Google Pixel 9
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- Yombo.sup
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Anonymous, 10 hours ago🥲 Tbh, software-wise, it's the best experience I'... moreBest software on what basis. Kind regards
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- Yombo.sup
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You are sure that its cameras give beautiful results compared to a SAMSUNG GALAXY A54 for example. For the moment it is the only argument that makes me hesitate to take it. Thank you
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- Anonymous
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- 10 hours ago
Gino76ph, 19 hours agoI have the Pixel 8 with me right now. But, after a few mont... more🥲
Tbh, software-wise, it's the best experience I've ever had, I dare say. Haters gonna hate, but when it comes to software, Pixels are right up there, maybe even matching iPhones, if not better. Never had issues with Google apps (Gboard, Maps, Photos etc.), no crashes, no slowdowns. Only culprit is Google Play Games. Yeah, that's kind of buggy.
I like the 9a a lot, but I'll have to buy it after a few months after release. € 499 is pretty steep. Really curious about battery life. 5100 mAh is main selling point for me.
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- 19 hours ago
Anonymous, 21 Feb 2025Probably gonna end up with a (3a). Can't really afford... moreI have the Pixel 8 with me right now. But, after a few months of owning i'm yearning for a better, sharper, brighter screen, better speakers, 12Gb RAM, better battery life.
Rumours and leaks suggest the Nothing Phone 3a series would have dimensions that I don't like. If the leaks are accurate the Pixel 9a may be 70% same-old and 30% downgrade to a Pixel 8. The Xiaomi 15 is around the corner but pricing will be expensive.
I'll wait what Samsung has to offer with the A36 & A56 respectively. But Samsung being Samsung i expect the dimensions will be again bigger than last year which i despise.
For my old hands i feel that a Pixel 9 or a Xiaomi 15 or a Moto Edge 50 Neo are perfect sizes for me.
A Galaxy S "Plus" model" may be also good but the width and the weight are deal breakers for me. Having slow 25w chargers Samsung are a no go for me. The Ultra lineup is pricey.
I bought a OnePlus Nord 3 lately and even that i found it a tad big.
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- Anonymous
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- 21 Feb 2025
Gino76ph, 20 Feb 2025Deal breakers for me in finding my phone are the overall si... moreProbably gonna end up with a (3a). Can't really afford Pixels anymore. :((
8a is ~ € 400, 8 is € 500 and 9 is ~ € 750... Meanwhile, a (2a) is only € 320.
Yeah... I mean, I really like the software and the form factor. Cameras are great too, but... my 6a was ~ € 300 when I bought it. And I don't see that much improvement going for the 8a, not even 9a. I really hate the ideea that a € 300 Galaxy A55 has vapor chamber but a € 750 Pixel 9 doesn't. Talk about cheaping out, man. No one's asking the impossible, but... dunno. Really feels like very bad value to buy a Pixel nowadays. A shame too. I remember my first Pixel: the 3a. Now THAT was an amazing phone with amazing value. #tensorhastogo #bringbacksnapdragon
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- LaZ
- 20 Feb 2025
Anonymous, 20 Feb 2025S25 then? It has that SD 8 Elite chip, which is very powerf... moreDeal breakers for me in finding my phone are the overall size and weight (I would still say a Pixel 8/9, Xiaomi 14/15 or even a Moto Edge 50 Neo IMO are perfect sizes for me), fast charging (45w?) and yes the cameras; a decent/ mid of the road chipset would suffice for me. it has to support either Dolby Atmos or universal spatial audio with a bit of bass and hi-res audio support are also deal breakers for me. I'm happy to wait what Nothing will bring out to the table too with my aforementioned "requirements". The base Find X8 isn't available in my country. If the Pixel 9 had a permanent price drop then i may be tempted. What do you guys think?
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- Anonymous
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- 20 Feb 2025
Gino76ph, 19 Feb 2025The Pixel 8 has been my dependable everyday "friend&qu... moreS25 then? It has that SD 8 Elite chip, which is very powerful. But... small battery and some overheating issues? Also, Oppo FInd X8, if it's available. The regular, smaller one. Seems pretty potetnt. Yes... if I think about it... Find X8 is a beast! Hard to find small-ish phones with good specs and software.
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- LaZ
- 19 Feb 2025
Anonymous, 19 Feb 2025If you can delay for just a few more months, consider the 9... moreThe Pixel 8 has been my dependable everyday "friend". I just feel I want a bit more now-ish...a brighter, more sharper, better HDR screen, better audio prowess (one with Dolby Atmos or equivalent), 12GB RAM the very least.
The Pixel 9 has reverted back to it's original £799. I could wait for the Pixel 9a but this all depends on my need and if it's "better" than a Pixel 8.
Any other suggestions?
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- LaZ
- 19 Feb 2025
Optional, 19 Feb 2025NoNoted.
Any other suggestions to a Pixel 8 as I feel I want a bit more...a brighter, more sharper, better HDR screen, better audio prowess (one with Dolby Atmos or equivalent), 12GB RAM the very least.
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- Anonymous
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- 19 Feb 2025
Gino76ph, 18 Feb 2025I have a Pixel 8 right now and have unused discount codes. ... moreIf you can delay for just a few more months, consider the 9a, too. Now, rumors have it it might come with the old Exynos 5300 modem, but... that 5100 mAh battery could make up for it. Please disregard previous message - wait for 9a - see what it's all about. Might be a better deal @ £499. It's only a month away, if you think about it.
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- 19 Feb 2025
Gino76ph, 18 Feb 2025I have a Pixel 8 right now and have unused discount codes. ... moreNo
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- 18 Feb 2025
I have a Pixel 8 right now and have unused discount codes.
Do you guys think it's worth upgrading to a Pixel 9? (As it's currently discounted down to £649 excluding trade-in though having to pay for the "full" price is a bit heavy for me and the potential trade-in discount will be sent much later).
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- 17 Feb 2025
Does Pixel 9 support Portable Touch Screen Monitor?
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- Anonymous
- mAW
- 17 Feb 2025
PJ, 29 Jan 2025I have a xiaomi 13T Pro. 120w charger phone charge in 15mns... moreHardware is not important. Could be running MediaTek G36, for all I care, if it has such smooth animations and software. Big fan of Google products: Gboard, Phone, Gmail, Clock, Calculator, Files and, the star of the show: Weather.
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- 06 Feb 2025
The phone is fast for everyday use , the AI is a " gimmick" makes nice photos etc , i picked mine up trade in etc .. is it worth 799 plus ??? no .. its good but not awesome !!
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- 06 Feb 2025
Anonymous, 06 Feb 2025Haptics are pretty good on Pixels, too. Sure, they're ... moreIt is far better tho, at least in my opinion
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- Anonymous
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- 06 Feb 2025
Optional, 05 Feb 2025Both smartphone should offer you with the best experience, ... moreHaptics are pretty good on Pixels, too. Sure, they're better on iPhones, but saying they're "far better" is simply exagerated.
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- 05 Feb 2025
Anonymous, 02 Feb 2025This phone or iPhone 16? For context, I'm not really t... moreBoth smartphone should offer you with the best experience, especially upgrading from a mid-ranged smartphone. They may be running a different OS from each other, and that's up to you to choose which OS do you prefer. Unlike android, you are unable to install files such as APK on Iphones, but this shouldn't be much of a concern since most of the applications can be installed directly from the App Stores. Camera performance are top notch for both devices. Iphone screen may only be 60hz but you are not really going to notice any smoothness issue because the animations on IOS are pretty smooth. Battery on the Iphone 16, especially the 16 plus should last longer than the Pixel 9, due to IOS better optimizations, and lower screen refresh rate. Also, the haptic feedback on Iphones are next level, far better than on the Pixel 9. There should also be more accessories to choose from, such as casing, for the Iphone compared to the Pixel. Nonetheless, theres nothing wrong choose either of the smartphone. Both are great. You should check out the display units in person for both models and test them out.
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- Anonymous
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- 04 Feb 2025
It would be nice to see Google streamline their updates into a single location/action and allow granular/manual updates as an option if desired. Having to check for updates in 5 places is pretty annoying and the case on all Pixel models. In contrast, Apple has this part worked out more conveniently. The phone itself is quite nice and for the money pretty hard to beat for what it has to offer. Wasn't a fan of what they did with the Pixel 8, how they gave it the 50MP camera sensor and locked down the camera to 12PM photos. It's nice to see they've gone away from this nonsense on this model.