The Pixel 9 is ALMOST PERFECT // One Month Later

I've been used the regular Pixel 9 for a month and I love it! There's really only one thing that needs to be improved, then it'd nearly be the perfect phone.

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Time-stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Design
02:53 - Display
03:15 - Haptics + Fingerprint Sensor
03:48 - Battery
04:40 - Cameras
06:39 - Performance
08:32 - Software
10:32 - Deal Breaker
12:19 - Final Thoughts

[Tater]

"Misaligned from the status bar" Thanks Sam for dragging me into that abyss of not being able to unsee it now.

[Joel]

I got the XL and its by far the most solid phone I've used, and I came from iphone 15 pro and after that a Samsung S24. And this one is better build, just as smooth, quick and responsive. I love it.

[Niyasseen]

Still running the vanilla Pixel 6 and I've got to say I've never noticed any performance related issues (granted, I'm not a gamer), so I don't quite understand when he said the Tensor G4 will age worse in the next 3-4 years if the Tensor 1 is still going strong 3 years after.

[Knoight]

It's already a month?!
How time flies :(

[vin.k.k]

The power button and volume location is just about muscle memory.

[joesian]

I LOVE my pixel 9 pro XL. I finally convinced my brother to switch from iPhone to the Pixel 9 🎉

[LeeUK]

The 128gb storage paired with a Google One subscription for £25/year (200gb) makes the base storage a pretty compelling argument. Even for £25/year, the price difference between the 128gb & 256gb in the UK means it would only be after 4 years that this is no longer viable, by which point, many would have upgraded anyway...

[aiwwakk]

I got pixel 9 (standard version) few days ago, switch from iphone 12, absolutely amazing phone.. 📱📱📱

[androguyy]

Android 15 still projected for same release time, only the phones were released earlier than usual, no Google technically didn't fail to promise.
Market materials also has the status bar icons aligned with with the front camera which is why I'd expect future software i.e. Android 15 optimized for Pixel 9 will adopt it, also given that Google is finally prioritising removing of the top bar as well as nav bar as long as apps start targeting Android 15 which will be a dream come true literally. Hence I don't think this even is the full potential of Pixel 9 as of now.

[dayinthalife]

Got my 9 pro coming! 256 GB, trading my pixel 8 pro. I am really tired of large phones. I thought about going with the regular pixel 9 but I can't deal with the overheating due to no cooling management

[Lynx.]

If they had priced the basic Pixel 9 variant at 599 or 650 max, it would have sold like hot cakes. The Pro variant (6.3'') imo should have started around 750. Google is charging way too much for the basic variant as it is.

[subhamdasgupta]

Ordered my Pixel 9 today! So so excited 🎉🎉

[monikably]

If you're switching from older pixel phones, the buttons placement is perfect. It's about muscle memory. If you're not used to it, it's annoying for a month or two then it's fine.

[NizarNoor]

I disagree on the side rail material comment and also on the button placements. The power & volume buttons will need to stay where they are because that's how it's always been even on the later Nexus phones. And the polished side rails on the Pro looks great and more grippy. Maybe you and I got different skin types.

[chuckm]

Also ditching my 24 Ultra, the past 2 samsung phone have been plagued with software issues. Good luck dealing with Samsung custmer care. I got a pixel 8A, a pixel 9, and waiting for my 9 Pro.

[GreigFraser]

You kept saying how much you love this phone but most of the things you mentioned in the video were negatives. It's actually put me off it as I had been contemplating switching to pixel from galaxy, not now though 😂

[johnappleseed]

OnePlus 12 being the same price just shows how incredible value it is. You didn't even mention the best thing about it; battery life and charging speed. Not to mention the fact that the performance is just outrageous, industry leading from Android perspective.

[marceloparodi_]

Kudos for the amazing video production. Super impressive

[Fernball]

The top of the selfie camera is aligned with the status bar. Looks fine to me.

[rolins]

The most sensible and honest video I've seen about this Pixel 9 🙏🏽