My only worry with the Pixel is Google’s track record of launch issues. There’s generally always something wrong at launch, although that may be unfair of me to say as I don’t recall hearing of any with the 5 last year. But prior to that, there was always some sort of QC problem.
I really like the colours this year, but the Pro seems to have a bit more of a boring mix. It’s like they’ve gone all iPhone, keeping the boring colours for the more expensive model and using fun colours that actually look better on the cheaper model.
Either way, I cannot WAIT to see these cameras. Pixel has always trounced everything for me so I’m excited to see what they do with the 6 Pro.
Yeah they’ve been consistently having qc issues even with last year’s models. I’ve been casually keeping track of that. I’m not happy about that. I’m also never happy with Google’s history of abandoning products people actually love and use.
But this phone looks to be a lot of Samsung hardware. More so than even my US version of the S21 Ultra!!! Samsung hardware with Google’s software vision? 😯
Samsung have their share of qc issues, too, of course, but overall, I have confidence in them. I just have major questions about the quality of their modems since I’ve never had occasion to use one in US products.
I haven’t really taken many risks in the last couple of years, so I was contemplating taking a little dive into adventure with either the Z Flip 3 or the Pixel 6 Pro.
I recently had one of those so-called milestone birthdays, but didn’t really do anything for it because of the difficult times we are in.
However, after seeing the toll taken on my mom and father-in-law by age related problems like dementia and rheumatoid arthritis, I realized with a shock I’m really moving along fast on the conveyor belt of life myself and if I’m very lucky, I have about 15 years left to play around with this tech before age and chronic health issues I already have make it a challenge.
So, to celebrate the birth of the wonder that is me, 😆 I’m going to do what I’ve been doing and play with an interesting new phone. It may be a complete disaster but it won’t be my only phone so…what the heck.
Of course, I am aware I’ve already got too many phones, so I am not going to do like years past and get all the ones that catch my fancy. Sigh…or I would get
both the Z Flip 3 and the Google Pixel 6 Pro.
No, I’m just picking one and am going all in. I’ve decided for better or for worse I’m going to get the 6 Pro and try to immerse myself more fully in what they’re trying to do with Android 12. My S21 Ultra keeps me involved in One UI, which I still like very much.
But my Pixel 3 XL’s shortcomings didn’t induce me to stay immersed in Google’s version of Android very long. I do miss it, and did go back to my Pixel 2 for awhile. But I want what I hope is more premium hardware on which to enjoy it. I actually didn’t have to have state of the art. I did order a Pixel 4a once. I canceled out of concern the display specs would aggravate my pwm sensitivity.
This time around though, I like the crazy Art Deco Bakelite look on the Pixel 6’s and I have decided go big or go home. I’m gonna button mash like hell to try and get it on release day.
My only other planned phone purchase coming up would be iPhone mini 13. Of course I’m going to drool over the S22 Ultra. But my goal is to stay focused on pure Android Google-style. However, all bets are off if it sucks. 😆 I always have backup plans!
