Pixel 9 vs. 9 Pro | Have your cake AND eat it!

[@Rac3r4Life]

I bought the Pro. That's what I wanted. A Pro level phone that isnt huge.

[@BobSince1981]

💯

[@thebrickof90210]

Same here. Been waiting for years

[@Nelz91]

Same man, same.

[@jazzykn1ght]

precisely

[@kursed_aegis]

Here and here

[@hito157]

The 9 pro and 9 pro XL should have started with 256gb

[@foetor]

They do because the 256gb costs as much as 128gb

[@bencri6248]

@@foetoruntil tomorrow, so i’m really on the edge for choosing, 128 at that price is just a no

[@arvind8302]

It does, here in India.

[@vvorthabilly]

standard P9 is categorized as simply Actua rather than Super Actua. 2700 vs 3000 peak brightness and the LTPO tech is the difference.

[@Rac3r4Life]

The P9P is also much higher resolution.

[@basilminhas7179]

@@Rac3r4Lifeslightly higher

[@moses5161]

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

[@thenic_oftime]

Gonna get the Pixel 9 as a secondary phone when it goes on sale at Christmas. Will be my first ever Pixel. That glossy white model reminds me of the Essential PH-1 that I loved. Been curious about Pixels for a long time but not trying to spend Pro XL money lol

[@captianjolly]

Maybe consider the pro if the price drops? If you decide you want to make a Pixel your main after a production cycle, the pro or XL versions of the past tend to have significantly higher trade in values. I'm going from a 6 to 9 Pro because of that. Knowing I'm likely to recover about half of that extra $200 when I trade in for the 11 or 12 makes the little added features more worth it over the lifetime of the device. Either way I don't think you'll be disappointed. Would genuinely be interested in what you think 6 months from now.

[@pratikhake]

how much can you get it at for after discount?

[@Texas-girll]

Very smart! Never buy a pixel at full price! They go on sale all the time always get a deal.

[@jonathanhartmann4496]

4:30 i think 70% battery in 30 minutes only applies to the 9 Pro XL

[@mattblundell3082]

Yeah

[@AmiableAmigo]

Thanks, I was going to pick this out too

[@E_LPacked]

Any idea what charging cord wattage is needed for that?

[@AA-bh3bz]

yea this guys redarded

[@tonybowen455]

Pretty much everyone is getting 62-63% from 0% after 30m with the 9 xl. Phone arena has the 9 pro getting to 53% after 30m. Also, getting the best charger for the xl is such a pain because of the pps 21v/2.25 standard. The 9 and 9 pro are much more forgiving.

[@giacomobongrazio]

Little OT: I didn't know Damien was back! I unsubscribed when he left, and now I subscribed again. Welcome back mate!

[@jierenzheng7670]

Moving to TSMC is going to make them even more expensive. And performance is not guaranteed as they are moving to a new platform in fact I would be concerned about hardware bugs for Pixel 10

[@basilminhas7179]

Exactly

[@sjn_]

And not moving gets them boos for using "Exynos disguise" by the kids who expect Pixel to run Genshin Impact at 120fps Nothing is perfect until it's perfected, would still not be 100% perfect.

[@shahezahmed9960]

The vapour chamber is only available on the pro that will make a difference in battery and thermals

[@slayyou]

it will NOT impact batery life, no way.

[@shahezahmed9960]

@@slayyou as the phone gets hot ot will drain battery hence the battery life is less Wait for battery test between pixel 9 and pixel 9pro which both have identical screen size , battery capacity except 9 pro has vapour chamber

[@waldo1359]

​@@shahezahmed9960It's not only that the vapour chamber some how going to make the battery last longer, the fact is that pixel 9 pro has more more ram which takes more battery, and the more resolution will actually take more battery.

[@BigZues919]

I get what you saying, you’re making complete sense. No overheating = no battery drain. It prevents the issue that can cause another issue.

[@AA-bh3bz]

it doesnt at all.. ive tested both. ... the only thing it does is allow for the few extra watts for charging the bat a bit faster without phone getting too hot

[@UJMANOFFICIAL]

9 series- easily the best looking and the smartest phone on the market!

[@sd5458]

Thanks 9to5 can always count on yall. I basically "stopped" at the 00:40 second mark. I have a P6P and been debating holding off. You solidified it for me.

[@waldo1359]

I have picked up the Pixel 9 for about £680 GBP, happy with the price

[@creativeexpletives]

In a few weeks time I’ll pick up a brand new Pixel 9 for about C$600 (that’s around £340) through people selling their service provider’s upgrade. Biggest reason why Pixel don’t have good resale value, even google doesn’t offer fair trade in value for its own pixel phones.

[@DarylSkinner]

I got the normal 9 at the moment I'm happy with that

[@PatternAgainstUser1]

I have had the Pro models for the last few years but just got the Pixel 9 this year. Not enough of a difference in the pro model and the wintergreen is the best colour

[@biensur19]

Ultrasonic fingerprint

[@PatternAgainstUser1]

@@biensur19 The pixel 9 has the ultrasonic sensor too

[@biensur19]

@@PatternAgainstUser1 no. 9 has optic. Pros have ultrasonic

[@PatternAgainstUser1]

@@biensur19 I'll do the research for you since you seem incapable. "Google outfitted the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL with in-display ultrasonic fingerprint readers from Qualcomm, a big upgrade from the optical sensors of yesteryear". I have the phone. It's ultrasonic

[@Technosolv]

I also went for 9 since pro doesn't offer that extra

[@sosgds]

I have the pixel 5. And you mentioned that it might be a bigger bump next year with the pixel 10. Should I upgrade now or should I wait for the pixel 10? And I was kind of confused at the end of your video. Are you saying to go with the pixel 9? Or are you saying to go with the pixel 9 pro. I kind of understood that you were okay with going with the pixel 9 pro for an extra $200.

[@jonnypoundland4118]

Gonna wait for the 10 thanks for the heads up.

[@stangrymonprez5130]

I bought the pixel 9 with a free memory upgrade and 150 euro extra trade in value making it a great deal. For most regular users those extra features on the 9 pro are not worth the extra 200. So far battery life has been very good and the signal has been consistent, which were two of the more weak spots of previous pixels. Honestly if you can find a deal on the base pixel 9, it's a very good phone.

[@Techvoyage777]

This is the way

[@daveacbickford]

Thanks for another awesome video guys - I do enjoy my Pixel 7, but so often I wish I'd got the Pro for that zoom lense - this new 9 Pro with the smaller form factor and flat screen, so keen for this!

[@cuchanu]

I just got the pro XL and as far as I can tell it's the only real reason to upgrade. But is it worth it? I definitely wanted a zoom lens many times over the last 5 or 6 years. And I've taken some pretty nice pictures. But because T-Mobile for I had to get thesome reason doesn't have the regular pixel pro in stock anywhere I had to get the XL. Which means the difference is like $400 and considering alls I wanted was that zoom, it's definitely not worth it. I will probably trade mine in within the return window for the regular pixel if they get it back in stock.

[@nephosl5292]

I do rarely use the zoom lense in my s23. The pics are just not good enough to do anything with them. Last few years they all claimed makro lenses as a useless gimmik, so are the zoom lenses for me. No need for it.

[@sb17146]

Finally retiring my Pixel 5 for the 9 or 9 pro... Leaning towards the 9

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

Get the pro. The telephoto makes it better than the 5.

[@sb17146]

@@robertwilsoniii2048 you mean the 9? Because definitely everything is better than the 5 at this point 😬

[@dieuluucanh6763]

my pixel 5 is still doing a great job. I am also leaning toward 9 pro but really will miss the 150g pixel 5

[@CCFC_86]

I think the 9 is a decent choice not much of a difference to call the 9 pro a pro imo only slightly better screen and an extra camera

[@OneworldKW]

same here

[@andre-nunes]

I'm a base model lover so P9 got my funds

[@bad65dad]

I'm tried hearing about chips when the real world performance is what counts. Basically all chips are fast I love the AI and all the special features Pixel has with calling and blocking plus Pixel VPN protection free.

[@danmagnumxl]

Love the Pixels, sadly for me the color options for the Pro like are too boring this year. Update from a 7 Pro, great trade in value this year.

[@jamestaleporos9794]

Surely you use a case, no? So phone colour is largely irrelevant

[@Nicalay2]

@@jamestaleporos9794 Yeah you can, unless you are like me and you buy transparent cases.

[@Andystarksky]

The Pixel 9 is more affordable and has pretty similar features as you explained in the video. Definitely an interesting choice to take advantage of the new AI features. 💚

[@Luke_C]

That wallpaper on the pro is incredible

[@jejunamja]

Yeah I mean the pixel 9 looks all right but The vapor chamber in the pixel 9 pro to keep it cool and better battery life and also the screen is also better and two cameras which are better the front and the telephoto to say nothing of having the extra RAM which will make the AI work a lot better I think as much as phones are getting expensive better to save up the extra 200 bucks and get the pro

[@TedJM]

so what we have established is you can pay 200 dollars more for a slightly nicer screen and an extra camera. if you have 200 bucks to spend, go for it, i think for the average person. the step up isn't worth another 200 dollars.

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Dwayne3007]

💯

[@crochapz]

P9P has 4GB MORE RAM, not 4GB in total as claimed in the video.

[@creativeexpletives]

That’s what he meant

[@tdsimpson]

When he says “for you to pick up” that means “in addition to”

[@rolins3279]

What the majority of testers forget to remind people is that even beyond the photo-video capabilities and features that the Pixel 9 lacks compared to the Pixel 9 Pro, Gemini Live, which is worth almost $250 a year, is only offered for free (1 year) on the Pixel 9 Pro 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@9cobabs]

Half a year on the regular :) at least where i live

[@rolins3279]

@@9cobabs cool 👍🏽

[@thawurdsmith]

Nothing different honestly unless you use a telephoto zoom lens honestly your wasting money getting the pro over the regular 9. Don't get sucked into the bs hype get the regular pixel 9 if a extra camera or just a bigger phone (the pro XL) is not needed. The 9 is a great deal

[@sigmitnavn]

I like bigger phones and absolutely love my 9 pro xl❤❤

[@gabrielcabrera7823]

Swotched to tmobile and got the Picel 9 free so im pretty happy with it, plus i still have my iPhone 15 pro just in case i dont like it

[@Hds.Incorporated]

Bro flexing his Pokemon empire. I'm amazed! Pokemon is life and Pixel 9 seems to be the better phone for the price. Great review!

[@paolo6336]

when people moan about Android 14...Just nonsense, 14 works perfectly fine. and 15 is coming lol, such a non issue

[@CapturedByKen]

I went with the XL, I'm just so used to larger phones

[@rudyruderabbit]

So i have pixel 7. I should wait for next years phones? Because of the chip?

[@kizanko]

I really think MKHB is kind of to blame to the price increase, because since the Pixel 6 he kept on saying ''the normal Pixel phone is very good priced, so why is the XL so much more expensive when it doesn't have much extra compared to the smaller ones'' and compared it to iPhone upgrade prices. So for Google it means, let's make the smaller one more expensive so the upgrade to the bigger one looks less like a big price difference. Instead he should have said something like ''Google makes good phones for cheaper prices then it's competitors'' instead he kept making it like the big and smaller phones should have little price differences.. and ofcourse Google chose for the expensive outcome

[@DeadPiixxel]

His name is MKBHD if you're going to blame him at least get his name right.

[@gwapaulo]

@@DeadPiixxel who cares, as long as you understand who she is blaming

[@jamestaleporos9794]

One is Actua, one is Super Actua, right?

[@Roddaculous]

I was just going to comment on this and saw your comment. The 9 pro has the super actua and the 9 has just the standard actua. What he says in the video is not correct.

[@FandomNerd-qu3cl]

I got the pixel 9 not the pro because that's good enough for me

[@The_Arby]

Will be the 9 Pro for me this year 🙂

[@leapofaithproduction]

The pro also has a vapor chamber

[@keithnepomuceno]

Keep this design language and body build and I'm going for Pixel 10 next yr❤

[@user-nifinei34jd9]

Got the 9 yesterday. Paid $200 T-Mobile(transfer). Not bad phone. Feels premium. Been using Galaxy for last 7 years. Last pixel I used was Pixel XL.

[@DerNesor]

I wonder if the fact that you can use the same case on both versions will have any impact on anyone :D Maybe there is someone who buys both phones but has no money left to buy 2 cases so they use one case for both Still waiting for the pro to arrive in 3 weeks :`(

[@Technosquid]

Do both models have the vapor chamber? Are the haptics and speakers the same?

[@basilminhas7179]

Only the pro models have the vapour chamber

[@fennec7906]

Not a big enough difference between the 9 and 9 Pro to justify $300 difference (where I live). They need to fix the slow battery charging and I hope their processors become much better when switching to TSMC because Tensor is garbage right now.

[@JoshF151Tech]

It's not worth Upgrading especially if you already have the Google Pixel 8 Pro 256 GB Model.

[@athoumanichaarani5284]

You're right because the differences aren't noticeable much to operate an upgrading from P8P to P9P.

[@chancesareshewears]

I ordered the 9Pro on launch day and they delayed shipment to mid Sept. I cancelled..I'll wait till it arrives in the stores on original sept 4th promise.

[@NealJackson1980]

I went 9

[@viijan28]

Does the case for 9 pro fits the 9?

[@janzeeschuimers]

yes it does.

[@clickboom3231]

When did letting us change picture settings become a "pro" feature and with an extra price tag. Pixel is just becoming Apple

[@repairdrive]

Skipping the 9 because the data connectivity hasn't been improved, BARELY a larger battery than my 6 and still charges slow. Most of the changes are just software stuff that can be updated.

[@PatternAgainstUser1]

Brighter screen, charges faster than the 6, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, improved main and ultra wide cameras, 3 generation newer processor. Almost everything is considerably better. I came from a 7 Pro and it feels like an improvement. The 6's are all full of bugs and issues. They were basically a proof of concept

[@mt6739fan]

Hey will you make a vid abt android 15 qpr1 beta 1?

[@yamahass66]

Can anyone tell med if the display dimming in sunlight so it become useless after 5 min just as pixel 8?

[@soobinsii8273]

Is the Pixel 9's Porcelain different from 8 Pro's? The shading looks different to me. Lol.

[@Chatsworth1979]

Thanks, very insightful. +1

[@JonathanSorelius]

Pixel buds pro 2 audio test!!

[@clointi16]

Does anyone know when can I pre order the smaller pixel 9 pro from best buy? I don't want to lose the great deal they have on trade ins

[@mcslimz]

They are sold out for now. Maybe try Google's site or the Google Fi site if looking for a deal with a new plan.

[@sbashir9460]

Well you can pre order from Google and UK stores now with shipping from 5th Sep (later now on Google store due to orders ) so I imagine it's similar at BB?

[@clointi16]

@@sbashir9460 unfortunately no, best buy give slightly more trade in, especially if give back my S24 ultra and, I can use the 2/300$ credit as I like. I also have Best Buy total membership which give me free insurance on any product I buy there. But as for right now I can just pre order the xl and the regular 9 which I don’t want.

[@ronnelmathew3977]

Some said it was 221 g?

[@RakeshRoshanRana]

Selfie cam is also diff.

[@mmh-1453]

who wins the Battery life test :D

[@sickandloose]

I love it!

[@AlexanderShepherd-cs8vp]

1:00 it does not have 4gb ram

[@Webzterr]

What screen protectors are used here please?

[@mel-08r]

Yes, I would like to know what screen protector people are using. I have a regular 9, and once attached with a cheap screen protector from Amazon, the fingerprint sensor doesnt work well. Thinking to change the screen protector again

[@DisasterMaster3K]

Updates are always free lol idk what he’s talking about

[@BackDaws]

Too expensive

[@sbashir9460]

Pixel Studio is absolute nonsense. I like that it comes with a fully stable OS version but am intrigued to see if that counts as one supported version of the seven. The size is a big deal for those with smaller hands although as I get older i wonder if thats now the consideration! Vapour chamber cooling only on the Pro is a big deal for 6-8 users who have experienced oberheating. I hadn't planned to upgrade this year from my 7 but the trade in deals are great, bringing the cost down to a definitely acceptable price for this type of phone.

[@Mr.Deeds.]

That punch hole....JESUS....RIP Pixel 9. The wait starts: Pixel 10.

[@fennec7906]

Sort yourself proper.

[@fantasytky28]

5:52 typical google, dont even care to optimized their own app to their own phone. First, why putting the front camera so fking low wasting so much space at top. Second, why dont even bother to properly align the notification to center of the front camera. So one with notification higher than center of camera and another one aligned to the center? typical google. Third, why leaving so much space below the front camera on the pixel 9 pro, lmao At least properly optimized your own app to your own phone? pile of mess

[@unicodeunicorn]

It's not an app issue it will look that way with all the apps unless you change the display cutout setting from developer options

[@fantasytky28]

@@unicodeunicorn which is then even a bigger issue from Google. It show they just don't care

[@rolins3279]

​@@fantasytky28🤝🏽

[@SasoriMark]

I get what you're saying, it does look a bit jank... But as a long term Pixel owner, I'd say their UI is very well thought out and generally feels/looks great. Some of the small touches in animations and consistency of the look is some of the best on a phone, imo. I'd imagine this is just a small issue that will get ironed out, in time.

[@fantasytky28]

@@SasoriMark yea. Very well thought forcing the Google search bar unremovable Two scope to change display brightness

[@FranklinNomad]

Too expensive