BRUTALLY HONEST - Pixel 9 Pro XL One Month Later!

[@dustinct.]

Excited for my 9 pro (non xl) coming in a couple weeks!

[@CallMeKJOS]

Aye

[@henrik_lamar]

Same but who in the google company had that stupid idea to deliver the 9 Pro a month after the other two models

[@mackmccord3743]

Mine is here. Just received it about 4 days ago in NY. It's perfect. And feels so good to be on a small (ish. because this was considered huge when the galaxy notes first came out) Pro level Pixel phone. It could be smaller. But it's much better than the how humongously huge the 6P - 8P was. You can ask me any questions if you'd like! 💯🕶️💜

[@thunderchunky5650]

@@mackmccord3743I plan to switch from my iPhone back to Android and I’m stuck on deciding getting the Pixel 9 Pro or a Samsung, everyone is bashing on the pixel 9 on performance. So my question is how is it when it comes to performance? Also how is the phone overall at handling the basics?

[@mden2490]

Thank you for your honesty throughout the video. It's very refreshing to get a realistic day to day use scenario review, and not talk about gaming and other features that only roughly 1% of the users use and what the other 99% do not really care about. The 1% seem to complain about the same insignificant specs that in everyday use will not mean much!

[@kebby8251]

Exactly. Everyone acts like people are playing AAA games at 200 fps with ray tracing and DLS active all the time. They browse social media, text, and make calls 95% of the time

[@g.g.2359]

@@kebby8251 Bro its not the dumb gaming.. phone is just not there yet! Forget how inferior the chip is for gaming, it is inferior for series of snappy shots , the more u press the more it starts to lag cuz tensor is garbage. Also ... slow storage memory means all the 4k and 8k photos/ videos will have double or even tripple the time being uploaded and downloaded. Last ,but not least... lost identity and trying way 2 much to look like an iphone which i have as a second phone. Charging premium, but using bad chip which can be felt not just in dumb gaming or even more dumb benchmarking but u can when dealing with heavy apps and 4/8k file transfer and camera operations. I am sorry the phone is very very good, but when u charge as much as apple or samsung u better provide the best possible in every possible phone part. I understand that next year when TSMC start to make their tensor the game will be different, but now its bad and why the inferior storage speeds again ?

[@ExploringHabit]

I didn't warm to my Pro XL at first coming from a S22 Ultra but now i love it

[@EBraz]

I’m in the same situation. I have a s22 ultra, and I’m thinking of getting the pixel 9 pro xl. But idk if it’s a good idea or if it’s worth it.

[@ExploringHabit]

@@EBraz it's totally worth it , I bought it as it's on a cheaper tariff too

[@keyurchampaneri6536]

held off on s24 ultra for the s25 ultra.. but pixel finally figured it out I might just have to have both

[@mackmccord3743]

​@@EBrazyou will love it. Pixel is a different yet more complete and useful experience. Unlike the galaxy phones. Myself being an owner of the P6P, P8P, P9P, s23 and s23u. The Pixel phones and experience is much better and you will be very happy. Especially the fact that you don't have to figure out which app is the right one to use. Between text, email, app stores, calendar. It's very annoying a confusing using a galaxy phone. Then you have to update apps on two different apps stores and then also good lock.. You will love the Pixel Experience and will not miss your Samsung phone.. Go for it! 💯🕶️💜

[@mikering6393]

The only two things I like about my pixel 9 pro is the new fingerprint scanner and the speakers. Scrolling through webpages and the Google feed and KZbin still slow and not as smooth as iPhone or Samsung kind of disappointed.😩

[@Pomacat]

Happy with mine

[@CallMeKJOS]

Same!

[@jamaicobzttv9729]

When did you get it? I'm still waiting on mine

[@benavides0308]

As a Liverpool fan, I almost unsubscribed based on that jersey. But you have suffered enough. That said, I love my Pixel 9 XL. And great review.

[@CallMeKJOS]

You got jokes huh 🥹

[@benavides0308]

@@CallMeKJOS 🤣🤣

[@soumalyadeogharia5892]

Long live onana

[@wakinguptothetruth.2566]

Google sponsor Liverpool fc,the players get pixels for free,Liverpool fc wallpapers in the gallery now to.

[@carsontrinh414]

Awesome and straightforward and honest review!

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@carsontrinh414 🙏🏿

[@micktheloonify]

As a Man Utd fan and Member as well the way they are playing at the moment it's best just to talk about phones.And I too have the Pixel 9 XL!

[@shehzadimtiaz18]

People say you are not supposed to let your charge go below 20% and Stop charging at 80% Do you follow it??

[@Hopiiya]

I used that kind of method to maintain the battery interval and battery health. That method is to lessen more heat on your battery because the more your battery overheats the more it degrades

[@ChaoSTrophicS]

People who do that need mental help, why buy something then proceed to treat it like a a fragile baby that gonna get hurt with minor stuff like slight battery overheating or whatever. Just use it and don't worry 😂

[@joshc7765]

Turn on adaptive battery and enjoy the phone

[@tspirate]

In this video, Call Me KJ does a Pixel 9 Pro XL review after one month of usage. Overall, he thinks it is a great phone with some minor flaws. Here are the key points from the video: * Design: The Pixel 9 Pro XL has an ergonomic design that is comfortable to hold. It is made of glass with a soft matte finish on the back. It is slightly heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro but not the heaviest phone out there. However, it scratches easily so a case is recommended. * Display: The display is a 6.8 inch screen with an adjustable refresh rate that goes from 1 to 120 Hz. It is very bright at 3,000 nits, making it easy to see even in bright sunlight. * Fingerprint sensor: The Pixel 9 Pro XL now has an ultrasonic fingerprint reader which is faster and more secure than the fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro. * Battery life: The battery capacity is slightly higher than the Pixel 8 Pro and will easily get you through the day on a single charge. It supports fast charging with a 45W charger, but the reviewer only achieved 0 to 30% in about an hour and it took an hour to process video. * Performance: The Pixel 9 Pro XL is powered by the Tensor G4 chip. The reviewer found it to be very responsive and snappy for everyday tasks. * Camera: The Pixel 9 Pro XL has the same camera specs as the Pixel 8 Pro, including a 50 megapixel wide-angle lens, a 48 megapixel ultrawide lens, and a telephoto lens. The camera takes great pictures, especially for people of color, but the video recording is not as good. It shoots in 8K but requires video boost to look good, which requires extra steps and takes a long time to process. * Software: The Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with Android 14 with the August security updates. It has 16 GB of RAM and several new AI features, including Pixel Studio, Magic Eraser, and LaMDA. The reviewer has not used any of the new AI features yet. * Conclusion: The Pixel 9 Pro XL is a great phone with a comfortable design, a bright display, a fast fingerprint sensor, long battery life, and a great camera. However, the video recording is not as good as the still photos and it has some software quirks. I hope this summary is helpful!

[@leonvanlent5069]

Thanks for your honest review of the P9ProXL. When I am out of my TMobile plan next year June I will definitely get the P9ProXL. It looks like a tremendous phone. I now use the P7Pro which I like very much, even in 2024! The new ones only can get even better, innit? I do not care a shiny sh*te about most AI features either but the Pixels are so damn smooth, you have got to give credits to Google for that. At least I do.

[@sunnysunny501]

Great review as always

[@CallMeKJOS]

I appreciate that

[@cheesecake4you]

I think it's a great phone. If you are going to jump use the phone for its ai features. Don't buy it because you will be bored. I enjoy the phone for its user experience.

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

Hi KJ I absolutely love my 9 Pro XL, only issue is it won't wireless charge in a case and tried 3 cases, fine without. Otherwise fab fab fab, thanks for this! 😊❤

[@omonighoprogressoghenetejiri]

Buy a case that has that magsafe ring on it, I suggest buying from big brands like dbrand or Spigen or many other, they might be pricey but worth it Especially dbrand, I don't use one but I've seen many people recommend it

[@007MarkThompson]

Bro i love your footy top as well as your review

[@AveryCaines]

I appreciate how genuine and honest you are with your opinions-great review! I'm curious, what do you use as your daily driver?

[@CallMeKJOS]

Thanks for watching. Right now it's the 9 Pro XL

[@xXllIIIIllXx]

Bro, you can't be taken seriously with triple man UTD in your FPL team

[@Poppabradj]

What is the name of your wallpapers or wallpaper pack you are using ? ( pretty nice )

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@Poppabradj from an app called backdrops

[@Tomaslaravo]

This is GREAT PHONE! I can't stop it

[@andrewobrien2749]

My 9 pro XL has been really impressive, but the video quality has really disappointed me. Can be choppy and missing frames. Video boost is great but take so long and like you said you have to remember every time to turn it on. Also this week I have noticed my BT headphones (galaxy buds pro2) don't sync correctly, always out of sync. Have no idea why this is happening. Worked fine at the start.

[@cyclone3444]

Great video. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽. 1. I am using a 45W charger for my 9pro XL and bro it never took 1 hr to charge to 100%. I can't even remember my Pixel 4XL taking 1 hr to charge 2. What is the point of getting a new phone if you don't remember to use the feature that comes with it. I use Gemini alot, from summarize pages to setting up tasks and identifying emails that I haven't responded to (only work on Gmail tho). I always shoot videos on 8K because that is one of the reasons why I got the phone. The only features I haven't used so far is the screenshot and it's because I never really use the screenshot but I guess it will work better for people who are maybe fashion designers or personal shoppers who need to take a lot of screenshots. Overall, you need to intentionally use features that come with your phone.

[@CallMeKJOS]

Thanks for watching but Don't necessarily agree with this take. I think a new feature should have seamless integration that you don't have to remember to use it. Almost like it's part of the everyday use. If it doesn't affect my daily use I don't remember to use it.

[@cyclone3444]

@@CallMeKJOS I get your point, your pixel Camera does not shoot portrait by default, you have to switch the mode to Portrait. Your video starts at 30fps 4k. You have to switch it to taking 60fps 4k which will disable HDR. My point is, there are a lot of features and you need to select what you want.

[@Scalloops]

bad take people will use phones naturally and if they forget features exist then its a bad feature. Apple introduced 3D Touch on the iphone 6S back in the day and then literally no one knew it existed because it was unnatural to use and surprise they dropped the feature.

[@cyclone3444]

@@Scalloops Apple devices don't limit battery charging to 80% by default. Users are to customize charging settings and activate features like Optimized Battery Charging to prolong battery life. Similarly, the Pixel 9 Pro XL's camera doesn't default to 50MP; users can choose their preferred resolution. Pixel doesn't activate RCS by default, user will decide if they want it or not. Phone companies provide default settings and modes, but they also inform users of other available features.

[@Ordinary_Peasant]

Hey KJ, my wife's boyfriend hates pixel phones. What should I do?

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@Ordinary_Peasant I think you have bigger problems than what phone to get 😂😂

[@AkinolaEmmanuel]

Get a new wife

[@daniloflow2242]

Lmao 🤣 😅 ​@@CallMeKJOS

[@iezniR]

Im currently planning to trade my IP 15pm to a pixel 9 pro xl should I go for it. I currently have pixel 7 pro as backup

[@omonighoprogressoghenetejiri]

Wait till next year, especially if you take alot of videos Word on the street is that next year will be when the performance on pixel gets that big jump

[@mayorleefootball]

How much is it?

[@chillywill95831]

I have definitely used pixel studio And it's pretty awesome. It's one that you guys will appreciate. The truth is it keeps you off of the death. Scroll because you can sit there and create all of these pictures that just come out of your mind. You can't draw them but the AI can so it's pretty amazing. So in effect you get rid of the mindless death scroll which isn't good for your brain and your open Pixel studio and get imaginative and creative. It's by far the most underrated feature of the pixel 9 pro XL

[@fredrikfjeld1575]

I am thinking about either the Pixel or the Galaxy Ultra, but the Ultra seems like the better deal outside of the US. Atm there doesn't seem to be the printscreen app here, nor most other AI features on the Pixel. We will probably never get the call recorder or the one that answers calls for you. So then it just seems like the Ultra has a lot more features. What reasons are there to pick the Pixel over the Ultra?

[@Mark-ez2xb]

I like the samsung s24 ultra, but its huge boxy and pointy edges design makes me want to get the pixel 9 pro xl instead.

[@fredrikfjeld1575]

@@Mark-ez2xb true. I was thinking a case would probably make them more similar anyways

[@BeeBombard]

Does this phone over heat? My iPhone 15 pro max over heats a lot.

[@greeshmaarisetty2705]

Hey can you recommend me a phone between pixel 9 Pro xl and Honor magic 6 pro I need good camera battery performance and I am going to use it long term. I consume a lot of content Thanks in advance

[@nasserjabi]

Interesting video, thank you, my question is: what advantage does this phone have over the S24 ultra?

[@CallMeKJOS]

Honestly? Not much. The only reason why anyone should get this isn't even the AI features. It's just the overall experience. It's get very good

[@nasserjabi]

@@CallMeKJOS is the overall experience that better than one ui?

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@nasserjabi for me it is. But then again, mobile experience is very subjective. You'll have to try it to determine yourself

[@mystertom100]

Funny to see my comment in the video😂

[@CallMeKJOS]

Lmao after coming for me

[@thomasg1513]

when its £300 then i upgrade from pixel 7

[@hsimpson1152]

Your experience is very telling, this phone can do what $200 phones can do perfectly. However, when it comes to executing the AI features that Google uses to sell these phones the Tensor chip shows it's weakness. A $1000 phone shouldn't have this issue and don't get me started on 128gb base storage. This is an overpriced premium midrange phone at best.

[@mobayman3230]

Normal s24 or pixel 9 pro? I mainly need it for pics and videos to upload on social media & good battery

[@phonedroid_uz]

You can compare with only with 25 series and you can choose pixel 9series rather than s24 series

[@davidbrown6137]

Regular pixel 9 will get you there.

[@alenx5455]

uhm ultrawide has different specs than pixel 8 pro so its not the same hardware behind as the 8. Apart from the selfie cam that also has different specs than last year. Also the telephoto has a better sensor and makes much better photos when zooming in 10x or 15x or 20x etc... than the 8 pro. Do your research bro

[@NFEC84]

How can I get that background?

[@PoweroftheMorphinGrid]

Not sure if u were asked this in previous videos, I think the 45 watts charging speeds actually work if you use third party 45 watts chargers. 🤔🤔🤔

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@PoweroftheMorphinGrid bro, I've used every 3rd charger you can think of. Doesn't work

[@eltorres25]

I will wait for one plus 13 or 13R pixel went up to high on price

[@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover]

Google false advertisement on charging speed.

[@ThoughtDiffusion]

what about the battery life. I have xl pro , had only 7 hours screen on time and survive less than a day

[@cheesecake4you]

Keep running it as per normal. The battery is learning your Habits. It keeps on getting better. It's a great phone. I hated it at first coming off a s24 ultra I also own a iPhone 13 pro max.

[@ThoughtDiffusion]

@@cheesecake4you I am using iphone 15 pro max has got 4500mAh battery but my iphone work for 2 days or 1.5 days with heavy usages where I use same way my Pixel 9 pro XL has got 5060MAh battery which is way more than iphone but works for a day or less. I dont understand whats the wrong.

[@MIIB7773]

Charging speed helding me back to takeover this phone.

[@KMA_ACWH]

This fast charging thing is a total joke.... Don't get this rubbish with Oneplus. You charge the phone at whatever battery level and it fast charges to 100%.

[@TheGPR12]

I noticed the charging slowed down today really bad. Even with adaptive charging off it was taking foreeeeeeeever to charge. I'm not sure if it's a defect but it didn't so this before until today. Doesn't make sense it's super slow now charging

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@TheGPR12 broooo mine too. It's actually frustrating

[@davidbrown6137]

Did you try reboot?

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@davidbrown6137 didn't work

[@TheGPR12]

@@davidbrown6137 yes it seems to work normal "when it wants" so to speak

[@MrSolidair]

No Haaland? That's a shame :D

[@wakinguptothetruth.2566]

Pixel 9 pro xl or the honor 6 magic pro?

[@CallMeKJOS]

Haven't used the Honor 6 magic so I can't say

[@brucelin5842]

If u use a case , can u prevent scratches?

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@brucelin5842 yes

[@Conannnnn]

Meanwhile I'm still waiting for my 9 pro to come 😢

[@JacobFortnerisZeroCool]

Mine charges insanely fast

[@jtec99]

Been 2hrs now, you at 100% yet?

[@Shroomsy869]

Why don’t the kits show in the FPL app?!

[@CallMeKJOS]

An android issue. Noticed it

[@vivekprasher8312]

Bro the link to the wallpaper, the one in intro

[@NuggetsInclusive]

its not even out yet? what do you after the hype ?

[@CallMeKJOS]

It was announced a month ago. I've had it since.

[@NuggetsInclusive]

@@CallMeKJOS well how is it after the hype if only reviews with incentive to make a good review have it at this point?

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@NuggetsInclusive most people that ordered got their phones 21/22nd of August. Not sure where your location is but here in NA people have had their phones for almost two weeks.

[@mrcroft2007]

Brutalust honest: then proceeds to read all the phone's specs. 🙄

[@leophoenix1452]

You got a gaming hardware channel right?... I could swear the voice is the same... The fade nigerian accent

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@leophoenix1452 nahhh bro. No gaming channel

[@leophoenix1452]

@@CallMeKJOS VGfightschool is the channel name... I thought that was you all these while...

[@305dadecounty305]

AI is a gimmick. Not gonna use most of what it does.

[@danielpuleo6864]

Man has no shame using a Man United shirt you got to respect that 😂

[@TheMrsmith76]

You lost me when I saw your shirt....

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@TheMrsmith76 lmao oh ffs

[@ZeynepArslan-b9d]

harika telefon

[@kpehe100]

For those of us who like punchy and bright photos, I'll prefer Samsung because Google's photos look moody when the lights are not completely enough around you.

[@CallMeKJOS]

Fair. I see it as more natural than anything else

[@razerwirechead]

@@CallMeKJOSpixels are capturing the skin tones very accurately.

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@razerwirechead yess

[@Involvement82]

​@@razerwirechead my sausage meat 🍖 is very accurate on my adult site. Thank you pixel

[@queen-lf4vj]

Samsung photos can't even get details, overexposure all the time 😂

[@CorazónAtómicoDelaVíaLáctea]

45w is not fast charging.

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@CorazónAtómicoDelaVíaLáctea it isn't?

[@CorazónAtómicoDelaVíaLáctea]

@CallMeKJOS No.

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@CorazónAtómicoDelaVíaLáctea why?

[@CorazónAtómicoDelaVíaLáctea]

@@CallMeKJOS look at other oems. 45w is 2019 tech.

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@CorazónAtómicoDelaVíaLáctea so because tech was brought out on 2019. It isn't fast charging? Got it

[@KianFloppa]

Has it even been a full month?

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@KianFloppa I've had since announcement

[@mikeysironrage8103]

The camera bump is so ugly

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@mikeysironrage8103 design is very subjective innit?

[@sensiblewheels]

4:45 the phone easily charged at 32w till about 50% battery. I'm using a PPS charger that can do 21c 2.25 amps. Shocked that you can't get the same with the google charger. Send the unit back

[@kamilaw.2126]

Still doubting...😊

[@CallMeKJOS]

How come

[@kamilaw.2126]

@@CallMeKJOS i doubt if I should go for Pixel 9 pro XL, had for z while pixel 6, 6 pro, 7 pro and 8 pro and all had battery problems and were overheating :( I am doubting between s24u and pixel 9 pro XL...any tips?

[@malifresh2680]

It was all good til I saw the Jersey 😅😅

[@CallMeKJOS]

😭😭

[@lil_nginya]

#IFA2024 #AIPC

[@kenhaidarrell150]

GGMU

[@handleking1]

The fact that Google is switching to TSMC chips for the next Tensor means this is going to get obsolete REALLY fast.

[@odinbejar]

It's funny how you didn't mention the The lens transition which is freaking garbage and you forgot to mention how bad the portraits are something I brought up to Google and they never fixed it

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@odinbejar I can't cover EVERYTHING in an 11 min video. Also portrait mode is probably one of the best things on a pixel. Idk what you're using.

[@odinbejar]

@@CallMeKJOS I'm using a vivo x100 ultra which is the best in the market when it comes to portraits and trust me it is crap The cutout look like a little kid did it maybe you should get your eyes checked

[@CallMeKJOS]

@@odinbejar so wait. If you've not had first hand experience with a pixel 9 pro XL. Why are you commenting like you do?

[@odinbejar]

@@CallMeKJOS I got the pixel 9 pro xl I just returned it yesterday I posted a bunch of comparisons on Twitter everybody agreed on me

[@latingringo89]

A 2024 Pixel Flagship with 2023 software doesn't make me confident in Android 15 being stable on this device... something is up and Google is hiding something

[@CallMeKJOS]

I'm hoping android 15 comes soon and it's stable. We'll see.

[@ThomasNowicki-m5s]

first minute of the video: there is the pixel 9 not hte best in hardware and software. then there is the pro flagship........ sorry to tell you all pixel have 100% same tensor that lag similar on all pixel in scrolling. open a app the scrolling = lag party. that is far from flagships away.

[@CallMeKJOS]

Do you have the pixel 9 pro XL?

[@jaroslavbestmusic5392]

no, it's the other way around, the pixels are absolutely smooth. I had this problem on the oneplus 12, but never on the pixe

[@enamahmedshahaz]

Even the pixel 4 xl has good camera than this shitt. Don't buy this phone.

[@CallMeKJOS]

So if the 4Xl has a good camera this wouldn't??

[@yaboipookiepook]

Tell me you can't afford a new Pixel without telling me you can't afford a new Pixel. Troll 😭😭

[@joshc7765]

The 4xl was one of the best pixels imo. Be my third one.

[@fredgmalp]

🤡🤡🤡