8.8/ 10

Verdict

AI smarts meet excellent cameras in Google'\''s most polished Pixel yet.

Design
9.0
Display
9.2
Performance
9.4
Camera
8.8
Battery
8.5

Pros

  • Best-in-class computational photography
  • Clean, bloat-free Android experience
  • 16GB RAM for AI features
  • Excellent 42MP selfie camera
  • 7 years of updates

Cons

  • Tensor G4 lags behind Snapdragon in raw power
  • Gaming performance is middling
  • 27W charging is slow
  • Can run warm under sustained load

Camera Excellence

The Pixel 9 Pro's triple camera system delivers outstanding results in virtually every scenario. The 50MP main sensor captures rich detail and natural colors, while the 48MP ultrawide and 48MP telephoto round out a versatile system. But it's Google's computational photography that truly sets this phone apart.

AI Features

With 16GB of RAM, the Pixel 9 Pro handles Google's growing suite of AI features with ease. Magic Editor, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, and the new Gemini-powered assistant all work seamlessly. These features feel genuinely useful rather than gimmicky.

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