Google Pixel 6/6 Pro

grudas · 21 Oct 2021 at 22:15

Freefaller said:
I know how you feel. I ran my pixel 5 naked for most of the time I've had it. I haven't had many issues. But also what insurance is for! That said I'll have to see what it's like in the hand before I make a decision.

Yea I think I'll run mine without a case and see how I get on.

reflux · 21 Oct 2021 at 23:00

Deepus said:
I’ve not received a cancellation email. Called them twice and they’ve said it’s cancelled and I should receive an email within 24 hours. Clearly not!! Will just return it to a shop if it does turn up, as I can see they’ve still got a hold on the money on my account.

No email here either and they still have my money. But they did say it'd be 3-5 working days for the refund, which means it could be up to Wednesday next week.

Besty · 21 Oct 2021 at 23:14

Dirk Diggler said:
Ok, thanks.

Is there a particular aftermarket charger and possibly wireless charging dock that is worth picking up or is everyone sticking with Google branded kit?

I use Belkin wireless pads, i think they are the best on the market. I would not buy anything else.

grudas · 22 Oct 2021 at 00:53

Google will soon be posting these out I think? Either Friday or Monday for delivery on 26th

Smiffy-UK · 22 Oct 2021 at 02:10

Buffman said:
If you sign up to Google one (£7.99 a month) can you do the monthly, get the £60 credit then drop it down to the lower plans, say 100gig? I'm tempted!

Yeah I was a 200GB yearly sub. Then for the 10% just signed up for the 7.99 2TB one and I didn't have ti pay for the month yet lol not till a few months.

It's worth doing imo. Also if you can get ahold of a discount code I found a 10% one that worked for the 30W charge brick.

glenimp617 · 22 Oct 2021 at 07:26

Smiffy-UK said:
Yeah I was a 200GB yearly sub. Then for the 10% just signed up for the 7.99 2TB one and I didn't have ti pay for the month yet lol not till a few months.

It's worth doing imo. Also if you can get ahold of a discount code I found a 10% one that worked for the 30W charge brick.

You sir are a legend. I asked this question yesterday and never got a reply. Google search never brought anything up. It looked like on the website, I had to wait until Jan 2022 to upgrade my plan.

I did it just now, and instantly got the 2tb with 10% discount. Like you say, we don't even have to pay yet

Thanks!!

Just ordered a 6 Pro, so got the 10% off, plus whatever I can sell the headphones for. My account will have £90 credit, so what's the best thing to buy in order to sell on ebay? I looked at the nest audio at £90, but it's only selling for £50. Think I might get the new chromecast with netflix bundle. Use the netflix, and sell the chromecast.

Tejstar · 22 Oct 2021 at 07:31

_Jimlad_ said:
Naked for me. I would rather gather a few light scuffs than wreck a crafted glass screen with cheap plastic.

here2018 said:
Makes me laugh how people buy a really nice coloured phone then put a god damn ugly case on it.

I get the point, but the number of times I've dropped my phone there is no way I would go without a case personally. If phones weren't so slippery these days then it wouldn't be an issue, but everything flagship these days is like a slippery bar of soap.

biron_w said:
2 Pack Compatible with Google Pixel 6 Pro Screen Protector(Not Tempered Glass),Full Coverage Curved,HD Clear,Case Friendly TPU Protection Film for Google Pixel 6 Pro https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09F3S9...abc_T6S2JGFGS6AQVH4YAN02?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Speaking from experience those sort of screen protectors are the best for curved screens.

Yep, I'll probably go for something similar. I noticed that Spigen don't even offer tempered glass for the 6 Pro probably for the same reason - film is best for curved screens.

glenimp617 · 22 Oct 2021 at 07:44

This is the case I've gone for. (spigen liquid air)...just makes it a bit grippier

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0964H8HVY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

funguST · 22 Oct 2021 at 08:09

Question about Google storage.

I've just had a look at Google one and it shows my current free storage. Says I have no photos, but my photos have been backing up as part of this free pixel (pixel 3) storage that's expiring/expired. I am assuming anything I ready have backed up, stays backed up (in full Res or does it get lowered).

So moving to a 6 would mean my free 15gb would start getting eaten in to? Does that sound right? Just debating if it's worth me upgrading to Google one going forward

JamesH85 · 22 Oct 2021 at 08:22

My store account is currently saying 'Delivered by 27th Oct' anyone else have an earlier date?

Tejstar · 22 Oct 2021 at 08:30

JamesH85 said:
My store account is currently saying 'Delivered by 27th Oct' anyone else have an earlier date?

Mine has a day earlier at the mo.

reflux · 22 Oct 2021 at 08:35

grudas said:
Google will soon be posting these out I think? Either Friday or Monday for delivery on 26th

Yeah if it's showing 26th for you then I expect it'll go out on Monday. Last year they were using DPD and I didn't get the out for delivery notification till 12.30pm on the day of delivery, which was a bit frustrating, cos I didn't know whether to make other plans.

grudas · 22 Oct 2021 at 08:51

reflux said:
Yeah if it's showing 26th for you then I expect it'll go out on Monday. Last year they were using DPD and I didn't get the out for delivery notification till 12.30pm on the day of delivery, which was a bit frustrating, cos I didn't know whether to make other plans.

Yeah I've got 26th even tho I ordered late at night.. hoping it gets here on Tuesday.

Buffman · 22 Oct 2021 at 09:02

Whens the review embargo lifted? Only real concern I have is battery life (I'm getting a pixel 6)

Was the battery life OK on pixel 5?
I had a used pixel 4xl briefly and battery life was terrible.

tom_e · 22 Oct 2021 at 09:03

Buffman said:
Whens the review embargo lifted? Only real concern I have is battery life (I'm getting a pixel 6)

Was the battery life OK on pixel 5?
I had a used pixel 4xl briefly and battery life was terrible.

25th I think was mentioned earlier in the thread.

kakarott · 22 Oct 2021 at 09:13

If only the video recording was good as IPhone's.

reflux · 22 Oct 2021 at 09:14

Buffman said:
Whens the review embargo lifted? Only real concern I have is battery life (I'm getting a pixel 6)

Was the battery life OK on pixel 5?
I had a used pixel 4xl briefly and battery life was terrible.

Battery life on 5 has been excellent for me. It's a 2 day phone at home and can easily make it through a heavy day with more to spare.

Cleisthenes · 22 Oct 2021 at 09:15

Buffman said:
Was the battery life OK on pixel 5?

The battery is fantastic on the 5, I had a very long day with it the other day and got just shy of 7 hours SoT. I never have to charge it during the day which is fantastic, and that's a year in to my owning it.

Tejstar · 22 Oct 2021 at 09:19

tom_e said:
25th I think was mentioned earlier in the thread.

Yep, the review embargo is believed to be 5pm UK time on Monday.

Freefaller · 22 Oct 2021 at 09:24

Buffman said:
Whens the review embargo lifted? Only real concern I have is battery life (I'm getting a pixel 6)

Was the battery life OK on pixel 5?
I had a used pixel 4xl briefly and battery life was terrible.

My pixel 5 lasts all day even on 5G with medium all day use. Best performing battery on a phone I've had. If I'm on wifi all day then it lasts more than 24hrs easily.

kakarott said:
If only the video recording was good as IPhone's.

We don't know it isn't yet. But for me it's the photography rather than video that's more important - but I appreciate everyone has different desires from their phones