Then the ‘XL’ nomenclature should tip you off as to where you might want to spend your money.
This is the direct successor to last year’s 6.7-inchPixel 8 Pro.
The move to an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is welcome too, delivering on Google’s promised speed improvement.
The Pixel 9 Pro line in Rose Quartz and Porcelain
Beyond the usual fare of a clean Pixel experience, AI is all Google is talking about.
Feel free to reconcile your feelings about using AI-generated imagery in your own time.
Gemini Live is a decidedlyChatGPT4o-like conversational experience with Google’s off-machine AI.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL
The other big aspect of any modern, AI-enhanced Pixel phone is the camera experience.
However, Google claims to have reworked itsHDR+ pipeline end-to-end, meaning more true-to-life imagery.
It may only be just enough of an upgrade, but it is enough.
Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold arrive on the scene September 4.
Does that polished metal attract fingerprints?
Absolutely, but not anywhere near as badly as expected.
Both sizes of Pixel 9 Pro come in four colorways, with Obsidian pictured most prominently in this review.
One of the more prominent changes you might not immediately notice is the fingerprint sensor.
Perhaps more useful is the greater reliability, especially with damp fingers or when used in the rain.
you might add notes to individual screenshots and group them into Collections, too.
The app can index screenshot content across text and images, making it searchable.
This allows for semantic search and object recognition, as well as recognizing WiFi passwords and QR-code information.
At launch, Pixel Studio won’t render people, but it’s fine with objects and animals.
Should you buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
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First reviewed August 2024
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