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Google Pixel 9 Pro
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Google Pixel 9 Pro

Best Value
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Our Verdict

The best camera phone for photography purists. AI features are genuinely useful, pure Android is a joy, and 7 years of updates. Falls short on raw performance vs competitors.

Detailed Scores

Performance 82
Camera 96
Display 90
Battery 85
Value for Money 82

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Best-in-class computational photography
  • Pure Android experience
  • 7 years of updates
  • Excellent AI features
  • Great value vs competition

Cons

  • Tensor G4 lags behind Snapdragon 8 Elite
  • Modem still inferior to Qualcomm
  • Limited availability in some countries
  • Video recording not as polished as iPhone

Specifications

Processor Google Tensor G4
RAM 16 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED, 2856x1280, 120Hz, 2400 nits
Battery 4700 mAh, 27W wired, 21W wireless
Camera 50MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 5x telephoto
Operating System Android 15
Connectivity 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3

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Pixel 9 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro?

Pixel wins on computational photography and AI features. iPhone wins on video, performance, and ecosystem. Both are excellent.