Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL a very deep-dive review (updated smartphone) [Video]

The Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL are functionally equivalent, with minor variations in screen size, battery capacity, memory, and camera sensors. Google’s best offer compelling reasons to make the change.

Google Pixel 9 (series) is Australia’s #2 smartphone maker. This is quite a feat on four models, including a Fold, compared to Samsung, which has 15+ models and 80 variants. If you are after an AI phone with pure Android, an excellent upgrade/patch policy, superior cameras, and no walled gardens or rabbit holes in sight, the Pixel 9 series is the right choice.

In July 2024 (pre-Pixel 9 launch), the Google Pixel 8 series was the #2 Android phone in Australia, with over a 20% market share on just three phone models from $1187 to $1987. It had a magnificent market share increase from a static 6% for the past few years.

Post-launch, it has seen …