Google Pixel 9 series

[kEvinErd]

So you don't bring it outside la?

Lol it’s not his own phone so don’t need protection

 

[Loser]

Lol it’s not his own phone so don’t need protection

Whose phone is it?!

 

[kEvinErd]

Moi not using it as a daily driver; it's a free phone used for dev purposes lah

@Loser

Here. Sorry I remember wrongly. Maybe it’s limmk’s own phone, but he said it’s a free phone. Hahaha

 

[Loser]

@Loser

Here. Sorry I remember wrongly. Maybe it’s limmk’s own phone, but he said it’s a free phone. Hahaha

He's google insider la, I suspected long time ago already.

Google sent him free phone is it.

 

[garychengjw]

Jinsatki insider on both sides

He's google insider la, I suspected long time ago already.

Google sent him free phone is it.

 

[jeffprobst]

anyway. just to check it not possible to do the flashing boarder for notification like Samsung phone right?

 

[Loser]

anyway. just to check it not possible to do the flashing boarder for notification like Samsung phone right?

Flash border only for digital assistant accessing your screen/camera.

For notification I saw flash screen/flash camera light options.

 

[limmk]

A new dbrand skin has just launched in “Circuit Board,” a design that glows in the dark.

Designed in collaboration with Linus Tech Tips, “Circuit Board” is “a technically accurate, 3D-printed circuit board pattern.” The skin, which is textured, matches the design of a real-life circuit board. In regular lighting, it has a black and off-white look, while changing to a glow-in-the-dark green when the lights go out. A UV flashlight is even included with every order (while supplies last).

Alternatively, the same design is available without the glowing effect in an orange-and-white design or a black design.

These “Circuit Board” skins are available for dbrand’s entire lineup, including Google Pixel devices, Samsung Galaxy, and many more. There’s a temporary 15% discount to celebrate the launch as well.

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[f4rt3d]

Hey is there anyone that wants to share mous case shipping lol during this black friday? Trying my luck since i only want to get a case for my pixel 9 pro.

 

[eddy0505]

Bought a second hand Pixel 9 base model for a good price (the carousell seller was desperate) and tested using it as my main phone for a week. Sold off to ah beng shop after that. Here's my thoughts on the phone:

1) upgraded to android 15. Feels more like a pixel 8s variant, not a major upgrade imho. If using 8 series I don't really see much incentive to upgrade

2) cameras haven't improved much and quite a big gap behind top competitors. Colors quite washed out and night mode not impressed. There's only so much software can do

3) Heat management,FP sensor and battery life have improved, but not say very impressive also. using without case, streaming a video sometimes will also heat up for no reason. 5 hour SOT with 5G Data barely last a day, squeeze an hour more with wifi 100%

4) processor upgraded but still experiencing microstutters here and there, have to force peak refresh rate, smooth display and animation scale to 0.5x in developer options then much smoother.It shouldn't happen to a flagship phone. Even playing games like MLBB also lag

5) Charging speed is still pathetic. Hope they come out with faster charging protocols for future models

6) Editing videos quite slow and heats up the phone too

7) Data connectivity and calls quality have improved a lot

In a nutshell, I feel that the phone is not worth the price at all. Flagship level pricing with mediocre level kind of performance. Unless you're a true pixel fanboy, the money is better spend elsewhere. Just my thoughts

 

[Loser]

Bought a second hand Pixel 9 base model for a good price (the carousell seller was desperate) and tested using it as my main phone for a week. Sold off to ah beng shop after that. Here's my thoughts on the phone:

1) upgraded to android 15. Feels more like a pixel 8s variant, not a major upgrade imho. If using 8 series I don't really see much incentive to upgrade

2) cameras haven't improved much and quite a big gap behind top competitors. Colors quite washed out and night mode not impressed. There's only so much software can do

3) Heat management,FP sensor and battery life have improved, but not say very impressive also. using without case, streaming a video sometimes will also heat up for no reason. 5 hour SOT with 5G Data barely last a day, squeeze an hour more with wifi 100%

4) processor upgraded but still experiencing microstutters here and there, have to force peak refresh rate, smooth display and animation scale to 0.5x in developer options then much smoother.It shouldn't happen to a flagship phone. Even playing games like MLBB also lag

5) Charging speed is still pathetic. Hope they come out with faster charging protocols for future models

6) Editing videos quite slow and heats up the phone too

7) Data connectivity and calls quality have improved a lot

In a nutshell, I feel that the phone is not worth the price at all. Flagship level pricing with mediocre level kind of performance. Unless you're a true pixel fanboy, the money is better spend elsewhere. Just my thoughts

Agree with your review, but pro models user experience are slightly better across the board but of course performance not on snapdragon 8G3 level.

Camera software quality took a dip upgrading to A15 dunno why so waiting for them to fix.

If you pay RRP on google store is not worth bah for pixel. But street prices are much closer to $1.1k for pro model 256gb which is very reasonable pricing for the package it offers.

Camera still the best for me on Android barring china phones with less satisfactory android skins.

Want best Android camera can go for Vivo x200 pro coming soon to global, want best overall performance and battery performance can wait for OnePlus 13 akan datang also.

If you are power user definitely go for Samsung S24/S25 series especially the ultra.

But I'm a pixel kind of guy la, I like the OEM feel, android upgrade and support from the source, the pixel OS, the camera with no shutter lag and I use all the google suite of apps.

 

[eddy0505]

Agree with your review, but pro models user experience are slightly better across the board but of course performance not on snapdragon 8G3 level.

Camera software quality took a dip upgrading to A15 dunno why so waiting for them to fix.

If you pay RRP on google store is not worth bah for pixel. But street prices are much closer to $1.1k for pro model 256gb which is very reasonable pricing for the package it offers.

Camera still the best for me on Android barring china phones with less satisfactory android skins.

Want best Android camera can go for Vivo x200 pro coming soon to global, want best overall performance and battery performance can wait for OnePlus 13 akan datang also.

If you are power user definitely go for Samsung S24/S25 series especially the ultra.

But I'm a pixel kind of guy la, I like the OEM feel, android upgrade and support from the source, the pixel OS, the camera with no shutter lag and I use all the google suite of apps.

Yup but pro models still same processor. I paid less than $500 for the pixel 9 local set also feel a bit bohua already lol.

Camera pixel used to be best, but now not anymore. You will know what I mean if you have the chance to try other flagship cameras.

I like the software as well, just that the hardware is limiting the user experience I feel. But oh well will come back to pixel once they wake up their idea of relying solely on software and hopefully start improving hardware.

 

[Loser]

Yup but pro models still same processor. I paid less than $500 for the pixel 9 local set also feel a bit bohua already lol.

Camera pixel used to be best, but now not anymore. You will know what I mean if you have the chance to try other flagship cameras.

I like the software as well, just that the hardware is limiting the user experience I feel. But oh well will come back to pixel once they wake up their idea of relying solely on software and hopefully start improving hardware.

$500 lol, the guy really desperate. Pixel 9 base for me is no go due to lower refresh rate and lack of telephoto lens

The pro models has a vapor chamber which helps to reduce heat affecting performance.

If $500 bo hua I guess your focus is on performance which phones like Poco can net you around that price which is why you say bohua.

But the truth is the camera is still the real difference maker here, you cannot seriously say any mid range phone around $500-$800 takes better or even equivalent pictures as the base pixel 9.

 

[eddy0505]

$500 lol, the guy really desperate. Pixel 9 base for me is no go due to lower refresh rate and lack of telephoto lens

The pro models has a vapor chamber which helps to reduce heat affecting performance.

If $500 bo hua I guess your focus is on performance which phones like Poco can net you around that price which is why you say bohua.

But the truth is the camera is still the real difference maker here, you cannot seriously say any mid range phone around $500-$800 takes better or even equivalent pictures as the base pixel 9.

Nope, my focus is camera, battery life, basically all in one. If paying for a premium price I still can't get a decent camera+ battery life and performance to me might as well get a mid range phone. Many china flagship phones with much better cameras and performance are cheaper than pixel 9 series liao.

Not into those mid range budget gaming phones as well as I've my own gaming consoles. Just my thoughts, coz I've experienced using much better phones with that all in one package factor and much cheaper price tag for eg Oneplus 12 only $600.

 

[Loser]

Nope, my focus is camera, battery life, basically all in one. If paying for a premium price I still can't get a decent camera+ battery life and performance to me might as well get a mid range phone. Many china flagship phones with much better cameras and performance are cheaper than pixel 9 series liao.

Not into those mid range budget gaming phones as well as I've my own gaming consoles. Just my thoughts, coz I've experienced using much better phones with that all in one package factor and much cheaper price tag for eg Oneplus 12 only $600.

Ok la last gen OnePlus 12 for $600 is a steal.

But camera wise, pixel still dominate outside of flagship tier.

 

[eddy0505]

Ok la last gen OnePlus 12 for $600 is a steal.

But camera wise, pixel still dominate outside of flagship tier.

Nvm I think you will understand what I mean if you get to try other flagship cameras. If Pixel can focus on pairing good hardware with their software in future, I feel the premium charged will be much justified. You may or may not agree with me but that's what I feel la haha.

 

[Loser]

Nvm I think you will understand what I mean if you get to try other flagship cameras. If Pixel can focus on pairing good hardware with their software in future, I feel the premium charged will be much justified. You may or may not agree with me but that's what I feel la haha.

I got try other flagship cameras ah. Why you no believe me?

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

yeah i still got pixel 8 and yet to collect my pixel 9 pro XL phone from the shop.

I got try other China Android phones before also but Pixel phones got this nice feeling.

 

[Loser]

yeah i still got pixel 8 and yet to collect my pixel 9 pro XL phone from the shop.

I got try other China Android phones before also but Pixel phones got this nice feeling.

How come you never collect wor?

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

How come you never collect wor?

dunno leh, no mood.