A Week In The Life with Pixel 9 Pro XL - Replacing my S24 Ultra (Real World Review)

[@andresvidoza]

Yo... I dont think Ive ever spent so much time researching, testing, filming and editing 💀 Hope it was worth it for you guys. 🙏🏽

[@SamiKhan4k]

hey andres help me my pixel 6a just got out of warrantee yesterday and I just notices minor screen burn in issues I am a student I couldn't afford to change the display myself of change the device

[@ssaini5028]

Should I care about benchmarks? I heard Companies like Apple and Samsung optimize specifically for these tests. Benchmarks and scores are a powerful marketing tool

[@keerthan7558]

@@ssaini5028 nope, never bother about benchmarks. There's multiple reasons for it mainly it doesn't show case how good the phone is in real world usage, i don't think there are programs to test web browsing, loading times etc unlike PCs.Also Each benchmark focus on widely different aspects of performance ( burst vs sustained use , 3d vs 2d graphics), often at extreme lvls.

[@keerthan7558]

Definitely worth, i feel most key board warriors in the comment section don't understand the purpose of ur content though , their loss.

[@sreejithps2566]

Love your content. What is your vlogging setup

[@ebharv]

I've seen a copious amount of Pixel 9/Pro/XL videos since the launch event. This by far, is the best I've seen as far as presentation. You put this video together masterfully. Thanks for sharing your experience so skillfully.

[@andresvidoza]

thanks a lot for watching I appreciate it a ton 🫡

[@kristianbaluyot6189]

bro that 10% left battery endurance was crazyyyyy

[@andresvidoza]

riiiiiight? 👀👀👀

[@keerthan7558]

@@andresvidoza phone's efficiency does tend to go crazy at low battery but i wasn't expecting it to be thatt good. I remember once my k20 pro last 4hrs on 30% went i was at a local fest💀.

[@GokuMini95]

After 11 years using iPhone. Time to retire that shit. I’m so tired of Apple. Getting the 9 Pro XL in hazel.

[@AVKING5600]

Bro should i get an iphone 16 pro max 🤔 for my business work

[@flarierza33]

Let us know how you go with the pixel. Do you like or hate it?

[@jthayne_91]

Same! Trading in my 15 pro max and getting my pixel 9 pro xl this week!

[@JonCom3dy]

Got mine in Obsidian. How you like it?

[@BruhBubble]

@@flarierza33 Im not @RightBehindUDawg but i got my phone some days ago and switched after 6 years from apple to Andoid again, and all i can say is that i love it more than ios only thing i dislike is the emoji design other than that the phone is a 10/10

[@binaminutsha]

honestly say most detailed video ever so far

[@mbaundakazombungo5120]

Can I just say Andres, I'm a big fan of the vlog; I know not everyone will eventually be able to make it to that campus so having you make us a vlog that gives us real in-person feeling and makes it come across as though we were right there really means a great deal. Also, love the little details too. Great job.

[@TechnicallyTee]

Easily the best video out right now for the Pixel 9 Pro XL 💪🏽💪🏽

[@DeadPiixxel]

lies

[@andresvidoza]

much love man I appreciate it!!

[@Lt.Shineysides89]

I'm glad you mentioned that benchmarks don't really translate to real world usage! The majority who buy phones aren't video editing etc so they won't notice the differences the same way that someone such as yourself would. I don't game much if at all on my phone and i never edit content on it i take a photo very rarely and use it for browsing, video watching and replying to texts/emails so i wouldn't notice it. My pixel pro xl arrives today i got it in rose quartz 😊 upgrade from an iphone 13 pro i've been using and enjoyed for 3 years but it is starting to show it's age with the bezels,notch, speed,brightness etc and after 5 years of IOS i'm bored and want a change 😄. Thank you for the in depth review

[@amyfarhan116]

Seeing this comment made me much more convinced now to switch back to Pixel from iPhone 13 Pro too. 😆 although i’ll be getting the 9 Pro

[@issaihmartil]

I been watching this channels videos week by week, and I have to say, this one you could just tell Andres and Jan put so much effort, research and time into. Got to give them their flowers fr. these guys are doing it different

[@yasmanian]

Next month: A week in the life with iPhone 16 Pro - replacing my pixel 9 pro xl

[@jidec3165]

People have to make a living one way or the other bud 😂 These “tech reviewers” are all actors and marketing partners now 😂

[@Shaun_s_Wrld05]

That's the life of tech content creators😹😹😹

[@xrltv]

And whats the problem, thats the purpose of the video lmao

[@yasmanian]

@@xrltv didn't say there was a problem :'(

[@alexh2665]

Lmao if we’re lucky. Andres doesn’t seem to want to even make vids on Apple products anymore. Everyone is paid off noe

[@Bruwoody]

Andres, I started to watch your videos when I was looking to buy a S24 ultra, and fall into your channel, and I just want to say that is addcting to watch these types of videos! Congrats for your great work man!

[@DR1DL3Y]

Tech Cinema is back!

[@andresvidoza]

welcome babyyy

[@mbaundakazombungo5120]

I'm 12:41 in, and what a great video this is. The directing, the angles, the shots, the subtitles, the different video effects and aspect rations, the briefs and thoughts you had in between and the little details you show us throughout. Really enjoying myself here.

[@SimonNebel-z5i]

Who cares about any of that crap? It's the content that is the point of the video. Never quite understood people commenting on the video editing and not the content itself.

[@clointi16]

This review is impressive! Seriously your work is incredible. Could watch vids like this over and over and over!

[@andresvidoza]

thank you so much🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Hunkzes]

This video is uploaded at an unusual time 😂 not Sunday. But still, it needed some time to be reviewed. Great video ❤

[@Topromn]

Its cause today was the embargo lift day

[@Hunkzes]

@@Topromn Aha gotcha, thanks ❤️‍🔥

[@andresvidoza]

haha embargo dates for us man

[@SithLava]

Few! I thought there was no video this week!

[@SydneyReads29]

I don’t usually comment on KZbin videos but this was such a helpful video. We’re about to switch from iPhone to Pixel and this was the first video that really broke everything down and made me feel really confident in the decision. Also the editing was amazing. Bravo 👏

[@TamaraGirodie]

Love this style of video! It’s been my dream to go to one of these events, and watching your video I felt like I was there. Plus, your impressions of the pixel are super high quality, and your video editing top notch 👌🏼 I also just love your color grading

[@hbs3304]

I just discovered your channel watching this video and I like it. Great job. You actually one of the few talking about real life usage and not just benchmarks and a lot of crap not reflecting any real life usage out there. Thank you.

[@mdc123-v2v]

That lens transition is woeful. Coming from an S22 Ultra I know from experience just how limiting that can be when trying to shoot something in the moment.

[@andresvidoza]

right? :/

[@jonathanj.3695]

The only thing that I don't like about Samsung phones (I'm currently using an S23 Plus) is Samsung's branded bloatware. Samsung really needs to stop this. We don't two different app stores that have the exact same apps, Samsung, and for the love of God, ALLOW US TO UNINSTALL THE BLOATWARE! The bloatware makes the phone feel cheap when, in reality, it isn't.

[@Newberntrains]

samsung patched the work around ive been using for years on my 21ultra and it reinstalled all those junk apps and cant delete them so will be getting the pixel instead as 90 percent of the defaults on my phone were google

[@KrustyKrabPizza22]

​@@NewberntrainsImo, the pixel BY FAR feels the most "iphone" like of any android phones. You dont have all the bloatware the samsung has, its all really seamless exactly like iPhone.

[@DyadintheForce]

Gemini confirming "Oh yeah we were talking about that venue" truly shows the potential and where it can go from where it is now. Even as it bugged out for you, resuming the conversation like that was tremendous.

[@LucaCrocco]

My friend, I also collaborated with Google for the review of this Pixel 9. I think you are among the best tech creators at the moment, and in my videos I try to have a style similar to yours , although easier to shoot, because I don't travel much. I'm really enjoying this Pixel! A hug from Italy! ❤

[@ElijahPlayzRBLX]

This video is the best pixel 9 pro/Pro/XL video I have seen on youtube. Your thoughts and overall review is so honest and just raw straight to the point. Keep up the amazing work Andres!

[@keerthan7558]

This is what Pixel 6 lineup should have been like imo.No random connection drops, severe thermal throttling,Poor battery backup and also other minor inconveniences which when added up made it seem like a bad choice. I'm low key excited to see how their TSMC foundry Tensor SoC will fare over the existing Samsung one.

[@terrylafauci791]

My iPhone 15 Pro Max has phenomenal battery life. I’m currently at 8 hours and 35 minutes of screen time with an hour and 46 mins of screen idle time (KZbin music mostly) and I still have 22% battery… Since I got it in early October, it has given me about an 1hr of continuous use before it even comes off of 100% in the mornings. There have been many occasions in that time where I have gotten a solid two days on a single charge with at least six hours of screen time. This is my very first iPhone and in the 13+ years that I used android before switching… I have never gotten anywhere close to that.

[@TheJaycal77]

Every test I've seen so far from credible tech. Reviews and put the screen on time. Stand by time hours ahead of the iPhone 15 pro. Max I i'm astonished

[@pablotsla6028]

Does anybody else think that this guy makes the best Vlogs on KZbin??? Because he does

[@NateNakao]

Great video! I was a Nexus/Pixel user for many years, but I switched to Samsung a few years ago. I've been using the S23 Ultra, which I love, but there are little features on the Pixel that I actually really miss. Like call screening (Samsung's version never worked properly for me) and the "now playing" always available on the screen. I just ordered the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it should be arriving later today. Really excited to dive back into the Pixel world!

[@markfrancis81]

I'm currently debating switching from S23 Ultra but to the standard 9 Pro. Have you had any issues or regrets?

[@dej353]

I LOVE my Pixel 9 Pro XL for me it's the most premium phone I've ever used, from my iPhone to my Samsung. To each their own of course, but for me, it hits the sweet spot in real-world use. It's one fine phone and the very BEST Google Pixel so far. Premium, look, feel and quality. Love it!

[@redamohammad1937]

The most perfect and honest review, same experience with 8 pro 95%

[@francisq4446]

I was contemplating on watching 40 minutes. Bro this was worth every minute ‼️ good talking points 👏🏻 and informational. Love the scenery that you bring along in the video.

[@andresvidoza]

Thanks a looot faaam 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ashharper7199]

His videos are always slick and clean cut. My fav channel by far 👏

[@Anthonydavis-eq1jq]

You and Shevron keep me up to date on the ends and out of each flagship phone and it various iterations.

[@thespenceryan]

That layout was EXTREMELY confusing lol. Great meeting you brother, and great vlog and overview 👏 Look forward to seeing you again soon bro

[@johngroves1023]

FINALLY...... A proper real world review of you actually using the phone in real life.... This is the review I've been waiting for. Thank you so much for taking all the time to make this you are a hero!

[@Quashieyute]

I love this guy's work. Commenting from my Pixel 9 pro. Giving it 2 weeks before I commit from iPhone.

[@mmakeyboardwarrior4646]

Prob the best in-depth review I've seen in a while! You covered and answered everything I wanted to know. Love from Toronto

[@MrJoeMJ]

The most complete and detailed review so far. Ordered because of this impression. Thank you!

[@Echone-Deluxworld]

This video is totally amazing. Have to say it that I just watched this video and I cannot stop me from subscribing your channel

[@storyofakid10]

First time seeing your content and just have to say your cinematography skills are on point. You really know how to capture chill scenes with you in them, almost as a third person, to where the viewer feels like they are there with you. And the smooth transitions and music just tie it all together. It feels like a movie or story that the viewer is taken on. Nicely done , you got a subscriber out of me!

[@sigmitnavn]

I absolutely love my pixel 9 pro xl, it does everything so good, a complete reliable camera and video package and i have taken wonderful pictures of moving kids and pets, the pics look sharp all the time. LOVE IT❤

[@samanthawilson7633]

I've been watching lots of Pixel 9 Pro XL reviews and this is the best by a long way! Thank you!Trying to decide whether to get this or wait for S25 Ultra but could really do with getting a replacement much sooner than end of January and having recently been stung by Samsung's woeful customer services in UK I'm that hacked off I'm considering other options.

[@jahirnoriega6103]

You make us feel at the events man, love this!

[@a.artush]

I am surprised, but as iPhone 15 Pro user I would love to try new Pixel as my daily drive!

[@kristong]

I actually quite like the vlog part about the event. Like to as if I am also experiencing the vibe. Thx!

[@moses5161]

I'm gonna stick with my Pixel 4a until next year. I plan to get the 10 Pro XL and I can't wait!!

[@georgesudler8336]

I am in love with Googles Gemini AI feature

[@DavidC1]

i am going to order one right now i cant wait

[@eddiepeele9810]

Mine arrived today! Going to set it up later today!

[@socalskater5757]

Awesome Video!! Thanks for sharing your experience on the Google campus for the Pixel Event and then giving an in depth review of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. It was very thorough and very much appreciated. I was impressed how the Gemini Live bugged at one point on potential rural wedding venues and then when you asked if it remembered, it confirmed and carried on as though there had not been the interruption!!! I look forward to seeing your further reviews.

[@fl1ckershorts]

warm piccture! good storytelling and frames!

[@alexdenton6586]

For me, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the phone of the year. As someone with a disability, I love the voice command feature-it's just impeccable, even better than on the iPhone. The streamlined and minimalist Android interface, especially in the settings, is another strong point. However, I'm not ready to switch from my iPhone just yet for the simple reason that the iPhone is still superior in terms of photo and video quality. The day Google understands that instead of focusing on unnecessary artificial intelligence, they should focus on surpassing the iPhone in photo and video capabilities, it will be a game-changer. You’re capable of it, Google-you have the money and the talent to surpass Apple. What are you waiting for?

[@VibnWavez]

This is such an extensive and also nicely cinematic review. Subbed!!

[@J0ordyyNL]

Great video Andres! Very thorough. I like the way you shared your experience through your daily life!

[@SriM0]

Outstanding how you shoot videos and present the visuals.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

I was going to upgrade my s22 Ultra to the 9pro xl. But with all the shortcomings and lack of storage for the price, while deep discounts for the S24ulltra. I went with the S24 ultra. I love the aesthetics of the Pixle 9 pro xl but you dont get enough to justify the new price point. The tensor chip and camara needs further improvements to make google more appealing to me. This is coming from a guy that loved the google nexus device's. Google definitely took a step back with the pixel line. Going from andriod hardware leaders to playing neverending catch up.

[@Victor-uy8io]

The quality of your videos have improved tremendously man, I appreciate the hard work, time and effort you put into delivering great content!

[@Hds.Incorporated]

Wow man...what a review. such a real life review. love pixel

[@George-f2u3g]

What phone do you prefer galaxy s24 ultra or pixel 9 pro xl ???

[@89ayobami]

Nahh, this is a whole movie on its own. Great job Andres💪

[@AngrySinn]

I'm sold. I have the 8 pro and its been good for the most part but there were quite a bit of hiccups at first. The 9 pro looks like it fixed most of the issues the previous gens had. I had a Samsung at first but switched because of the UI and the bloat ware. It has changed a bit in recent years but it's not convincing me yet.

[@zurko2000]

I like your calm and open minded reviews 👍🏼

[@frieder_gr]

This Video was 🔥 Nice vlog, music and cuts

[@nishacircles]

wow the quality of youe video and how it was edited 🤩🤩 mind blowing

[@harrylen1688]

I have the Pixel 7 pro by far Im pretty satisfied! I Personaly not jump to the Wagon when the future of the ascertain Economy makes sense to enjoy what I have!! Thanks Great Vid!!

[@maxblagodar5187]

you got the best tech videos

[@ChrisJohannsen]

I use all the new phones and i think it has the best battery too. Anyone saying this is a minor upgrade is crazy.

[@borijosue19]

Thanks for sharing this experience! Loved insight look into the event. Great video!

[@rave4e]

Really enjoyed to watch this video. Keep up with the great work you put here.

[@xaron.adams7]

i bet you weren't expecting to drop along side Karl, Marques, The Tech Chap, Unbox Therapy, Andrew Zeng and Tim Schofield lmao😭

[@alexh2665]

The industry shills

[@gavinderulo12]

It's an embargo. It lifts at a certain time so everyone drops their coverage. It's normal. Happens all the time with phones, video games etc.

[@TheOnlyTaps]

You do know it happens all the time coz its a review embargo so much like with game reviews that drop at the same time, all these tech creators usually list their videos to go public as the embargo lifts on whichever product it is 👊🏿

[@TheOnlyTaps]

​@@gavinderulo12💯💯💯

[@goodify8302]

You forgot mrWhoseTheBoss 😉

[@messicomps344]

Could you show how you use the Pixel with your macbook? Or do you simultaneously use an android and an iOS device

[@damianwojcikiewicz3623]

Really chill and cozy channel. I live in Poland and Pixel 9 costs the same as iPhone 15, Pixel 8 has unbelievable price like 550$. I read Reddit and people said photos look overprocessed in RAW in Lr like bright colors before edit instead of darker ones. Some also said photos look dull. I don’t believe it. There are also some KZbinrs like „CNET” who made a fake comparisons showing Pixel 9 takes warmer photos.. that it belongs to iPhone.. the only thing I don’t like in Pixel is sometimes slightly purple tones and camera freeze after photo, I understand it because it - I opened album and photo was still processed and after it, it looked amazing. I like brighter colors. iPhone takes greenish yellowish that is weird and there are people who say it takes natural photos. Honestly I miss iPhone SE 2016. Natural pics. The thing I also like is Pixel Event wasn’t recorded like Apple because phone got a freeze and they leader of event went with it in a chill way saying let’s take another phone. It would be epic to see 20-30 mins about photo comparisons between iPhone and Pixel. No any KZbinr makes that. Honestly you did an amazing work because you are honest. No colorful rainbow review like Apple. iPhone 15 Pro Max here and when they won’t change color of photos then I’ll go with Pixel. Photographic styles don’t work for iPhone and not imitates true colors like Pixel does have. Sorry for long comment but I wanted to share my opinion because you are a good man! Forgot to say Sub.

[@Agent-o99]

Thank you bro, for your experience with this phone, to give us the useful conclusion in the end, honesty do not care about the negative comments at all and continue.

[@KuadzFit]

Just got my 9 pro xl and I love it. I traded my 7 pro to get it and they resolved all my issues with the 7 pro. Great upgrade !;

[@warriorway2570]

Who did you trade it with? I have a Google Pixel 7pro myself and thinking about the upgade to 9 xl pro

[@KuadzFit]

@@warriorway2570 Do it you won't regret it! I switched to AT&T and traded it and you get the 9 Pro XL for Free with any pixel trade in and I got a free upgrade to the 256 since I preordered it at the time so I jumped on that deal

[@ShoFan21]

This is a great review. I currently have the pixel 8 pro. One of the things I wish pixel can improve on is the dim feature. I wish it was more dimmed. Also, I wish there was an adaptive white balance for the display. It's too cool when indoors and it hurts my eyes so I usually will turn on night light feature. Also, I do hope they will improve when taking pics for 50 MP, it will process faster.

[@TheMak1985]

First review I have seen you do, in depth so now subbed!

[@yaing1293]

Finally find a review with proper camera test, don't like others just take random pics make no senses.

[@schopra13]

Folks, all these tech KZbinrs get the phone in advance and google places an embargo on when they can actually launch their review. KZbinrs well then finalize the review in advance, and set it to publish right when the embargo is lifted (eg. Aug 21st, 1pm est). This is why a bunch of reviews drop at the exact same time

[@TheOnlyTaps]

🎯💯

[@andresvidoza]

Yesss siir

[@FamilyEntertainment-ml1bj]

Not all of them. Some of the youtubers are buying phones themselves and they don't care about embargo

[@schopra13]

@@FamilyEntertainment-ml1bj those reviewers generally don’t get the phone in advance though. Obvi some exceptions Lol

[@saifulazhar3509]

This is fun to watch. You make my day as I am a die hard Pixel fan. Keep up the good content man. My man

[@KaaayKaay]

whoever edited this is actually the best

[@gilley6730]

Thanks for the honest review with the camera still doing the skipping between the zooms during video. Beautiful phone but not enough to upgrade from my P8P as my secondary phone around the house.

[@Jarhead_pumpkin]

Thank you for the review. I'm planning to get my hands on pixel 9, 3 more months to go🎉

[@Mostafa-Talal]

Great work , keep up the good work

[@EDXVA]

Good video, but I don't understand why you would plug the phones while doing a benchmark- performance will fall of a cliff, like you've seen on the Pixel. (Both are off by ~200 single core, 1000multi core). For actual gaming performance, you need to try demanding games like Genshin at highest settings to notice that the G4 is heavily under-performing, daily use and light games run fine on it. I love the vibes and the production quality of the video, thumbs up to the team behind it.

[@Texasnmom]

I’m a new subscriber. The first thing I noticed is how beautiful your home is. The aesthetic is so beautiful coming from a man. I almost want to move I. lol

[@davidguzman6299]

Favorite part about this review is the fact that he showed the phone a lot in different situations. I know it’s very superficial but i always want to know what the phone would look like to someone I’m hanging with. I know, very vain. But i love seeing how he holds the phone a lot and shows how it looks when someone is using it in real world activities.

[@olafcisneros1]

Love the thumbnail! You never disappoint bro 😮😆🔥🔥🔥

[@andresvidoza]

much loooove❤❤

[@kwanelevilakati]

Why are you exporting 20 photos on your phone? If you're looking for perfect, go for Samsung. And we seem to forget the purpose of a phone. Focus should be on battery life, connectivity, and ease of connecting to other. Secondary is the multimedia.

[@CoffeeNCruising]

I thought I honestly would have returned my Pixel 9 PRo XL already over my team orange 🧡 S24U. But I'm really enjoying it. If Samsung changes the design like the rumors. The S25U will be solid.

[@bapestaz]

do you share / have a video on your lightroom settings? your editing is such a vibe!

[@sergiougarte1409]

Como siempre, excelente video, me encanta la estética, el estilo es super reconocible, que envidia de oficina, felicidades por tan buen trabajo!! Esteticamente me gusto mucho el Pixel, pero por el momento me quedo con el S24 ultra como principal ( me encanta el OS de samsung) y mi segundo teledono es un Iphone 15 pro max, pero me gustan los dos OS.

[@muthukumaranc]

Great video Andres!! Glad you shared the launch journey with us.

[@Harmansehgal5]

Watch your video for the first time and subscribe your channel. I really like your review. Your view looks very honest and very good as compared to the KZbinrs. Thank you.

[@andresvidoza]

Thanks a lot man we really try

[@kindofanmol]

19:33 Video Boost is insanely good. Wow.

[@andresvidoza]

Yeah it's actually reallly goood the difference. The difference in details is so crazy lol

[@eduardoesqueda7977]

Great video production and you cover a lot of things from this phone, really helpful for us to take a decision if we will buy it or wait for iPhone 16 PM.

[@reviewbalance.anytech]

That's awesome man, that's a long time to experience a new technology.

[@StefanKamer]

Spectacular review! Thank you so much! I'm sold!

[@christopherhanratty2262]

Great video! First time to the channel and will definitely be on the look out for upcoming videos. First video that actually went into what Pixel fans wanted to know; does it stutter, overheat, connection issues, etc. and he answers those questions.

[@mirko230670]

I saw your review with great interest, but I honestly think the S24 Ultra is better, especially for photography. Gemini probably works better, but it is a subscription if I understand correctly. Overall I don't think I would trade my S24 Ultra for a Pixel. As always I appreciate your videos and content. TY guys😉

[@nevillejames2200]

Great detailed review 👏🏿

[@samanthamarasca8864]

I'm loving my 9 pro XL, but I'm honestly looking forward to a 45mm version of the watch 3. The pixel watch is my favorite smartwatch design, it was always just too small so I'm psyched for the new 45 variant and that was the first thing that I ordered

[@Paconievess68]

Tremendo vídeo, se aprecia que cambies de teléfonos tanto para traer buen contenido !!