Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review

With the Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google is bringing a few major stylistic changes plus some hardware upgrades that make the new Pixel a standout upgrade compared to the previous generation. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Design and build
01:40 - Screen specs and features
02:44 - Stereo speakers test
03:11 - Storage options
03:20 - Android 14 and UI
03:43 - Gemini AI
04:03 - 1 year free Gemini AI
04:14 - Pixel Studio
04:22 - Search among screenshots
04:30 - Google photos editing and enhancing tools
05:08 - 7 years promise of software support
05:17 - Google Tensor G4 performance
05:53 - Battery endurance and charging speed
06:38 - Camera specs
06:55 - Main camera: Photo quality
08:01 - Telephoto camera: Photo quality
08:31 - Ultrawide camera: Photo quality
08:54 - Selfie camera: Specs and photo quality
09:14 - Video quality (all cameras)
10:09 - Conclusion
10:45 - Alternatives and selfie video quality

[juliusdelgado]

GSM Arena still delivers the best reviews out there. No extra nonsense and mainly focuses on things that matter when using a phone.

[EricDejuanOOO]

It's not blowing anything out the water but it's a solid phone .

[F_]

Been waiting for GSMArena review on this 🔥phone

[ronaldoace]

Watching on my 1950's Zenith Space Command television 🔥

[terranceotis]

Watching on my Pixel 9 pro XL got mines yesterday

[GFourGadget]

Pixel may not be the most powerful phone, but is definitely the smartest one 🧠

[rahulj]

I just saw a tweet on X that Google has released a software update for Pixel 9 series where camera quality has been significantly improved.

[Tully]

Comparing this phone to my Pixel 7 Pro, it appears 99.8% what the 7 Pro can do can be done with the 9 Pro. Doubtful I could tell the difference in processor speed even when streaming. Tech has minimally improved across the board during the past 5-7 years. Only the marketing buzz words have changed.

[gbengaladesina]

Watching from Lagos Nigeria. Love GSMArena

[lazamita]

Watching this on my pixel 6 pro while my iPhone 15 is dumped in a pocket of my backpack. 3 years later this phone is still snappy, battery is absolutely the same and got a lot of extra features. Oh and it does great photos. The only minus is that 5g antenna stopped working as it happened with a lot of 6 pro's.

[stuckonurbanstudio]

The "lack" of sharpness from the video imho is coming from the noise reduction that we have seen effected maybe not pixel 8 series but pixel 7 series that made video recorded at night not usable. I am using pixel 7 still and had to use blackmagic camera app for videos.

From your video test at least from what I can see from this video made video recorded at night usable more so than my pixel 7. Would be awesome if Google can offer setting for noise reduction and sharpness because its impossible to please everyone with 1 setup. Some people prefer sharpness with some noise, some prefer no noise but can live with a bit of lacking of sharpness like this video (night test for video) and obviously, no noise and better in terms of sharpness.

But otherwise, good job on the camera review section. Gsmarena is usually my go-to for checking out camera reviews because you guys are consistent in terms of camera test which made it easy to compare different camera phones across board.

[Reza]

The downsides are ufs 3.1 from 5 years ago, mid processor and mid battery life and being $1100

[LeoAngora]

I really appreciate your comprehensive reviews!

[hassanmassood]

Dude, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is a beast! The camera is like having a pro photographer in your pocket. Battery life is solid, and the design is super sleek. Totally worth the upgrade!

[Docsammy]

Watching this on my pixel 6 pro. I have absolutely no reason to upgrade to this. Got great battery life, 3 years out, top speed and great camera.

[bagosfernanda]

The snail has always been a favorite object

[DansBackcountry]

I have a Pixel 8 pro and I wish it had an SD card insert for extra memory

[moses]

Which google pixel best on camera? Thanks.

[ChristopherB]

Great review! (by the way, you have awesome calf muscles! 👍🏻💪🏻)

[CharlesZ-yxem]

I just picked up my Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel color. 🎉
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