Great Video, very informative, I personally use google phones for the past few years. Every time i personally use a Samsung, I find it to feel like its to much going on, on screen. After pixel 3, its been nothing but pixel.
I was waiting for this video! I was genuinely curious about your experience. As someone who has used Google Pixel, Apple and Samsung. The pixel just remains my favourite. With the Samsung I just felt like they were too much things on it that i didnt need or never used at all and it just came across as bloat to me. I can see why most iPhone users that try Samsung as their first Android experience find it jarring. I always been an Android user first and for me pixel is a good mixture between simplicity and customization. So not as basic as apple but not too much options as Samsung.
Yea that's a good point. I think the transition from apple to android should definitely be the pixel. Samsung has a lot going for it but it's only good if you know you want that level of customization. I literally forgot I didn't have edge lighting until I made this video and that was a feature I loved but never really paid attention to I guess. I'm used to one ui so I think it's still my favorite but I also have a lot more experience with it. The more I've used this phone the more I've forgotten what things I thought I would miss when I first got it. I think the only thing I would really like is more rule customization but that's only because I specifically had one for when I went into the office.
@@MajesticMadness15 I used edge lighting too but when I switched brands I didn't miss it at all. I guess it all depends on the person. I would agree the rules on the pixel do need some work it could be less basic ya know. I think Google is capable of having better rules because of what I've seen with Assistant routines. They seem to be good with responding to feedback and I'm sure they would consider your requests. You can go into the settings then all the way down select tips and support then all the way down on the next page select "send feedback". I hope they take your thoughts into consideration
@ace0341 I actually uninstalled it. It was doing this weird thing where when I would make outbound calls on Bluetooth that I wouldn't hear a ring. It would just be silence and then s voicemail or someone answering. It was making it difficult to tell if people's phones were in do not disturb and silencing calls or if it was actually supposed to be ringing.
I am a new s24 ultra user, I am torn between the ultra and the pixel and initially the pixel was really catching my eye But definitely would not trade my ultra for any other phone! But pixel looks super cute.
Some of the best things I love about pixel are the exclusive features most people dont mention like "call screening" and "hold for me". I love being able to answer my phone using the Google assistant where I can type what I want her to say and the caller on the other end can respond and she will type what they are saying to me in real time. All without having to actually answer the phone. Lol
@@MajesticMadness15 yeah it comes in handy when I'm in meetings and can't answer. I hadn't done it lately on the 9 pro but it comes in handy when you need it. Great honest review. You have a sub in me 🙌🏾💯
I had the pixel 7a and now have the pixel 9 pro Xl. Definitely loving the battery 🔋, picture quality is amazing and the Gemini features are out of this world...
Got the Pixel 9 Pro through my job. First time using a Pixel phone. The settings menu has been jarring compared to One UI which takes some getting used to. Otherwise, I've been impressed. Get a day and a half to two days of battery life. May have to add the next version to my personal line next year (Primary: iPhone 14 Pro Max, Secondary: Galaxy S 23 Ultra).
I can't ditch my foldables. But the 9 pro XL is now the weekend phone. Might S24 uktra once in a while but yeah. It takes adjusting to go from a device as customizable as a samsung device to a pixel but more often than not? The camera, call screen, now playing and all the extra little quality of life pixel features stack up and makes it a hard experience to kick...plus that CAMERA...whew. glad to see youre enjoying it though!
Exactly!!! I'm telling you this phone must be screening spam calls before they even call me because I've gotten next to none on 2 weeks and minimal "we blocked a suspected spam call" notifications. I really like the now playing as well. I think they're are little things on both that I love. I want to get back in the foldable game but I need them to give the flip style phones bigger batteries.
@@MajesticMadness15 *takes out pocket watch and starts swinging it* "get a booooookstyle foooooldable" *puts pocket watch back in pocket and walks away...
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Great video! But I like the s24 ultra better. I miss the features able to record video and go back and forth front and back camera without stopping it. I like the fact that I can use two cameras at the same time. I have the pixel now pro but I think I'm going to return it. I miss those features. Keep up the good work.
That's okay. Here's another one. When you able to screen record. And use the front camera explaining what you got to while screen recording. Those features are epic. I just don't know why Google don't implement those features :-)
@jameswells68 oh wow I never even thought about that. I will say I was surprised at how many things are exclusive to both os'. I always kind of thought that one ui was just the Samsung version of the android os so I assumed a lot of the stuff was already features on the pixel. I didn't realize how many things Samsung put into their own os along with taking some features from the latest Google os.
Awesome video, i just recently got the pixel 9 pro, i just have to have one in my arsenal of phones because of the calling features mostly, no other phone does ot better and the now playing is just what the dr ordered.
New viewer here. I liked your content a lot and the XL looks awesome, it's just super expensive in my region. I was hoping to see more shots of the phone when you were describing things. Great video overall!
I use Samsung and Google. So welcome to the family. There are few differences when swapping over but the main thing I miss from Samsung it's good lock. Edge lightning and side panels. You can actually use third-party apps for. Bixby routines is definitely something I missed tho
You are right, one annoying part on Google phones is that the brightness slider stays on top even if you drop down all the quick setting panels. You always have to stretch your finger to the top to be able to use it, contrary to all android phones
Long time Nexus and Pixel user here, really interesting to get the review perspective from someone that is a power Samsung user. I've heard other reviewers say that Google's goal is to sway iPhone users with the simplicity of the Pixel skin.
Honestly I can kind of see that. Like I love one ui but I do like the simplicity that Google brings as well. It really taught me what features I actually need and value. Like I loved edge lightening but it wasn't until I was filming this video that I even realized I didn't have it 🤣
@@MajesticMadness15 I feel the same way, I got a s24 ultra and a Pixel 8a and the pixel software is way above it. Of course Samsung can probably last longer due to internals but the software is just too good on the pixel. Got me thinking of returning the Samsung imao
14:33 That's because Samsung has a proprietary adaptive codec that the Galaxy Buds use in order to communicate with Galaxy phones giving them a better connection with Samsung devices but nothing else.
Google phones have never been known for customizations unfortunately. I can usually adjust to any phone I've bought though. Will say it's nice to see someone who isn't really a "techie" give their views on a new phone though.
The DND settings don't sync between the Pixel and my Watch 6 Classic. Also, if my phone is on silent, and my watch is on vibrate, notifications will vibrate. My alarm doesn't sync on my watch either. Thankfully, I can say stop, and it stops. I don't have to reach for the phone. Not deal breakers, but everything is only flawless when I'm on my S24U.
@@MajesticMadness15 7 out of 10. I've been immersed in the Samsung ecosystem so long it's hard to not criticize other devices. This Pixel is real nice though. There's a good bit to like, but there are some things I miss like you mentioned. I'm keeping both!!
@katrinawhite8572 that really is the hardest part. I thought that since they're both android that it wouldn't be that much of a difference but I was very surprised. I still have my Samsung as well so we shall see what I pick down the road lol
The watch not syncing Do not disturb settings and alarms are due to it being a Samsung watch and pixel phone. These things are not an issue with a pixel watch and a pixel phone. What's strange to me is that I have an old smart watch called the tic watch pro from 2018 running an old version of wear os and if my pixel 8 pro phone alarms I can stop it from my watch. Maybe it's something Samsung doesn't intentionally doesn't support to keep people in the Samsung ecosystem
Samsung has the call and text to their tablets feature if you have a samsung phone. I know if you download the Google messenger app on your samsung tablet, you can get text, but do you miss the calling function? Also, do you like Google Messenger more?
So I got a Samsung tablet pretty close to me switching to the pixel so I hadn't used those features too much yet, but even when I had an iPhone and an iPad I never really took calls on my tablet. It was more just helpful to know if I wasn't around my phone. I was already using Google messages over Samsung messages and had it on my tablet already so that transition went pretty smoothly
I have a s24ultra and the new galaxy watch and love the combo but dammit if the pixel 9 pro xl is t a great phone i feel bad that i abandoned my s24u and my galaxy watch ultra isn't paired to my p9pro XL.
I wasn't originally planning on mainly because I don't typically like that style of headphones and they normally don't stay in my ears well. I know they have a locking mechanism but I'm just not sure if those would work for me
@@MajesticMadness15 no didn't want to reduce my screen size. So I recently bought the Samsung 24+ which is also a solid phone but much lighter than the Google but also have similar features that I'm used to. i.e the location of the power/volume buttons.
@Stephoya that's interesting because I just switched the other way around. Went from the s24+ to the pixel pro XL. I don't think I noticed how much heavier the pixel was. Now I need to hold both of them without a case
Yes I have but this is different. The phone is constantly doing this without you pressing anything. You can just look down and see the song info for whatever song is playing around you wherever you are. If you go into a restaurant it will hold data regarding every song that played. Also states what time it was heard
How do you like the size of the XL for everyday use? Does it seem big and heavy when carrying it on your person? I have 2 other bigger phones and am wondering if i should just go for the smaller pro this time around
Honestly no. I typically have a popsocket on it but I did that with my s24+ as well. The only time it feels big is if I'm laying in bed using 1 hand and no popsocket but that honestly feels more like the angle than actual everyday usage.
@MajesticMadness15 ok thank you for the reply. I've been torn about which one to go for. Both pro and pro XL would be free through my carrier with trade in and both 256gb so it comes down to size at this point. Leaning towards the XL
@Johnsantana718 I would say look at what size phone you have now. Like screen dimensions and see if that helps. I was originally waiting for the smaller pixel pro until I compared the screen dimensions to my s24+ which is what I was using before. My s24+ was right in-between the pro and pro XL and I didn't want smaller so I opted for the pro XL.
Honestly after using the pixel I would recommend starting with that. With iOS 18 it should make texting easier a lot easier so that transition should be easier. So definitely encourage your people to update. But yea pixel I think will be the smoothest transition without flooding you with too many new customizations and settings. Now if you want those things then I would encourage Samsung
@@MajesticMadness15Just bought Samsung 24+ and I love it! I love the pixel 9 xl pro but it's super heavy and my wrist and palms hurts from using it so I'm sending it back to T-Mobile
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Great Video, very informative, I personally use google phones for the past few years. Every time i personally use a Samsung, I find it to feel like its to much going on, on screen. After pixel 3, its been nothing but pixel.
I was waiting for this video! I was genuinely curious about your experience. As someone who has used Google Pixel, Apple and Samsung. The pixel just remains my favourite. With the Samsung I just felt like they were too much things on it that i didnt need or never used at all and it just came across as bloat to me. I can see why most iPhone users that try Samsung as their first Android experience find it jarring.
I always been an Android user first and for me pixel is a good mixture between simplicity and customization. So not as basic as apple but not too much options as Samsung.
Yea that's a good point. I think the transition from apple to android should definitely be the pixel. Samsung has a lot going for it but it's only good if you know you want that level of customization. I literally forgot I didn't have edge lighting until I made this video and that was a feature I loved but never really paid attention to I guess.
I'm used to one ui so I think it's still my favorite but I also have a lot more experience with it. The more I've used this phone the more I've forgotten what things I thought I would miss when I first got it.
I think the only thing I would really like is more rule customization but that's only because I specifically had one for when I went into the office.
@@MajesticMadness15 I used edge lighting too but when I switched brands I didn't miss it at all. I guess it all depends on the person. I would agree the rules on the pixel do need some work it could be less basic ya know. I think Google is capable of having better rules because of what I've seen with Assistant routines. They seem to be good with responding to feedback and I'm sure they would consider your requests. You can go into the settings then all the way down select tips and support then all the way down on the next page select "send feedback". I hope they take your thoughts into consideration
Oh also how is your experience with the Android 15 beta 2. Is it QPR1 beta 2 or is it regular Android 15 beta 4?
@ace0341 I actually uninstalled it. It was doing this weird thing where when I would make outbound calls on Bluetooth that I wouldn't hear a ring. It would just be silence and then s voicemail or someone answering. It was making it difficult to tell if people's phones were in do not disturb and silencing calls or if it was actually supposed to be ringing.
Intrested in hearing thoughts i have the 24 ultra but the pixel looks really promising this year .
Same here I love my s24 ultra ut pixel looks so good 😂
I am a new s24 ultra user, I am torn between the ultra and the pixel and initially the pixel was really catching my eye
But definitely would not trade my ultra for any other phone!
But pixel looks super cute.
@EdensWrldd_ look once you find what you love hold on to it! Changing OS' can be hard!! I'm glad you like your s24!
Some of the best things I love about pixel are the exclusive features most people dont mention like "call screening" and "hold for me". I love being able to answer my phone using the Google assistant where I can type what I want her to say and the caller on the other end can respond and she will type what they are saying to me in real time. All without having to actually answer the phone. Lol
Okay that is something I need to try. I have it all turned on but I haven't tried it yet.
@@MajesticMadness15 yeah it comes in handy when I'm in meetings and can't answer. I hadn't done it lately on the 9 pro but it comes in handy when you need it. Great honest review. You have a sub in me 🙌🏾💯
Thank you!
the thing is that those features are not on every country sadly
@@leandrosuarez5425 true
I had the pixel 7a and now have the pixel 9 pro Xl. Definitely loving the battery 🔋, picture quality is amazing and the Gemini features are out of this world...
Got the Pixel 9 Pro through my job. First time using a Pixel phone. The settings menu has been jarring compared to One UI which takes some getting used to. Otherwise, I've been impressed. Get a day and a half to two days of battery life. May have to add the next version to my personal line next year (Primary: iPhone 14 Pro Max, Secondary: Galaxy S 23 Ultra).
I know exactly what you mean. I had to do a lot of settings and Google searches to find the things I was looking for.
It's definitely different with a learning curve but I have been enjoying it the more I use it
Y'all so rich dawg using s23 ultra as a secondary!!
I'm literally using a broken pixel 5. And it's my only phone.
@@farhantanvir4213 It takes time to save up to do these purchases. Usually easier when taking advantage of trade-in offers.
@@farhantanvir4213 same ha!
Gray video & info I got my 9pro fold enjoying as well coming from iPhone 15 pro keep up the grate work have a blessed day
Where are you located iam in Cali love your work
Great review I like how you talked about your switch from Samsung to pixel and how you felt you were initially missing things. I felt the same way
Thank you so much. How do you feel about pixel now?
Love the videos, interesting thoughts. Thought the same after I "left" my Samsung S23 base.
Thank you! What are you using now and do you think your opinion has changed?
I can't ditch my foldables. But the 9 pro XL is now the weekend phone. Might S24 uktra once in a while but yeah. It takes adjusting to go from a device as customizable as a samsung device to a pixel but more often than not? The camera, call screen, now playing and all the extra little quality of life pixel features stack up and makes it a hard experience to kick...plus that CAMERA...whew. glad to see youre enjoying it though!
Exactly!!! I'm telling you this phone must be screening spam calls before they even call me because I've gotten next to none on 2 weeks and minimal "we blocked a suspected spam call" notifications. I really like the now playing as well. I think they're are little things on both that I love.
I want to get back in the foldable game but I need them to give the flip style phones bigger batteries.
@@MajesticMadness15 *takes out pocket watch and starts swinging it* "get a booooookstyle foooooldable" *puts pocket watch back in pocket and walks away...
I stumbled across your channel just now as this video came up as a recommended video. My channel is small and I like supporting smaller creators. I just subscribed. I love how you present yourself. Very genuine and authentic. Cant wait to watch more. Keep it up 🙂
Thank you so much. It means a lot!
Great video! But I like the s24 ultra better. I miss the features able to record video and go back and forth front and back camera without stopping it. I like the fact that I can use two cameras at the same time. I have the pixel now pro but I think I'm going to return it. I miss those features. Keep up the good work.
Thank you and I fully understand. Those are definitely some missing features that I didn't even take note of.
That's okay. Here's another one. When you able to screen record. And use the front camera explaining what you got to while screen recording. Those features are epic. I just don't know why Google don't implement those features :-)
@jameswells68 oh wow I never even thought about that. I will say I was surprised at how many things are exclusive to both os'. I always kind of thought that one ui was just the Samsung version of the android os so I assumed a lot of the stuff was already features on the pixel. I didn't realize how many things Samsung put into their own os along with taking some features from the latest Google os.
This was a good review I just came across your channel this is awesome! I am definitely subscribing
Thank you!!
Awesome video, i just recently got the pixel 9 pro, i just have to have one in my arsenal of phones because of the calling features mostly, no other phone does ot better and the now playing is just what the dr ordered.
New viewer here. I liked your content a lot and the XL looks awesome, it's just super expensive in my region. I was hoping to see more shots of the phone when you were describing things. Great video overall!
Thank you for the comment! I will make sure to add that for future videos.
I use Samsung and Google. So welcome to the family. There are few differences when swapping over but the main thing I miss from Samsung it's good lock. Edge lightning and side panels. You can actually use third-party apps for. Bixby routines is definitely something I missed tho
Oh that is cool about the 3rd party apps. Thank you. And yes I really miss Bixby routines.
You are right, one annoying part on Google phones is that the brightness slider stays on top even if you drop down all the quick setting panels. You always have to stretch your finger to the top to be able to use it, contrary to all android phones
Another great video.
Good Video, Nice Work.
Another great video!
Hey! Love your channel! 🔥🔥🔥
Love the videos could you do a video trying vaping love to hear your thoughts
Long time Nexus and Pixel user here, really interesting to get the review perspective from someone that is a power Samsung user.
I've heard other reviewers say that Google's goal is to sway iPhone users with the simplicity of the Pixel skin.
Honestly I can kind of see that. Like I love one ui but I do like the simplicity that Google brings as well. It really taught me what features I actually need and value. Like I loved edge lightening but it wasn't until I was filming this video that I even realized I didn't have it 🤣
@@MajesticMadness15 I feel the same way, I got a s24 ultra and a Pixel 8a and the pixel software is way above it. Of course Samsung can probably last longer due to internals but the software is just too good on the pixel. Got me thinking of returning the Samsung imao
Best phone of the year
I tried to go to Samsung twice since being a pixel owner each time I ran back to Google and haven't left since I traded my S10 for a pixel 4xl.
I got the 9 pro fold thought I never get an android and look love the Google fold
I love that for you!!!! Android can be so much fun and I used to be a die hard apple user.
@@MajesticMadness15 Apple finally got some competition do you have the Google watch and if so how is it
@Capalot29 I don't but I am considering it
@@MajesticMadness15 if you do ima be looking out for the review kinda wanna get one myself
14:33 That's because Samsung has a proprietary adaptive codec that the Galaxy Buds use in order to communicate with Galaxy phones giving them a better connection with Samsung devices but nothing else.
That makes a lot of sense. Thank you
Google phones have never been known for customizations unfortunately. I can usually adjust to any phone I've bought though. Will say it's nice to see someone who isn't really a "techie" give their views on a new phone though.
Thank you. I appreciate that. This is definitely my first time even really looking at pixels so there has definitely been a learning curve.
I like goggle products. I would just like more features to customize
I feel that. Options are nice to have! Even just changing the grid size a little bit more
The DND settings don't sync between the Pixel and my Watch 6 Classic. Also, if my phone is on silent, and my watch is on vibrate, notifications will vibrate. My alarm doesn't sync on my watch either. Thankfully, I can say stop, and it stops. I don't have to reach for the phone. Not deal breakers, but everything is only flawless when I'm on my S24U.
Oh wow. Thank you for this. Those weren't things I had tried yet. How do you like the pixel over all?
@@MajesticMadness15 7 out of 10. I've been immersed in the Samsung ecosystem so long it's hard to not criticize other devices. This Pixel is real nice though. There's a good bit to like, but there are some things I miss like you mentioned. I'm keeping both!!
@katrinawhite8572 that really is the hardest part. I thought that since they're both android that it wouldn't be that much of a difference but I was very surprised. I still have my Samsung as well so we shall see what I pick down the road lol
The watch not syncing Do not disturb settings and alarms are due to it being a Samsung watch and pixel phone. These things are not an issue with a pixel watch and a pixel phone. What's strange to me is that I have an old smart watch called the tic watch pro from 2018 running an old version of wear os and if my pixel 8 pro phone alarms I can stop it from my watch.
Maybe it's something Samsung doesn't intentionally doesn't support to keep people in the Samsung ecosystem
@ace0341 I knew I'd lose some functionality between the 2. Thankfully, it's nothing major so I don't have to choose ecosystems or purchase for both!!
Samsung has the call and text to their tablets feature if you have a samsung phone. I know if you download the Google messenger app on your samsung tablet, you can get text, but do you miss the calling function? Also, do you like Google Messenger more?
So I got a Samsung tablet pretty close to me switching to the pixel so I hadn't used those features too much yet, but even when I had an iPhone and an iPad I never really took calls on my tablet. It was more just helpful to know if I wasn't around my phone.
I was already using Google messages over Samsung messages and had it on my tablet already so that transition went pretty smoothly
I have a s24ultra and the new galaxy watch and love the combo but dammit if the pixel 9 pro xl is t a great phone i feel bad that i abandoned my s24u and my galaxy watch ultra isn't paired to my p9pro XL.
I feel your pain because I feel the same way. I love my Samsung but the pixel 9 pro XL is such a nice phone!
@@MajesticMadness15will you be sticking with Google Pixel phone for awhile or are you just trying it out and plan on sending back?
Glad to hear you're enjoying the phone just hope the bluetooth issue is ironed out soon. Any plans to get the new pixel buds?
I wasn't originally planning on mainly because I don't typically like that style of headphones and they normally don't stay in my ears well. I know they have a locking mechanism but I'm just not sure if those would work for me
Question, have you noticed that pixel isn't as loud as samsung 24 ultra in our headphones or buds? Or have I not turned anything on right?
I think so I have noticed that Samsung will go over 100 in terms of volume but I'm not sure how often I actually scrolled that high if I did at all
@@MajesticMadness15 Ok, thank you
I have the aame phone. About to send it back to T-Mobile because its too darn heavy!
Oh no! Are you going to switch to the smaller one?
@@MajesticMadness15 no didn't want to reduce my screen size. So I recently bought the Samsung 24+ which is also a solid phone but much lighter than the Google but also have similar features that I'm used to. i.e the location of the power/volume buttons.
@Stephoya that's interesting because I just switched the other way around. Went from the s24+ to the pixel pro XL. I don't think I noticed how much heavier the pixel was. Now I need to hold both of them without a case
@@MajesticMadness15 I literally have both phones right now and it's crazy the difference with both with without case and screen protector.
@Stephoya that's so interesting. I really did not notice or at least I don't think I did.
Have you ever used the app Shazam it will listen to a song and tell you what it is
Yes I have but this is different. The phone is constantly doing this without you pressing anything. You can just look down and see the song info for whatever song is playing around you wherever you are. If you go into a restaurant it will hold data regarding every song that played. Also states what time it was heard
How do you like the size of the XL for everyday use? Does it seem big and heavy when carrying it on your person? I have 2 other bigger phones and am wondering if i should just go for the smaller pro this time around
Honestly no. I typically have a popsocket on it but I did that with my s24+ as well. The only time it feels big is if I'm laying in bed using 1 hand and no popsocket but that honestly feels more like the angle than actual everyday usage.
@MajesticMadness15 ok thank you for the reply. I've been torn about which one to go for. Both pro and pro XL would be free through my carrier with trade in and both 256gb so it comes down to size at this point. Leaning towards the XL
@Johnsantana718 I would say look at what size phone you have now. Like screen dimensions and see if that helps. I was originally waiting for the smaller pixel pro until I compared the screen dimensions to my s24+ which is what I was using before. My s24+ was right in-between the pro and pro XL and I didn't want smaller so I opted for the pro XL.
@MajesticMadness15 Cool I will definitely do that. Appreciate your help and great video, keep it up!
@Johnsantana718 thank you! And I hope that helps and that you like your pixel. Definitely interested in which one you end up picking
how about some suggestions on getting out of apple
Honestly after using the pixel I would recommend starting with that. With iOS 18 it should make texting easier a lot easier so that transition should be easier. So definitely encourage your people to update. But yea pixel I think will be the smoothest transition without flooding you with too many new customizations and settings. Now if you want those things then I would encourage Samsung
Which phone did you come from?
I came from the Galaxy s24+
@@MajesticMadness15Just bought Samsung 24+ and I love it! I love the pixel 9 xl pro but it's super heavy and my wrist and palms hurts from using it so I'm sending it back to T-Mobile
ok
Why not just use Nova launcher, pretty much all of your problems will be solved
Nova launcher is loosing support and I think getting shut down but I've tried it multiple times and it's still lacking things in base one ui.