Google - Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB (Unlocked) - Rose Quartz

The phone just works. Great screen, all day+ battery, top tier camera, and incredible features. Highly recommend this phone.

I recently purchased the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it has exceeded my expectations in almost every aspect. Performance: Powered by the latest processor, the Pixel 9 Pro XL handles multitasking with ease. Whether I’m gaming, editing photos, or running multiple apps simultaneously, it remains fast and responsive without any noticeable lag. Battery Life: Battery performance is solid, easily lasting through a full day of heavy use. The fast charging feature is a nice bonus, providing a quick power boost when needed. Software: Google’s clean Android interface is always a pleasure to use. The Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with the latest software updates and security patches, which is a significant advantage. Build Quality: The phone feels premium in hand with its sleek design and durable materials. It’s comfortable to hold and looks elegant. Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro XL offers a top-notch experience with its impressive display, powerful performance, and exceptional camera. It’s a great investment for anyone looking for a high-end smartphone.

Excellent device. The iPhone of Androids, and I state that as a compliment. Apple has been doing it well for more than a decade and continues to hold the majority of the US market share. I have been a Samsung Ultra series holder since the s21, and prior to that a variety of Android based devices - Samsung flagships, Pixel 6 and before (including Nexus devices), Oneplus flagships, Motorolas, etc. I think the 9 series line is the best they have done, not just cause it the lastest, it's actually hitting on all points, hardware, software, camera, and guess what, battery is usable for a full day with no issue... Keep in mind, daily power users or mobile gamers may not see this to be fit. Power users may need to juice up at some point during the day, and charging is pretty quick and comparable to the Samsung 24 series, gamers will need to stick to the Snapdragon based phones, raw power of the SoC will make more sense for about the same price - however, these users are the minority, the avg. user is very likely to like/love this device.

I switched from the S24 Ultra to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and I’m impressed. The upgraded modem (from the Pixel 8) runs cool with no overheating, and performance is on par with the S24 Ultra. The battery life is amazing—lasting all day. I love the classic Pixel features like call screening and the new screenshots app. However, Gemini needs work—it’s not as useful as I expected. Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is a solid upgrade with great performance and battery life. Just needs some improvement with Gemini

I’d like to think this is the “iPhone” of android with how attractive and smooth the OS is and the level of sophistication across the board cause of the animations. Can’t wait for Android 15

I'm not one to write reviews, but I love this phone!! I traded my Galaxy S24 Ultra for the Pixel 9 Pro XL since there was a great trade-in program, so this is my perspective switching. The Pixel's hardware feels SO good when you're holding it, so much more than the sharp edges of the S24 Ultra. The S24 was so uncomfortable at times that I had to change the way I was holding it several times. It has the same build quality you'd get from an iPhone. The Pixel's performance seems equal to that of the S24 Ultra; I think we've hit a point in the chipset where we're now optimizing more for AI. Many AI features such as Add Me, Video Boost, Screenshots, and Call Notes are so useful - not gimmicks! I particularly love Call Notes since I can get anxious while on a call, so I tend to forget bits of the conversation. This is game-changing for me. Also, I take a LOT of screenshots, so having an app that uses AI makes sifting through what I'm looking for a breeze. Everyone would find the AI tool they prefer more, but those two make a big difference in how I use my phone. The Pixel's battery life is also impressive; I've used it for two days, and it's around 10%. Android is known to learn how you use the phone, so it optimizes even further. The camera is another reason I chose this phone. The photos are BEAUTIFUL! This is coming from a professional photographer's point of view, too. I never was a fan of the S24 photo processing, but we didn't for the S24 Ultra for the pen (note-taking). There's so much to love about this phone. Again, I'm not one to write reviews, but Google finally made a flagship worth considering. I've owned a lot of phones, and this truly impresses me.

I've had most pixels since the Nexus 6p and this one finally feels premium. The interface, the feel, the appearance, the weight. It's all great. I read one article about someone's hand getting tired, that's most absurd 1st world, soft tissue gripe I've ever heard. The phone is the larger of the family and has a great screen, battery life, and everything else so far. As with every phone, updates fix things and sometimes they introduce small quirks that needed to be ironed out. Aside from a could minor annoyances there were quickly resolved in the first update, I have no complaints about this phone and would highly recommend. Pixel 9 line, Samsung S24, and the latest iPhones are all great devices giving the end users the best experience. It's all a matter of personal preference nowadays.

Coming from a Pixel 6 Pro this is a definite upgrade. Beats the s24 ultra in photos.