Google Pixel 9 - An iPhone User's Perspective!

[@AndrewEthanZeng]

📸 Which photos are nicer: iPhone or Pixel?

[@ethangaming5234]

Pixel

[@daveoh67]

Hi , as per installing security/OS updates . Pixel is designed so you use the phone while it updates , you are not supposed to wait for it .

[@jonathanj.3695]

I hate to say it, but the iPhone is still better when it comes to photos and videos. The Pixel is still much better when it comes to software features and A.I. features.

[@Aman-ye4cv]

pixel sure

[@Peeeeeew]

I switched to Iphone 15 Pro from pixel. Went hiking with my GF, made a few pictures of her on a trail. The first thing she said "omg i really miss your pixel:. That says everything.

[@Hamzta]

that case + phone color combo is perfection! you should call it the "watermelon"

[@old-school-old]

I like "bubblegum"

[@mintori1802]

I think it looks more like pink guava

[@Pixlewatchtoo]

Watergum 😂

[@AndrewJamesStringer]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@RajarshiGupta1]

Guava🎉

[@HansyPants184]

They gave me an iPhone at my work after being on Android since day one. I want to like it. They can do all of the same things but it seems like everything takes 1-2 extra steps on ios and I feel android is now the easier operating system for seniors and the technologically impaired.

[@ericeland9584]

As an iPhone user Will have to sadly agree . Have had android for all my life up to the iPhone 12. Then really started regretting this OS migration… android has a bunch of shortcuts… you can long press virtually anything and get a shortcut associated to the toggle you’re pressing. iPhones you must literally dig into the settings to find what you need. And let’s not talk about the horrible battery life on iPhones …

[@alsonotraeon]

​@@ericeland9584 i agree with everything but the battery life lol. iphone batteries seem to be super good and last a day imo, and im a pretty heavy user. im currently using an s22+ and it has way worse battery than any iphone ive tried

[@veiledseeker]

I actually found it to be the opposite. Most seniors prefer the iPhone instead of android as android is more "complicated" to navigate and find things

[@fuckingallthesehoes3295]

@@veiledseekerI agree with this, most seniors I’ve dealt with are able to get by with the iPhone, I think they deal with more issues on Android. Also iPhone battery life is so damn good

[@Karly-KarlKarl]

glad to see an detailed look into the regular Pixel 9 and not the Pro or the fold like most other launch coverage rn. The camera test is wild that there’s so little between an iPhone that’s double the price

[@trulsdirio]

I mean last time an iPhone topped camera test charts has been a while ago, so not really surprising I guess.

[@sparrow-d3e]

you kidding me iphone fell off hard I just found out my 2018 Huawei Y7 Prime phone is faster then the iPhone and for way more then lower the price the price of this phone that I have is cheap yet fast and simple I swear Huawei phones are criminally underrated

[@Mal_76]

Not quite double the price but yeah

[@rebs4jezus]

@Karly-KarlKarlv Pixel 9 128gb: 899 euros. iPhone 15 pro 128gb: 1099 euros. Aah yes “double” the price. I love the pixel but I won’t stand for delusion to fulfill your confirmation bias needs.

[@dgmojojojo]

@@rebs4jezus”apple tax” in some country really hit hard though. In my country they could sell 50% more expensive than the US price

[@mayanksh3khar]

Pixel and iPhone images are so iconic, consistent and different. I immediately recognized which photos were taken from which phone.

[@pawpacito]

Came here to say this! Glad i’m not the only one. I love the style of both of them and how iconic and recognizable they remain over time!

[@enashimo]

Current Pixel phones cameras remind me of a S10. Looks beautiful

[@alsonotraeon]

​@@enashimo i read that as $10 😭 i was getting ready to type a whole ass argument LOL

[@mbuusihenry800]

Am going to be honest, I didn't know you, had never seen a single video from your channel but 6 minutes into this one and I already subscribed. You are the right person for a tech review. Awesome job mate. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@jayniko4962]

Same this guy is pretty good 👍

[@hemukhalate8004]

Felt the same

[@pickardw]

Switched from iPhone to Pixel about 6 years ago. Have an iPhone from work, and I couldn't imagine going back to the iPhone software. The Pixel software is just way more streamlined for what I use. I use Google Assitant a lot, and it's been way better than Siri for a long time - hoping Gemini will continue its upward trend. And honestly, I can't deal with phones that don't have good spam filtering anymore. The number of spam calls I get on my iPhone is wild, whereas I've gotten maybe 2 spam calls on my Pixel since they rolled out that feature - and no false positives so far, which I was slightly concerned about. Although, I do miss the fingerprint reader on the back and the squeeze for assitant feature from my Pixel 3 😭. I might be the only one, but I used that squeeze feature so much

[@joseanzaldo8512]

I still squeeze my pixel 7 every now and then just put of habit 😂

[@andrezzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Pixel 5 was so good with its fingerprint scanner/ light weight phone/battery life 😩

[@miliondrmz]

Indeed, they should bring back fingerprint sensor on the back. It's so convenient

[@Limmosee]

@@miliondrmz I 100% agree, although I've gotten used to the front fingerprint sensor, The one on the back was just more convenient, in it's placing, and that swipe down on the fingerprint sensor, to get a look at your notifications, I miss it

[@old-school-old]

I appreciate an android/iPhone review that doesn't have that weird, partisan vibe that so many of these comparisons do. You stuck to objectivity. The only reason I don't consider Android options-and I know there are many good ones-is that I'm immersed in the Apple ecosystem and really like how seamlessly everything works together. Great job on the review!

[@titzmageex]

I recently fully jumped ship from iPhone and the Apple ecosystem. Huge regret. Don't do it. Never do it.

[@epsilon1670]

​@@titzmageex each to their own I jumped ship and don't regret it

[@SirSam21]

​@@titzmageexLol, it's not that bad

[@kamikazikid127]

I want this phone so bad but I’m way too immersed in the Apple ecosystem too

[@JimJames113]

Lol....Tom from Myspace

[@Fishhooks]

I used iPhones through the 7th generation before deciding to just try Android. I've had the Pixel 7 (standard) for the last couple years and it's been great! I'm likely to upgrade to the 9 Pro (smaller) soon. And I have to say... When I pick up an iPhone nowadays, I feel confused and lost on how to do basic stuff. iOS just doesn't make sense to me anymore at all, since I've left the iOS / MacOS ecosystem. If anyone out there is an iPhone user thinking of making the jump, don't make a huge deal out of it. Buy a used phone and try it out for a month. It's less dramatic than you might think.

[@Tentsu7]

This was one of the best comparison videos I've seen thank you. I'm coming from the iPhone Pro 15 max to the pixel 9 pro xl. I've had the opposite experience with camera focus, the pixel pro is super snappy and even the face unlock is instant for me before I even fully turn the phone over. I thought it was broken until I disguised my face and tried again lol.

[@WhadayanoJoe]

Probably the best Pixel 9 review I’ve seen, both from an imagery standpoint and in its content. Awesome job!

[@wilmerfernandez1221]

Cause he was honest. A lot of reviews are down by hardcore apple fans that want to downplay the pixel but we all know it's an amazing phone probably the best phone of 2024

[@Testimony201]

Really nice ngl as an iPhone user.

[@merlionmatthew2820]

Made me actually consider changing phones 😅

[@Testimony201]

@@merlionmatthew2820 me I would just have both my iPhone and the pixel or Samsung s23 base model, I love the Samsung S24 base model, haven’t used it but it looks so nice af, would love to try not the pixel 9 or 9pro and the Samsung S24 base model. I love smaller phones but not too small.

[@aleiwan]

@@merlionmatthew2820 absolutely! I am an iPhone user and now I am thinking maybe it's time to switch. Idk

[@الحد]

@@aleiwanthey literally copied iphones and you want to switch. If you want to switch buy iphone 13 pink

[@jgg6932]

​@@الحد iphones have been coping features from Android for years now mainly Samsung and pixel iPhone is very good if you like one ecosystem but if you want top software you go with Pixel or if you prefer top of the line hardware you go with Samsung

[@yanni2737]

The phone/case colour combination is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Michael-ii7yo]

Best review of the Pixel 9 by a long shot. I really enjoyed this format, it's balanced, unbiased and I appreciate the fresh perspective from a non-Pixel user. And a treat on the eyes with beautiful video work! Subbed and I'll be tuning in for your tech reviews, keep up the good work brilliant stuff 👍

[@majin1901]

love your real life reviews, alot more interesting than just benchmarks & numbers

[@justsauce391]

9:20 because it is a close ecostystem doesn't mean it is more secure, if someone has created a virus for ios, none will notice and be aware of it, also u lose way too much freedom on ur phone. You are not allowed to use ur phone as u want and as it is capable on ios that's what i don't like.

[@Afshin-du4fg]

9:25 just being closed or open source doesn't make an operating system more secure. Security depends on how it's built, maintained, and updated, not just whether the code is public or private.

[@EggheadAssasin]

Was looking for this comment. Funny enough Open source tends to be more secure than closed projects

[@abhaybhardwaj4513]

Exactly...like seriously people still believe this.....some of the most secure systems are open source.

[@sergiovr_]

Also theres the fact that android does not limit the capabilities of antivirus apps. As iOS has a closed system said apps cannot interact with certain parts of the system, making the labour of protecting the phone harder

[@rebs4jezus]

@@abhaybhardwaj4513Some of the closed source systems are also top level in terms of security, honestly mentioning one without the other is incredibly biased.

[@abhaybhardwaj4513]

@@rebs4jezus well the guy didnt questioned the security of closed source.....he questioned the security of open source...hence the reply

[@maravreloaded]

I'd say that you should compare it with a Pixel 9 Pro.

[@TechOutAdam]

Exactly my thoughts too!

[@puggathy]

exactly

[@123urcent]

Thats what i was thinking too. it would have been the same of comparing the pixel 9 pro vs the base iphone 15.

[@SamuelCerwinske]

There's really no difference between the 9 and pro other than the other camera and maybe a bit more ram and brighter screen.

[@Jeff-oo9br]

Thanks for the detailed review as usual, cinematography is top notch 👌 As an iPhone user I’m really impressed with not just the quality of the camera of Pixel, but also the AI functionalities as well. Apple really has so much to catch up on! Also the pink color looks great too 🔥📱

[@suryateja5483]

Your review is super clean and cool. Quality of video is super 👌.

[@WHR0306]

Great video! My only criticism is that you compared a Pixel 9 to an iPhone 15 Pro. For things such as the screen and camera Pixel 9 Pro would have been a better comparison.

[@shawnvegavelez121]

Excellent review that's help me with my decision to get Pixel 9.

[@tanishqqq8693]

how's it been???

[@chaeugene]

Awesome review! The photos from the Google Pixel Pro look amazing and that phone case is really cool!

[@Arif_0899]

I've been using the iPhone XR for five years, and with Apple's upgrades this year, I thought it might be worth the switch. But after seeing the reviews for the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, the Pixel seems like a better choice, especially given the price. I don't see much difference between the Pro and the standard version, aside from the extra camera, so I'm leaning towards the Pixel 9.

[@superdinosaur1419]

I recommend waiting like 1 or 2 months because google is known for their massive deals. Pixel 9 pro price will go down and although its more expensive, much of the pixel's magic happens with google cloud, and you get one year of free 2 tb of google cloud storage and ai premium with pixel 9 pro. (It's a great deal and pixel is all about ai so...)

[@kuzzy4u]

I went to the stores on Monday to have a feel of the phones. The pro versions screen is way superior to the non pro version, deeper blacks and everything looks great. You need to hold them side by side to see this. The non pro is also cute, but when placed side by side, you will notice the difference especially in dark mode. I was so impressed that I came back home and ordered the pixel 9 pro XL.

[@BeroCRDR]

​@@superdinosaur1419But then he won't get the same trade in deals because they are usually trash after pre-orders, and he won't get the $200 bonus plus cash back if he's with Google one

[@eddiepeele9810]

Some tips from a Pixel user since the 6 pro. If you can buy direct from Google. I trade up every year during the pre-sale. Once you ever do the first time purchase I usually get good trade in value every year! They are giving me $700 for my pixel 8 pro along with a $200 credit in the google store that i will use to trade up my watch 2 to the watch 3. When I return my watch they will give me another $220 store credit for the watch that I will use to purchase the new google ear buds. So for around $500 total I am getting all of the new 2024 upgrades! I plan on doing the same thing next year as long as google keeps the great trade in value and nice google store credits. I would go with the 256 version. I do have an ipad along with several other tablets by Samsung and Lenovo as well as a PC. Goodluck!

[@epsilon1670]

​@@eddiepeele9810I'm trading in my 7a and they are giving me almost as much as I bought the phone for so I second what your saying. If your a first time pixel owner though I would always recommend waiting for Google to heavily discount to what most would argue is the real price for the phone as they do extremely competitive reductions.

[@felixagyekum]

I'm curious to know why you replaced your iPhone 15 pro with a Pixel 9 instead of a Pixel 9 pro for a fair comparison. Why did you choose the colourful variant with another colourful case as well instead of their muted colours? It seems like you were surprised by how colourful it all came about

[@SamoelFilho]

If Apple put 120hz in the regular iPhone, the “Pro” would not be so much sold!!!

[@bigb252]

Maybe it was a demo unit and this was all Google sent him

[@G.D.06]

​@@bigb252yeah he says that at 12:31

[@yuzch3931]

the smaller size pixel 9 pro isnt avaliable in australia yet. thats probably why

[@bomber8191]

@@SamoelFilhoi buy pro only for 120 hz. Now I sell it end buy pixel 9.

[@geekyazhar786]

This video is very beautifully shot ❤

[@JaydenDCampbell]

This is my first time seeing your content - I'm very impressed with your production quality.

[@imlegend8108]

An interesting color choice between the pink phone and the pastel green case. Its a bit like this Google exclusive green red color people thought would come out with the Pixel 8 Pro. But sadly it was just rumors after all.

[@Durred]

Love the neon theme with the phone color and case color

[@mmatwiej]

This is a very nicely done comparison - probably the best I've seen so far regarding new pixel phones. Now I am waiting for pixel 9pro to iPhone 16pro direct comparison (after systems upgrade)

[@tusharwattamwar]

Pixel Software update are meant to be slower. Their updates (Android / Security Updates) keep downloading in the background and keep installing at the same time. Once the update is complete, you just need to wait for just a normal phone reboot for the changes to take effect. While on other android phones, the updates get downloaded and extracted, although they get installed during phone reboot which needs you to wait for a longer time as you won't be able to use your phone during the same. So Pixel software updates are slower and yet much better than other android brands out there.

[@relevant4life]

I always wondered why they took so long. Thanks

[@simonroyjonesuk]

Great video as I am an iphone user who uses all google apps and I'm thinking of switching. Thanks

[@roberth7621]

I just recently switched over from the S23 Ultra to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and I have to say it's been a great move. It's a fun phone to use and one thing I like is the screen is not curved unlike the S23 Ultra. Of course like any other phone I do have to get use to functions of the phone but that's not a big issue. With 7 years of updates I don't think I need to worry about a new phone for awhile.

[@AKSharif298]

one of the best review i have seen so far..

[@charleskauffman8076]

I would like to see this comparison once Apple Intelligence actually comes out. Also, it would be nice to see a video like this from someone who has never used an Android to see how easy/hard the transition would be. Let’s be honest, most Tech KZbinrs are familiar with both so the transition is not as jarring as it would be for a regular person.

[@pepsibIue]

I been quietly digging the pink color.

[@livevm]

Great title.. was looking for something like what you have made. Being a iPhone user wanted to know the Google pixel 9. Great job!

[@abdulbasit3519]

really detailed and well edited video!

[@Nikpredmi]

I am an Iphone user myself, and have a secondary phone for travel and media. Traded in the samsung 23 FE and for 230 off the pixel 9 and now that will be my secondary phone!

[@MagdaNiechwiej]

Hey, while I love the review I do have a question - you did the review of Pixel 9 only, right? not Pixel 9 Pro as you call it couple times? Also you are calling it a flagship and comparing to iphone 15 pro, so I am a little confused. Pixel flagship would be the Pro models, right? The Pixel 9 is the lowest model available.

[@MagdaNiechwiej]

what I actually did is ask Gemini which of the phones is the flagship and yes - it's the Pro options ;)

[@sheuphorica7417]

Yeah, I would have wished for clarification too.

[@polla2256]

Compared to an iPhone pro a standard pixel is flagship.

[@dsinghr]

I love pixel 9 fold. It is awesome. I just got iPhone 15 pro max and will wait for one more year and then will get next gen of Google Pixel Fold. The phone is truly exciting (big deal to say in smartphones market)

[@kings_raul]

5:40 really dig that "Still Hot" song! Also, what an awesome review! Very thorough! 😃

[@revirdkcalb]

Wasn't expecting the Pixel to have the less saturated pictires.

[@shatorosas]

why did you compare the iphone pro vs the pixel non pro?

[@SamoelFilho]

Because the non pro pixel has 120hz and a lot of people which uses iPhone Pro would by the regular one if Apple release all lineup with this feature, beyond another point is the price difference for the delivered quality

[@wilbertopdedijk5741]

to make it a fair comparison

[@clickbaitpro]

@@wilbertopdedijk5741 Lol, is regular non pro iPhone that bad?

[@danielleamber7353]

3:17 I cannot agree more. When people compare shots taken by different phones, everyone will have a different preference because of post processing so while camera quality on the hardware is a big consideration, post processing is as good consideration to take and could be very subjective.

[@TechOutAdam]

Cosmo and Wanda so happy about this review.

[@YerStewpid]

Love the pink color tho. Very reminiscent of the iPhone’s bubblegum pink 🩷🎀

[@nigelgregory7090]

Great review , I switched from iPhone last year to Pixel 8 and face I'd is the only thing I miss

[@hasankn54]

Subscribed your channel after seeing this video. I immediately liked you clean and simple style, the way of explaining things, taking the right perspectives. Thanks a lot! Hope to see more videos like this.

[@MrChadLedford]

Coming from the iphone 14 pm, the pixel 9 pro xl is incredible. I personally think you should have went for the pro model since you were coming from a pro model. The vapor chamber is significant for power users which maybe you aren't but just a thought.

[@bfleming6665]

Nice review. Best photos are always a personal choice between the two and always have been. Will be interesting to see same comparison against upcoming iphone and how you feel a week after they are out and their big AI upgrade.

[@bambi6322.]

This guy gives the best review ever

[@valerikarageorgiev1711]

As a person who usually shoots with mirrorless cameras, I would definitely pick the Pixel camera. The photos looked so natural. Iphone photos looked so much more processed...

[@mexid2569]

How's the Heat Issue? I've got the Pixel 8 and it heats up pretty bad. Tried all the recommended ways but still the Tensor chip might not be as optimized as Snapdragon.

[@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!!

[@devindaniell]

The 4a is legendary. I had to switch back to it last week (my Pixel 8 had to be RMA'd) and it didn't change my life much at all. I can't believe how smooth the experience still is on that phone.

[@asianstud7]

How is it with thermal management? Previous pixels have been HOT!!

[@prathamesh3044]

I am writing my honest review - for last 5 years I have been using an iphone 11. And I was no longer Android user.But in this month during sale I bought pixel 8 at very cheap price. And as an iPhone user perspective pixel phone feel polished . Clean OS nice pixel features. So I feel there is no gap in iPhone and pixel they both are solid

[@Wayman_Simmang]

What I make most what I like from Android iOS is the back gestures I couldn't live without it. The iPhone I just can't do it. You got to go through so many steps that you don't have to do with the pixel phone. Plus you got call screening. There's so many advantages to Android and now with RCS there's really no reason to even use iPhones. In my opinion, the cameras are so good, especially on the pixel 9s that I think it's a no-brainer really phone's. Just a lot easier to use with Android. Notifications are easier to use. The whole thing is just better

[@chrismorel1837]

Quality of video is super and i like the atmosphere inside video and pics

[@nikolay_valkov]

man, I've had an iPhone for 10 years and this is the first Android phone I'm thinking of replacing. It's great!

[@shishpagar]

11:52 Face ID unlocks before picking up iphone?? Other than that great review.

[@xaebadbitch]

yes

[@valcorDGreat]

certain angles work, I just tried it when he said it. I had to pick my phone up a few times as well though

[@theonlydiego1]

I think it was iOS 16 or 17 when an update was pushed out for the FaceID phones to unlock while the phone is in landscape.

[@zeli7520]

This is perfectly comparison !!

[@Boxersteavee]

Until September 5th, google (and many other official resellers) are selling the 256GB version for the regular price. Also they're selling the 128GB version because it is enough for some people, and they can then push google one and google drive to those people

[@x3Mini]

I don't see a discount for the 256gb on Google. Where are you seeing that?

[@MrVizziato23]

Yeah that's not true it's not the same price for 256 GB

[@techzone962]

This is when I will switch from iPhone to Google Pixel. I like it tremendously in every way. I tried it and the user experience is fantastically good. So, yes, now is the time for a changed. 🙂

[@eazyreshare]

This is the best pixel 9 review so far compare to other youtuber out there. I love it very much ❤❤❤

[@richard5a]

Cool video, but a closed ecosystem does not directly mean more safety. If you want to be on the safe side, you can always download only from Play Store or from trusted sources. Also open ecosystem does not mean that communication is not encrypted or similar. Or maybe I just misunderstood you. What is your opinion?

[@nepalxplorer]

Super clean and minimal review, loved it!

[@DwainRoss]

Great video and really well shot. You kept saying Pixel 9 Pro when that's a base Pixel 9, also the iPhone 15 Pro starts at 128 GB as well, I'm not familiar with your videos but did you put that as a gripe for the iPhone 15 Pro as well?

[@wrathulglint52]

15 pro starts at 256gb

[@EricDejuanOOO]

@@wrathulglint52⁠the iPhone 15 Pro MAX starts at 256gb. The regular iPhone 15 pro starts at 128gb.

[@quentinlambert9169]

Thanks Gemini😂: In this video, Google Pixel 9 is being reviewed by Andrew Ethan Zeng, who is an iPhone user. He is excited to use and test this phone as it is his first Pixel phone. He will be replacing his iPhone 15 Pro with this phone and will be using it daily. He will be migrating everything over to Google's ecosystem and will be testing Android OS, the new tensa G4 chipset, display, battery, and camera. He will also be doing a side-by-side camera test with his iPhone 15 Pro. His review will be from the perspective of a brand new Pixel user. First Impressions: * The phone feels nicer in hand than expected. * The silky glass texture is great. * The PE color is much more interesting in person. * The box includes a 1 M USBC cable, a Sim removal tool, and support QR codes. * The case is included in the box. Setting Up: * The setup and migration was easier than expected. * He was able to copy settings and accounts right from his iPhone in the guided setup. * The initial security update took over half an hour to install. * The transition from iPhone to Pixel was a breeze. * Thanks to the Google ecosystem, he uses more native Google services than iOS apps. * If you use Google Calendar, Maps, Gmail, and KZbin, moving over from an iPhone is seamless and hassle-free. After a Week of Use: * He went straight to testing the camera at the beach and a botanical garden. * He was impressed by how consistently great the pictures are. * The Pixel reliably takes A+ shots no matter the lighting condition or situation. * He didn't need to worry or think twice about micro setting changes. * He posted up a few side-by-side shots from both the Pixel and the iPhone and asked viewers to tell him which photos they prefer. * He thinks the Pixel 9 stacks up pretty well. * The photos are true to life in colors and tones, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro snaps more vibrant pictures that can be just way too saturated. * The Google software driving the photography is shockingly good. * The ultrawide lens is sometimes more detailed than the iPhone 15 Pro. * The iPhone has much better Edge detection in portrait mode likely thanks to its inbuilt lighter scanner, while the Pixel 9 has better Ultra wide photos thanks to its slightly updated ultrawide lens. * The iPhone beats the Pixel in video. There's less grain and more detail in the iPhone. * He also ran into consistent Focus issues with the Pixel 9. It was constantly Focus hunting when he tapped to focus on different points in the frame, a problem that the iPhone doesn't have. * On paper, the Pixel 9 has a 50 megapixel main camera, two times optical zoom, and 48 megap Ultra wide camera with macro mode, while the Pixel 9 pro and pro XL gets 30 times zoom and a 48 map 5 times Zoom telephoto lens. * He thinks the camera comparison would have been a little more equal with the 9 Pro. That phone also gets 8K video recording and a few other software features like night sight. * Overall, the camera on the Pixel 9 pro is a big tick from him. * He loves the more natural looking tones on the Pixel. * It's just incredibly reliable. * He personally prefers the more natural looking tones on the Pixel and best of all it's just incredibly reliable and something that he can't exactly say with the Samsung's s24 Ultra that he tested earlier this year. Software and Gemini Features: * He found the Google pixel screenshots feature to be genuinely useful. * He was able to ask Gemini what the recipe that he screenshotted recently was, and it brought it up instantly. * He found instant access to Gemini anywhere on the phone by long pressing the power button to be useful. * He used Pixel Studio to generate renders of the Pixel 9. * He found the new adme and best take camera features to be pretty decent. * He also found the usual Circle to search functionality and spam call detection features to be genuinely useful. * He wished that the iPhone had these features. * He thinks the phone has the best AI integration of any phone he's tested. Design: * He finds the design pretty appealing. * It's nothing crazy unique, but it's clean and handsome. * The polish metal with its glass back has a great in hand fill, although sometimes slippery to hold. * The redesign camera Notch is still pretty iconic pixel. * He thinks it's more visually balanced than the iPhone 15's triangle lenses. * He thinks Google has done a great job with the color options. * They're all beautiful and well balanced without being too tacky or super flashy. * The peion color included. * The display is pretty dang decent with a resolution of 1080 x424. * It was a joy to use over the last week. * It's sharp, colorful, and ultra bright with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. * It's absolutely a phone that works well in sunlight and even brighter than the iPhone 15 Pro. * He is not sure if it looks better than an iPhone overall. Operating System: * He loved using it the entire week. * It's just as simple to use as iOS, yet there's just a lot more functionality and customization. * The Google Integrations like calendar and chrome are brilliant. * Access to basic settings are much more straightforward than on iOS. * The operating system is completely bloat free and super easy to navigate. * He loves the now playing feature on the lock screen. * It's like Shazam on the iPhone, but it's always on. * The operating system is still an open ecosystem, so iOS is generally still going to be the more secure platform. * The tensa G4 chipset is impressive and it Powers Android 14 really nicely. * Everything from navigation to onboard AI functionality is buttery and in everyday use it's not all that much different to the iPhone 15 Pro. * Battery life over the week of use was pretty decent. * He got 14 hours of mixed usage, which is plenty for a single day. * He gets more like 10 to 12 hours on the iPhone 15 Pro. * The pixel 9 has a significantly bigger battery at 4575 Milah hour than the iPhone 15 Pros 3,274 Milah hour. * The charge rate for this phone is 27 Watts, which is pretty average and charges up to 55% from 0 in 30 minutes, similar to the iPhone 15 Pro. Gripes: * The storage size is 128 GB, which is too small. * The tensor G4 chip is not exactly flagship level good. * He missed Apple's face ID. * The fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 9 is okay, but it's not as reactive or convenient as face ID. Overall: * He was shocked by how much he enjoyed his time with the phone. * Google has done a great job with this phone, especially with the software. * It's the crown jewel of this phone. * It's a shame that its Hardware isn't a big leap forward. * The tensor G4 is a subtle upgrade and it does lag behind other Android flagships and the iPhone itself. * What it lacks in raw processing power it makes up for an incredible and wellth thought out software, a really beautiful and studdy design, and possibly one my favorite sets of mobile cameras yet. * He would choose to daily the Pixel 9 Pro if this wasn't a review device that he now has to return. * This is genuinely a really incredible phone that he really has enjoyed. * This is what happens when you jump over Apple's Ward Garden. * There's just slightly more phone in the Pixel 9 Pro than the iPhone 15 Pro. * It has a brighter display, Best in Class AI integration, and slightly more powerful cameras that produce what he thinks are more natural looking photos. * The iPhone 16 Pro is just about to launch, and that's going to completely change the comparison, especially now that Apple is about to flex its AI muscles with Apple Intelligence.

[@mozdieloz3826]

Great you can copy and paste and spam the comments section.

[@daltonwildes2215]

Best thing about the pixel phones is they are always getting better. Not only do they update them every month which they will eventually give the camera updates, but the more photos you take the better it will get. The machine learning will just keep getting better the more photos you take. They always seem to get better and better throughout the year.

[@secondopinion89]

My wife had the old pixel 4 and that thing used to heat up faster than my iron. Bought the 9 series and Google still hasn't fixed the thermals

[@agts2525]

Watching from my Pixel 6a ❤

[@maxmxlte]

Beautiful Shots, love it!

[@charlesdale1428]

Good review 👍🏻💪🏻💯 I liked it. You should have got the peony color case for the Pixel and Pixel has face recognition. Not as good as iPhone’s but good except in low light. Keep up the good work.

[@levil4012]

I had an s24+ and the battery wasn't great and i sold it and got the 256GB base pixel 9 and it was a great decision... Always loved the smooth animation of the UI and i think pixels are the definition of a smartphone with it's features even before AI was a thing and that's not to take anything away from Samsung, Apple or even OnePlus but have to say I'm enjoying this compact beast of a phone and the battery life is no slouch either

[@spacettom]

i’m going to upgrade to pixel 10 pro not that i’m not impressed with pixel 9. Currently using iPhone 12 pro and should do me one more year. I haven’t used android since galaxy s10, hopefully Android has evolved alot by now.

[@MasonTaylor22]

Great review, but I do think you should've used the Pixel 9 Pro to compare to the iPhone 15 Pro...

[@SashaMirpour]

Beautiful review and comparisons the Pixel 9 seems like a really great device

[@kpatt2006]

As a lifelong android user, my bad experience with the pixel 6 pro made me switch to the iphone 15 pro max. I hope Google gets away from the underpowered Tensor chip for the pixel 10 and does something that makes their constantly increasing pixel prices, worth it. They are charging flagship prices, but only providing about half of the performance levels. Pixels used to be amazing bang for your buck, but now the pixel 9 pro is the same price as the iphone 16 pro. That's crazy.

[@SilverFern-x9v]

For me, I have a google pixel 5 and I am thinking of upgrading -- not sure if I want to stick with OS or switch to iOS. However, the pixel 5 also has a storage of 128. This has never really been a problem for me though -- especially when I'm using the camera -- all of my photos and videos automatically back up to Google Photos.

[@UPANDROID]

Don't waste time discussing G4 tensor isn't powerful enough Google itself in all events shows us that's PIXEL isn't about powerful gaming phone is another thing ❤

[@archangel115]

I certainly agree on the Pixel camera focus issues. The phones take great pictures but the focus issue is horrendous. I would prefer to have a phone that i can just pull out and take a picture than having to fiddle around with it until it focuses correctly.

[@Robin-ym1jy]

It's a great idea to go through all the settings after swichting. Maybe change the anomation speed in the developer settings. :)

[@DavisonIncorp]

I agree on the 128gb, i went 256 on the fold (minimum), but i feel strongly that google photos and their excellent storage and clean up tools have always kept my previous pixels with free space. very very rarely have i gone in to clean up my files, normally was just me data hoarding.

[@roshanchawla4217]

I really enjoyed the video. Thinking about getting pixel 9 for my mother. Also can you share the link for the wallpaper used in iphone when u were comparing battery capacity ?

[@HBK6119]

Finally something new from a reviewer. Love the video

[@arsalansiddiqui5353]

Most underrated feature that isnt being appreciated and talked about enough in the new pixel 9 (compared to the last 3 pixel generations) is the ultrasonic finger sensor.

[@brittanywhite1318]

I’m an iPhone user considering switching to Android. I actually hate Face ID, I miss the finger print unlock feature. So that is a plus for me, but I’m afraid of switching because in the past when I’ve had Androids the battery usually significantly reduced after a month of usage, where the IPhone is much more gradual and even 3 years later I still get a full day on 1 single charge.

[@peteruzomba]

This is a very good review! Well done!

[@eleenilagan]

Did u experience the "call screen" ? That's one of my favorites in this Pixel phone for me. BTW I lav that phone and your color case combination.. Nice! ❤

[@whitecastle814]

Nice video, but you are not comparing apples to apples. Pixel 9 Comparison shud be with iPhone 15.. not 15 Pro.

[@DanielOrtegoUSA]

As an Apple product consumer since 1983, I'm deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem, especially with the Apple Watch, which I rely on for health reasons. Despite this, I've been tempted to pick up a Pixel for about five years now but always hesitated. With the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max on the horizon, I need to wait and see what Tim has been working on. Even so, I'm hopeful that next year's Pixel Pro might finally be the one that makes me switch. 😊

[@CityChristina]

So many people switched and are happy. You're overthinking this a bit. The Pixel camera is my favorite, it's very quick snappy AND takes better pictures than iPhones.

[@BillieBreathes]

Shout-out to your Now Playing and Collie Herb Man by Katachafire, nice.

[@dirkziegler9580]

Also the new iPhone 16 starts with 128GB storage. I don't have any issues with fingerprint-sensor and face-detection on my Pixel 9. It works fast and reliable in most situations.

[@acehoodng8749]

What I am just bothered about right now between this Google pixel is the perfomance, what chip does it use ?and is it a good gaming phone cause it might have a laggy processor yunno ¿

[@antoniorodriguez4045]

I liked this for the thumbnail ✨ and subbed for the video ❤

[@THT-777]

Don't compare pixel 9 with iphone 15 pro max It should be [pixel 9 vs iphone 15] By the way good comparison ❤

[@jamesanise4472]

Where did you get the case from for your Google Pixel 9?

[@DannyPoi]

i currently have the iphone 14 pro, and are really torn between getting the pixel 9 pro, or wait for the iphone 16 pro

[@marcarusaviles9020]

I am iPhone user and I really love it, but this year I found myself thinking of Pixel 9 option actually. It seems very nice, although the processor is quite 💩