'm going to wait!

That's also more exciting isn't it... the waiting and leaks/hype for the new model? I think that's what we'll do unless I see any $300+ off sale prices on the 6 line.

 

[Morty2264]

That's also more exciting isn't it... the waiting and leaks/hype for the new model? I think that's what we'll do unless I see any $300+ off sale prices on the 6 line.

It sure is! I'm hoping the leaks will make me want to buy -- but I'm also nervous they may prompt me to look elsewhere. But I have high hopes for the 7 line and so far, things are looking good!

I agree with you about deals like that. They'd be hard to resist, that's for sure!

 

[Tomster88]

I am deciding to hold out for the Pixel 7 as well. It was a tough choice but since launch is so close, I'm going to wait!

I think I may do the same. I remember when I bought my 4xI, I bought it at $300 off. Like one of the other responders was saying that would be quite a deal. But maybe it's best to wait for the 7. What phone do you have now?

 

[Morty2264]

I think I may do the same. I remember when I bought my 4xI, I bought it at $300 off. Like one of the other responders was saying that would be quite a deal. But maybe it's best to wait for the 7. What phone do you have now?

That would have been a phenomenal deal! I can understand why you jumped on it! I am using the Google Pixel 5. I love it and it's been glitching -- but now it seems to be performing well. I'm also thinking the jump from a great Pixel 5 to a phenomenal Pixel 7 would be a more worthwhile upgrade than a Pixel 5 to a Pixel 6/6 Pro. Are you using the Pixel 4 XL?

 

[Tomster88]

That would have been a phenomenal deal! I can understand why you jumped on it! I am using the Google Pixel 5. I love it and it's been glitching -- but now it seems to be performing well. I'm also thinking the jump from a great Pixel 5 to a phenomenal Pixel 7 would be a more worthwhile upgrade than a Pixel 5 to a Pixel 6/6 Pro. Are you using the Pixel 4 XL?

I'm using the 4xl. It's generally been good, although I am noticing now it's slowing down a bit and I'm dropping frame rates a lot when I have a lot of apps open. It's not quite a snappy as it once was. But still one of the perks of having this phone is I get unlimited photo backups. I will definitely miss that when I upgrade. How's the pixel 5?

 

[Morty2264]

I'm using the 4xl. It's generally been good, although I am noticing now it's slowing down a bit and I'm dropping frame rates a lot when I have a lot of apps open. It's not quite a snappy as it once was. But still one of the perks of having this phone is I get unlimited photo backups. I will definitely miss that when I upgrade. How's the pixel 5?

I heard such great thing about the 4 XL and the 3 XL. Yes, that was a loss that rocked the Pixel user base! The Pixel 5 is great! It's the perfect size for me and I love the return to the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Thankfully, the issues I'd been experiencing off and on for the past few months have subsided and the phone is its happy self once again!

 

[Aflaaaak]

LOL! So funny ! "The phone just came out, I better wait until they work the bugs out before I buy one", then it's "Oh, I might as well wait because the next model is only a few months away from launch", then repeat.

 

[Morty2264]

LOL! So funny ! "The phone just came out, I better wait until they work the bugs out before I buy one", then it's "Oh, I might as well wait because the next model is only a few months away from launch", then repeat.

That, sadly (or, happily?) is my life!