Google Pixel 9 series

[anthonygreenisreal]

wah pixel price drop so fast de

Yeah man, thats why its good to wait a few months after launch to get it.
the market will reflect the true price of it.

 

[limmk]

 

[frizee]

Yeah man, thats why its good to wait a few months after launch to get it.
the market will reflect the true price of it.

Okay either this or X200 Pro CN at $90 cheaper

 

[ThinkMe]

 

[kEvinErd]

Pro XL 256GB black on MM shopee 1088 after voucher

Lucky not for the smaller Pro.... If not I think I may not be able to resist.

 

[Loser]

Lucky not for the smaller Pro.... If not I think I may not be able to resist.

They don't even have the smaller pro in stock.

 

[xonix]

iPhone / Pixel UNO reverse ?

https://www.phonearena.com/news/Lea...showcases-a-Pixel-like-camera-island_id165784

 

[limmk]

iPhone / Pixel UNO reverse ?

https://www.phonearena.com/news/Lea...showcases-a-Pixel-like-camera-island_id165784

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

I think cheapest I've seen:

 

[kakaBoBo]

I think cheapest I've seen:

japan set?

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

japan set?

Singapore set

 

[limmk]

 

[limmk]

 

[Loser]

https://www.androidauthority.com/best-phone-2024-editors-choice-android-authority-3507893/​

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the Android Authority Editor's Choice winner for best phone of 2024​

A big win for a certain smaller flagship.
By Oliver Cragg

Android Authority‘s Editor’s Choice phone of the year 2024​

Ryan Haines / Android Authority

Four years at the top for a Pixel, but we’ve never seen such a dominant win as this. With just shy of double the amount of votes as our runner-up, the Google Pixel 9 Pro takes the crown.
With the Pro-tier Pixel winning in 2022 and 2023, this isn’t a huge surprise — we’re obviously big Pixel fans here. However, what really stands out this year is the fact the Pixel 9 Pro managed such a massive points gap despite the vote being split for the first time ever not between two Pixel flagships, but three.

Yet, as much as we still loved the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL (mild spoiler for later in this list), the newly shrunken Pixel 9 Pro was the one that left the biggest impression. While it wasn’t exactly a return to the Pixel 5-style small phone form factor, Google learned all the best lessons from the iPhone Pro range and delivered a reasonably-sized flagship (with a hint of iPhone inspiration to the overall design), while still managing to squeeze in all the best of the series — Gemini, Tensor, the photography chops, the most extensive software support guarantee in the business, and more.
So, congrats to Google and the Pixel 9 Pro, our Editor’s Choice smartphone of the year winner for 2024, and a phone that we told you was coming, but still managed to surprise us when it did.

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

Should put both Pixel 9 Pro and XL both at Number 1. they are pretty much the same phone except for physical size. weird that the XL is at number 4.

 

[limmk]

Should put both Pixel 9 Pro and XL both at Number 1. they are pretty much the same phone except for physical size. weird that the XL is at number 4.

Fair point, but some people prefer smaller phones and give extra credit for compactness. that said, ranking them separately feels odd since the specs are same same

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

Fair point, but some people prefer smaller phones and give extra credit for compactness. that said, ranking them separately feels odd since the specs are same same

yeah, if my hand is big then the XL would be the equivalent of the 9 Pro for someone with small hands?

 

[limmk]

yeah, if my hand is big then the XL would be the equivalent of the 9 Pro for someone with small hands?

Agree with the sentiment lah, but many people want smaller phones with pro specs. ranking differently might show got demand for compact flagship options. all about relative size lah!

 

[limmk]

https://www.androidauthority.com/best-phone-2024-editors-choice-android-authority-3507893/​

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the Android Authority Editor's Choice winner for best phone of 2024​

A big win for a certain smaller flagship.
By Oliver Cragg

Android Authority‘s Editor’s Choice phone of the year 2024​

Ryan Haines / Android Authority

Four years at the top for a Pixel, but we’ve never seen such a dominant win as this. With just shy of double the amount of votes as our runner-up, the Google Pixel 9 Pro takes the crown.
With the Pro-tier Pixel winning in 2022 and 2023, this isn’t a huge surprise — we’re obviously big Pixel fans here. However, what really stands out this year is the fact the Pixel 9 Pro managed such a massive points gap despite the vote being split for the first time ever not between two Pixel flagships, but three.

Yet, as much as we still loved the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL (mild spoiler for later in this list), the newly shrunken Pixel 9 Pro was the one that left the biggest impression. While it wasn’t exactly a return to the Pixel 5-style small phone form factor, Google learned all the best lessons from the iPhone Pro range and delivered a reasonably-sized flagship (with a hint of iPhone inspiration to the overall design), while still managing to squeeze in all the best of the series — Gemini, Tensor, the photography chops, the most extensive software support guarantee in the business, and more.
So, congrats to Google and the Pixel 9 Pro, our Editor’s Choice smartphone of the year winner for 2024, and a phone that we told you was coming, but still managed to surprise us when it did.

 

[limmk]

Foldable phones promise a lot — and in many ways, they deliver. But there’s a big gap between how you imagine you’ll use a foldable and how you actually do. Sure, I enjoyed reviewing presentations and navigating spreadsheets on the larger display. Split-screen multi-tasking using Open Canvas has been absolutely fantastic. Yet, for most tasks, I still reached for my laptop or tablet. That’s mostly due to the software lagging behind the hardware experience.

My smartphone use doesn't revolve around gaming, or oodles of media consumption, making the foldable display a nice-to-have, but not essential.​

The truth is, my smartphone usage doesn’t revolve around gaming or binge-watching. For me, the folding screen became a feature I liked but didn’t truly need. Adding to this, the foldable required more careful handling than I was willing to give it.

The Pixel 9 Pro: Small Size, Big Impact​

The Pixel 9 Pro, on the other hand, keeps things refreshingly simple. Its 6.3-inch screen is just the right size for swiping through decks, browsing, and social media. With a bit of finagling, I can even review Excel sheets on it. But that’s a small compromise for the sheer portability of the phone.

Between foldables and large phones touching almost 7 inches in size, the diminutive size of the Pixel 9 Pro is a breath of fresh air. It fits comfortably in my hand and in my not-upto-2024-standards skinny jeans. I can easily reach the top of the phone — something I haven’t been able to do in years. These might come across as small things, but they all add up. As my use case evolves, and I spend more and more time in front of my computer or tablet, I love a smartphone that prioritizes being a smartphone instead of an all-encompassing computer in my pocket.

The fact that all of that comes as a no-compromises flagship just makes it all the more excellent. You see, for the longest time, the only real option for a compact flagship was an iPhone. While I do have one foot in the iPhone world, my primary platform remains Android, and for a very long time, there was no real alternative. The Pixel 9 Pro is that phone. Moreover, this year, Google has seriously stepped up its game with the hardware quality so much that I have no qualms about chucking the phone about or tossing it on the couch when I’m unwinding for the day.

Of course, durability is just one aspect of a phone. The one feature that I’m not willing to compromise on is the camera. My camera might always be within reach, but my smartphone camera gets used multiple times a day to capture the neighborhood cat begging at my window for food or other funny moments. The Pixel 9 Pro gives the same full-featured camera as the full-size Pixel 9 Pro XL with no cutbacks. For way too long, a compact phone has meant a nerfed sensor or gimped telephoto sensor. That’s not the case anymore, and I’m all in on it.

Between the long-lasting battery life, flagship camera, and good enough performance, the Pixel 9 Pro is a rare compact flagship in the Android world.​

Google’s work on polishing the Pixel experience has also paid dividends. I had serious inhibitions over the Pixel 9 Pro’s battery life. The physical capacity is much lower than any phone I’ve used recently, and the Tensor chip isn’t known to be the most frugal around. However, battery life hasn’t been a concern at all.

A large part of that comes down to how I use my phone. Social media, browsing, phone calls, and music streaming don’t tax the processor nearly as much as games do. However, I absolutely did not expect to get a day and then some of use out of this phone. That’s, frankly, impressive.

I’m also delighted by the fact that I have access to wireless charging again. I’ve got wireless chargers strewn across my house, and it’s my preferred way to top up a phone. Is it the most efficient way? No. But as someone who really only charges my phone overnight, it works for me. Sure, my other foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, does have wireless charging, but the arrangement of the coils makes it too cumbersome to align with most of my chargers. The Pixel 9 Pro, on the other hand, is effortless.

Compact, Powerful, and Perfectly Balanced​

The Pixel 9 Pro has reminded me why I love a phone that gets the basics right. Foldable phones like the OnePlus Open are undeniably impressive and fun to use, but for my day-to-day needs, the Pixel 9 Pro strikes the perfect balance between form and function. It’s compact, durable, and effortlessly capable, offering a no-compromise flagship experience in a size that feels just right.

The Pixel 9 Pro is a smartphone that excels at being just that. That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.
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Whether it’s the exceptional camera, the ease of wireless charging, or the portability that fits seamlessly into my lifestyle, the Pixel 9 Pro has become the ideal companion for how I use a phone today. It doesn’t try to be a tablet, a gaming rig, or a portable theater — it’s a smartphone that excels at being just that. For me, that’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.