. Here’s what Google had to say:
“Due to high demand, some Pixel 6 Pro models may be out of stock or have long delivery times. Get notified when they’re back in stock, or check out other authorized retailers who may have them available.” – Google Store
It’s not like all Pixel 6 Pro versions aren’t available. Currently, about half of the unlocked versions are in stock. You can find the storage and color variant you want if you go for the Verizon offer, as these are all available as of now. You can also go for a phone with a Google Fi plan, but like with the unlocked option, some versions aren’t available.
We finally saw the day – a waitlist for a Pixel phone
The cheaper Pixel 6 seems to be suffering a similar, although not as big inventory shortage. Currently, some variants of the Pixel 6 are out of stock too, but the option to go on a waitlist or check other stores isn’t present. A lot of Pixel 6’s with 256GB of storage don’t even appear at the Google Store. Verizon and Google Fi variants are all in stock though.Time will tell if the low inventory will get even lower or Google will resolve the issue. Yesterday there were reports that users complained about screen flickering and manufacturing defects on the Pixel 6 phones. If this is a common problem it could become a fiasco for Google and tarnish its reputation.
Recently we spoke about whether Google is staging high demand for the Pixel 6 artificially or it was simply unprepared for such a big release, so make sure to check that article too. If you’re interested in the new phones check our best Pixel 6 deals article as well.
