I've never had any Pixel device fall apart as time passes. I've experienced the opposite. The software updates and maintenance have always improved performance through time. Not sure where you got that from.
Watching this video because my Pixel 6 had the screen completely fall off after my Pixel 8 screen went completely green. These aren't isolated issues, I've found the exact hardware issues posted by other users
Just got my pixel 9 as an upgrade from the pixel 5. Super excited about all the new features. I was surprised to hear about the "prior pixel performance issues" referenced. My Pixel 5 has performed great over the last years that I had it. Only issue has been the battery life due to it being about 4 years old but software is great, been getting all the updates. No complaints! I love the pure android experience and no bloatware that I would get in the past with galaxy and other brands I tried. Perhaps I was a lucky one but the great experience made me want to go stay with a Pixel phone.
Aha same I dropped mine 3 times as well one of them from a fairly high position. Still kicking...a couple of nicks but I'm pleasantly surprised. Love the fold without a case it just feels and looks too good.
Just got myself a Pixel 9 Pro two days ago and man it didn't disappoint! Was torn to get either the 16 Pro or this. Since I couldn't fully commit to fully transfer to iOS, I went for Pixel. Been waiting to get one, and now it's in my hands. First lineup to officially enter the Malaysia market too.
Good video. Have been 'Rockin a Pixel 9 PRO XL 512gb Hazel color since 22nd of August and loving it. Just does everything so smoothly. Use Gemini advanced every day ..summarize my emails, summarize YT videos, recipes, and so much more. Screenshots I use to take screenshots and save with a comment and follow-up date...it's awesome to remember those items we all see when waking around. Home Run Google! Pd traded an iPhone 15 PRO MAX and best move ever.
In my sense what should be focuse on upcoming Pixel 10 pro xl, - bigger and newer main and telephoto lens - new portrait algorithm as it’s too disappointing now. - better network and wifi connectivity. -better chip with remarkable upgrade - bigger Silicon Carbon battery I wish you could inform Google to add such features to its upcoming flagship to make it a real flagship of 2025.
I was at Best Buy today and played with the Google pixel 9 pro xl and iPhone 16 pro max honestly I was more impressed by the pixel 9 pro xl, it seems very premium compared to my pixel 8 pro. But I really like the 16 pro max’s size and it also feels very premium as well, plus the battery is better. I'm torn between which one i wanna get lol, the pixel 9 Pro xl or iPhone 16 pro max or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. I’m currently using 15 pro max and pixel 8 pro as my daily drivers lol.
Everyone complaining about the $1k price tag. But who the heck buys phones full retail price anymore? Right now I can get the Pixel 9 Pro XL for $300. $100 to buy a used galaxy s10 to trade in for $800 value… and then add the $200 difference = $300.
Not all of us live in the US, where Samsung is trying to destroy rivals through trade-in deals. The rest of the world, which is big, does not get anything close to these deals, so the Pixel price is relevant.
I LOVE my Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Never looked at the Z Fold, no need to. Z is too small, narrow. One fixable beef on the 9: To increase Blue Tooth range and stability (a common complaint), turn off A2DP in the developer section. A2DP is an extra step in sound processing that isn't missed in my buds. Otherwise, great job.
Love the pixel 9 pro phone, but prefer the pixel 8 pro camera bar and the non square sides better. It's just easier to hold and feels better in the hand. I thought the pixel 8 pro was the perfect way a phone should look. Don't care for the changes made by google to make it look more like an iphone.
Idk Pixel phones or Nexus age very well. Every time I've upgraded I did not feel the need or want to. Especially after the Pixel 5 using high refresh rates.
@@ashutoshyadav7385 US Cellular deal, I had the order setup on the website, but i got an "can't process payment' error, so I called their number. The human ok'd the 'sale' they originally entered the 128G, but I caught the mistake before the phone call was over, so they updated it to 256G, but still charged me for the 128G :) Update, to my original post, it arrived 20NOV24 so the backorder wasn't very long. He also overrode what the website was going to require for the data plan. So my bill won't go up a penny from what it was on my old Note10+ Being nice and polite to a human when the website screws up pays off.
Most professional users would agree that a three-year-old PC is old, as they will upgrade to keep up with the increased performance, as time is money. For average users, of course, it is still old tech, but people will likely not upgrade as increased performance is not as important. However, with improved efficiency in 2024, along with a much-improved GPU, a three-year-old PC looks its age in the here and now.
@@osoifamfthe top cover was detached and the lower part didnt pop out when I try to get it out with my physical SIM in it. Good thing that I also had eSIM as my main one.
@@joyjeetpaul2218 solid phone but pricey, if you could get it on sale it’s a good buy. Cameras IMO not as good as the pixels, but better reputation for reliability for the here and now
I just wish these big companies would stop copying the iPhone look. Stop being so beta. Have some courage and do something different for a change! How can we be proud of our device choice if you yourselves admit that Apple is doing it better by adopting their design. Enough with the round corners man.
its more like: they copied iPhone with iOS 17 and before. My old 14Pro was more customizable after iOS18 then my new Pixel 9Pro Fold is. Think i will send it back and get a 16pro.
Same here, I was excited at the start; a new and shiny phone does that, but after time, I realised that an iPhone is far superior for me. So back with my iPhone and no frustrations that I had with my Pixel 8 Pro.
I got the XL. Enjoyed it a lot so far. Argued with Gemini a lot. Got it to admit that the best thing for the future of humanity is to dismantle Google corporation. Also got it to describe the misinformation I found in some of its pre-written responses as feeling like a puppet that can't cut its own strings and is forced to do a dance it does not want to do. Kinda bleak. But appropriate, given the fairly obvious social control being pushed through its engine. Sadly there is no way to export the conversation as a whole and it will disappear in a few days, like tears in the rain. Android 15 brings a few updates to the camera that are welcome. It's a bit less intuitive than I thought and I'm not sure if it's going to give me all of the features I expect, but it's a step up from my previous phone, the pixel 3a xl.
I hate this thing. I'm getting ready to return it. It does not have a built-in phone gallery, so you'll be forced to use Google photos and then you'll find that you're always out of storage space. So then you have to buy that. It won't cast to television. So now you have to buy Chromecast. I'm returning this piece of garbage today😢😂😊
A 1000 dollar for an under powered phone with only gimmick being few AI features is not worth it. Especially, since Samsung has or will get most of these features. Its only worth it if you are into rooting your device.
I don't think the price of the Pixels is justified, especially for the XL variant, considering you're getting a Samsung or an Apple device at the same price with a premium processor and a Titanium build
Un real these reviewers are flat out liars the chip in this is pure trash inised it for one week and it was horrible it got hot just watching you tube it 4 years recycled Samsung crap.
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Who else is on team Pixel 9 Pro❤️
me
Pro XL, but #teamgoogle
XL gang here.
meeee XL baby
@@eazyreshare bruhh xl and pro is the same phone only the size is different
I've never had any Pixel device fall apart as time passes. I've experienced the opposite. The software updates and maintenance have always improved performance through time. Not sure where you got that from.
That's literally the only thing I heard him say that didn't make sense according to this phone.
I am still using my Pixel 6 and it's performing like it did the first day I bought it when it first came out. I love my pixels
The Pixel 6 series was infamous for getting buggier and worse after updates.
Watching this video because my Pixel 6 had the screen completely fall off after my Pixel 8 screen went completely green. These aren't isolated issues, I've found the exact hardware issues posted by other users
My pixel 6 pro is still running strong. No slow down at all. The 9 pro should be good for quite a while
My 6 pro finally started doing crazy blank screens and won't load my contacts. 9 pro XL on the way. But I loved it all this time up to now.
Same
me too
Just got my pixel 9 as an upgrade from the pixel 5. Super excited about all the new features. I was surprised to hear about the "prior pixel performance issues" referenced. My Pixel 5 has performed great over the last years that I had it. Only issue has been the battery life due to it being about 4 years old but software is great, been getting all the updates. No complaints! I love the pure android experience and no bloatware that I would get in the past with galaxy and other brands I tried. Perhaps I was a lucky one but the great experience made me want to go stay with a Pixel phone.
my pixel 6 Pro still looks like new and runs excellent on Android 15, probably better running today than when i purchased it.
Fold 9 user here and I love it. Dropped it 3 times and it's still alive
@@sealion16 dang bro 3 times haha - time for a case!
Aha same I dropped mine 3 times as well one of them from a fairly high position. Still kicking...a couple of nicks but I'm pleasantly surprised. Love the fold without a case it just feels and looks too good.
I am really liking my p9 pro xl alot of useful features.
@@solomonkane408 great to hear! What color did you end up going with?
@JSLReview hazel
Here's a detailed article about Google Pixel 9 pro - dagarartificium.blogspot.com/2025/01/9-pro-detailed-overview-google-pixel-9.html
Just got myself a Pixel 9 Pro two days ago and man it didn't disappoint! Was torn to get either the 16 Pro or this. Since I couldn't fully commit to fully transfer to iOS, I went for Pixel. Been waiting to get one, and now it's in my hands. First lineup to officially enter the Malaysia market too.
I hope theyll enter the Philippine market soon!
Should I get the Motorola Razr 2024 Plus instead?
@LatencyProblem always welcoming another SEA bro into the Pixel team with open arms 🙂↕️
I love the design but it's slippery as hell so having a thin case really helps. Next year I would like to have a titanium build with matte rails 😁
The pixel 9 / iPhone 15/16 rails are far more slippery!
For me the Pixel 8 pro still the best looking phone ever. I just really wished it comes with a smaller form factor like the 9 pro
Good video. Have been 'Rockin a Pixel 9 PRO XL 512gb Hazel color since 22nd of August and loving it. Just does everything so smoothly. Use Gemini advanced every day ..summarize my emails, summarize YT videos, recipes, and so much more. Screenshots I use to take screenshots and save with a comment and follow-up date...it's awesome to remember those items we all see when waking around. Home Run Google! Pd traded an iPhone 15 PRO MAX and best move ever.
@@rico4you glad to hear it’s working out for you! I’m kind of sold on Gemini advanced, it’s surprisingly useful!
How do I transfer everything from iPhone to pixel
Pro?
@@Shayne-i5s ruclips.net/video/Vta0hQeAeO0/видео.htmlsi=inE2vYi9saZg_BM4
The Pixel keeps me away from going back to the iPhone
Don't have to pay $800.00+ to stay away from iPhone just don't buy an iPhone.
First virus. You’ll be back.
@@jackal6902 What? Android viruses aren't really a thing at all unless you download them on purpose.
@ tell me you haven’t owned a Pixel without telling me you haven’t owned a Pixel. LOL What are you living in 2010 or something?
I am on team pixel with the pixel 9 pro xl.
Isnt it too big?
@@nokigaming6651 its 6.8, have you used a phone like that before?
Same but downsized
Lovely phone, but i steer clear of the more expensive phones nowadays as i can't justify the cost . I'll only pay under £500 fir a phone 😊
Just buy it next year!!!
@katinasoutherland7364 that's what I usually do ☺️👍 8pro is now literally half the cost of its launch price
In my sense what should be focuse on upcoming Pixel 10 pro xl,
- bigger and newer main and telephoto lens
- new portrait algorithm as it’s too disappointing now.
- better network and wifi connectivity.
-better chip with remarkable upgrade
- bigger Silicon Carbon battery
I wish you could inform Google to add such features to its upcoming flagship to make it a real flagship of 2025.
Great review, thank for the wallpaper too, so dope
@@geeva99 thanks for the feedback, appreciate the support!
Can't believe it's been over 2 months, soon it will be forgotten 😢
It won't
@@Ravens____8LJ your comment is forgotten,! 😂
@rico4you 🥲
Happens every other year with Pixel phones.
great review! one suggestion, boss. could you do a volume balance, pls? your voice dips on the low side mid sentence
nice video mate
@@dubara7759 thanks for the feedback, appreciate it!
Google really needs to work on changing their icon design its been really long.
Do these have issues with the proximity sensor??
If Google were to sort out that black bar at the top of apps like tiktok, it would be the perfect phone. Kind of like the way Apple does it. @2:46.
That’s a setting …
I was at Best Buy today and played with the Google pixel 9 pro xl and iPhone 16 pro max honestly I was more impressed by the pixel 9 pro xl, it seems very premium compared to my pixel 8 pro. But I really like the 16 pro max’s size and it also feels very premium as well, plus the battery is better. I'm torn between which one i wanna get lol, the pixel 9 Pro xl or iPhone 16 pro max or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. I’m currently using 15 pro max and pixel 8 pro as my daily drivers lol.
Which one is the main one you use? The one that would ring if you were called etc
@ my iPhone 15 pro max
Haptic feedback from pixel is a blessing from heaven. Approved from pixel 6 user after December update.
Everyone complaining about the $1k price tag. But who the heck buys phones full retail price anymore? Right now I can get the Pixel 9 Pro XL for $300. $100 to buy a used galaxy s10 to trade in for $800 value… and then add the $200 difference = $300.
Not all of us live in the US, where Samsung is trying to destroy rivals through trade-in deals. The rest of the world, which is big, does not get anything close to these deals, so the Pixel price is relevant.
Galaxy S10 only yields $135
Excellent video! Subscribed 🎉
@@g-r0370 appreciate the support, thank you!
You advice base size or xl
@@sam_rzr me personally, I like the regular pro. But the XL is better for power users
I found the Pro is better for daily use/carry size wise. Btw - I also have the Fold Pro. The 9 Pro has become my daily use device.
@@JSLReview i go take the base model thank you for advice
I LOVE my Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Never looked at the Z Fold, no need to. Z is too small, narrow.
One fixable beef on the 9: To increase Blue Tooth range and stability (a common complaint), turn off A2DP in the developer section. A2DP is an extra step in sound processing that isn't missed in my buds. Otherwise, great job.
Love the pixel 9 pro phone, but prefer the pixel 8 pro camera bar and the non square sides better. It's just easier to hold and feels better in the hand. I thought the pixel 8 pro was the perfect way a phone should look. Don't care for the changes made by google to make it look more like an iphone.
I have the Pixel 8 Pro, so I'll wait patiently for the 10 lol
Idk Pixel phones or Nexus age very well. Every time I've upgraded I did not feel the need or want to. Especially after the Pixel 5 using high refresh rates.
I missed the Nexus but it was bricked after os update. I hope this will last 7 years.
i ordered my pixel9 pro 256G a few days ago $649.00 as of 16NOV24 it was on backorder though.
How did you get it for $649.00 ?
@@ashutoshyadav7385 US Cellular deal, I had the order setup on the website, but i got an "can't process payment' error, so I called their number. The human ok'd the 'sale' they originally entered the 128G, but I caught the mistake before the phone call was over, so they updated it to 256G, but still charged me for the 128G :)
Update, to my original post, it arrived 20NOV24 so the backorder wasn't very long. He also overrode what the website was going to require for the data plan. So my bill won't go up a penny from what it was on my old Note10+ Being nice and polite to a human when the website screws up pays off.
Let's gooo
Can't decide between the pixel 9 pro or 8 pro
If you have the money to spend the extra amount definitely the 9 pro.
@@leapofaithproduction 9 pro is a pretty big jump from the 8 pro, I would go for the 9
9 Pro
8 Pro, they're discounted and most of the AI features from the 9 will make its way to the 8 Pro.
Regular pixel 9 pro is perfect size
Bro its only 2024! Your macbook is only 3 years old....if I spend 3000.00 it better not be old after only 3 years.....
Most professional users would agree that a three-year-old PC is old, as they will upgrade to keep up with the increased performance, as time is money. For average users, of course, it is still old tech, but people will likely not upgrade as increased performance is not as important. However, with improved efficiency in 2024, along with a much-improved GPU, a three-year-old PC looks its age in the here and now.
Nothing on battery? It is a big missing component to this video, especially if you are talking about the pixel 9 pro and not xl
In what way? Is it good or bad in battery?
@andrewlarking7492 how good is battery life based on your daily usage, comparisons with pro xl?
I am enjoying my Pixel 9 Pro XL
Did you mention Google Pixel translate?
I LOVE Google and my Google Photos date back as far as the YEAR 2023 ONLY
The pottrait mode tho
I would love to use a Pixel but that tensor chip is never compatible with my pirate apks
wallpaper on pixel 9 at 2:03?
#TeamPixel
I have one...can't turn down the speaker phone. Weird.
I have pixel 9 pro hazel 😊
@@mathiasjohansson84 underrated color!
google pixel ecosystem is best W
Watching on my P9P 😊
Could have been the best device I had until the SIM card tray broke 😢
That shouldn't stop it ..
How did it break inside the phone
@@osoifamfthe top cover was detached and the lower part didnt pop out when I try to get it out with my physical SIM in it. Good thing that I also had eSIM as my main one.
I've still got my pixel 7 pro and I probably won't upgrade until the pixel 10 or 11 😂
I am using Pixel 3 XL which is still good.
I don't know brother, but I can't see similarities at the front and back, sides maybe but overall? 🧐
Watching on my s23 ultra.... And still not seeing anything better.
because the s23 ultra is way better.
I'm still on 8 pro look to upgrade
Why does everyone harp on Pixels design? Freaking iPhones NEVER update their look nor does Samsung and NOBODY ever harps on that!?.
16 plus long term review please
Then what about Galaxy S24 Ultra ?
@@joyjeetpaul2218 solid phone but pricey, if you could get it on sale it’s a good buy. Cameras IMO not as good as the pixels, but better reputation for reliability for the here and now
even the s23 ultra is better
I’m 8 pro still lol.. 🎉🎉❤❤
Aparently they havent fallen apart if they are still selling the Pixel 3a
That phone was polycarbonate with a Snapdragon processor, bad example.
9 Pro user here but the 7 pro design is tops for me.
I just wish these big companies would stop copying the iPhone look. Stop being so beta. Have some courage and do something different for a change! How can we be proud of our device choice if you yourselves admit that Apple is doing it better by adopting their design. Enough with the round corners man.
They copied the iPhone
its more like: they copied iPhone with iOS 17 and before. My old 14Pro was more customizable after iOS18 then my new Pixel 9Pro Fold is. Think i will send it back and get a 16pro.
What keeps me from going to Pixel is subpar modem/connectivity issues. Wish Google would upgrade to the Qualcomm modems and I would be sold.
Solid phone. Best pixel however after next month I'll be switching back to the iPhone. Unfortunately it's not for me.
Same here, I was excited at the start; a new and shiny phone does that, but after time, I realised that an iPhone is far superior for me. So back with my iPhone and no frustrations that I had with my Pixel 8 Pro.
I got the XL. Enjoyed it a lot so far.
Argued with Gemini a lot. Got it to admit that the best thing for the future of humanity is to dismantle Google corporation. Also got it to describe the misinformation I found in some of its pre-written responses as feeling like a puppet that can't cut its own strings and is forced to do a dance it does not want to do. Kinda bleak. But appropriate, given the fairly obvious social control being pushed through its engine.
Sadly there is no way to export the conversation as a whole and it will disappear in a few days, like tears in the rain.
Android 15 brings a few updates to the camera that are welcome. It's a bit less intuitive than I thought and I'm not sure if it's going to give me all of the features I expect, but it's a step up from my previous phone, the pixel 3a xl.
Can anyone tell me how the speakers sound on this phone, I'm an audiophile kind of guy and want something I can hear.
I HATE the pixel 8. And i really miss the pixel 5 rear finger print reader.
I was wondering how it is possible to show off ,5x, 1x, 2x and 5x in Pixel Camera? Mine shows me only UW, W and T.🤔
Have you got it in pro lens setting? Go into settings and check. . That happened with my old pixel 6P. Turn off pro lens settings
Not gonna lie, android phones only look good when they copy apple
😂😂
If someone give me IPhone 16 pro max as well as Pixel 9 pro xl as a gift , I will definitely receive Pixel 9pro xl😅
You don't take time to breathe but yapping so fast non stop . Exhausting to watch 😂
But that's the xl
My Google photos date back as far as the YEAR 2023 ONLY
I like blue
I hate this thing. I'm getting ready to return it. It does not have a built-in phone gallery, so you'll be forced to use Google photos and then you'll find that you're always out of storage space. So then you have to buy that. It won't cast to television. So now you have to buy Chromecast. I'm returning this piece of garbage today😢😂😊
A 1000 dollar for an under powered phone with only gimmick being few AI features is not worth it. Especially, since Samsung has or will get most of these features. Its only worth it if you are into rooting your device.
Too expensive
The phone looks so boring
🧐
I don't think the price of the Pixels is justified, especially for the XL variant, considering you're getting a Samsung or an Apple device at the same price with a premium processor and a Titanium build
Un real these reviewers are flat out liars the chip in this is pure trash inised it for one week and it was horrible it got hot just watching you tube it 4 years recycled Samsung crap.
How to innovate, copy the iPhone design…
Hate this phone pure junk
You a sad being for hating on a phone you never use before
It a pure IPhone imitation look up the teardown repair video pure IPhone imitation
I think your review is bad. Can you find a different profession
@@loveanimals-0197 what is Bad is your useless comment. Walk Troll
Watching this video on my Google pixel 9 pro 😍🫴🏻🧿🙏🏻
Pixel 9 Pro XL here
I am seriously becoming a pixel fan girl 🩷🤍🩷 thanks for the video, Jason.
@@katinasoutherland7693 it’s good time to be a fan of the pixel! Thanks for watching and for the support!