Pixel 6.

[swebb]

A useable Samsung DeX alternative (Android Desktop mode) via USB-C to HDMI out would be awesome. Google would need to spring the money for the USB Type C, HMDI Alt mode driver chip.

Tom's Hardware quote:
"HDMI support
We appreciate that Google wants to encourage people to buy a Chromecast, but there is no excuse for the Pixel 6 not to support HDMI video out via a USB-C to HDMI connector. Being able to hook your phone up to a TV in this way is super convenient, especially when traveling. Having to use a Chromecast (not to mention having to buy one in the first place) to get content from your phone to a TV feels so archaic, so this is something that Google could easily fix."

For sure they need to upgrade the camera hardware and continue the battery life improvements they made on the P5, but HDMI support mentioned above seems like a niche feature to me.

 

[Morty2264]

For sure they need to upgrade the camera hardware and continue the battery life improvements they made on the P5, but HDMI support mentioned above seems like a niche feature to me.

It would definitely be a cool add-on to the phone's line-up of features.

 

[cowboys2000]

I have the 3XL and I am DYING for an upgrade. I have high hopes for the '6".

 

[sulla1965]

And please, keep the FPS on the rear.

I don't agree. Means one has to pick up the phone if its on a desk, which is super annoying. My oneplus, when on a dock or desk. All I have to do is tap the screen and the face unlock opens the phone. The lack of a face unlock is also quite annoying IMO.

 

[Jeremy8000]

I don't agree. Means one has to pick up the phone if its on a desk, which is super annoying. My oneplus, when on a dock or desk. All I have to do is tap the screen and the face unlock opens the phone. The lack of a face unlock is also quite annoying IMO.

Matter of preference for FPS location. Optimally I would like it to have both the FPS (in my preference, capacitive rear) and a secure face unlock, as it's a pretty rare event where I'd be wearing a mask and gloves at the same time, so the likelihood of being thwarted simple access would be minimal.

As to rear vs in-display FPS, it's a matter of opinion. Those who haven't used the rear FPS on a Pixel don't grasp how effortless it is with the FPS situated where your forefinger naturally rests. The inconvenience of having to pick it up to use the rear FPS to unlock it is vastly overcome by the convenience of having it essentially unlocked by the normal ergonomics of taking it out of my pocket. I have an in-display FPS now, and find it much slower, requires conscious operation, FAR more prone to require multiple attempts (I remember exactly 1 time, literally 1 time, that my Pixel 3 XL's FPS didn't unlock on the first try; my S20FE requires multiple efforts several times per day). Also, in-display FPS are still at a higher cost to OEM and more likely to be rendered less or inoperable from damage to the display (cracks, scratches) than rear, capacitive FPS.

 

[Morty2264]

I don't agree. Means one has to pick up the phone if its on a desk, which is super annoying. My oneplus, when on a dock or desk. All I have to do is tap the screen and the face unlock opens the phone. The lack of a face unlock is also quite annoying IMO.

As much as I missed having a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor but loved the in-display one, there is a definite "pro" to being able to unlock your phone while it is on a flat surface.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Major leak today. Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Looks gorgeous!!


GOOGLE PIXEL 6 - EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! Wild new design, features, and more! / FRONT PAGE TECH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzupAfbY8a4

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Images courtesy of front page tech based on actual photos

 

[Deleted member 2609113]

Major leak today. Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Looks gorgeous!!


GOOGLE PIXEL 6 - EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! Wild new design, features, and more! / FRONT PAGE TECH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzupAfbY8a4

These aren't actual photos but just renderings. I wouldn't get too excited.
Skepticism is recommended.
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-6-pro-1225733/

 

[Morty2264]

Major leak today. Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Looks gorgeous!!


GOOGLE PIXEL 6 - EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! Wild new design, features, and more! / FRONT PAGE TECH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzupAfbY8a4

Very gorgeous, for sure! Love the black, white, and orange combo!

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

These aren't actual photos but just renderings. I wouldn't get too excited.
Skepticism is recommended.
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-6-pro-1225733/

Jon Prosser is known for his leaks. He gets the actual photos of devices from people at Apple or Google and then he gets a concept creator to create renders from the actual photos to protect his sources. He was correct with Airpods Max, Air Tags, iMac M1 and iphone 12. He was also correct about the Pixel 2xl, 3 and 3xl, 4 and 4xl, 4a and Pixel 5. So he is pretty accurate. I WOULD get excited.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Video at

GOOGLE PIXEL 6 - EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! Wild new design, features, and more! / FRONT PAGE TECH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzupAfbY8a4

If you watch it he explains where the renders come from

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

These aren't actual photos but just renderings. I wouldn't get too excited.
Skepticism is recommended.
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-6-pro-1225733/

And in that article he says Max Weinbach also confirms it and he is also an accurate leaker.

 

[Deleted member 2609113]

And in that article he says Max Weinbach also confirms it and he is also an accurate leaker.

And the same paragraph says to approach this some heavy skepticism.

"Before we get into this, though, Prosser does not have a stellar track record when it comes to leaks, so approach these renders with some heavy skepticism. To his credit, fellow leaker Max Weinbach says that these renders are somewhat accurate."
And the writer isn't as impressed with Prosser as you are.
So I'll hold my excitement until the actual release as I think these renderings are **** ugly.
But to each their own.

 

[Nauga]

Jon Prosser is known for his leaks. He gets the actual photos of devices from people at Apple or Google and then he gets a concept creator to create renders from the actual photos to protect his sources. He was correct with Airpods Max, Air Tags, iMac M1 and iphone 12. He was also correct about the Pixel 2xl, 3 and 3xl, 4 and 4xl, 4a and Pixel 5. So he is pretty accurate. I WOULD get excited.

Big MEH for the render of the front of the phone, but the back looks hot. Probably too hot to be true, but we'll see. Between this and the rumor of bespoke silicon. Google's at least got me interested in the idea of a Pixel 6XL.

 

[poseign]

Glad to see Google ditched the idea of having a lone mid range flagship. I'm still on a 4xl and if the 6 doesn't impress I'll likely be looking Samsungs way.

For me it would have to be the 6 Pro. I like the triple camera setup (let's hope the telephoto is higher than 2x, I'm going to bet 5x) and any less than 3 lenses at this point is unacceptable imo. In-display FPS and edge to edge screen are both wins to me.

My worries are battery life (just needs to be better than the p4 series) and the new SoC. I love the fact that google is making their own chip but gen 1 is a risky buy.

 

[Jeremy8000]

My worries are battery life (just needs to be better than the p4 series) and the new SoC. I love the fact that google is making their own chip but gen 1 is a risky buy.

Performance of the processor is the big thing here. I have full faith in Google when it comes to software - having "upgraded" from a Pixel 3 XL to a Samsung S20FE, the hardware upgrades are great but the overall user experience (at least, for me) is far worse.

Battery life should be much better than the Pixel 4 series given it's built via a 5nm prices, but the real answer will be largely determined by how efficiently it operates under different loads.

Gotta say, while i've never been the least bit bothered by Google's prior minimalist designs, those renders are HOT!

 

[anon(40376)]

Images courtesy of front page tech based on actual photos

Thank you for posting the photos. Another minute of that loud mouthed, bouncing around humanoid (better than the actual word i was going to use) might have caused me to pull my Beretta and shoot my laptop.

As for the phone, looks nice, but in screen FPS will not work for me. Too inconvenient to have to use a finger vs. my right thumb. I tried a Samdung for a few days and had to return it. Holding phone with one hand and trying to get finger from holding hand to open was basically impossible.

So, I'll keep the 4Xl and then move on if this is the actual design of the phone.

 

[Ben_70]

I like the general design here but also am worried about the in display fps (never owned a phone with one but I've heard nothing but negatives). Three cameras is good to see but the big question for me is whether we'll be getting an improved camera lens or will it be the same one that's been in Pixels for the last few years.

 

[poseign]

Performance of the processor is the big thing here. I have full faith in Google when it comes to software - having "upgraded" from a Pixel 3 XL to a Samsung S20FE, the hardware upgrades are great but the overall user experience (at least, for me) is far worse.

Battery life should be much better than the Pixel 4 series given it's built via a 5nm prices, but the real answer will be largely determined by how efficiently it operates under different loads.

Gotta say, while i've never been the least bit bothered by Google's prior minimalist designs, those renders are HOT!

Yeah, I'd like to think it's not very likely the battery will be as bad as the 4 series but unfortunately Google always find a way to screw something up with their devices. I love Google software and I've lived with the shortcomings in the past, but it's getting to be a very old fact of Google hardware.

The chip has me worried simply because I relate Google silicon to Samsung's exynos processor family, which from everything I've ever read does not perform anywhere near as well as snapdragon does. I will definitely be keeping my eyes on benchmarks leading up to the release date and judging my interest on this phone strictly on that.

As far as the looks of the phone, I honestly don't care for the huge camera bump, I really hope it's not as thick as the renders show because even in a case that looks like it would be difficult to tuck away. But in the end that probably wouldn't be my limiting factor.