Google pixel 3d scanner

Video version of the review

Equipment

In the case of the Google smartphone, I was interested in literally everything. Like it or not, Pixel is a real exotic that you just can’t buy in a store. Officially, Google smartphones are not sold in the post-Soviet space. There is international delivery and there are resellers. In the first case, you will have to pay additional taxes, shipping and, in some cases, intermediary services, and in the second case, the “resellers” markup. In general, pixels are bought from us mainly by fans or those who want some kind of exclusive. Something that the mass user does not have. I put myself in the second category, because the Chinese and Koreans are pretty tired of monotony, and I think apple devices are too overrated. When I received the long-awaited smartphone, I was a little surprised by the simplicity and conciseness of the packaging. And in size, it is more like some kind of headphones than a flagship smartphone. nine0003

When I unpacked the box, it became clear why it was so thin - there was no charger included. Like Apple or Samsung, Google has also ditched charging with ostensibly noble goals of “resource wiseness and the environment. ” Well, it’s good at least there is a cable, because there are also “jokes” there both in terms of standards and throughput.

Also in the box you can find an OTG adapter from type C to USB, which can be used to transfer captured photos and videos to a flash drive on the go. nine0003

And various documentation: manual, warranty card and a key to remove the SIM card tray.

Appearance and interfaces

Design is what attracts many people to the new Pixel smartphones. A large horizontal block with cameras on the entire back looks impressive and unusual. It protrudes noticeably above the body, but with such high-quality optics in cameras, it cannot be otherwise. In addition, the block has an equal thickness over the entire plane, and if you put the smartphone on the back, it will lie flat and will not stagger like smartphones with a camera block placed in the corner. nine0003

The 50 MP main camera with OIS uses hybrid focusing with phase detection and laser autofocus, complemented by a 12 MP ultra-wide. There is a bright double flash for shooting at night. Also, an auxiliary spectral sensor and a flicker sensor were brought to the "strip". An additional microphone for noise reduction was also placed here.

The back of the smartphone is covered with glass and has a two-tone color. The main part below the camera has a more subtle hue, while the upper part has a more saturated color. nine0003

My colorway is called Sorta Seaform (sea foam), there is also gentle Kinda Coral (coral) and classic Stormy Black (black). Each of the colors is interesting in its own way, but “colored” smartphones look more original.

Metal frame combined with glass panels looks expensive and has a pleasant tactile feel. The smartphone feels solid and complete device.

As for the size, thanks to the 6.4" screen diagonal, the smartphone turned out to be large, but not bulky - it is comfortable to hold it in your hand. nine0003

At some points, the smartphone feels rather slippery, so I additionally purchased a protective case. I didn’t want to close the beauty, so I settled on a simple transparent silicone case and was completely satisfied with it.

It covers and protects everything it's supposed to do without spoiling the original design.

But back to the smartphone. It has only one physical connector and it is of course a universal type-c, which can be used for charging and for data transfer and for listening to music through a special adapter. But it's better to listen to music via bluetooth, especially since there is support for all modern codecs, including high-quality aptX HD. As for the sound of the audio speakers, here is a full-fledged stereo - the role of the second speaker is performed by the speaker. nine0003

At the top, you can see a small hole for another additional microphone. It is worth noting that a whole noise reduction system is used here during conversations, which consists of 3 microphones located in different parts of the device.

Volume and screen lock buttons in frame color. They are pressed distinctly, with little effort. They don't rattle or chatter. The build quality is excellent, which is not surprising for a flagship smartphone.

From embellishments and branding - only a small logo on the back. No inscriptions, wastebaskets and information about the manufacturer. All this has a place on the box and in the instructions, but not on the case. Why then the Chinese are so fond of sculpting all this on their smartphones is a mystery to me.

The SIM card tray is barely visible and is located at the bottom on the left side.

The smartphone supports two SIM cards: a physical nano SIM card and a virtual eSim. eSim has long been commonplace and in the near future will become the main way to connect mobile operators. Even at the moment, all telecom operators in my city support connection to eSim. But the expansion of the memory of the Pixel 6 is not provided at all. The manufacturer offers to immediately choose a smartphone with the required storage capacity of 128 GB or 256 GB. This is fully justified, because memory cards do not work so well and can seriously slow down the smartphone. And so we have fast UFS 3.1 memory, which takes interaction with your smartphone to a new level. nine0003

As for the front part, everything is very good here and in some ways even better than in the older Pixel 6 Pro. I mean, the Pixel 6 has a smooth and flat screen, with small bezels. This allows you to easily stick a protective glass, as well as a hydrogel or ordinary film. But in Pixel 6 Pro they made a screen - a waterfall, which is rounded right on its square. In addition to the fact that it is problematic to stick any kind of protection on the screen, there is also image distortion at the borders. In general, here the younger Pixel 6 wins in everything. By the way, it is worth noting that the under-screen fingerprint scanner is very capricious here and does not work correctly with every film and glass. Without film, the scanner works much better. nine0003

The front camera is embedded exactly in the center of the screen, and the speaker is located above. The proximity sensor works correctly, and not like Xiaomi. During a call, the screen does not turn on, which means you will not accidentally press something with your ear or cheek.

Well, like every self-respecting flagship, there is protection according to the IP68 standard. This standard guarantees complete protection against dust and tightness when immersed in water for 30 minutes to a depth of 1.5 m.

Shield

The screen is worth talking about separately. It has a modern 6.4" AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The increased frequency gives smooth scrolling and animation, and the AMOLED matrix makes the image incredibly contrasting and attractive. The infinite black color, apart from the aesthetic component, is also useful from the practical side, because such a screen consumes less energy and the smartphone works longer.

In the settings, you can enable or disable the increased screen refresh rate, activate the dark theme and night mode. You can also customize the display of colors by selecting one of the installed presets (there is no manual setting). In the "bright" mode, the smartphone displays an image in the DCI-P3 color space, and in the "natural" mode, you get sRGB. Accordingly, in adaptive adjustment, the smartphone will change the image depending on the surrounding conditions. I also draw your attention to such an item as “increasing the sensitivity of the screen”. If you use a film or protective glass, then you must turn on this mode. nine0003

The color reproduction is pleasant, the color temperature is set to the neutral spectrum, the screen does not turn yellow or bluish. The picture looks juicy and colorful. A resolution of 2400 x 1800 pixels gives 411 ppi detail on this diagonal, which means that it is not possible to consider individual pixels. It's funny, I'm trying to see the pixels on a pixel smartphone.

The maximum brightness is high and allows you to use your smartphone just in the open without any problems. The authoritative resource gsmarena "measured" the maximum 846 nits in auto mode, which, plus or minus, corresponds to other flagship devices, such as the Samsung S21 5G. nine0003

The backlight uniformity is very good, the spread from minimum to maximum does not exceed 7%, and between adjacent areas 1% - 2%. There are no deviations in color reproduction or shades.

It goes without saying that the black field is ideal, because in an AMOLED matrix the black color does not emit light, and therefore there can be no backlight leakage.

At an angle, the image does not lose in contrast, no color distortion or inversion. On a white field, at an acute angle, you can see a small iridescent moiré, which is typical for this type of screens. nine0003

Traditionally for AMOLED matrices, the brightness is controlled by PWM. At all brightness levels, the ripple factor is in the range of 47% - 52%, with peaks at frequencies of 360 Hz and 720 Hz.

Software part

Many Pixel fans choose these devices also for their firmware, which is actually pure and pristine Android. It is lightweight, simple and intuitive to the user. Of the pre-installed applications, only a set from Google and Android system applications. Nothing extra. At the moment, the smartphone is already running Android 12 with April security updates. Pixel smartphones are the first to receive all the latest updates. And they are supported by the manufacturer for at least 5 years. For example, today's Pixel 6 is guaranteed to get Android 13 and Android 14 if they come out on the same schedule. And maybe Android 15. After that, it will receive security updates for another couple of years. Also, it is on pixels that some new and interesting functions appear, which only after some time go “to the masses”. nine0003

Communication, Internet, navigation

The smartphone supports 5G networks, but due to their absence in my city, I cannot check the data transfer speed. But as for the operation of LTE, please. The reception quality is at its best, thanks to the support of VoLTE, the voice of the interlocutor sounds very natural and clear. You will also be heard perfectly, because a noise reduction system of several microphones is used that cuts off noise and extraneous sounds. Mobile Internet just flies, apparently the work of a modern modem affects. Just outside, I get 150 - 160 Mbps for download and 20 - 30 Mbps for upload. nine0003

As far as WiFi is concerned, things are no worse. The smartphone has support for the latest WiFi 6E wireless networking standard, but older standards are of course supported. WiFi 6E differs from its predecessor in a large number of supported channels and the ability to work in the 6 GHz band. But for this you need an appropriate router. My router is a little simpler, but there is support for WiFi 6 in the 802.11ax standard. In the 5 GHz band, I got under 300 Mbps, in the 2.4 GHz band - 125 Mbps. nine0003

Now about navigation. The smartphone supports all known satellite systems such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BEIDOU. The first connection took 4 seconds, after 15 seconds 47 satellites were found, 46 of which were in active connection. Such a huge number of detected satellites is due to the fact that the smartphone has a dual-band navigation module. In the last screenshot we see an example, GPS satellites are connected at frequencies L1 and L5. In particular, this has a positive effect on positioning accuracy and navigation in difficult weather conditions. nine0003

I drove with the tracker turned on and compared the readings with the map, the match with the road is complete. From time to time I use Google maps when I go to an unfamiliar address and I have never had any questions about the work of the navigator.

Performance and synthetic tests

One of the features of the new generation of pixels was the use of its own Google Tensor chipset. There is an opinion that Samsung helped with the creation of the processor, but in any case, this is a unique product, and not something renamed. The chipset has a unique architecture and a special part of it is dedicated to the artificial intelligence module that uses a smartphone for its camera. The processor is quite productive and consists of 3 clusters: 2 powerful Cortex-X1 cores at 2. 8 GHz, 2 medium Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 economical Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. Manufactured according to the modern 5 nm process technology. For those who don’t know, the less, the better, because during operation it consumes less energy and generates less heat. The 20-core Mali-G78 is responsible for the graphics, operating at a frequency of 848 MHz, so the games are also all right. RAM standard LPDDR5. In general, a real flagship. nine0003

Let's look at the results in popular synthetic tests. In Antutu, the smartphone scored almost 745,000, which is a very solid result. This is certainly not a record result, like the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 top, but on a par with such smartphones as the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G on Snapdragon 888 or Huawei Mate 40 Pro on Kirin 9000.

Other benchmarks:

• Geekbench 5 1049 in single core mode and 2908 in multi-core mode

• Wild Life from 3D Mark - 6841

• AITUTU artificial intelligence test - 545 500

The manufacturer indicated that UFS 3. 1 memory was used as a drive, and judging by the speed, this is true. I confess, I forgot to conduct tests on a clean smartphone, when you can get more correct results. I ran the test when the memory was already full of applications, games and media files. Nevertheless, even in this state, the result is impressive: 200 - 300 MB / s for recording and 900 - 1500 MB/s for reading.

RAM copying speed is almost 10,000 MB/s.

Stress tests and heating

The new chipset has been little studied and of course it was interesting to see how it behaves under load. Throttling test showed that the processor cannot work constantly at the peak of its capabilities. Cortex X1 is a very hot core, and under continuous load, the frequency is reduced in order to avoid overheating. As a result, under a long-term 100% load, we have 78% of the maximum possible performance. nine0003

Another stress test after a 20 minute load showed a slowdown of up to 80%, i.e. a 20% loss in performance. It is noteworthy that the drawdown in frequencies reaches its maximum after about 5 minutes, after which it stabilizes and remains at the same level until the end of the test.

In gaming tests, the drawdown is even greater, because the powerful graphics processor generates a lot of heat. In the Wild Life Stress Test, the smartphone received only 53.4% ​​stability. The difference in the result between the best and worst cycle differs by almost 2 times. nine0003

Gaming capabilities

Nevertheless, in games, the smartphone showed its best side, which indicates a good power reserve. Games for any smartphone are both a stress test and a battery test. Well, why not? Modern mobile games have reached a new level and allow you not only to kill time, but to get real pleasure.

Well, I'll start with a very unusual game for a smartphone, a strategy that was ported from a PC - Company of Heroes. The game is paid, but I could not deny myself the pleasure of getting a real strategy on my smartphone. There are no special graphics settings here, but everything looks good on the phone. nine0003

And we get the maximum 30 fps for 99% of the game time. Battery consumption is 18% per hour, that is, a full charge is enough for 5 and a half hours of continuous play. The processor is not too stressed in the game, the load is from 7% to 12%, an average of 8%. The temperature of the battery in 30 minutes of the game rose to 31 degrees.

Now on to more demanding and classic games like PUBG Mobile.

Graphics settings "maximum", frame rate "ultra".

And I get the maximum 40 fps available in the game for 100% of the game time. That is, a smartphone can easily do more, but the game does not. The charge consumption with these settings is 22% per hour, a full charge will last for 4.6 hours of play. The battery warmed up to 39 in 30 minutesdegrees, it is felt that the smartphone has become warm.

Next Call of Duty: Mobile

Graphics settings "very high", frame rate "maximum".

And here is the maximum 60 fps for 98% of the game time. In fact, even 100%, because the crash was in the middle of the game when a new battle was loaded. Battery consumption is serious - 27% per hour, i.e. a full charge is enough for 3.7 hours of play. Battery temperature after 35 minutes of play 39 - 40 degrees.

Well, the last game for today, a thunderstorm of smartphones - Genshin Impact. nine0003

Knowing the appetite of the game, I set the settings to medium, but after running for 15 minutes I realized that fps 30 is constantly on the screen. Then I changed the graphics settings to high.

And also averaged 30fps for 97% of the game. Yes, there were short-term drawdowns, but nothing criminal. Even "in the rain" did not fall below 25 fps. Battery consumption is significant - 27% per hour, like the previous game, you can play this one a little less than 4 hours from a full charge. The battery temperature is a “record” 40.5 degrees, the smartphone itself is noticeably warm. nine0003

Multimedia capabilities

Google Pixel 6 in my opinion is the perfect smartphone for multimedia tasks. It does a great job of playing video and audio content. First, let's look at the information from DRM info. Here we see that Widevine has L1 security level, that is, the device officially supports official streaming services in high quality. We can also make sure that there is support for HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Although for this it is enough to even launch any HDR video on Youtube and evaluate the result visually. Next we see support for a screen refresh rate of 90 Hz. Well, the icing on the cake is support for the modern AV01 codec.

In addition to being able to watch content on your smartphone, you can output it to your TV through the built-in "screen casting" function, which will completely duplicate the image from your smartphone. Well, of course, there is Chromecast, which allows you to play videos from YouTube (and not only those) on your TV screen through convenient interfaces.

Now, as for the sound. The Pixel 6 has stereo speakers that deliver quality surround sound with plenty of volume. Moreover, I am glad that the second speaker (whose role is played by the conversational one) is in no way inferior to the main one in terms of volume and power, thanks to which the sound is balanced and there is even a presence effect. That is, the smartphone's speakers are suitable not only for ringtones, but also for audio accompaniment in games or watching videos. As far as headphone audio is concerned, this assumes that you will be using wireless headphones. Let me remind you that there is no audio jack here. In principle, you can use an adapter from type-c to 3.5 mm, but why? Moreover, there are HiRes codecs for high-quality sound, including AptX HD. I'm certainly not an audio expert, but I love listening to music and even have a small collection of different headphones. Both wired and wireless. There are no complaints about the sound at all - everything is as detailed and natural as possible, with a neutral pitch in terms of frequency response. If you like low frequencies or, on the contrary, want to add loudness, then put any player you like and play with the equalizer. A smartphone can produce a very powerful sound with strong percussion or play a smooth “adult” sound without boosts in the treble and bass. Everything is configurable. The main thing is what codec your headphones support. Supports AptX HD? Congratulations, this is HiRes in wireless sound and there is almost no loss in sound. Doesn't support AptX? Then AAC. This is certainly worse, but also quite. Those who listen to music from their iPhones will not lie. nine0003

Talking about the audio capabilities of the smartphone, I can not help but mention a very interesting function "What's playing now?", Which allows you to recognize songs playing nearby. And you don't even have to do anything to do it. When the function is enabled, the smartphone automatically recognizes any music and displays its name on the main screen.

Moreover, at any time you can go into the history and see which tracks were determined today (or on another day).

Chamber

Camera capability has always been a strong point of the Pixel, and the sixth series is no exception. The manufacturer simplifies the task to the user as much as possible, eliminating the need for complex parameter settings. Whatever conditions you are in, in order to get a good picture, you just need to press the shutter button, and then the magic of mobile photography begins. The smartphone will process the image in such a way that details in the shadows will not be lost, and there will be no overexposure in the sun. At the same time, the sharpness will be high, and the focus is guaranteed not to miss, even if you take pictures on the go. I definitely write down the dual focusing system, which includes phase detection autofocus and laser autofocus, as a plus. Well, there is optical stabilization, where without it. The Pixel 6 doesn't have a telephoto lens, but if you zoom in a bit with the digital zoom, you'll be surprised at the result. It will not be just a crop from a large picture, but a full-fledged improvement in the detail of the picture with the help of AI. There is also an additional ultra-wide lens, and if you like to travel, then with it you will get a lot of great shots. Let's take a look at the capabilities of the camera app, and then look at sample shots. nine0003

The camera interface is simplified as much as possible. On the right is a large shutter button and a smooth zoom in / out slider with the ability to quickly switch to 2x and 0.7x. On the right side, you can switch modes, such as turn on portrait mode or switch to video. On the left, you can call up a panel with the main parameters: flash, timer and aspect ratio. There is also a “great shot” mode, when the smartphone shoots a short video when the shutter is pressed, from which it then offers you the best shots. nine0003

In the advanced settings, you can turn on the exposure and white balance scale (on the main camera screen), as well as activate hints, adjust the resolution, and some other parameters. For video shooting, the "video stabilization" switch will be useful here.

Now let's look at the sample pictures (the originals of will be stored here for some time , you can download and view in full size or click on the photo and it will open in full screen). Most of them were obtained during one walk, when I just walked down the street and took pictures of everything that caught my eye. Like this flowering tree. Later I noticed that a bee collecting nectar also got into the frame. As you can see, the target is in focus, while the background has a natural and pleasing blur. nine0003

And there are other pictures of flowers. In fact, this is shooting at close range (about 10 centimeters), when a natural bokeh effect is obtained.

Now about the landscape shots, where detail is clearly visible. The tree on the left side of the picture is drawn to each branch, and light ripples on the water do not turn into a “pixel mess”.

Literally immediately I notice a turtle that has climbed out to bask in the sun. Even taking into account the fact that the sun is opposite the lens and the reflection from the water blinds the eyes, the picture turned out great. nine0003

A few more landscape shots. Pay attention to the detail of the grass in the second picture and the tiles in the third one (both in the sun and in the shade).

Now I'll show the camera's capabilities when using digital zoom, and for this we will again turn to the turtles for help. Actually, here she is, climbed out on a log. Of course, I would like to come closer, but it is no longer possible to get closer - water.

Zooming twice solves the problem completely. And not to say that the detail is lost, everything is also clear and good. nine0003

Another example to consolidate the result.

Let's move from the park area to the city center. By this time the sun had begun to set and deep shadows appeared. As you can see, in the picture they are transmitted accurately, without loss of small details. All signs, even in the background, are perfectly readable.

I think this is the perfect smartphone for a tourist. With him, he will not be ashamed to show photos from his vacation, while special skills are not needed here: point and shoot.

Selfie camera is also on the level. Great tool for taking selfies. Detailing is good, you can see every hair on the face, every wrinkle. If desired, of course, you can turn on “face retouching”, which will smooth out the texture of the skin, reduce circles under the eyes and make the eye color brighter. But I will leave this function to the fair sex and will not mock myself. nine0003

In addition to the usual shooting mode, the modes from the “motion” section, namely panning and slow shutter speeds, are very interesting.

Panning focuses on the subject while shifting the rest of the image, creating the effect of movement.

On the other hand, at slow shutter speeds, the moving subject is blurred while the static surroundings remain in focus.

Does the camera have features that you should know about before buying? Of course have. The camera has a shallow depth of field for macro and close-up shots. The grip value (depth of field) directly depends on the aperture and focal length, and here it is almost like that of full-fledged cameras. As a result, let's say when trying to shoot a document, from a short distance, we get uneven focus. Namely, the central area will be in focus, while the edges will not be in focus. This can be confusing for the untrained user, I have seen similar complaints about the Pixel 6 on the forums.

What to do? Yes, everything is very simple, the smartphone itself will tell you! You just need to slightly move the smartphone away from the object, and if you want to get a picture on the screen, then use the zoom at the same time. Based on this feature, we can say that the camera is not the best suited for macro photography and perhaps even for product photography, if you want the object to be in focus (banknotes, coins, jewelry, etc.). The camera is ideal for landscape and portrait shots, i.e. for the most ordinary people who take pictures during special occasions or while traveling and relaxing. nine0003

And now I'll tell you a little about an interesting feature of the smartphone, namely the "magic eraser" tool. It happens that a perfect photo can be spoiled by a random passer-by or simply an object that does not fit in. Those who know how to work with Photoshop can fix this on their own. But for this you need: knowledge, time, a computer and Photoshop itself. Here, the smartphone itself will remove an unnecessary object using artificial intelligence, and you just need to specify what exactly you want to remove from the frame. Well, a couple of examples, as expected. Imagine that this is not an ordinary box - an anthill, but a Cheops pyramid and you are in the foreground photographed against its background. And then bad luck, impudent tourists got into the frame, who decided to quickly take a picture without a queue. nine0003

We go into the finished picture, select "tools" and look for a magic eraser. And now we highlight the "tourists", and at the same time the wires that are visible against the sky.

A moment and the corrected photo is in front of you. The tourists disappeared along with the wires. Yes, of course, if you zoom in a lot and try to examine that area, you can notice some oddities. But if you don’t know, then you definitely won’t notice anything.

Another example. More difficult. Here I helped evaporate a whole lantern. nine0003

And finally, I'll say a few words about the possibilities when shooting a video. Here, of course, you can record video in 4K\60 fps with stabilization. A small example in maximum quality, but I did not turn on stabilization, because it “sprinkles” the frame a little. I really liked the result: detailed, clear, with natural lighting and good sound.

Autonomy and charging time

Before we talk about smartphone battery life, we need to talk about charging speed. It may differ depending on what power you use the adapter, but the official website claims support for 30W charging, which will charge the battery by 50% in 30 minutes. This result was obtained using the original charger from Google. Of course, I don’t have this, but there is even better — a 65W GaN charger from Ugreen with PowerDelivery 3. 0 support, which I have been successfully using for a year and a half to charge smartphones, tablets and ultrabooks. Charging is very sensible, I recommend. nine0003

It has 4 ports, 3 of which are usb-c. The first and second port can output 65W.

A real test showed that the smartphone does not "take" when charging more than 19.27W, and this high power is supported only for the first third of the process. In 30 minutes, it manages to charge by 46%, after which the current strength drops, and with it the power and the whole process stretches to 1 hour 50 minutes. In more detail, by time we have the following data:

• 10 minutes - 16%

• 20 minutes - 32%

• 30 minutes - 46%

• 1 hour 10 minutes - 89%

• 1 hour 30 minutes - 97%

• 1 hour 50 minutes - 100%

As for autonomy, the smartphone is enough for 1 - 2 days, depending on the intensity of use. That is, if you spend hours on the Internet and do not let go of your smartphone, then it is guaranteed to last until the evening. With a more relaxed use, it survives until the evening of the second day. For example, I will give battery consumption in various usage scenarios:

• Full HD Yotube video at maximum brightness - 9% per hour

• Surfing the Internet (telegram channels with videos, web pages in chrome) at 60% brightness - 8% per hour

• Modern games at maximum screen brightness - an average of 20% per hour

Well, some of my statistics for example. For a day of not too aggressive use, I take 54% of the charge, while the screen time is about 3.5 - 4 hours. I mainly use instant messengers, social networks and a browser. Naturally, including using the mobile Internet. Accubattery calculated approximately 10% of the charge per hour with the screen on and 1.3% per hour with the screen off. In general, I can state that the smartphone is the usual average, both in terms of operating time and charging speed. Usual result. nine0003

But what the middle peasants have not yet seen is wireless charging. The Pixel 6, as a flagship, of course has it.

And with support for high power up to 21W. And if you buy such a wireless charger, then the charging time will not be much longer than when using a wired one. The same 2 hours, plus or minus.

And as a bonus - reverse wireless charging. This is very convenient to recharge unexpectedly dead gadgets on the road, such as smart watches or wireless headphones. nine0003

Summary

An excellent device and a real flagship that will be a good alternative for those who do not want an iPhone or Galaxy S for whatever reason. For example, I don’t like IOS and no matter how cool the iPhone is technically, I’m not ready to give up my beloved Android. I have an ambivalent attitude towards Samsung smartphones, namely the S series. I used the S8 for several years, then switched to the S10 (I still have it), but I consider this the last successful model. When I bought S21 for my mother, I realized that the Koreans took a step back in everything, and the camera was the most disappointing. Therefore, I consider Pixel 6 an excellent alternative, which also has several important advantages. The first advantage is uniqueness. You will not find this smartphone in your city in mass quantities, and therefore it always arouses interest among others. Plus the design is fresh. The second point is the price, it still comes out cheaper than the iPhone or Samsung. Well, the third positive thing is pure Android with guaranteed support from the manufacturer - 5 years. "But what about the camera?" – an attentive reader will ask, because even the review is called “avant-garde of mobile photography”. Everything is very simple. The camera here is top notch. Returning to the main competitors, I want to say that all 3 flagships shoot at about the same level: Iphone 13, Samsung S22 and Pixel 6. The difference is in details that the average user is unlikely to pay attention to. I will not turn into DXoMark and distribute points, especially since no one pays me for advertising. It’s just that cameras have, if you like, manufacturers’ traditions that have been traced for many years: Koreans embellish pictures a little, but their photos look brighter and juicier. Although often noticeable and "soap"; The iPhone captures much more natural and better detail, but night shots and color reproduction are something that still needs work; The Pixel 6 takes the most natural shots, with little to no AI embellishment, and is king in low light. Still a little, but the Pixel 6 wins in the photo. Of course this is just my opinion. And the rest is a very solid device: sufficient performance, bright screen, wireless charging and IP68 protection. There are a couple of moments that upset. First of all, this is PWM, it is available at all levels of screen brightness, and for sensitive people this can be a problem. The second point is the fingerprint scanner, which frankly works poorly through the film. And of course the complexity of the purchase, especially in such a difficult time. Be that as it may, this is just my opinion about the Google Pixel 6 smartphone and maybe it will come in handy for someone. nine0003

Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor not working? 10 Ways to Fix

After taking a break from the flagship race in 2020, Google is back with a bang. In October 2021, the software giant released two swanky new devices, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, hoping to take on the likes of Apple and Samsung. The phones, as expected, offer pure performance and arguably the best cameras on the market. However, the two Pixel flagships are not without flaws.

Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been criticized for the performance of their fingerprint scanners, with many claiming that Google cut corners with the scanner. Today, we'll find out what the problems with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro scanners are and give you ten ways to fix them. nine0003

Related: Does the Pixel 6 have a headphone jack?

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What is the problem with the Pixel 6 fingerprint scanner?

For the first time, Google introduced an in-display fingerprint scanner for its new devices. And while this is certainly a step in the right direction, Google could do a better job of implementing the same. While its biggest Android competitor, Samsung, uses an ultrasonic sensor in its latest flagships, Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro feature an optical scanner. nine0003

The optical scanner flashes brightly every time you put your finger on the scanner to unlock the phone, which is the same as when you enrolled your finger(s) for the first time. Not only is 2D scanning inferior to the 3D implementation of an ultrasound scanner, it is also significantly slower. Optical scanners also skip significantly more frequently than their ultrasonic counterparts, which can quickly become frustrating.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro did a very good job of positioning the fingerprint scanner comfortably, which makes poor performance even more daunting. nine0003

Related: Does an old Pixel case fit the Pixel 6?

10 Ways to Fix Pixel 6 Fingerprint Scanner Not Working

If you have a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, you may have trouble getting used to the fingerprint scanner. Try the solutions below if you're having a hard time getting the fingerprint scanner to work.

1. Scan the same finger twice or thrice.

Fingerprint scanners have always been prone to scanning failures. Although the scanner tries to cover all bases when enrolling your fingerprint for the first time, it may not work when you hit your finger at a certain angle. nine0003

To counter this, you should try to register the same finger twice or thrice if possible. After completing the first full biometric scan, start another one and scan the same finger. If your Pixel 6 or 6 Pro won't let you tilt your finger at first, try something else.

2. Hold your finger a little longer.

Optical fingerprint scanners usually take a little longer to verify your numbers. So don't forget to give your phone an extra half second each time you unlock your phone. We understand that this can be quite frustrating, but this is the only way to ensure that the fingerprint scanner accurately registers your fingerprint. nine0003

3. Apply optimal pressure

When it comes to fingerprint scanners, optimal pressure is key. You can't afford to apply pressure unevenly, especially if it's an optical unit. On your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, try applying pressure gradually and evenly. For example, when the outline of the fingerprint scanner appears, you will need to lightly touch it and gradually increase the pressure. Try this a few times until you get the hang of it. nine0003

4. Dry your hands before scanning.

Ultrasonic scanners use ultrasonic waves to create a 3D map of your device, meaning it doesn't care if your hands are wet or dry. On the other hand, optical scanners are a bit more dangerous. They work best when your hand is completely dry. Even wet hands can drive them crazy, so be sure to dry your hands before scanning.

5. Make sure the screen is clean.

The on-screen fingerprint readers are very convenient and much nicer to look at. However, this also means that the performance of the scanner depends on the condition of your phone's screen. If your screen has smudges, dirt, or debris, the scanner will not be able to receive correct data and may not work properly. nine0003

So, if you have a lot of reading errors, make sure your Pixel 6 screen is free of dirt and smudges.

6. Use a compatible screen protector.

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front and back. Victus is arguably the best screen protector technology Corning has come up with and should provide adequate protection. However, even Victus protection is unlikely to calm the minds of Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners who have spent a small fortune to acquire these devices. So, if you're going to purchase a screen protector, make sure it's compatible with your Pixel. nine0003

A damaged protective film will also degrade the performance of the optical fingerprint reader. Buy a new one if your current screen protector is scratched or not compatible with your Pixel 6 or 6 Pro.

7. Clear fingerprints and reconfigure

If none of these options work for you, you need to start looking for alternatives. The first one is to delete all enrolled fingerprints and try again. Go to the biometrics section and erase all the fingerprints you have registered so far. Then scan your prints as usual. Try using the same finger for multiple scans. Scanning accuracy will definitely improve. nine0003

If you have a screen protector and cannot get the scanner to work, you can delete the scanned images and rescan - with the screen protector on. This should help the scanner create a more accurate scan of your fingers, devoid of the bumps caused by the screen protector.

8. Check for updates.

The problems with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro fingerprint scanner are well known, so it may force the hand of Google to find a way to make it disappear. If the scanner itself isn't bad quality, Google can tinker with the software and improve its accuracy. Since the devices are still at an early stage of development, we could do with a few performance optimization updates. nine0003

Be sure to visit the Software Update section of your phone to get the latest build right away.

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