Over the past few months, the hype train has been rolling hard for the Google Pixel 6 series. When I first saw the vanilla Pixel 6 in the flesh, so to speak, it honestly seemed like old hat. Since I’ve been following along with the rumors, leaks, and official announcements this entire time, the phone seemed very familiar immediately, even though it was my first time actually seeing it.
However, the Pixel 6 still has some surprises in it. After using it for a bit, I’m astonished by how many risks Google has taken with its design and overall feel. Honestly, I’ve never used a phone quite like it before. That’s a big win, as far as I’m concerned, but it invariably is going to ruffle some feathers. After all, any time a company strays from the pack, there’s bound to be a ton of criticism.