Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - Unlocked Android Smartphone with Gemini, Triple Rear Camera System, 24-Hour Battery, and 6.8" Super Actua Display - Hazel - 256 GBECOLOGOECOLOGO

Good phone, latest google flagship and you get priority updates with a long support life. Also much easier to root and mod than non-google phones thanks to the bootloader being unlocked. Camera quality is also high and phone feels responsive. Battery easily lasts a full day with regular use, but it can fall short if you're using it heavily.Few minor complaints:1) It was quite expensive when I bought it and the phone was a good 9 months old at that time. Later I found that if I had waited another month or so, I could've gotten it for $300 cheaper.2) The saturation out of the box is quite low and you can't really increase it. I was coming from a 10 year old S8+ and the colors were much better on that phone. I was, however, able to make changes to the saturation using an app after rooting, but you will need to put in some work to get it to work.3) The phone can get a bit hot at times.

I've had the Pixel 9 Pro XL for a week, and after countless hours of testing, I am quite happy with my purchase. To be clear, I am a regular person (not a professional reviewer) and I paid for the phone with my own money. No handouts or compensation here.I would venture to say that the majority of complaints about this 9th gen Pixel are from people who don't have one (Verified Purchase?). This is a great phone. Everything just works, and works well. It is responsive and fast; while Samsung and Apple flagships may win benchmarks, in real world use, this phone is able to handle everything I've thrown at it.And real world use is where this phone shines. I come from Samsung and did not like their bloated UI and baked-in Samsung apps. This is the purest possible Android experience and it shows. Everything just works, intuitively, and works well.It's been a few years since I used an iPhone as my daily driver, but anyone who is stuck on iPhone as the "just works" phone, check this phone out. If you prefer the Google ecosystem (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, etc), the Pixel is the way to go. They are all deeply integrated without the bloat or workarounds on other phones.I've heard of problems attaining the fastest charging levels without buying the expensive Google charger, but I charge on a wireless charger at night while I sleep. Even using a third-party (and cheap) wireless charger, it charges decently. It seems this phone requires the charger to bump voltage to get the 37 watt charging, so if you care about squeezing in your charges at the fastest charging speeds, perhaps get the official Google wired charger or be very thorough in your charger research.But I dont think you'll need it. For me, charging speeds don't matter with this big battery. It has lasted me all day, every day, and I have intensely used it from sunup to sundown. Never once have I risked needing to charge it between 5am and 10pm. As long as the phone lasts all day and only needs to be charged at night, I don't think it matters if it takes 90 minutes to charge. But that's a personal decision for you to make for yourself.The camera is amazing. It takes some of the best photos I've seen come from a phone. And while there are plenty of choices out there for post-processing your photos, having features like Video Boost or Zoom Enhance baked right into the Photos app makes it a simple joy to take photos and edit them. I challenge anyone to find a simpler and easier workflow for taking the best possible photos. If you want to take amazing photos and be able to edit and enhance them in a few seconds without switching between an array of apps, this phone is for you. Of course third-party editing apps are a Play Store away, but you probably won't them them.I know Google hypes the AI, but generally that's not why I got the phone, so I'll leave the in-depth AI reviews to others. Some of it is fun -- Magic Editor is a fun toy and Zoom Enhance stretches the boundaries of what's possible on a phone camera, but things like Gemini Live feel a little half baked. Don't get me wrong; Gemini Live is a leap forward for Google, but the AI as a whole feels disjointed. Gemini Live doesn't communicate directly with regular Gemini, and while it's great for chatting, it can't do even basic tasks (which requires switching to the other Gemini).It's also quite perplexing that there are still basic Google Assistant functions that Gemini can't call up. It feels like it should be a basic ask to relay all Assistant functions, but it's not that simple. These are minor annoyances that will hopefully improve in the future, but (to Google) if you're going to hype the AI so much, please have it more integrated and seemless than this. It feels like a miss that the feature you're hyping the most is the one with the most blemishes. But AI is quickly evolving. Maybe my comments will be moot in a week. And like I said, since I didn't get the phone for the AI, this isn't a ding for me.I'll update if any issues arise, but so far I'm very satisfied with my purchase. This is my first Pixel, and I can see why there are Pixel fans. This phone might not be everything to everyone, but it's not supposed to be. If you want a premium phone that feels great, looks great, and does what it does very well, give this newest Pixel a shot. If you're using an iPhone but not yet too deeply invested in their closed box, or if you're a Samsung owner who's tired of the bloat, I recommend checking out the Pixel 9 Pro XL. It's great to have so much choice in the smartphone world, and I believe this is a choice worthy of your attention.

I’ve been on a mission to reclaim my digital privacy, and the Pixel 9 XL has been a perfect fit for going fully Google-free. I installed a custom OS (GrapheneOS) , and it transformed the device into a fast, clean, and secure smartphone without all the bloat and surveillance. No more constant background tracking, data mining, or unwanted app permissions.Performance is still top-tier thanks to the Pixel 9 XL’s powerful hardware, and with FOSS apps and privacy-focused alternatives, I’m not missing anything. Battery life improved too, likely because fewer background services are running. It feels amazing to use a smartphone on my terms again. If you're serious about digital freedom, this is the way to go.

Have had this phone about 4 months now and I am loving it. It is basically an Android with a souped-up camera! It is definitely heavier than some phones and hard to find a decent case that is actually protective and not just for looks. I especially loved the option to make payments on this product as I have never spent $1,000 on a phone before. If you love Android phones, you will love this Google pixel!

Great phone. Nice camera and other features. Was a great upgrade from my Pixel 6.

I bought Pixel 9 pro primarily for its camera. It is awesome! Hard to take a bad picture. I've been using Samsung top of the lines, which were great also, just slightly below my older Pixel. The 9pro is a bit better, especially night vision. I tried it taking a picture of my goofy dog sleeping all twisted up in blankets in a very dark room, hand held, almost pitch black. The Pixel automatically switched to night vision and the picture came out super clear, no blur, looked like it was taken in daylight! I do miss two gimmicks from my earlier Pixel from around 2018 or so. That one let you turn on the flashlight or the camera with a handshake motion or turning the phone over and back. It's amazing how many times that came in handy. I'm still learning the new phone and all its tricks.

a great sophisticated phone very fast and only a little over $900 I have had no problems with it. Pairs with any blue tooth device easily including car systems.