It's never been like this! iPhone 16 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro

[@jameelbowen1858]

Gemini is like a real person....Siri is still a robot! That's the difference.

[@NyashaM]

gemini talks too much. Just show the guy a few options to select. It's not that hard

[@someshjain1178]

You can get gemini on iphone but not siri on Google ,and even Google photos

[@stuartconlon7492]

Gemini is 19 quid per month. No thanks 💰

[@rhythmkhandelwal2940]

​@@someshjain1178that's the greatest advantage apple has

[@PB-tk1fr]

@@stuartconlon7492wait until you see how much Apple Intelligence is. If they do make it free tho, google will follow suit but I doubt apple will do that

[@mehradnasiri]

there's nothing I hate more than Siris voice when it says here's what I found on the net like I couldn't have looked it up myself smh

[@jamescassar5348]

This channel is so underrated. Videos like this really stand out for the rest. Up there with Mr mobile in my opinion!

[@jon4lakers]

Appreciate you.

[@christopherskraba345]

This wasn't satire? As a Pixel user, I'd like to know what Pixel he's using that has the spec sheet that beats the iPhone. That intro implying the Pixel has a faster processor? Lol. Pixel has the intangibles that iPhone's spec sheet doesn't have. I haven't had a spam call since my first Pixel 6. Call screening is a life saver. Notifications actually work as intended. This was hilarious to watch.

[@jevonsims900]

Call recording on iOS 18 is enough to detour scammers and telemarketers easily. Most robocalls don't leave voicemails. Call waiting is inevitable even if there's an estimated wait time so Loud Speaker is still the best option. Pixel phones have convoluted unnecessary Ai features imo.

[@danielbarsley8012]

I think he meant certain specs on Pixel 9 pro out shine IPhone 16 pro on paper like bigger battery, higher megapixels on all cameras, more RAM, etc.

[@flawedhypothesis]

My only phone purchase in 2024 is Pixel, and even I agree with you. Software experience is a no contest though. Pixel all the way.

[@Sharkie504]

I had the exact same thought when he said that at the beginning. Maybe he just misspoke?

[@ernstt1616]

Cope

[@R0CK3T942]

Just got my pixel 9 pro xl yesterday... First time pixel user and I can't keep it out of my hands....I love a phone with a lot of features and this one has a lot to offer

[@BetoTheButcher]

im on the Pixel page right now. I was going to get an iPhone 16 Pro, but im really leaning on the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Dunno, that's why Im here.

[@alanrodriguez1145]

Still to this day love watching all your videos, and also still remember the day I met you in Vegas while working

[@jon4lakers]

I appreciate yah!!! At the case stand?

[@joshualebowitz]

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of my favorite devices of all time. As always, you put out a well thought out review.

[@alanrodriguez1145]

@jon4lakers wow you still remember, hope you the best and your family

[@Äpple-pie-5k]

@@jon4lakers Did you catch your deceptive switcheroo? Comparing Gemini to Siri then suddenly saying "CLEARLY Pixel is on top." Gemini is an APP. Which you can run on both phones. This does NOT make one phone better than the other, as they both have it. It is important in the future to differentiate: BRAND: Apple, Google PRODUCT: iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro APP: Gemini, ChatGPT, Siri OS: iOS 18.x, Android z Just because you associate everything in the Apple column together, or everything in the Android column together, it doesn't mean they're all an amorphous undifferentiated hodge podge. Thanks for never doing this sloppy thinking again, pretty please?

[@lakerfanjr]

It's so refreshing to see a tech reviewer not just repeat the talking point on how video is always better on iPhones. That gives you credibility in my book.

[@Gurenn83]

Some content creators just mimic what other big time creators say. They are basically copying whatever they hear. Same goes with gaming guides. When someone uploads a comprehensive guide yesterday, a lot of other channels will copy the content and rehash the same stuff today (at times a week later) with some sprinkles. lol

[@darrendyson8347]

He's always rooted for the underdog but has also been honest enough to admit when they are doing well or not. I'm surprised I didn't look at his video first after picking up the phone 9 pro

[@RandomWorld144]

Team Pixel 💪💪💪

[@ArtSam22]

Same here 💪

[@abdul-fattahabdul-rahman4116]

Same here 😊😊❤❤

[@Staas_Whiskers]

Pixel is future

I didn't even know that Gemini can do that. I tried it just now and it's crazy how you can just talk to it like a normal person and it replies like a person.

[@enam0001]

Watching on the Pixel 9 Pro XL It's absolutely perfect for me, it does everything while looking beautiful 😍 I haven't found one negative point other than the £1.100 pricetag 💀

[@bodrulm1]

Nobody pays full price

[@fraghead9813]

Other than it being slow as sh*t

[@Jack908r]

I really like iPhones. But I can't make the switch from android for 2 reasons I never hear anyone point out. 1-Google maps timeline tracking I really like. Use it for work to show where I was when. I can't get google maps on the iPhone to track me well. I think apple limits background processes to save battery and it affects the tracking. 2-Google messenger and the google phone app do really great jobs at screening out spam texts / calls. I get far more spam texts / calls come through on the iPhone. AI is nothing I really care about.

[@saaimbaig]

You can actually see all the places you’ve been and when you were there in Significant Locations in the Location Services settings on iOS. It shows you the data just like Google Maps Timeline.

[@Jack908r]

@saaimbaig Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look. But I still like the route tracking though.

[@saaimbaig]

@@Jack908r I don’t use it personally because I don’t like being tracked but I am 75% sure it has route tracking.

[@Jack908r]

@@saaimbaig I don't have significant locations setting. iPhone 12.

[@saaimbaig]

@@Jack908r General

[@WinterSoldier0315]

Jon, I always look forward to your clear, concise, balanced videos. They always cover what I want to see. Any chance you are covering the Pixel 9 Pro Fold before Xmas? I have one and I am in love with it. I also have the 9 Pro XL, but I find I really miss the Pro Fold after a few days on the 9 PXL. Love what Google did as an upgrade here.

[@thedoctadro]

App developers have begun to work more closely with Google on Pixels. It started with Snapchat on the Pixel 6.

[@buk6199]

I have 16 pro max, s24 ultra and 9 pro xl. My fav is the 9 pro xl.

[@swapnilravindra3346]

can tell me which one has better video quality as I prefer video recording.

[@Manuel-rl6um]

I'm new to iPhone with the iPhone 16, after having the Pixel 3a and Pixel 6a and iOS is a hot mess. The keyboard is the worst part, followed by the Messages app that is inconsistent and buggy. Messages issues: - Voice messages that get stuck at 00:00 when using the shortcut icon on the right of the text bar. - Screen goes off when sending a voice message and stop recording - You can drag right text and images to reply but not voice messages - No giffs - Video playback is terrible The keyboard is abysmal: - no comma or dot in default layout - no number row - hold a letter to access special signs (like í instead of i) sometimes takes so long - autocorrector is terrible, more so with more than 1 language - if you turn off autocorrector, the suggestions are terrible - sometimes you can't hide the keyboard, or it's not obvious like in Android - no giffs either - no clipboard history - multi lingual support is terrible despite the 18.0.1 update that finally brought bilingual support I've other bugs or issues like: - I created family sharing to share things with my partner and now her iPhone's hotspot has my name on it..."myname IP" says - I'm getting more spam calls. Google stopped them are warned me, and even if it didn't say Spam i could use the call screen feature - you have to be very intentional with iOS, pull down the notification from the top bezel, the same to push up the notifications having to do it from the complete bottom of the screen, same with some gestures that stop half way through if you are not intentional. Pixel OS is more effortless, easier one handed too. - Notifications are not good compared to Android I almost switched back to Pixel but there are things I like about my iPhone, Watch Series 10 and iOS: - FaceID works very well, much better than my partner's iPhone 12 - Password Managers work better than in Android, and in combination with FaceID, it's more seamless again - I like that the updates come to all devices in all countries at the same time - The shopping experience, and Apple Care and quality control is top notch - I love the 1nit screen of my iPhone 16 - Apple Watch wake up alarm is so good, with varying haptics and always works. My Pixel Watch 2 + Pixel 6a Bedtime syncing was a hot mess. - Apple Journal app is great - Apple Watch rings gives more motivation than my Pixel Watch, and I'm enjoying sharing with my friend and partner - Apple Watch has more years of updates than the Pixel Watch and better repairability - Apple is more serious about supporting their hardware long term than Google (Google is terrible at this)

[@geetansh6645]

thanks for your lengthy comment. I found it very useful

[@yaboipookiepook]

​@@geetansh6645 very lengthy to say the least😂😂

[@Manuel-rl6um]

@@yaboipookiepook and I kept it "short" xD

[@MinhNguyen-bn6us]

Appreciate the details comments

[@pierrengu]

i’m debating whether I should go for the pixel 9 pro fold or a 16 pro max coming from a 13 pro max. i’ve mostly used ios

[@BlackhawkTDI]

Over the two (I own the P9P and the 16 PM), I prefer the 16PM for daily use, but the P9P definitely has my heart as well.

[@LukasBlau]

Why do you prefer the iPhone ?😊

[@BlackhawkTDI]

@@LukasBlau sorry for the late reply, But well, because the iPhone just works... I've had zero issues with my iPhone. My P9P has GPS issues (likes to wander wildly) And apps close wickedly fast (With 16gb of RAM). Now it feels fast, smooth, slick, and I love the form factor. But little nagging issues always keep me from having a Pixel as my daily.

[@rezaulkarim7703]

Having the power button on top of the volume button is much more practical. I am a long-term pixel user, and I have used the volume button much more than the power button. On android phones, Power button, apart from the On/Off function, doesn't serve functions that warrants frequent use.

[@вінницькийпсихопат]

to be honest, I actually use both a lot, and I made my power button activate the camera with a double tap, but I also use volume buttons to take shots, and I still like them being below

[@Ampedup562]

Pixel has awakened my inner photographer! I find myself taking more spontaneous shots now, compared to when I had an iPhone. I tried to match the colors on my iPhone 16 Pro to the Pixel, but the Google Pixel’s colors are just so much better! And also trying to adjust the tone and color on that little square on the iPhone screen is so frustrating

[@nicolasgadomski]

I had an iPhone 7 for almost 5 years and I loved that phone, but after that, I bought a S21 and I used it for 2 years, I liked but I missed the smoothness of the iOS, mainly at the social media apps. Now I have an iPhone 14 Pro and I really love this guy, I only want to change it by the future iPhone 17 Pro. BUT, I miss the freedom and the AI of the Android (I'm from Brazil and the Apple Intelligence is not available in PT). SInce I missed the smoothness of the iOS when I was with the S21, do you think I may miss it if I buy the future Google Pixel Pro 10? (I don't want a S25 Ultra neither than iPhone Pro Max or Pixel Pro XL, I don't like giant phones)

[@DJMetro69]

The choppy zoom drives me crazy...

[@Ampedup562]

@ that’s a fair criticism. It doesn’t bug me but yeah it would be nice if they finally fix that

[@Tony_A_441]

awesome review of these devices. As an iPhone user... Im very impressed with what Google's doing. Feels like Apple is being left in the stone ages once again.

[@Uncle_Drew0227]

This video review was incredibly well-done! The presentation was clear, concise, and engaging. The points made were insightful and well-supported. I especially appreciated the balanced perspective and thoughtful analysis. This review has definitely helped me understand the subject better. Thank you for sharing your expertise and insights. I look forward to seeing more content from you in the future! Keep up the great work! - Galaxy AI

[@jon4lakers]

Appreciate you!

[@EllEmm149]

​@@jon4lakers Off topic LoL, I'm in northern California and DKC isn't allowing me to play LoL; you're in southern California please explain 😂

[@Xaphtr]

Very informative and useful content. Not biased, just honest opinion. ❤

[@jon4lakers]

Thank you

[@JesseJamess]

Great honest review, this is the best Android phone I've ever used, period. Everything you said was spot on!

[@jon4lakers]

thanks!

[@theOuTLaW365]

I was a lifetime iPhone user and recently switched to pixel fold like a month ago. Simply was tried of being feed the same old design from Apple. Only thing I won't get rid of is my MacBook Air, Apple does that perfectly.

[@danisonice.]

As someone who switched from lenovo to MacBook air, I'm so disappointed with apple :( Where is the power??? I'll admit, I have many tabs open but my lenovo could handle that. The one thing apple has done perfectly is the apple pencil for iPads! You cant beat that! BUt I regret getting a MacBook air so bad!!! The only good thing is that it's light

[@laulipau]

Apple computers are the best. I have a macbook pro 2012 and still working very well. No worries about anything. And I have a macbook pro m1 also and that computer runs perfectly.

[@skymitch89]

I've been considering giving iPhone another chance, mainly because 95% of the people I know have one. I've had Pixel 8 Pro for over a year and it is a great device still, but I am ready for something different. Also, I am missing Samsung and the Ultra line and am thinking about waiting for the S25 Ultra (though iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro are $300 cheaper).

[@mrbittencourt1326]

Dude, i don’t recommend you buying Galaxy Line. I have the S22+ and a friend of mine has the 22 ultra. Both phones got the pink line on the screen and Samsung did not care at all about our complaints. It’s also happening to 20, 21, 23 and 24. I’m watching this video because I’m changing from Samsung ecosystem. Like you, I was very excited for S25 ultra launching, but now I’m going to look for something else. I suggest you to google “Samsung Galaxy pink/green line” and take your own conclusions

[@zski1]

This is probably my biggest issue. That more people i know have iphones and using imessage with them is nice. But to be honest, when you really dive deep into the phones, does it matter that more people have iphones? Especially with RCS messaging. I've had both phones for many years and i can say, the Pixel does software innovation the best. I feel that Apple is always playing catch-up and copy, with an Apple twist.

[@shawnpritchard366]

I went from a Windows phone to an Android phone to an Phone and back to an Android with the P9. The P9 by far the best phone experience I've ever had.

[@NakamaCamping]

The power button above the volume rocker makes 100 % sense to me. How often do you use Volume buttons, much more often then the power button

[@Robit404]

Which has a better video camera, the Pixel 9 or the iphone 15? For example, at a concert at night, which one makes better recordings, and which captures bass, low, and high sounds better? It's important that the sound doesn't crackle

[@zombistank]

Jon with another perfect comparison video. Well done, sir. This video confirmed my choice and helped my wife step out of the iPhone for the first time in 6 years.

[@ssaini5028]

Video Boost on the Pixel is amazing, why no mention?

[@andyH_England]

It is done in the cloud, where Google uses your video for machine learning. Most of us do not want that and will only useit when on-device.

[@mjthethird1]

I’ve never owned a Pixel but this pixel 9 pro seems great I’m an Apple guy deep in eco system etc Ill be interested to see long term reviews like do Pixels bog down more as they age as generally IPhones dont my old work phone is an iPhone 8 and it still feels pretty snappy which is unreal to me. I know Samsung does as I was a Samsung guy but that was around the Note 10 era. I’ve been thinking about trading one of my iPhones for pixel 9 pro. As far as AI Apple intelligence isint that great I use chat GBT and perplexity and that works great for me 🤷‍♂️

[@Alexramos]

And the pixel just got even better with the December drop update.

[@jamest5153]

I got a 16 pro when it released and returned it after a week. I got a P9P at the beginning of the month and I love the phone but I was getting horrible battery life. I turned off background data for a lot of apps and it was still enabled. I returned it after a week

[@AYAHHHAYA]

So what are you using now?

[@jamest5153]

@@AYAHHHAYAmy old phone is a 13 pro so went back to it. If I’m going to have poor battery life might as well stick with this one 😅

[@dadeee7776]

Why did you drop the iPhone?

[@DirtyxDan]

@@dadeee7776the 16 series is so bad, Apple plans to raise prices for the 17 lineup because the 16 series didn’t sell much and there were a lot of returns. Apple isn’t really innovating anymore.

[@futurefamily4498]

I use pixel 9pro xl it have bigger battery

[@anthonycruciani939]

P9P is Google's first true flagship imo. After spending a frustrating 2 years on a problematic P7 the last two weeks on my new P9P have impressed me. Gemini is amazingly helpful. What you say about the P9P feeling great in the hand is so true. It feels like a flagship phone my P7 felt cheap. Google really stepped up their game with the P9P.

[@stanelliott75]

It's iPhone that has the volume control on the wrong side. It's really awkward adjusting volume with your thumb. Also Most people are right handed so they naturally turn the phone to the left when in landscape mode. So the volume controls end up at the bottom on iPhone On Pixel the volume is on top in landscape. Volume on the right hand side makes more sense unless you are left handed

[@TheRealEarlLeeRiser]

Show the comparison between Face ID on the iPhone and the under screen fingerprint sensor/Face Unlock on the Pixel….I’ve had both and that alone is enough to make me choose the iPhone

[@snehalgurav365]

even I have both IPhone 16 and pixel 8 and Pixel 8 has developed a lot compatible to 7 as its fingerprint and face are really good

[@carlosffm]

It may just be me, but power button on top of the volume rocker just feels natural to me. I use the power button way more than the volume rocker and my thumb naturally lands there.

[@TheInformedPerspective1]

Hi, regarding the Photo comparison you did with the photographic style on iphone. Please which particular Photographic style or camera settings did you implement to get the Google Pixel look on the iphone ? A response will be hugely appreciated

[@The_only_Higgsinspace]

Gemini on my pixel doesn’t quite have capability of the Google assistant. Gemini on my iPhone works about the same. I load up my iPhone with Google services and it’s almost a wash. Spam detection is the only major differentiation, for me at least. I can get the unwieldy ios notifications under control but it takes way too much work. I know there are a lot of other QOL Android features but nothing too show stopping (clipboard etc.) That said, with Pixel 10, I’ll likely go all in (pending that G5 review)

[@57GnG79]

If you spending over $1k the pixel should not be in consideration as long as the s24u exist. I own the the p9pxl and regret trading in my s24u for it. Pixels good this year but cost way too much for what you get. And if you also factor in the ecosystems ios and galaxy blows googles out of the water

[@MaiKai_Makena_Property_Advisor]

I really love ❤️ how you approach your concepts to videos this is fascinating ❤️👊🤙

[@jon4lakers]

Thank you!

[@JWUniverse]

Pixel destroyed the iPhone with the AI capabilities… I recently left Apple for Samsung and Gemini is great, so much better than Siri! Any information I would need it can tell me through and through just like your demonstration! Jon been watching you since the MacBook video way back in the Jon4Lakers Day… Keep on going my man!

[@itsalltakenup]

For someone that claims that he uses the telephoto lens a lot, it's a bit strange that you didn't bring up the zooming jitter on the Pixel. Also, the tensor chip is really underpowered for the price which is a shame because the AI in amazing.

[@daa5014]

Trounces is a bit of a reach, bro, especially considering the chips alone. The 18 Pro wraps circles aroundthe tenor G4.

[@AstroMento]

Problem i have with Apple Intelligence it as it stands, it will never compare to Gemini. Not only is it not available in the EU nor does it seem to be likely it will be available any time soon, its used by an even smaller number of devices being able to use it (only iPhone 15 Pro and newer). Gemini is being rolled out on more than just Pixel devices, and it's available everywhere not just in North America and UK

[@christopherallard1693]

One thing that has been influencing my decision more when considering phones is feature parity. From the gimmick features to messaging standards, I don't have anything specific more to say about that but I'm curious what other people think about how feature parity across different ecosystems affects their decision. For an example of what I mean. There are certain staple features of phones that are expected to be on phones and going into the future, can I be certain that I can assume that certain new features that might become staples, will be added to the hardware software ecosystem of the phone im buying to a acceptable level of quality

[@DubaiiDiaries]

I couldnt part myself from the Pixel 9 Pro XL, but as i create videos, Iphone suited me in that category, so using the Iphone only as a camera phone, while Pixel 9 Pro XL is my daily driver, love it so much already :D

[@jinvid]

Jon chose Vega as the voice! Hells yeah Jon! ✋

[@Orca774]

8:45 no it looks blurry

[@Jaoex]

When are we going to start seeing Panorama to be included in reviews?

[@dragonite4242]

Very visually appealing video

[@jon4lakers]

🙏🙏🙏

[@johndavidson1992]

Wow, Gemini is amazing look at that prospects and the intelligence it's offers.

[@chejji8478]

Pixel 10 should come with powerful and efficient processor like apple . It should ditch the temperature sensor for lidar sensor for good portrait photos . It should be capable of doing video boost locally

[@backnu]

The video is still super choppy on the Pixel when you ask it to zoom taking videos. It skips frames. Video boost helps, but it takes way too long to process them. It takes hours most of the time. It's just too long, when the iPhone doesn't have to process them at all on a server.

[@mohtown8751]

I want to go back to using a Pixel again after having a great experience using the Pixel 3a, but I'm heavily in the "walled garden" of Apple's ecosystem and it works. The SIM card slot and a different design that the Pixel offers makes it enticing to have. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with a sim-less iPhone option in the US and would have to pay more to obtain a SIM card option iPhone.

[@JesseJamess]

That's why Apple does this, to lock you in 😉

[@mohtown8751]

@ Yeah I know! The ease airdrop and the iMessage between the apple devices makes it seem less. But the iPhone iOS is stale

[@KeeganRobbins]

Pixel can work with eSIM! Not sure if it varies by provider but on Google Fi at least, you don't need a physical SIM.

[@mohtown8751]

@@KeeganRobbins I actually like a phone with a SIM card slot, as I prefer that over eSIM which is what all the US models of the iPhones currently have

[@KeeganRobbins]

@@mohtown8751 Agree, always best to have the option for either/or, but the Pixel 9 does have a SIM card slot and can use eSIM!

[@Onenasty306]

Bro doesn't age... Been watching him since the beginning.. still looks the same

[@sirus_blue]

How did you get your Gemini voice to sound like that what accent what voice?

[@CaetanoRibeirooo]

awesome review of these devices

[@rutvikreddy772]

I love the PIxel! But this video seems super biased. iPhone is blazing fast, the processors aren't comparable, I am also no camera nerd, but the 5x telephoto looked just as good on both phones, in fact I preferred the iPhone shots more. Video was actually not that good(at least your demo) and the video in the iPhone is objectively better, audio is better, more reliable and heats up the phone a lot lesser. I daily drive both phones(office and personal) and prefer the pixel for most things but iPhone camera overall has been way better and much more reliable. Also, I am 7 months into using the iPhone 15 pro and just 2.5 months in with the Pixel 9 Pro but the iPhone still feels faster and less laggy. I still love the pixel more because I prefer Android over iOS but hardware crown goes to Apple hands down.

[@r6201sk]

Fist thing that comes to my mind when I used iPhone 16 Pro was it feels sluggish and slower. It is fast of course, just the animations I guess makes it feel that way. Specially when scrolling or doing gestures. I bet you`ll get used to it in a day or two

[@nicolasgadomski]

I had an iPhone 7 for almost 5 years and I loved that phone, but after that, I bought a S21 and I used it for 2 years, I liked but I missed the smoothness of the iOS, mainly at the social media apps. Now I have an iPhone 14 Pro and I really love this guy, I only want to change it by the future iPhone 17 Pro. BUT, I miss the freedom and the AI of the Android (I'm from Brazil and the Apple Intelligence is not available in PT). SInce I missed the smoothness of the iOS when I was with the S21, do you think I may miss it if I buy the future Google Pixel Pro 10? (I don't want a S25 Ultra neither than iPhone Pro Max or Pixel Pro XL, I don't like giant phones)

[@rutvikreddy772]

@@nicolasgadomski Pixel is still one of the snappiest phones but tbh if you felt your S21 was slower than the iPhone then you’ll definitely feel the pixel to be slow, maybe not immediately but in a few months for sure.

[@fiddlefiver]

I love the way you do reviews.

[@michealadebz]

8:35 I could tell. That quality difference was a jump scare. Looks awful.

[@krskadave]

I agree with all of that John, especially the buttons on the pixel. Flip them mofos and we're golden! Love my P9PRO. I LIKE my 16Pro but I'm not glued into the Apple Garden. Very easy to jump back and forth for me.

[@FlobencRacaku]

I used both..but google is another level..best experience phone I ever used..it's amazing

[@dandicristina1389]

I wish iPhone had the call screening like the pixel. I used to have the pixel 7 pro it was boss call screening was boss no more spam calls the iPhone and pixel are both good phones I now have the iPhone 16 pro I love it I like it it’s good in its own way takes good pictures it’s just a good phone it just works

[@Poisontooth]

I've been considering switching back to the iPhone. I have the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the battery life on this phone is awful, I have to keep this phone plugged into a portable power charger. While I love the customization of the Galaxy, I have been looking at the Pixel 9 Pro XL. So I'm trying to deicide between the Pixel or iPhone.

[@TheSilverSurfer561]

So.... for video recording, mainly content creation, the iPhone 16 Pro still wins? Is that what I'm understanding here? I see owners of the Pixel 9 Pro feel otherwise, which i figured would be the case.

[@PieterBreda]

I don't like the IOS. It is getting better but it is still too restrictive to my taste. I am very particular about how my screens should be set up.

[@alexkudryk1939]

Duuuude. I get what you’re saying, but to suggest that the iPhone is somehow specced lower than the Pixel is madness. I have both of these phones and they each have their strengths. iPhone trounces the pixel in performance and battery life. Obviously the Gemini AI is currently on top, but software updates happen. At the end of the day iPhones are great for video and overall ecosystem. Pixel has great built in features, image processing, and AI. Pick what works for you. I love both phones and each have their strengths. Choose wisely.

[@ak1996able]

I think he is talking about how pixel has more RAM and a bigger mah battery

[@andyH_England]

@@ak1996able Yes, but in both cases, the iPhone gets greater SOT and has better RAM management--I hate the Pixel shutting down apps if I do not use them for a while.

[@iam_nell]

Choose wisely? Picking a phone is a life or death choice now 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@alexkudryk1939]

@@iam_nell It was a joke, Nell.

[@iam_nell]

@@alexkudryk1939 uh huh. Yeah sure it was 👍🏾

[@zski1]

The main issue for me switching to Android in general is the app ecosystem. They are still slightly better on iOS, especially social media apps. Which is a big deal today. But even though the software is starting to become similar, Pixel still does notifications, AI, and just software innovation better. Google still is the software kings. Now, i can say that Apple intelligence is slightly better than just Siri, especially with ChapGPT integration, but it sucks that apple has to rely on a 3rd party to get their AI right. And still Gemini is on par with Apple intelligence or chatGPT. I think iphones are all about the ease of use within the apple eco system. And Apple know how to BS I mean market their phones better. But just as a phone, Pixel has the edge. And Google's ecosystem has gotten much better. Oh and don't forget to mention the great face unlock the Pixel now has.

[@JDx14]

But pixel doesnt have x5 portrait. I dont know why they did not allow the portrait to have x5 even with a x5 lens

[@andrebreivik]

I would love to know which settings he used to get the Pixel-look on the iPhone photo

[@jesshelmer2992]

What is the photographic style you applied to the iPhone picture to match the pixel? Natural??

[@brad3606]

Yeah but gotta love that image compression when using Google messages even using RCS 🙄 iMessage for the win

[@hunterridley73]

You can use Gemini on any phone I use it on my Galaxy s22 ultra

[@cfa2510]

iPhone user here. I completely agree with Gemini being much better than Siri. I just downloaded the Gemini app to my iPhone and fixed that. 😅

[@mohammedseid5272]

you are reviewing the pixel 9 pro and i like that.

[@michealadebz]

5:28 well I like the left better. It handled hdr wayyy better. So it’s probably the iPhone. Bingo.

[@andyH_England]

The advantage of the Pixel in the UK is that it loses its value overnight. So it will be worth 40% less when you open the box. That is great for people buying secondhand as you can get them for the price of top-mid-range. Sadly, iPhones hold onto their value like limpets to a rock. There are plenty of Pixels on eBay, and many are saying they are returning to the iPhone. I have used both, and although the Pixel has more RAM and a larger battery, the iPhone has superior battery life and much better RAM management. These are fundamentally instructive to the software and show that the iPhone not only has a superior chipset but also better software management. As for AI, Gemini AI costs £20 a month, and as I was already a user, I could not get the free year. Of course, you can also get Gemini Advanced on an iPhone. I have cancelled as the iOS 18.2 beta has all the AI needed and costs me nothing. I do not have conversations with my phone, so that chat feature is moot. But the iPhone has ChatGPT, so you can do that if that is your choice.

[@michealadebz]

0:03 lol what spec sheet are you looking at exactly

[@guerilla_garage]

What a shame you are robbing people off inducing them into gambling 10:20 such a shame :(

[@michalksi2377]

yeah..gemini live uses 1.5 flash model for now so not a good comparison

[@miaowIsmiaow]

I played Call Of Duty Mobile On OnePlus Pad Go it is a great gaming tablet at this price point it gives us 90hz display and 8 GB ram and 256 GB storage and helio G99 proccessor and I dont know why OnePlus gave the Proccessor underclocked

[@shepherdrubax]

Phone of the year without a doubt! Google smashed it this year🎉 loving my 9 pro xl

[@aspect359]

For simple guyzz i hve both the 16 pro and the pixel i wanted something android and ios both are great but i prefer the 16 pro and it is also wayy better if u dnt compare the phones with bias

[@RayVi5ions]

That opening where you demonstrated how much better Gemini was I thought was in Apple’s favor. Just tell me what I want to know! I don’t need my phone to be my friend. (Yet, I mean sometimes I am lonely)

[@andyH_England]

Yes, I never use that feature and suspect it wears thin after a couple of goes. Creators are sometimes stuck in their tech bubble, which is why they are wrong so often.

[@mden2490]

I have to disagree with you on this one. I think he clearly demonstrated that Siri didn’t verbally give you an answer. It just gave you web results of where you can possibly find your answer which in this point in time is pretty sad. I would rather have AI sound human like and have human like interactions and get the answer. Humans by their very nature want human interaction, and I think Google has it right here. By the way, I have a 16 pro.

[@sldy.]

Gemini can be used on iPhone too

[@Zoolookuk]

The Gemini thing would be a real winner for the Pixel... if only it wasn't also available on the iPhone.

[@aalfonso4706]

John what's the name of that clock widget on your iphone?

[@cecolonn]

iPhone the iPhone 15Pro Max and the The Pixel Pro 9 and love the pixel more I’ve been a Apple fan for so long but google has it

[@ChefCam]

Switched last week too Pixel 9 pro XL from 15 Pro max !!! 100% worth the swap and easy too 🤌

[@eazy8592]

I like the voicemail feature on iPhone better than any android phone

[@princenemesis]

What spec sheet you looking at lol

[@foreconz1684]

Exactly, I thought he was taking the piss

[@ShiningSeptum]

Probably had the names reversed or something on the sheet I guess

[@Campwise05]

Nice video Jon!

[@romadmike1]

I thoght that the right one was the iphone and was disappointed because i preferred it more and I am thinking of getting the pixel. Turns out it was the pixel :D

[@FrancisSyCoCo]

Wheres the s24U?

[@JesseJamess]

Nowhere near these phones 😅, sorry.

[@Shayway]

Nearly a year old now

[@FrancisSyCoCo]

@@JesseJamess nyeek

[@rdknght17]

Really? I would say software NOT hardware is the difference. pixel is underpowered compared to almost all other flagships

[@KING-ub5gn]

My dream phones this Christmas but maybe just a dream 😢.

[@viralpatel-h6q]

Pixel software experience is amazing

[@sevecc]

You just can’t not appreciate what Google has done with the newest Pixels, they seem not to have any weak points anymore. Great design, feel really premium, well thought with great software and camera system 👌 Having said that however, for an iPhone user, being deeply invested in Apple ecosystem (family members too) it just doesn’t really matter 🤷‍♂️ But, again, better competition should push iPhones to get better, hopefully. So fingers crossed Google!

[@wmassey683]

Gemini is on iPhone. I’m using it right now and it works the same way as it does on pixel Jon if you’re gonna do this, you should be upfront about that.

[@rrobinsx]

I have a 15 pro Max as well as a pixel 9 pro XL. I installed the Gemini app on my iPhone 15 pro Max. There's no competition, pixel is better and much easier and quicker to use.