Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro XL Review: Ambitious AI-Driven Flagships
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The Google Pixel 9 series marks the company's most ambitious release yet, with three new models—the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL—plus a foldable. These phones aim to deliver a refined hardware experience, enhanced by Google's powerful AI capabilities.

Design-wise, Google adopts a more iPhone-like aesthetic with flat displays and rounded corners, ditching the iconic visor for a new pill-shaped camera module. The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL boast "Super Actua" LTPO displays with up to 3,000 nits of brightness, offering superior sunlight visibility. Upgraded to Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, all models are IP68-rated, with premium build materials.

The Tensor G4 chip, though not the fastest in benchmarks, delivers a smooth and efficient user experience, focusing on AI-driven tasks. Each phone is packed with Google’s AI features, including Gemini AI for conversations, Pixel Studio for generating images, and Pixel Screenshots for organizing screenshots.

Camera performance is impressive, retaining last year’s sensors but adding AI-powered features like person-adding and advanced photo editing. Video capture reaches up to 8K, though iPhones still lead in this area.

Battery life is solid, with slight improvements across the lineup and faster charging speeds, especially on the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Pricing is steep—starting at Rs 79,999 for the Pixel 9, up to Rs 124,999 for the 9 Pro XL—but the combination of AI, hardware, and long-term support makes them worth considering for premium users.
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