Gemini AI Features Dominate the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Full Review

Google's new flagship phone has lots to like, but it's the new AI skills that shine brightest.

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0:00 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Review
0:10 Latest Pixel flagship phone from Google
0:48 AI Features
6:04 Design
6:46 Performance
7:23 Cameras
8:43 Final thoughts

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[meen]

So far none of the reviews mentioning video boost feature or the temperature when using these features. This one also didn't mention battery. The magic studio demonstration stuff was cool

[newfnshow]

that screen def looks dim outside. I'll add the OnePlus 12r looks like a much better deal for half the price

[chrisak]

Google focusing on panoramas, add me, and AI editing features shows how out of touch they are with users.

[GrahamGibsonUK]

As a local, recognising Portobello and Leith in Edinburgh in the shots. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[SaintxReborn]

A review but not even a mention of how’s the battery life?

[AM_]

Decent update but nothing here will make me switch from my iPhone anytime soon.

[blukko]

What about compatibility with Instagram? Because on many Android smartphones, the photos in Instagram Stories, for example, look significantly worse than in the camera app. (iPhone does not have this problem)

[JPkilla]

I have the pixel 8 pro, I am in between on upgrading. I like the new photo features and improved screen and battery. But value wise, I'm not sure if I see it.

[jamweb]

Can I summon Gemini using voice commands like Google Assistant?

[JerryCherryPie]

The phone's not even different. Everything about it is AI based, which will come as update to all Android. No reason to get the phone. Google has been turning out junk after their Nexus phones. The first few Pixels were OK. Starting with the Pixel 6 they were using inferior hardware to all the other major players. I had a 6 and 7 and nothing but modem issues. I got an 8 because of the macro focus which I used for work a lot. but like all Pixel phones, after the first few months of new phone hype you found the issues. The phone wouldn't connect to cellular without restarting almost daily. I've gone back to Samsung after many year hiatus and am much happier.

[TopTomThing]

AI: When you can’t perfect the camera anymore, you make silly effects to fake your photos.

[TomUK]

I imagine the AI improvements extend to practical organisational features in google calendar, tasks and keep? But they werent mentioned by Google because theyre not as appealing to the masses as the imaging shenanigans? AI should make things simpler and not clutter up our phones with features we dont need.

[andyH_England]

Wait for the discounts in 3-6 months, and hopefully, we will get £300-400 off, as I can't justify paying £1200 for the Pixel 9 Pro XL.

[GoMakeSomeSandwhich]

Ai is a gimmick and u gotta pay a subscription… easy pass for me lol

[Lruiz]

I've heard there have been some complaints about the G4 tensor processor due to lack of power and performance after three minutes of high-performance tests
Is it real? 🧐

[PeterDiaz-sgxe]

I’d rather wait for the Samsung S 25 ultra

[SeaQuest]

The average phone user won't use Ai

[robertstajner]

Did they Ai feautures working in every country? With every language??

[SilentSchizoid]

I only buy pixel phones to run GrapheneOS on them. I couldn't care less about camera quality and even less about AI gimmicky BS

[samuelmcwilliams]

Crazy to see how a “photo” we take and send may not be actually be real.