Google Pixel 9

36 reviews

Sep, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews of Google Pixel 9. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the portability and durability. The camera and screen also get good feedback, whereas the price and performance get less positive reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Google Pixel 9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

Google Pixel 9 review: better than ever | Digital Trends

The Google Pixel 9 comes with Gemini AI, but guess what? AI isn't the reason this is a good phone, as we explain in our in-depth review.

Excellent design and build quality ; Super camera ; Tactile haptics ; Fast and reliable security ; Improved efficiency and battery life ; Long software update commitment

Screen isn't always bright enough ; Slow charging ; More expensive than last year

“The Google Pixel 9 is one of the best Pixel phones Google has ever made, and it has nothing to do with AI.”

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : GSMArena Team (gsmarena.com)

Google Pixel 9 review

The Pixel 8 was one of the most popular choices in the compact segment, and the Pixel 9 is here to replace it as the new go-to option in this peculiar...

Brightest display in the class.

Large and heavy.

We'll be quick to admit that we don't necessarily see the vanilla Pixel for 2024 as great value at its list price. But for as long as you can get the free storage upgrade, or if Black Friday brings a nice discount a few months down the line, the Pixel...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Allison Johnson (theverge.com)

Google Pixel 9 review: the phone that Android needs

The Pixel 9 is the kind of device you get after a few generations of incremental progress.

Updated design feels more secure in hand ; Fast fingerprint sensor ; Seven years of software and OS updates

No telephoto camera ; AI features are inconsistent ; What is a photo?

That changes with the Pixel 9. It’s finally a phone for someone who just wants a really good phone — someone who doesn’t care about the difference between optical and digital zoom, doesn’t want to fiddle with a lot of customization options, and wants...

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Julian Chokkattu (wired.com)

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL Review: All Grown Up

Come for the smart design and the fantastic camera. Stay for the reality-blurring image manipulation features and the next-level chatbot.

Great camera system with accurate skin tones. Strong performance and nice cooling on the Pro models. Bright, sharp, smooth OLED displays. Long software support. Lots of helpful software features.

What is a photo, anyway? No Qi2 support. Price hikes.

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Iyaz Akhtar (pcmag.com)

Google Pixel 9 Review

Excellent cameras ; Useful and fun AI features ; Good performance ; Competitively priced

Limited storage ; Doesn't include Gemini Live subscription

The Pixel 9 combines thoughtful design, solid performance, and outstanding cameras in a compact Android phone enhanced by Google's burgeoning Gemini AI.

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Google Pixel 9 Review: Here's What You Need And The Pro You Won't Miss - SlashGear

Google Pixel 9 is the least expensive Pixel 9 generation device -- but Is it enough to have everything but the best display and full set of cameras?

Delightful Industrial Design ; Impressive Photos Despite Less-Than-Pro Array ; Decent Display ; Gemini AI Companion System Shows Promise ; IP68 Dust and Water Resistance ; Google promises 7 years of security and OS updates

Price Continues To Creep Upward ; Fewer Display Options Than 9 Pro ; Some AI Features Require Gemini Advanced Subscription

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Peter Kostadinov (phonearena.com)

Google Pixel 9 vs Pixel 7: The Pinnacle of Pixel Evolution

How will the Pixel 9 fare against the Pixel 7? We compare the past and the future of Google's compact flagships.

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Aleksandar Anastasov (phonearena.com)

Pixel 9 vs Pixel 8a: The price gap widens

Are there any new differences between Google's mid-range phone and its latest base flagship? Well, of course. Here's what they are.

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Robert Triggs (androidauthority.com)

The Google Pixel 9 isn't the value king I'd hoped for, but it can still match the Galaxy and iPhone

Google's Pixel 9 flagship now costs the same as the iPhone 15 and Galaxy S24. Does it do enough new to best the big dogs?

Powerful Gemini AI tools ; Excellent build quality, refined design ; Extensive update policy ; Solid camera package ; Great battery life

Lacks Google's Pro AI features ; Performance unchanged from last year ; No telephoto camera ; Still slow to charge

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Benjamin Lucks (androidpit.com)

Google Pixel 9 Review: A Risky Price Increase

With the Pixel 9, Google updates its latest model by offering new sister models. In this review, we figure out whether it's still worth buying.

Seven years of Android updates ; Gemini integration is surprisingly useful ; Better and bigger display ; Great build quality

Camera produced many surprising imaging errors ; Tensor G4 performance lags behind the competition ; Image quality is not top-notch any more ; Fast charging is relatively slow

In the previous Pixel generation, the price difference between the basic and Pro models was $300. With a similar performance level and almost the same features, the Pixel 8 was an alternative to Google's top models. Unfortunately, Google was unable to...

Sep, 2024

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