Is a small Pro phone worth it?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro brings in a lot of new software features and some hardware changes too. However, for just $100 less than the full fat XL model, is it worth going smaller? And why go Pro in the first place? Find out in this video on the Google Pixel 9 Pro! Is it worth it?

[Angel-HC]

I love smaller/medium sized phones. It was one of the main reasons I switched to an iPhone a couple years ago. Android OEMs by and large were abandoning smaller form factors in favor of giant 6.5"+ screens and the smaller options we would get would often have flagship features gimped compared to their larger counterparts. Samsung is still kind of doing this today. The flagship ultra still gets features that the smaller S24 doesn't; extra telephoto cam, ultra wideband, anti-reflective display, etc. I think this is a very smart move by Google to not lock flagship features behind the larger screen models only.

[eando]

The Pixel 5 remains my favorite phone ever. That thing was so great. I wish Google had shown it more love

[NizarNoor]

Pro ≠ large. Furthermore, fitting all the top specs and features into a compact device is a much more impressive technical feat.

[Dave-ukel]

Went for a 9 Pro because I've always preferred a smaller phone that is easier to handle. Thanks for the comparison with the Pixel 5, I loved that phone. Unfortunately I've had to wait several weeks for my 9 Pro (unlike those who went with the 9 or 9 Pro XL) so hoping it will be with me soon.

[fernandofernandez]

It's kinda crazy that back in the Note3-5 era I was the "big" phone guy, but now I'm considered a "small" phone guy and even I'm starting to feel like the "compact" flagships are getting too big (even the regular iPhone Pro is getting bigger!)

If you take a Note 5 and put it next to the "small" Pixel 9 Pro, they are basically the same size. My preference in phone size hasn't changed, but what is considered big or small definitely has.

[franciscodoocarreira]

Pixel 5 was my favourite phone of all I've had. I still have it and use it.

[jorgeescudero]

Lately I have been seduced by the idea of a compact phone, 6" max. But brands won't make it anymore!
The smallest one this year is 6.3", let's see what the iPhone brings to the table.

[MrDailyvid]

The Pixel 9 Pro feels the same size as my the Pixel 5.
I'd say everything below 6.35 inches is perfectly sized.
Cant wait to get my P9P finally delivered.

[DatOneGuy]

i miss when the pixel a phones were small

[colinxx]

I'm still on the Pixel 5. I loved upgrading to a phone that was actually lighter than my previous Samsung. I got the Pixel 8 last year but sent it back after 2 weeks because I didn't think the size difference was worth it. I have the Pixel 9 arriving tomorrow and hopefully that will finally convince me to upgrade. There is a lot of discussion on the price of these devices, but is anyone actually paying the sticker price? The 256G Pro 9 costs £1100 in the UK, but after offers (including recycling my old Pixel 5 with a £200 bonus) that price came down to around £720. I found it even cheaper via my carrier including my phone contract meaning that the actual hardware cost is only about £530. And of course we know that withing a few months it will go on sale at a 20-30% reduction (without additional offers). Also one less talked about feature of the Pro model (compared to the Pixel 9) is UWB. It's not critical for most people yet, but you would be kicking yourself if you got a non-pro model if you are the owner of a car that uses UWB so that your phone acts as a key.

[bulolo_wilber]

I think the pixel 9 pro size is just right, even Goldilocks will agree

[TheAxtrex]

I love my pixel 5, I've been waiting for another phone that is 6'1 max and is less than 150 grams but no phone maker are making them

[Aves_]

"Is a small pro phone worth it?"

100% it is. Not everyone wants a big phone. Compact phones are great for useability such as being able to easily reach the top of the screen

[NizarNoor]

The 9 Pro is finally going to be the perfect phone for me

Switched from P30 to S24. My hands are not getting bigger and I hope phone manufacturers keeps making small phones. I actually prefer the 5.8" -- 5.9" screen size but there's not a lot of choices out there in that size.

[SOLDIER.O.A]

I'm watching this from a Pixel 5 and will get a Pixel 9 Pro or Samsung S21 soon.

[kpehe]

I hate big phones. I bought the S24 Ultra but I ended up using the S24. I can't use the Ultra for a complete one week while I can keep my S24 as long as ever. They should be giving us all the Ultra features on our small phones

[scarcesense]

I think the big one is mostly for old people with falling eyesight.

The super mini version in your thumbnail is just adorable. I'd like a pro that size. I wouldn't care how fat it has to be keep the big battery and top end camera.

[sb]

Im stil rocking the pixel 5. Still very useable today.

[kpeterrafael]

Too bad Zenfone also canceled their small flagships...