Customers frequently mention the Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB's excellent camera quality and impressive battery life. Many also praise its smooth performance and attractive design, along with the positive user experience of its software and vibrant display. However, some users noted that the device can get warm and that the price point may be high for some consumers.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
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.
This review is from Google - Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB (Unlocked) - Hazel
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LOVE this phone!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
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 would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Full-On, True Flagship Contender this Year.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
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 would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Great Upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
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 would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Time For A Change: Pixel 9XL Better Than Samsung
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Been a long time Samsung Galaxy phone user. They make great hardware, but Pixel reveal in August 2024 convinced me I could stick with Android, having a new top end smart phone without changing to Apple! I've had the the Pixel for three months. Very impressed with the camera. Color tones are much more realistic. Signal quality was a big concern since I live in a rural area. I really can't see any difference from Qualcomm modem. This was a big surprise. Display is so lifelike and at the same time bright. Battery is phenomenal. I can go two days with heavy use. So glad i switched!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ownership
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
All Around Winner!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The phone just works. Great screen, all day+ battery, top tier camera, and incredible features. Highly recommend this phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Smooth display, battery life was great, camera was great. Phone was not, charging time was good too. No Issues for 5 day, Love it!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Phone for the trade in value
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good phone, was able to trade in an older phone for, very fast, good support, love the pixel. This color is great. System is fast, it is well integrate with google pixel, the ai feature is not that great though.
This review is from Google - Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB (Unlocked) - Hazel
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST phone ever! Switched from iPhone
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Pixel is wonderful ! I switched from iPhone and I have no regrets! This phone is phenomenal. The camera is why I bought this and it lets me take gorgeous photos. It's surpassed what I expected out of a phone. There are so many amazing things on it that iPhone doesn't have. Gemini is the best! Apple dropped the ball because from what I hear Apple's AI is way behind and lacking on iPhone. Gemini Live has assisted me with installing a bike dereilleur and fixed our water softener and more! Get this phone!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pixel 9ProXL Fall in love.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really good cellphone. This is the best pixel Google has ever made. Good features and all day battery. Perfect camara. Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent camera and fairly good design
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL basically meets expectations. The screen and picture quality are good, and the cameras as always with the Pixels are a main selling point. On the other hand, the phone is not great with battery (unlike what I'd often read), and I'm not particularly wowed by the AI capabilities. That may change with more time, but as of now I'm giving it a mostly good, not great review.
This review is from Google - Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB (Unlocked) - Hazel
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
cheaper on best buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this phone so much, came with a nice charger too. And the camera is so good. The price on best buy was cheaper than the Google site
This review is from Google - Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB (Unlocked) - Hazel
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good looking phone
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Clean and neat experience. Pixel does not disappoint. This time the battery is also very good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Pixel XL pro
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Happy with my purchase. Good camera, nice size, seamless scrolling and videos.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Pixel 9 pro XL review
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This phone has been the best phone I have ever had. It had a couple minor issues when I first got it but some updates later on with the device straightened out the kinks.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good buy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far I like the Pixel 9 Pro XL including the size, and the camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Came within a week and everything works well. It also came with 3 months 100 gb from google.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good c
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is perfect i recommend it for you guys
Try to get it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Design
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Camera and Smooth Performance, But a Bit Pri
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've been using the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for a few days now, and overall, I'm pretty impressed. It's a great phone, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
Design and Feel
First off, the design is really sleek and modern. It looks and feels like a premium phone, with a nice glass back that’s smooth to the touch. The screen is big, which is great for watching videos and browsing, but it might feel a bit too large if you prefer smaller phones. Despite the size, it fits comfortably in my hand.
Camera
The camera is definitely the standout feature. I love how clear and vibrant my photos look, especially in low light. It’s easy to use, and the night mode is awesome for taking pictures in darker settings. The AI features, like removing unwanted objects from photos, are cool and actually useful. If you love taking pictures, this phone won’t disappoint.
Everyday Use
The phone runs smoothly for everyday tasks like messaging, browsing, and watching videos. Apps open quickly, and I haven’t noticed any lag. It’s also great for games if that’s your thing. Battery life is decent too – it easily lasts me through a full day of regular use, which is a big plus.
Software and Features
The phone comes with the latest Android software, and it’s very easy to navigate. Everything feels simple and straightforward. I like how well it syncs with my Google account, so all my emails, photos, and documents are easy to access.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a fantastic phone with a great camera and a smooth user experience. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it’s a bit pricey, and the large size might not be for everyone. But if you’re looking for a high-quality smartphone that’s reliable and easy to use, this one’s a solid choice!
Pros:
Amazing camera quality
Beautiful, large display
Runs smoothly with no issues
Cons:
Expensive
Might be too big for some people
In conclusion, I’d recommend the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL if you’re in the market for a top-notch phone, especially if photography is important to you. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty close!
This review is from Google - Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB (Unlocked) - Hazel