There is a preorder and trade-in deals mostly catered for US Pixel users. It's a great time to upgrade for them. For anybody else just wait for Black Friday sale because the prices are absurd
I can't believe the pixel 8 pro trade in is worth 700... I think I bought the phone for like around 900... And we also get additional store credit?! It doesn't make financial sense to not upgrade
@@anthonyt425 the goal is to get customers from other brands, slowly bring them in, enjoy the device and platform, and then next few years offer less and less incentives due to the fact that you're so tied into their ecosystem it's hard to get out. Because right now, the incentives don't seem to make the company any money at all from these releases
I remember many years ago when my parents allowed me to upgrade to a brand new phone for the first time to an HTC One M8, I looked for videos on the phone while it was being sent to me. I found android authority's video which Joshua was in. Since then I've become a tech nerd and follow a whole bunch of tech channels, but this guy was the first person I've ever seen. Idk random thought but yeah.
While the 9 Pro looks tempting, I can't justify the extra $200 for a few more niceties over the regular 9. I do wish Google would've ditched the 128GB model on the Pro's. Just offer 256GB, 512GB and 1TB on the Pro's.
Just now Pre-Ordered my Pixel 9 Pro XL with 512gb . 🎉 With my Pixel 6 Pro trade-In and T-Mobile Promotion, im paying $500.00 over 24 months 🎉 I love Google Pixel! So Glad I waited.🎉
My pixel 8 pro lasts almost 2 days on a full charge. Mostly 1.5. I go to bed with 40-50% left. Google gave me 699 trade in to go to the smaller 9 pro (finally, a small pro). Heck yeah.
Dude, it was great seeing you (ever so briefly) at the MBG event this week!! I still would love to pick your brain sometime on all this independent stuff. I HAVE QUESTIONS.
Thanks for adding that the phones didn’t get hot in use, although these devices will have only been on Wi-Fi, not mobile data .. so we still need to wait and see how that new modem behaves!
The XL is actually the same size as last year's pixel 8 pro. It's not a new device. The smaller pro model is the new device. But the way they set it up, it makes it seem like you're getting a new bigger phone which is justifies that $140 price increase at 256 GB I honestly think you'd be better off just getting the pixel 8 pro for $0.50 on the dollar. It's a 95% as good. And 50% the cost. Get 6 years of updates left
@@michaelcorcoran8768 Not everyone is a little man child with tiny baby hands. I want a big man's phone that fits properly in my adult sized hands, not a little baby toy.
Curious if the fold felt smaller vs say a Google pixel 9 pro xl? Hoping it's a little more comfortable in the hand. For reference the 8 pro is a smidge too big for me
Joshua Awesome Video and definitely know who to listen to get the specs great work.I've already caught some but appreciate your breakdown on the spec's.Will be back to hear more about them but I like what I see.Thanks so much.💯✌️
These prices are ridiculous. 128, GB and 1100. I remember criticizing Samsung for charging $1,200 for $128 2 years ago. This is a year to skip for sure
They did increase the trade ins by like 200+$ across the board too. To go from 7 pro to 8 pro they gave me 450. This year from 8 pro to 9 pro, 700$. That's HUGE
While not a fan of the prices due to the limited storage... The trade in values are decent ($540 for 7Pro), and the additional $200-$350 store credit make this a buy now for me. I know you get decent sells as we near Black Friday, but i doubt the trade ins will remain this high and i doubt the credits will be there... Only question I have now - pro xl or pro fold
Probably the worst way to grade a camera. If you're going to buy a phone for its cameras, buy one that fits YOUR needs. A grade is but a number, a number meant to be used as a guideline, not as a definitive. No different than synthetic benchmarks.
Already ordered mine, but I'm a bit skeptical about the design coming from the OnePlus Open. The bezel on the hinge side seems huge on the 9 Pro Fold compared to the Open. Hope it won't bother me...
@@damienh4151 the hardware is close to perfect, but OxygenOS ruins the phone. Really unresponsive. I've posted a short about it on my channel. So software is why I'm switching.
@@damienh4151 My answers seems to get deleted as soon as I answer for some reason. The hardware is close to perfect, the software on the other hand...It's very unresponsive at times and that's the main reason I'm switching.
7:31 That Add Me Ai feature is a mad genius addition to the suite of Ai capabilities or tools. Well job done Google. 8:25 The heating issue has been defeat. Bravo 👏🏾👌🏾👏🏾 to Google because unnecessary internal heating is not a problem anymore.
I'm getting my Pixel from Best buy they give you up to $200 in credit for the purchase and they have trading credit ! I'm just undecided what pixel I should get Pixel9 or Pixel 9 pro !
If you have a pixel trade in, the Google store web site gives better trade in value than BB PLUS a $200 Google store credit if you get a pro model. For example, my P8P will bring $900 in value with the store credit.
No Android 15 at the launch of these Pixel 9, so, instead of the 7 years of Android update promised by Google, in reality it's 6 years, but strangely, since it's Google, it doesn't seem to shock anyone 🤷🏽♂️, and 99% of media and youtubers play mute 🙊 and blind 🙈 👨🏽🦯 If Samsung, Xiaomi or OnePlus allow themselves to release their latest flagships (S25, Mi 15, OP13) with the previous version of Android (A14), the entire Western tech sphere will cry 🗣️ foul 🤦🏽♂️ Today, at the end of 2024, to release a smartphone at $1000 and more, with an underpower processor, just 128G and the worst in UFS 3.1, with the previous version of Android 😮💨, Google is the only Android manufacturer that can afford it without it jazzing up, and we all know why 🤧 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️
They certainly have their fanboy influencers, who aren't going to mention the negatives when it comes to Google. They just do sponsored ad videos for Google, basically.
1. Google promises 7 years of operating system updates not 7 os upgrades. Samsung released the fold 6 with android 14 not 15. And that was 3 weeks ago however you are not complaining about that. On the other hand I agree with every other point. The pixel 9's are too expensive. The storage should start at higher configuration and their processor do not complete in terms of raw performance. So vote with your wallet.
@@ziich1 I've been complaining for years about Android smartphones that come out 2-3 months before the new Android version, and therefore in this case the Galaxy Fold 🤷🏽♂️
I've been using AI to help with my business... I'm going full conversation with this thing. We are going to have loads of business meetings together and it's going to help me come up with ideas on my company to grow it from 6 figure to 7 BOOM!
There is a preorder and trade-in deals mostly catered for US Pixel users. It's a great time to upgrade for them. For anybody else just wait for Black Friday sale because the prices are absurd
Yep. 700$ trade in and 200$ store credit makes the upgrade a no brainer
I can't believe the pixel 8 pro trade in is worth 700... I think I bought the phone for like around 900... And we also get additional store credit?! It doesn't make financial sense to not upgrade
@@gumballdegreeThey’re willing to do whatever it takes to make sure you get a new phone.
@@anthonyt425 the goal is to get customers from other brands, slowly bring them in, enjoy the device and platform, and then next few years offer less and less incentives due to the fact that you're so tied into their ecosystem it's hard to get out. Because right now, the incentives don't seem to make the company any money at all from these releases
I remember many years ago when my parents allowed me to upgrade to a brand new phone for the first time to an HTC One M8, I looked for videos on the phone while it was being sent to me. I found android authority's video which Joshua was in. Since then I've become a tech nerd and follow a whole bunch of tech channels, but this guy was the first person I've ever seen. Idk random thought but yeah.
Huh, similar story here with getting an HTC One M8. That was a great phone.
Good old htc one m8 miss that phone
Getting the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel Watch 3 45mm and the Buds 2.
While the 9 Pro looks tempting, I can't justify the extra $200 for a few more niceties over the regular 9. I do wish Google would've ditched the 128GB model on the Pro's. Just offer 256GB, 512GB and 1TB on the Pro's.
Just now Pre-Ordered my Pixel 9 Pro XL with 512gb . 🎉 With my Pixel 6 Pro trade-In and T-Mobile Promotion, im paying $500.00 over 24 months 🎉 I love Google Pixel! So Glad I waited.🎉
That's awesome man congrats I'm thinking of trading in my s24 ultra in for 9 pro xl
I can't wait for my XL Pro to get here. Been using the same Galaxy Note for almost 4 years.
The Pixel 9 Pro (non-XL) is the winner here. Smaller phone but pro features
My pixel 8 pro lasts almost 2 days on a full charge. Mostly 1.5. I go to bed with 40-50% left.
Google gave me 699 trade in to go to the smaller 9 pro (finally, a small pro). Heck yeah.
The smaller pro is the biggest win here
mine doesn't even last all day so I don't know how you do it
All i'll say is....thats aloottttt of Pixels!!!
Somehow less than the OnePlus open 😏
Joshua is always smooth in his delivery
NEXUS 7 GANG WE OUT HERE, STILL USE MINE AS A DEDICATED MANGA READER
Defo going for the fold. Its just a no brainer. A tablet and a phone. On long journeys it will be amazing!
Dude, it was great seeing you (ever so briefly) at the MBG event this week!! I still would love to pick your brain sometime on all this independent stuff. I HAVE QUESTIONS.
Thanks for adding that the phones didn’t get hot in use, although these devices will have only been on Wi-Fi, not mobile data .. so we still need to wait and see how that new modem behaves!
I'm hoping it's good. I had a 7 pro with overheating issues and now I'm trading up for a 9 pro XL because I miss the pixel software
Pink looks amazing
Kinda miss the cheaper price but having a Flagship that catches up with all the other OEM’s is what many of us wanted.
The Pro 9 color used in their video is 🔥
maybe my OCD, but I can't get over the difference in corner radius between the camera module and the phone body
Ohh man the XL and fold are nice AF 😎
The XL is actually the same size as last year's pixel 8 pro. It's not a new device. The smaller pro model is the new device. But the way they set it up, it makes it seem like you're getting a new bigger phone which is justifies that $140 price increase at 256 GB
I honestly think you'd be better off just getting the pixel 8 pro for $0.50 on the dollar. It's a 95% as good. And 50% the cost. Get 6 years of updates left
@@michaelcorcoran8768 Not everyone is a little man child with tiny baby hands. I want a big man's phone that fits properly in my adult sized hands, not a little baby toy.
Why are you being such an ass. What part of his comment wardened what you said
That doesn't account for battery life and other additions.@@michaelcorcoran8768
@@michaelcorcoran8768the P9XL is 6.8 inches. The P8Pro is 6.7 inches
I'n so into the fold but the price tag holding me back, so gonna go for Pixel 9 Pro grey one.
Curious if the fold felt smaller vs say a Google pixel 9 pro xl? Hoping it's a little more comfortable in the hand. For reference the 8 pro is a smidge too big for me
Now its looking more primium ❤❤❤
I'd call the visor the bender visor!
Im excited for the 9 pixel its either standard or xl for me this year
Joshua Awesome Video and definitely know who to listen to get the specs great work.I've already caught some but appreciate your breakdown on the spec's.Will be back to hear more about them but I like what I see.Thanks so much.💯✌️
These prices are ridiculous. 128, GB and 1100. I remember criticizing Samsung for charging $1,200 for $128 2 years ago. This is a year to skip for sure
They did increase the trade ins by like 200+$ across the board too.
To go from 7 pro to 8 pro they gave me 450. This year from 8 pro to 9 pro, 700$. That's HUGE
I agree most buyers are skipping 128GB storage we need more photos/videos young or old people doesn't make a difference so the decision is obvious 😅
Don’t worry just wait for Black Friday the prices will be cut by 200-300 dollars during that time 😊
Each passing month prices drop
If u know Google, purchasing pixel at the time of launch is stupidity
"if youre a broke boy just say so"
I just ordered the Fold. Damn it looks nice and I Love the pixel world.
Has Google mentioned how much ram will be dedicated to Gemini?
I like the free publicity Chris got from this video. I wonder if he even knows.
If he does, I wanna parlay that into a meet up one day!
Well done video brother
Hope they make them available here in PH.
T-Mobile won’t let me pre-order the pixel 9 Pro. I don’t want the XL
Love the pixel pro size.
Joshua, love your reviews. Thank you!
Really torn between the 9 pro, and pro fold.
While not a fan of the prices due to the limited storage... The trade in values are decent ($540 for 7Pro), and the additional $200-$350 store credit make this a buy now for me.
I know you get decent sells as we near Black Friday, but i doubt the trade ins will remain this high and i doubt the credits will be there...
Only question I have now - pro xl or pro fold
I'm waiting for the Dxomark test to see the quality of the cameras before I pronounce.
Probably the worst way to grade a camera. If you're going to buy a phone for its cameras, buy one that fits YOUR needs. A grade is but a number, a number meant to be used as a guideline, not as a definitive. No different than synthetic benchmarks.
Sure you have and we've been fascinated ever since you didn't even have your own channel 😉
Does these phones have wifi 7 ?
I can't decide on the pixel xl hazel it the black fold 2
Already ordered mine, but I'm a bit skeptical about the design coming from the OnePlus Open. The bezel on the hinge side seems huge on the 9 Pro Fold compared to the Open. Hope it won't bother me...
How was the open after properly using it? What made you want the pixel fold already?
@@damienh4151 the hardware is close to perfect, but OxygenOS ruins the phone. Really unresponsive. I've posted a short about it on my channel. So software is why I'm switching.
@@damienh4151 My answers seems to get deleted as soon as I answer for some reason. The hardware is close to perfect, the software on the other hand...It's very unresponsive at times and that's the main reason I'm switching.
Getting the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the new Watch 3 45 mm
Much prefer the camera look on the Fold6 over Googles camera continent
7:20 can you use the P9PFold cover screen as a preview so you can see where to position yourself, that would be brilliant
I really hope we can get away from calling these features AI. It is a complete misnomer, not one thing you showed is artificial intelligence.
Good video but really don't understand why you have a cup in your hand during the video.
Cyclops ? More like Impostor from Among Us
The UK was screwed over for trade in deals.
Can't be worse than the Brexit.
@@Dedimoldu9 true nothing is worse than Brexit.
Too thick, and why is that camera bump so big🤔
What's the charging brick capacity? Is it just the 25w like earlier?
7:31 That Add Me Ai feature is a mad genius addition to the suite of Ai capabilities or tools. Well job done Google. 8:25 The heating issue has been defeat. Bravo 👏🏾👌🏾👏🏾 to Google because unnecessary internal heating is not a problem anymore.
The pro fold kind of seems like a downgrade from the pro xl doesn't it?
that processor seem to be weak for the price imo
I have s24 ultra but imight trade it in for pixel 9 pro xl
look's cool
How did you feel about the weight of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
Yeah you did all the reviews since you are working at Android Authority, I watched almost every single review😅
Cosmo & Wanda
Does the pixel 9 screen feel like glass or plastic since that’s the one I am interested in..
Yeah, what's up with that? Tap your finger nail on the 6 pro through 8 pro screen and it sounds like plastic, not glass.
I'm getting my Pixel from Best buy they give you up to $200 in credit for the purchase and they have trading credit ! I'm just undecided what pixel I should get Pixel9 or Pixel 9 pro !
If you don't need a telephoto camera too much, I think the Pixel 9 is a good choice.
The 9 pro is a great size to hold. XL is just too big.
If you have a pixel trade in, the Google store web site gives better trade in value than BB PLUS a $200 Google store credit if you get a pro model. For example, my P8P will bring $900 in value with the store credit.
Pixel 9 pro xl hands down
Nice video
Chris B
No Android 15 at the launch of these Pixel 9, so, instead of the 7 years of Android update promised by Google, in reality it's 6 years, but strangely, since it's Google, it doesn't seem to shock anyone 🤷🏽♂️, and 99% of media and youtubers play mute 🙊 and blind 🙈 👨🏽🦯
If Samsung, Xiaomi or OnePlus allow themselves to release their latest flagships (S25, Mi 15, OP13) with the previous version of Android (A14), the entire Western tech sphere will cry 🗣️ foul 🤦🏽♂️
Today, at the end of 2024, to release a smartphone at $1000 and more, with an underpower processor, just 128G and the worst in UFS 3.1, with the previous version of Android 😮💨, Google is the only Android manufacturer that can afford it without it jazzing up, and we all know why 🤧
🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️
They certainly have their fanboy influencers, who aren't going to mention the negatives when it comes to Google. They just do sponsored ad videos for Google, basically.
1. Google promises 7 years of operating system updates not 7 os upgrades.
Samsung released the fold 6 with android 14 not 15. And that was 3 weeks ago however you are not complaining about that.
On the other hand I agree with every other point.
The pixel 9's are too expensive. The storage should start at higher configuration and their processor do not complete in terms of raw performance.
So vote with your wallet.
@@ziich1 I've been complaining for years about Android smartphones that come out 2-3 months before the new Android version, and therefore in this case the Galaxy Fold 🤷🏽♂️
all i can see is among us
No Qi2 wireless charging of courses. I'll wait for the 10.
What if it doesn't have it?
We need a Pixel 9 Mini with no camera bump/notch and a lot cheaper. Not all people care about cameras that much, I believe.
I’m switching to google from iPhone
Trash, overpriced and underwhelming devices with the AI gimmicks. Pass
I’m seriously wanting to switch to GP from iPhone
What's holding you back....the ecosystem?
i would choose a pixel over a Iphone any day of the week, its a no brainer. Iphones are so lame.
The prices are a joke .. Need to calm the F##k down its a joke ..
If you don't like the price don't buy it. People are still buying 50,000 dollar trucks and SUVs and think nothing of the price.
Fo everi tim yu sid pixal i lot a briansell
AI is the dumbest marketing gimmick, less storage and shittier specs than every other competitor at this price.
I've been using AI to help with my business... I'm going full conversation with this thing. We are going to have loads of business meetings together and it's going to help me come up with ideas on my company to grow it from 6 figure to 7 BOOM!
mediocre
DID YOU SIGN THE TEAM PIXEL AGREEMENT FORM? YES OR NO. PLEASE RESPOND
First like!
the year apple is adopting RCS...google made the pixel kinda look like an iPhone... coincidence?
I think not
You guys making people more lazy than before stop those AI b******* Make it powerful and long time usable smartphone
1100 for 128gb, even effing Apple offers you 256gb on their base 15 pro max, hard pass
They obviously don't care about selling any phones outside the US