@@Ben_117 I got the Pixel 9 XL for 10% off so $989+ Google one 10% so 99 credit plus $200 promotional credit so 299 in gift card credit with a $699 pixel 8 pro trade in. To me that was a pretty good deal. Paid 300 bucks and got about 300 in future gift card credit to buy the Pixel 10 next year haha with a trade in probably making it free. So I'm ok.
@@Ben_117 yeah and they know this already since pretty much the pixel 5 they are heavily discounted by oct usually lol nobody buys a pixel at full price !
Im still on pixel 6 with 256gb...ive only tapped about 141gbs...ive had this phone since Sept 2020. Still runs as good as the day i bought it, went through 2 screen protectors. Im heavy in the google ecosystem.
The new screenshots app and the Call Notes are both gonna come in handy for my job. Gonna love those features personally and I think after I try the Gemini Live thing it might get me.
@@rajvellaturi I ditched my s24 ultra because the edges were too sharp and it became uncomfortable after 10 minutes. If they would use the S24 and S24+ design for the Ultra, the phone would be 10x more comfortable
The camera upgrade sold me on trading in my 7 Pro. Gemini Premium looks pretty fun too. And the updated Magic Editor is exciting. I can't wait for it to arrive next week!
I get everyone wants AI, but these things with these pictures where you can put yourself somewhere where you weren’t or add something that’s too much. I get AI and some of the benefits, but some of the stuff is just downright unnecessary. I don’t wanna take a picture and then later at the river behind it just go to the river. Everything is starting to become fake now or should I say AI which really is fake
How's that different from what people are doing on social media now with filters? It's just another way to create images. Most people will use this in niche circumstances.
I've had the pixel 6 pro and just upgraded yesterday to 9 pro and im loving it. I had 0 issues with the 6 pro and actually really improved a lot with updates. It was a solid phone. Love this 9 pro now though
It’s a good looking phone and I appreciated that there were failures in the demos - it was enough that I believed them when they said it was live. It got enough right for me to consider switching
Depends how far into the Samsung ecosystem you are and If you do a lot of gaming, your phone is a lot more capable when it comes to gaming, but personally I would definitely go for the Pixel.
It depends, you will miss a lot of things; performance and battery life mostly. If you don't use your phone that heavily then you can give it a shot. I will say keep s24 plus alongside with you, and see if pixel suits you then why not?
Great review thanks, just wondering if the 'huge camera bump might impact wireless charging. Does it function with glass side facing the charger. Sorry for non tech question 👍
I used to love having an iPhone, but after using an s24 ultra apple just falls behind in most things. iOS 18 on my girlfriend's phone just seems dated and they are trying to play catch up but in a we don't know what to do sort of way.
As Apple lover and fan since 3g ( I upgraded every year ). So proud to see the market follow the leader ( Apple ) in terms of design and os. Thanks Allah for let Apple between us.
Very nice review! I have 2 questions though.. can the AI be disabled and do the photos come out overexposed? Thank you! P.S. Upgrading from s20+ and very tempted by the pro version.
Who ever held the Pixel 9 Pro, does it feel "top heavy" because of the camera bump? The reason for my concern is that Pixel 7 screen was 6.3 inch and it felt as if top part was heavy when help with one hand(couldn't use it comfortably). The Pixel 8 is 6.2 inch, so it is a bit less of an issue to hold. How about Pixel 9 Pro?
I think these phones are great from a technology standpoint! I’m not sure how I personally feel about AI just yet, I’m more about my privacy and I think there’s no direct competitor for Apple just yet. Google is making strides and they make good phones but I’m locked into the Apple ecosystem right now.
It looks like an iPhone. Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful. But come on, calling the old Pixels a unique design is kind of a stretch. I think this is the first design that makes it look modern. It was absolutely begging for a redesign to keep up with Samsung. The biggest advantage of the Pixels is they are insanely responsive, especially when compared to Samsungs. If I had to choose an Android phone it would definitely be the Pixels because they are just so responsive. They need much better design work otherwise Samsung is going to continue to mop the floor with them.
What conditions did you agree to to secure your invite to the event ? News from other big RUclipsrs is they are forcing reviewers to agree to conditions to get an invite or phone for review. Not one negative mentioned or the demo fail - sounds fishy to me 😂
Shocking to know that the P9 line-up is launched with A14. Shouldn't it be launched with A15? I know A15 is not stable yet but it means that we get one OS update less compared to the P8 line-up.
I think I’ll be rocking around the Google Pixel 9 ProXL as a daily driver and a Samasung ultra watch I still find the graphics on the Pixel tiny to see and use, or maybe I should wait for the Pixel Ring lol 😂
Something I seen in uk, preferred care cost around £180 the interesting bit is that there is no repair option to fix your phone it’s only replace within one day , I’m I mistaken in thinking that this better than normal insurance which want to fix the phone first ?
I loved the old design and thought it was one of, if not the best looking smart phones. This one looks great, but I’m not feeling that camera bump. I think “Add Me” is SICK!
The speed .The ability to make significantly more complex images, and more styles. And again, the SPEED. Also, Image Playground isn't even in beta yet. This is available on all Pixel 9 devices on the 22nd.
Yeah, right. Then why pay now the full price for half the experience? My advice to you all-wait. Or at least don't consider these AI features in your buying decision.
Cool das sie die iPhone form kopiert haben 👍 nur die kamera ist nicht ganz mein geschmack wobei es in einem Case sicher ein bisschen besser aussieht. Aber das ist alles nebensächlich was die dinger können ist langsam echt schon woow
I am not an iPhone user but an important thing is .... more RAM doesn't always guarantee better processing and memory management and neither does less RAM mean it'll be slower. That depends on a lot of other things like the processor, cache, Operating system etc. etc.
So after 12 months, you’re now paying £240 annually for Gemini live, so the main sell is now gonna cost you more. Previously people would finance a phone for 2yrs but now they are also gonna have to add an extra £20 a month for Gemini 👎
When all the apple fan boys come to attack Google just remember apple doesn't innovative. Imagine buying a new phone and all it has is a better chip and terrible ripped off apps from google. 😂😂
@@briantong It's just a gross move for a company with a "sustainability" page with pretend goals, meanwhile using software to needlessly push hardware sales for investors. And no criticism on this point from tech channels afraid to lose access
Why invest in a Pixel when they don’t put the new software tricks on previous gen Pixels? It’s so silly, they can easily add the features on other pixel phones.
FINALLY!!! A flagship phone that's not a gargantuan 6.8in mini tablet! 👏🎉😁
Too bad it’s over priced for what it is
@@Arfarf69I agree the price is high but you never ever pay that price with a pixel. There is so many amazing trade-in deals.
@@Ben-eh1qtgive it a month or two and the price will go down like most android phones
@@Ben_117 I got the Pixel 9 XL for 10% off so $989+ Google one 10% so 99 credit plus $200 promotional credit so 299 in gift card credit with a $699 pixel 8 pro trade in. To me that was a pretty good deal. Paid 300 bucks and got about 300 in future gift card credit to buy the Pixel 10 next year haha with a trade in probably making it free. So I'm ok.
@@Ben_117 yeah and they know this already since pretty much the pixel 5 they are heavily discounted by oct usually lol nobody buys a pixel at full price !
Im still on pixel 6 with 256gb...ive only tapped about 141gbs...ive had this phone since Sept 2020. Still runs as good as the day i bought it, went through 2 screen protectors. Im heavy in the google ecosystem.
Same man! Still on the 6 it's been perfect, deciding on the 9 pro or XL now 😀
@@Billy.Croson the xl is a bit big the pro seems like a good spot at 6.3 inch.
@@yaBoyRome I feel the same, just upgraded to the 9 pro as was due one 😀
Same here 😂 pixel 6 pro club
I have 3xl 5 6pro and 7pro, thinking 9pro next
I've ordered the regular 9 pro in Hazel 256GB as I was due an update. These phones look amazing
Me too but porcelain
photos r overexposed. This camera is a trash compare to older one.
@@maciejryglewicz9775🧢🧢🧢
Cut it out😂@@maciejryglewicz9775
I'm going with the Pixel pro xl. 👍🏼
The new screenshots app and the Call Notes are both gonna come in handy for my job. Gonna love those features personally and I think after I try the Gemini Live thing it might get me.
I love that he mentioned, but steered clear of that future AI subscription lol😂
Finally! I'm getting the 9 Pro (not XL)!
Great stuff, brother. And it was AWESOME getting the chance to catch up with you at the event, Brian!
As long as the battery life is actually way better than before, I am all in for it.
They claim 20% better which is a significant jump
We need a battery test compare to other phones!
@@Cipotalp its better than the s24 one
@@xBlueday Okay in paper... But I want to see a real test in youtube
@@Cipotalp its worse in everyday use
FInally a video that showcases features instead of rambling about the same ole thing. Thanks for the content!!
Samsung needs to do the same thing as apple with their pro lineup. Offer a smaller version of the same phone
I love my s23 ultra but that 9 pro making me wanna switch
This is exactly what I need from Samsung. I need all Ultra features in a small form factor
@@rajvellaturi I ditched my s24 ultra because the edges were too sharp and it became uncomfortable after 10 minutes. If they would use the S24 and S24+ design for the Ultra, the phone would be 10x more comfortable
Put all the ultra things minus the s pen on the s24+ and they'll sell like hot cakes@@Harperino
@@1tZAnTyeah. I’m going to get the pixel 9 pro also. I had a 14 pro and that form factor just felt so good. It’s either the 9 pro or the 16 pro.
These are the best looking lineup of phones Google has ever put out. And that’s from an iPhone 15 Pro Max user.
I'm literally switching from Iphone to Pixel for the screenshot app ;)
You literally have screenshot folder on Iphone
@@stevanb.2590the screenshot app is more advanced
@@stevanb.2590 But does it have an AI to search option?
@@e3vL1 no, but I suppose that's coming on ios 18.
The camera upgrade sold me on trading in my 7 Pro. Gemini Premium looks pretty fun too. And the updated Magic Editor is exciting. I can't wait for it to arrive next week!
That display and wallpaper looks amazing
I get everyone wants AI, but these things with these pictures where you can put yourself somewhere where you weren’t or add something that’s too much. I get AI and some of the benefits, but some of the stuff is just downright unnecessary. I don’t wanna take a picture and then later at the river behind it just go to the river. Everything is starting to become fake now or should I say AI which really is fake
Yep it’s gonna to take over human consciousness super fast at this rate
I dont think the majority of people actually care for ai, I really don't recall anybody actually wanting it.
@@samuelhere41it’s pretty interesting and fun to mess around with though
How's that different from what people are doing on social media now with filters? It's just another way to create images. Most people will use this in niche circumstances.
You been taking fake photos and videos for years now. every phone has ai when just taking photos and videos
Lets see how good the battery is on these. If it delivers,it may be the best slab phone of the year. We shall stay tuned!
THAT TREX FEATURE WAS TRULY STUNNING
I've had the pixel 6 pro and just upgraded yesterday to 9 pro and im loving it. I had 0 issues with the 6 pro and actually really improved a lot with updates. It was a solid phone. Love this 9 pro now though
I guess you can't use pictures no more in the courtroom as proof of anything
Yeah, what is a photo anyway
i should be as excited at tech like yall at 2:50 and OH loudly. only way i can get a girl to notice me.
Looks better than iphone
It really does ❤
It’s a good looking phone and I appreciated that there were failures in the demos - it was enough that I believed them when they said it was live. It got enough right for me to consider switching
There were also live demos and not pre-produced videos, as can be found in some competitors
I would've hoped there would be a matt screen on there, so a phone is finally actually usable outside in the sun.
But of a missed chance imho
Should I trade my s24 plus for the 9 pro xl?
Depends how far into the Samsung ecosystem you are and If you do a lot of gaming, your phone is a lot more capable when it comes to gaming, but personally I would definitely go for the Pixel.
If u need the powerful chip, the fast charging, and the good battery, better not.
Wait for the reviews at least.
It depends, you will miss a lot of things; performance and battery life mostly. If you don't use your phone that heavily then you can give it a shot. I will say keep s24 plus alongside with you, and see if pixel suits you then why not?
Nope, keep the s24 plus, that phone is just about better in every single way.
Your are just selling your tv for remote control 🤣
tim apple: "oh, so that's how real phones are made!"
Just ordered the 9 pro xl!!! :)
Looks amazing!!
Great review thanks, just wondering if the 'huge camera bump might impact wireless charging. Does it function with glass side facing the charger. Sorry for non tech question 👍
I used to love having an iPhone, but after using an s24 ultra apple just falls behind in most things.
iOS 18 on my girlfriend's phone just seems dated and they are trying to play catch up but in a we don't know what to do sort of way.
At least iOS 18 has RCS, so now android gets to have a better texting experience with iPhone finally
Ive got a pixel 6 pro, its my first pixel phone. Im definitely in need of an upgrade though 🤔
As Apple lover and fan since 3g ( I upgraded every year ). So proud to see the market follow the leader ( Apple ) in terms of design and os. Thanks Allah for let Apple between us.
Very nice review! I have 2 questions though.. can the AI be disabled and do the photos come out overexposed? Thank you! P.S. Upgrading from s20+ and very tempted by the pro version.
Why every photo from this phone is overexposed ?
So excited for my Black Pro, I don't care what people say. I'm coming from iPhone 12 and hyped, I'm taking a break from Apple
I love that Google Pixel now looks as beautiful as an iPhone!
Do you still need to backup your pictures nefore using thr msgic editor?
Who ever held the Pixel 9 Pro, does it feel "top heavy" because of the camera bump? The reason for my concern is that Pixel 7 screen was 6.3 inch and it felt as if top part was heavy when help with one hand(couldn't use it comfortably). The Pixel 8 is 6.2 inch, so it is a bit less of an issue to hold. How about Pixel 9 Pro?
Would've preferred if the 9 and 9 pro were slightly smaller. Still love the size of the Pixel 5.
What color are you taking in the pro line up? Im leabing toward "white"
I think these phones are great from a technology standpoint! I’m not sure how I personally feel about AI just yet, I’m more about my privacy and I think there’s no direct competitor for Apple just yet. Google is making strides and they make good phones but I’m locked into the Apple ecosystem right now.
Do you know if these phones have a rotating wallpaper option that lets you use your own photos from the camera roll like iPhone has.
In my opinion 6 pro had the best camera bar and overall a nice design, the 9 looks like an iphone 5ish...
Hey I miss those Epic phone battles you use to do. Can we start getting those again but phones,smart watches and tablets.
Hey Brian 😊
My Obsidian 9 Pro xl 256gb is arriving next Thursday, looking forward to it. Do you know if there is face recognition Brian please? xx❤
It looks like an iPhone. Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful. But come on, calling the old Pixels a unique design is kind of a stretch. I think this is the first design that makes it look modern. It was absolutely begging for a redesign to keep up with Samsung. The biggest advantage of the Pixels is they are insanely responsive, especially when compared to Samsungs. If I had to choose an Android phone it would definitely be the Pixels because they are just so responsive. They need much better design work otherwise Samsung is going to continue to mop the floor with them.
What conditions did you agree to to secure your invite to the event ? News from other big RUclipsrs is they are forcing reviewers to agree to conditions to get an invite or phone for review. Not one negative mentioned or the demo fail - sounds fishy to me 😂
It is that how iphone screen should looks like. Amazing phone. Grate job Google🤘🏽
Ngl the phone looks neat, was gonna get the s24 plus but now im having second thoughts
The battery life on the S24+ is insanely good
Should i update from S22 Ultra to the 9 Pro?
it depends. sams has better design, better customization. google has better integration w/ G services
Still loving my P8P, so won't be making any change....well unless I crack the screen, then would consider P9P
Hello there. maybe want to buy one of these. But could you tell please what are the exact dimensions of both phones?
hight and width in mm. Thnx
Shocking to know that the P9 line-up is launched with A14. Shouldn't it be launched with A15? I know A15 is not stable yet but it means that we get one OS update less compared to the P8 line-up.
Is the Gemini AI local on the phone or all are your screenshots being analyzed and sent to google?
It is local
Should I return OnePlus 12 and order pixel 9 pro XL ? 😂
Absolutely
I think I’ll be rocking around the Google Pixel 9 ProXL as a daily driver and a Samasung ultra watch I still find the graphics on the Pixel tiny to see and use, or maybe I should wait for the Pixel Ring lol 😂
Is the icon customized to a dark color?
Do you think the camera and battery will be upgraded?
Like next generation?!? Not within this generstionz
Do you like the size of the Pro or XL better in your hand?
Personally I'm a Pro, it feels better in hand, I've never been the biggest screen guy. But that's just me.
@@briantong Thanks. I have the 8 Pro and deciding if I should go smaller this year. The phone really looks amazing!
Something I seen in uk, preferred care cost around £180 the interesting bit is that there is no repair option to fix your phone it’s only replace within one day , I’m I mistaken in thinking that this better than normal insurance which want to fix the phone first ?
You think they’ll work seamlessly together?
I loved the old design and thought it was one of, if not the best looking smart phones. This one looks great, but I’m not feeling that camera bump. I think “Add Me” is SICK!
Fun fact the camera bump is actually the Google search bar
@@jamelfergusson didn’t realise that till you pointed it out.
How is image playground years behind and it’s not even out yet and what your doing sounds like the same thing image playground will do?
The speed .The ability to make significantly more complex images, and more styles. And again, the SPEED. Also, Image Playground isn't even in beta yet. This is available on all Pixel 9 devices on the 22nd.
How much is Gemini after the first year ?
I am so mad the 2 flagship features (screenshots and studio) are not coming to Germany … so basically nothing new here
It will come, but later.
Yeah, right. Then why pay now the full price for half the experience? My advice to you all-wait. Or at least don't consider these AI features in your buying decision.
But is the camera better? Do the battery last longer than 15 mins
Sure does and the camera is better. Just barely
How do the speakers sound?
Riki Nendo from Saiki K, is that you?
16gb ram! nice! and that AI magic! nice work Google 👏
PIXEL 9 Xl For the win
So sounds like phones are going toward a subscription in order to use all of the phone's features…great.
Cool das sie die iPhone form kopiert haben 👍 nur die kamera ist nicht ganz mein geschmack wobei es in einem Case sicher ein bisschen besser aussieht. Aber das ist alles nebensächlich was die dinger können ist langsam echt schon woow
With that price point and that chip performance upgrade makes this more expensive than an Iphone. 🤦
What if A17 pro chip inside instead a Tensor g4, would it be op Android Phone
It's not possible
Beast!!
Does pixel 9 pro have heat issues?
Is the tensor 4 any good? I can get s24 or pixel 9 pro xl for free when I switch… which is the better option?
They are saying the battery life is really good with it, but if you are not sure I would wait and see
I have S24 Ultra and I do not like it. I gift to my brother my Pixel 8 Pro and I buy S24 Ultra. Is much much better Pixel
kinda looks like Bender in Futurama...
How fast is the fingerprint scanner.. small things that are used everyday day matter .. not stupidity like add me
I thought I heard like 50% faster.
Fast just like s24 line up as it is now using ultrasonic sensor
I did not get, how exactly you did a screenshot
There are two ways - using the hardware buttons as in most phones or by going to the multitasking menu.
Screenshot taking back to website is old on samsung thought all androids had it already
Twice as much ram as apple's flagship... Really feels like apple is falling way behind... Only feature keeping me on iphone is satellite sos...
Google has that too now
These phones have that too! There's so many things that I didn't mention but it's a first look.
I am not an iPhone user but an important thing is .... more RAM doesn't always guarantee better processing and memory management and neither does less RAM mean it'll be slower. That depends on a lot of other things like the processor, cache, Operating system etc. etc.
@@briantong I just saw!!! looks like I may ho garmin with a fold to upgrade from my apple watch 6!
So after 12 months, you’re now paying £240 annually for Gemini live, so the main sell is now gonna cost you more. Previously people would finance a phone for 2yrs but now they are also gonna have to add an extra £20 a month for Gemini 👎
Google Pixel 9 pro >>>>>>
We need a battery test compare to other phones!
It looks like a shiny iPhone.
Can’t decide on the XL or regular, trading iPhone 15 pro max in
XL lol
If you got a Max it's hard to go back to a smaller display. Gotta go XL!
I’m really impressed by Google Gemini on the Pixel 9 Pro series right now these are the phones I’m most excited about.
That screenshot thing is not good they gonna get ur password they gonna whom ur talking and they gonna read ur screenshot chats
When all the apple fan boys come to attack Google just remember apple doesn't innovative. Imagine buying a new phone and all it has is a better chip and terrible ripped off apps from google. 😂😂
Hey let's all buy new hardware just to get the new incremental advances in software! Time to invest in landfills
Most people aren't buying phones every year. If it's not for you, it's not for you.
@@briantong It's just a gross move for a company with a "sustainability" page with pretend goals, meanwhile using software to needlessly push hardware sales for investors. And no criticism on this point from tech channels afraid to lose access
Gemini is really a cool feature.
If you saw the keynote it can do even more.
The rounded corners are hideous. They need to take notes from Samsung and make em square.
Hideous?!? Might be a personal preference for you. Design is subjective.
That punchole is too big its need to be smaller like the samsungs
And those bezels are too big
@MonsieurGRrr 1:50 !!
❤ Google
FINALLY!!! A Google phone that looks just like the iPhone. It even has the same exact amount of bezel radius as the iPhone. PATHETIC!
i want 64gb of RAM
Why invest in a Pixel when they don’t put the new software tricks on previous gen Pixels? It’s so silly, they can easily add the features on other pixel phones.
I have a pixel 6 and I’ve gotten a bunch more features through the years
They do give features to previous generations
I want the wallpaper
They leaked a long time ago
That's a huge selfie cutout
Which includes a very powerful camera
Google's iPhone
That is much, much smarter!
LOL. Better.
AI.. Add a flying burger. Sheesh.. Lemmings