Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Review: Definitive Edition

Name: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Brand: Google

By Victor Hristov

Updated: Sep 19, 2024, 12:02 PM

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Intro

The Pixel 9 Pro XL feels like the first phone that is truly all-in on AI and the future. It helps that Google has also made it nearly perfect in terms of hardware.

What is not so good is that Google has hiked the price this year, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL now starts at $1,100, closer than ever to the $1,200 price of the iPhone Pro Max model. And it also looks a lot like an iPhone. But is it any good? In this extensive review format we answer that question in depth. We are adding lots of new tests, additional camera samples, thermal images and many other details that only add to our standard review format.

Here is what you can find below in addition to our standard review components:

Detailed, objective overall and per-aspect evaluation of the Pixel 9 Pro XL (e.g. camera, display, performance, etc.)
Detailed display quality measurements (max/min brightness, color temperature, Delta E, color gamut charts)
Exclusive close-up photography of all Pixel 9 Pro XL design components (e.g. camera, hinge, ports, etc.)
Multiple photos of the Z Fold 6 against its predecessor and rivals
In-depth, objective PhoneArena Camera Score benchmark results, camera samples from all cameras and full-resolution sample downloads
Performance benchmarks and expert impressions, thermal management and heat-map under load; storage speed measurements
Multi-scenario, objective PhoneArena Battery Score measurements of battery life, 15- and 30-min charging rates; wired and wireless charging speeds
Downloadable samples of loudspeaker sound test and microphone recording quality test

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.