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Google Pixel 9 Series (9/9 Pro/9 Pro XL/9 Pro Fold)
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After 24 hours with pixel 9 xl
Pros
Awesome design, and build quality
Feels close to perfect in the hand, and slides in a pocket nicely.
Improved battery for sure
Much improved modem from what I can tell. No cell issues so far.
Got very hot on setup, but other than that running cool.
Decent enough battery
Cons
Sloooow charging. 65w nice new GAN charger still barely gets it moving
Stil haven't been blown away with the cameras.
Speakers mid
Overall this thing is a pretty impressive YO
Pros
Awesome design, and build quality
Feels close to perfect in the hand, and slides in a pocket nicely.
Improved battery for sure
Much improved modem from what I can tell. No cell issues so far.
Got very hot on setup, but other than that running cool.
Decent enough battery
Cons
Sloooow charging. 65w nice new GAN charger still barely gets it moving
Stil haven't been blown away with the cameras.
Speakers mid
Overall this thing is a pretty impressive YO
with regards to the charger, I think it needs a pd charger and cable. my 45w anker charges my galaxy tab s9 plus alot quicker than my 65w macbook charger for example
How are charging speeds ? i have a one plus 12 and think will get this pixel i know that not will be so fast compared to oneplus but maybe 1hr ?
from empty to 70% is half an hour with a PD charger, then it slows down to protect the battery. mine will charge overnight on a pixel stand anyway
I would never accept a phone with a scratch. Instance return
Yup, I was thinking I would see it yesterday but I guess the line was not moving fast enough. I have dinner tonight so most likely if it comes late in the day I will have to wait to set up tomorrow
Quite a few EU/UK Pixel owners disappointed that the cool AI etc stuff is not included on their phones, typical Google = US (same as Apple).
If the smaller 9 Pro was available I probably would've picked that one up just to try a smaller phone.
I've had all the large sizes Pixels, 6 Pro, 7 Pro, 8 Pro and now 9 Pro XL.
Showed my kids the new nine Pro XL this morning. They're both high schoolers and they're like holy Christmas Dad. That phone is gigantic.
My youngest son. He's still rocking the old school pixel 5 and my daughter has the regular size pixel 6. I asked him would you want a phone like this and they're like no thanks. Not that large. But I get it there younger in a smaller hands than me.
But for some reason I wouldn't mind just giving it a shot a smaller phone for once. I haven't had a "small sized phone in years.
I know it's not a true comparison, but here's a case for my wife's pixel 8 next to my pixel 9 Pro XL without a case.
I've had all the large sizes Pixels, 6 Pro, 7 Pro, 8 Pro and now 9 Pro XL.
Showed my kids the new nine Pro XL this morning. They're both high schoolers and they're like holy Christmas Dad. That phone is gigantic.
My youngest son. He's still rocking the old school pixel 5 and my daughter has the regular size pixel 6. I asked him would you want a phone like this and they're like no thanks. Not that large. But I get it there younger in a smaller hands than me.
But for some reason I wouldn't mind just giving it a shot a smaller phone for once. I haven't had a "small sized phone in years.
I know it's not a true comparison, but here's a case for my wife's pixel 8 next to my pixel 9 Pro XL without a case.
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I have the P8 and P8P and by far the P8P gets the most use because of the screen size. It's still portable enough to put in my back pocket. That's why I did not consider the P9 because for content purposes, the added screen size helps.
Yeah knowing me I'd instant regret the smaller phone LOL.
Everytime I get a new phone it's always the bigger one. Even the S24 Ultra, there was no way I was getting the S24+ or something instead.
I came across an article yesterday that says, Google quietly implemented a battery feature probably going back to A11 or A12 that allows the battery to only charge to 80% even though it shows 100% charge on the screen. This was to preserve the health of the battery and once it gets to a certain point, it begins to trickle charge.
Agreed, I would exchange it. These phones cost too much for that to be on the screen already. It's one thing if I put the scratch on the screen, it's totally different if I received it that way. And this early on you would 100% be guaranteed a brand new phone.
Pixel studio is fun. Had the wife convinced our dog took a swim in the pool and could not make her way out before she pooped. Don't think poop floats but she believed it.
For those looking for a nice case with "high grip levels" there's the Ringke case. I bought one in dark green and it has a soft rubber backing but textured. It kinda feels like a basketball in the hand.
Ringke Onyx [Feels Good in The Hand] Compatible with Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Case, Anti-Fingerprint Technology Prevents Oily Smudges Non-Slip Enhanced Grip Precise Cutouts for Camera - Dark Green
Style your phone with the durable and protective Ringke Onyx case. Unlike other rugged protection cases, Ringke Onyx is slim and lightweight to lessen the added weight and bulk on your device. The impressive design features a high-quality, flexible TPU material for heavy-duty defense. The precise...
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What's not included?
I've got the one year trial activated via Google One and after a restart, Gemini live is now available. I had to change default language to US to get the high quality voices though.
Been playing with re-imagine and "add me" with no problems.