Highly anticipated, the Google Pixel 6 has the difficult task of succeeding excellent photophones. A complicated, but nevertheless successful, bet for a smartphone well helped by Google’s new in-house processor, the Tensor.

Once again, Google demonstrates its complete mastery in mobile photography. Unfortunately, this does not make the Pixel 6 a perfect smartphone, mainly because of its Oled panel that is not quite up to the competition, or its limited autonomy and its charging that is far too slow for high-end products. Despite this, thanks to its power and the overall experience it offers, it undoubtedly remains one of the best smartphones on the market.

Points forts

• Original design and exemplary finishes.
• Good Oled display.
• Surprisingly powerful homemade SoC.
• Best camera phone on the market.
• Good autonomy (but behind the competition).
• 5G and IP68.

Weak points

• Google Tensor heating.
• Slow charging.
• Absence of a charging block.

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An alternative

Google’s Pixel 6a doesn’t stand out compared to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. This smartphone, which constitutes the “affordable” version, convinces with undeniable advantages: good quality screen, more than satisfactory performance and very controlled photo aspect. It also has the merit of being IP67 certified, borrowing this characteristic from high-end terminals. What’s missing is a little faster charging, higher screen brightness and a more generous refresh rate. But at its launch price, few – if not any smartphone – have managed to do as well to date, with the essential guarantee of ensuring long-term software monitoring.