Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Pixel 8 Pro: Differences Explained

The Pixel 9 Pro XL brings a brand new design to the Pixel family, as well as a faster chipset and a whopping 16GB of RAM for AI tasks. But new features are mostly limited to AI tricks, and some of those might also come to the older Pixel 8 Pro.

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[ElRadioDJ]

Google Pixel's evolution is insane. I still believe that the Pixel 6 lineup is what started their momentum so damn well. I have a great feeling that the Pixel 10 is gonna exceed expectations and Apple is slowly running out of ideas and copying these ideas from Android for years to come.

[porschepal]

Gemini Advanced should be free on Pixel phones like how the old phones had unlimited photo storage. They need that extra something to be competitive with Apple and Samsung and charge the same price.

[sidersproductions]

Call notes is here to save men from the age old question: what did she just say?😅 A win is a win.

[MrNathan]

I'm seriously considering switching from iPhone to the Pixel, I've had iPhones since the 7th generation. It's about time for a change and I like the stock android experience a lot better.

[Amini]

As a parent, being able to quickly take your kids temp on the fly when you are out, is not a bad idea.

[TombRaider]

I am definitely grabbing one but not that the price they asking for. Waiting for black friday sales.

[Bren]

AI features? No one except Google asked for it. If i get the phone..i plan to turn all of it off.

[craig_amun_ra]

I'm currently using Gemini live now and very impressed

[meme]

Maybe it was all the leaks but this year's pixel is boring in design and features. They focused so much on AI and it just seems like an expensive half-baked gimmick.

[haewonfire]

The telephoto camera is not exactly the same, it has the same specs, but its a totally different sensor.

[TtForge]

Im currently trying to decide between the 8 pro and 9 pro xl, basically the only thing i want from the 9 is the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, ive been living wotj the 6 pro for 3 years so im getting quiet tired of it bur dont know if its worth the price

[mstree]

When you compare the specs there in no reason to upgrade.

[MONKMONEY-hugw]

Ill stay with my 8 pro running amazingly....until the ten pro where i hear major changes are coming "under the my phone gets all the updates the 9 will for the next 5 years allegedly. I'm not buying almost the same phone twice.

[cacogenicist]

If you want bigger hardware updates, those will be coming with the Pixel 10 phones.

[matrixa]

Take the temp of that cool looking 🌵 next to you.. 😂

[skymitch]

I am just waiting for reviews, including the camera reviews, to decide if I would want this phone. Otherwise I will be looking into the iPhone 16 line, specifically 16 Pro Max, after it comes out and reviews are out about it. Seeing how things are though, I might just wait till the next Galaxy line comes out and decide on one of the three devices then (also that way I can pay off my pixel 8 Pro so I can, either get trade-in credit or keep it as a backup device).

[MichaelDunn.]

I appreciate the effort you’re putting into this review, but I think it’s important to maintain a neutral and unbiased perspective, especially when discussing a device that hasn’t been released yet. Comparing the Pixel 9 Pro XL to the Pixel 8 Pro is certainly valuable, but perhaps we should give it the benefit of the doubt until we can experience it firsthand.

Instead of focusing on potential disappointments, highlighting the features and advancements could help your viewers form their own opinions. After all, the tech community thrives on balanced and informed discussions. Even AI platforms like ChatGPT 4, when discussing new developments, tend to emphasize the positive potential while leaving room for individual judgment. I believe your reviews could benefit from a similar approach. Thanks for considering this!

[chancesareshewears]

700$ rebate for the 8pro and 200$ google store credit, yep, it's worth every cent

[haldriver]

Everyone (including you) says the fingerprint sensor is "faster". I just want to know if it freaking works. Asking for a friend with a P7.

[AlexJ]

Have you looked at the new modem and screen and fingerprint? They all cost more man.