Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Desktop Mode! Hands On Testing

Desktop mode for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Is built into the OS out of the box but you will need to enable it from Developer settings. USB c to HDMI on the the pixel 9 XL is pretty straight forward and allows us to mirror the built in screen to an external display but enabling Desktop mode from developer stings is where the real fun is. It’s now possible to connect your pixel 9 Pro Of 9 Pro XL to an external screen!

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[alexdenton]

For me, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the phone of the year. As someone with a disability, I love the voice command feature—it's just impeccable, even better than on the iPhone. The streamlined and minimalist Android interface, especially in the settings, is another strong point.

However, I'm not ready to switch from my iPhone just yet for the simple reason that the iPhone is still superior in terms of photo and video quality. The day Google understands that instead of focusing on unnecessary artificial intelligence, they should focus on surpassing the iPhone in photo and video capabilities, it will be a game-changer.

You’re capable of it, Google—you have the money and the talent to surpass Apple. What are you waiting for?

[nickthaskater]

The only thing here that's new is the Pixel supporting video over USB-C out of the box. None of the desktop mode stuff is new - this is still the same Android 14 developer mode desktop UI that has been around the whole time (including on older Pixels). This is essentially the same video ETA put out 4 months ago with the Pixel 8 Pro (after it had video out functionality enabled).

Actual changes to this mode are meant to come with Android 15.

[vinyfiny]

This works on the standard Pixel 9 as well (just checked on mine). It is pretty janky compared to desktop modes from other phone manufacturers though.

[enlil_unleashed]

If these features would work propperly it would definatly dictate wich phone i would buy next. Its severly underrated. And way more usable than the 100th minor camera update.

[jonathanhaney]

Wish they would just unify android into chrome OS and make the phone into a more official desktop. Then add an occulink port for eGPU gaming ;) but since this is a google product I expect it will become an eternal beta feature.

[gtijason]

Just tried this on P8Pro and all options are there and it appears to be working just fine

[TerrorSyxke]

bought a pixel 6 for 135 usd recently its quite the deal when from apple all you get is a iphone x, no really, its actually all you can get for such price

[lemovision]

I really had hoped they would have launched a full featured desktop mode officially with the pixel 9 release instead of all the ai gimmicks

[RedMageGaming]

I have the Pixel 9 non pro, and the settings are all there. So I assume It can also do all this, the only real difference between the pro and non pro is the charging speed, ram, and camera from what I can tell.

[Kiyoshi_]

Motorola's desktop can scale to all sorts of resolutions, even 5K or super-ultrawide... DeX can only do 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 3440x1440, 2560x1080, and a few 16:10 aspects. No desktop mode can do 120hz. Don't know why...

[fennsk]

The cow problem is that it's taken Google so long to add this feature to a Pixel. Hopefully they improve it quickly, because i otherwise prefer these phones to Samsung & Moto options.

[thedarkknight]

A T L A S T ! ! ! Google join the 'Desktop Mode' club... After all, what IS a modern smartphone? A powerful, handy, pocket size computer! So things like, plugging it into a big screen with keyboard & Mouse, linked to a great stereo system (such as I have), USB hub for storage/printer/other peripherals and you have a workplace/productivity environment, a home entertainment environment all in one! 👍👌😏 😎🇬🇧

[Healthy_Toki]

When a cell phone can have larger storage options (4tb+) and smart glasses improve a little bit more this will be very interesting.

[SlevinKalevera]

Adding to the hive mind. Just checked on my 8 Pro; settings are there. Will test with a dock tomorrow.

[Ut-su]

google keeps bumping up the price of the pixel, not worth it imo

[justavian]

If i could use Chrome remote desktop on this, that would be great. Though i guess that would still require a keyboard and mouse to really be effective. And if i'm doing that, i guess carrying the laptop still makes sense... haha - just talked myself out of wanting this.

[wallert]

Android 15 should see a rumoured desktop mode being done which will elevate the whole experience

[RicheyYT]

Decent, it looks like they're still experimenting with it, i'll keep in eye on this feature, my Galaxy S10e is "old" now and Dex is definitely not as fast as it used to be :(

[rogerpedrosa]

Cool video and thanks for the walk through. Finally a desktop mode feature. I could also play my games when my pixel 9 comes in 😁✌️

[iksytko]

They are still working on it! They haven't even annonced yet!