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Ukrainian YouTube channel Andro-News made the first online exclusive video review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphone. The sample provided by Pixophone is an engineering sample, but it is unlikely to undergo significant changes in the release version.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL has become more iPhone-like, not least because of its flat steel edges — yes, the Pixel 9 has lost the curves that distinguished it from most phones on the market. The radically redesigned camera unit rises up to about half the thickness of the phone. It was almost that thick before, but it was somewhat hidden by the curves on the sides.
The dimensions and arrangement of elements in the Pixel 9 Pro XL are almost the same as its predecessor. Also, the Google smartphone is similar in size to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, it is only a few millimeters longer. The SIM card tray has “moved” down. The back cover is made of matte glass, the case is protected from moisture and dust according to the IP68 class. Four colors of the 9 Pro XL are known – black, gray, pink and porcelain (white).
The smartphone screen has become completely flat, and the side outer edges are almost invisible from the front. The inner frame of the display has also become slightly thinner than that of the Pixel 8 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. The screen is 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 120 Hz, 1344×2992, ~487 PPI, it probably has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Visually, the quality of the screen is almost no different from its predecessor, except, perhaps, for greater brightness.
The entire Pixel 9 series is powered by the Tensor G4 processor, which delivers decent but not market-leading performance. According to benchmarks, the processor is 15% more powerful than the G3. Google is talking about a significant increase in battery life. The smartphone comes in 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB memory variants.
According to Dmitry Golub, the camera block has undergone virtually no changes compared to the Pixel 8 Pro. But the front camera has received a significant upgrade – from 10.5 MP to 42 MP. The engineering sample does not have access to the cameras – they will probably only be compared after the release.
Out of the box, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will have the latest version of Android 15, with seven years of system and security updates. The smartphone will receive Pixel Screenshot and other improved artificial intelligence features. Pixel 9 Pro XL owners will receive a free year of Gemini Advanced subscription. The release of Pixel 9 smartphones is expected on August 13.
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