100
GSMCritic Camera Score
103
Users' Score
#14
Best Camera
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
85
GSMCritic Rate
Very Good
Pros
Camera
Improved Camera System: Enhanced camera performance, especially in daytime photography, delivering superb images.
Excellent Selfie Quality: The front camera produces superb selfies, appealing to users who value self-portraits.
Design
Bold and Modern Design: A sleek and standout design that is visually appealing and contemporary.
Available in Two Sizes: Offers choice in size without compromising on features, catering to different user preferences.
Display
Exceptionally Bright Display: The brightest display ever seen on any phone, making it ideal for outdoor visibility and vibrant content.
Battery
Long Battery Life: The longest battery life of any Pixel device so far, ensuring prolonged usage without frequent charging.
Faster Charging: Improved charging speed, provided the correct charger is used, allowing quicker top-ups.
Software
Android Straight from the Source: Comes with Android directly from Google, ensuring the most optimized experience with no bloatware.
Seven Years of Updates: Guaranteed seven years of Android updates, which is rare and extends the longevity of the device.
Innovative AI-Driven Features: A range of AI features that are genuinely useful, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Other
Excellent Haptic Feedback: High-quality haptic feedback adds a tactile element to the user experience, often overlooked in other devices.
Cons
Camera
Minimal Camera Hardware Improvements: While the software has improved, the camera hardware itself hasn't seen significant changes compared to the Pixel 8 Pro.
Performance
Poor Gaming Performance: The Tensor chip struggles under heavy gaming loads, leading to throttling and affecting gaming performance.
Display
Unreliable Fingerprint Sensor: The fingerprint sensor can be unreliable, especially when a screen protector is used, potentially frustrating users.
Lowest PWM Dimming Rate: The display has the lowest PWM dimming rate in the industry, which could cause screen flicker issues for sensitive users.
Battery
Battery Life Still Lags: Despite improvements, the battery life is still behind some competitors, which might be a drawback for power users.
No Qi2 Wireless Charging Support: The absence of Qi2 wireless charging might disappoint users who prefer this convenient charging method.
Price
Compromises Despite Improvements: The various drawbacks, particularly given the increased price, might make some users reconsider the value proposition of this device.
Software
Some AI Features Feel Gimmicky: Not all AI-driven features are useful, with some feeling more like gimmicks than practical tools.
Potential for Paid AI Subscriptions: Some new AI capabilities may eventually require a paid subscription to the Gemini AI service, adding to the cost.
Storage
High Price: The price is higher than previous models, which could be a concern, especially with the base model starting with just 128GB of storage.
Availability
No Android 15 at Launch: Despite launching with Android 14, it doesn't come with Android 15 out of the box, which might disappoint some users.
Rankings
Where Google Pixel 9 Pro XL stands in 2024
Best Phone Of 2024
#16
Highest Optical Zoom
#4
Largest Screen
#13
Smallest Screen
#57
Lightest
#54
Thinnest
#56
Fastest Charging
#53
Highest Screen Ratio
#56
Cheapest
#60
Camera Rate
100
