Google Pixel 9 Pro review

20 September 2024


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buhuluhu, 24 Sep 2024GOOGLE ISN'T soc manufacturing company so they buyed o... moreI had a Pixel 7 Pro as daily driver for about 5 months and then switched to the S23U
The Samsung definitely feels faster as soon you start doing things that require a little bit of processing such as photo editing, video compression, opening heavy apps, playing games...

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    • 24 Sep 2024

    buhuluhu, 24 Sep 2024GOOGLE ISN'T soc manufacturing company so they buyed o... moreSlight correction.

    Samsung and TSMC manufacture chips for their clients, and Qualcomm is one of their clients. Qualcomm did the design.

    Google is also a client of Samsung this year with their Tensor G4.

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      • 24 Sep 2024

      Docktor, 24 Sep 2024Thats not quite right. Google Tensors are customized chips ... moreIt is in fact NOT a flagship phone. It would be fine for 700€... but 1300€ is just too much.

      Compare it to the real flagships like Samsungs S23 and S24 series or Apples 15 or 16 series and you will see how NOT flagship Pixel 9 really is.

      I respect your opinion, but I think this is a mid range phone.

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        • 24 Sep 2024

        Anonymous, 23 Sep 2024Calling Tensor as Google developed chipset is a big reach. ... moreThats not quite right. Google Tensors are customized chips that have much powerfull AI unit that most other chips and also much powerfull Titan chip for security. It is not just a minor change of Exynos. And when you read reviews of a Pixel 9, everybody states it has very fluent working with the phone, nothing is stopping. The chip is powerfull enough to do every task on the phone. Maybe it is not suitable for most powerfull games, but overall it is a flagship phone.

          nion, 24 Sep 2024Yeah I don't get it either. They could've at l... moreSamsung WON'T let 3rd party to use the E2400 as it would jeopardize its own flagship model lineup, performance wise ;) Samsung as the SOC manufacturer/supplyer, gives the usage rights to google so Samsung are in control here in this decision and not google. Google only can build whatever they want on the given SOC platform(that is most likely, few years old and just cant fight in raw performance)...

          With 'G5' it should change as it will be their own 100% made SOC so wont be dependant to samsung tech graces and decisions, but dont expect that they will blow away the world with their first fully made chip! Sure it will be a good step, but it takes time to fully polish it!

          Tho as i understand 'Samsung' will still make it in their plant, so some partnership negotiations will still be there in place, because of course google dosent have 'soc' production plant.

          After G5 release i'd expect another 2-3years for full chip optimization and it's potential.
          So around pixel 13 we should see pixels stable up there in the top5 or even fight for top1 spot! ;)

            nion, 24 Sep 2024Yeah I don't get it either. They could've at l... morehigher profit margins, they sell you 20 dollar stuff for 200 dollars.

              Anonymous, 23 Sep 2024Calling Tensor as Google developed chipset is a big reach. ... moreGOOGLE ISN'T soc manufacturing company so they buyed off tech/licences from others that has that soc base platform ready...
              And there are only 2 main good manufacturers - Samsung or Qualcomm who are also the competitors. (apple wont sell its tech to 3rd party)

              So it is logical that landing in any of these manufacturers that are also competitors they WON'T give their best and polished soc platform to 3rd party, rather some old one that probably was scrapped and unreleased so logically it will not be as polished and in tests behind, when compared. ;)
              As i sayed G1-G4 where the 1st generation product of 'in house SOC' that google can fully control, learn and develop, but it is based on competitors rather old tech.
              G5-onwards will be the 2nd generation that google have custom made themselves from ground up from the first knowelage that they gained in these years...
              Basically they finally can and most probably will get those raw power performance numbers up to whom it is that important buying a new phone.

              G1-G4 is not a slow chip, games dont lag, you can multitask without any hiccups, there where no system error/crashes/restarts... So i dont get this syntetic test score cry, because it dosnt reflect real life usage.

              P.S. was daily driving pixel 7 for ~2 years and i can say it was the least error- hassle free android phone i had in my life and in my life had samsung, huawei, honor, htc... not budget models! Mid tier and up!
              Now using Pixel 9 pro and im extremely happy.(nothing wrong with p7 an i probably would still use it for another 2 years, but i needed better cameras in my life)

              :) Now most likely i will upgrade in next 4 years,so at around Pixel 14... Then googles own chip will be completely polished for that hassle free experience.

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                Note7 owner, 23 Sep 2024What's wrong with using the most powerful snapdragon c... moreYeah I don't get it either.

                They could've at least used the new Exynos 2400. Still not as good as SD 8 Gen 3 but a lot better than what they've got now.

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                  Note7 owner, 23 Sep 2024What's wrong with using the most powerful snapdragon c... moreOne word: greed. I'm starting to dislike Google more and more. Sure, they want to make money, like everyone else. But this... it's just downright stupid. I'm starting to consider Apple as a better value alternative... And, let's be honest: iPhone 16 >>>> Pixel 9, at the same price. People still hope for TSMC miracle. Perhaps it will be so, but expect another round of price increases. Nah, Google really are greedy. See YouTube Premium fiasco: increasing prices up to 50%... Come on, man. It's not like I shit money... Google, go f*ck yourself.

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                    • 24 Sep 2024

                    more than $1k for a midranger?? What a joke! 🤣

                      What's wrong with using the most powerful snapdragon chips at these new high pricing? Tensor don't belong in $1000 phones. Ask Samsung how that went.

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                        • 23 Sep 2024

                        nion, 23 Sep 2024The is no way anybody with a brain is paying 1300€ for this... moreTrue... They REALLY need to drop Samsung Fabs. Just use MediaTek; problem solved.

                          ElonJobs, 21 Sep 2024Google should stick to their search engine. Leave it to the... moresuch hyperbole lol. they are definitely usable phones and even great at some things. not my cup of tea but having less competition in the space is horrible for consumers. if you like monopolies and high prices, just say that.

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                            • 23 Sep 2024

                            The is no way anybody with a brain is paying 1300€ for this phone lol Google must be loosing their minds.

                            700€ at most and that's pushing it.

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                              buhuluhu, 23 Sep 2024Not really fair to compare google tensor that now it's... moreCalling Tensor as Google developed chipset is a big reach. Tensor G1 to G4 are basically Exynos chipsets with custom tunes and tweaks from Google, albeit with the unfortunate distinction of also being worse than Exynos of the same year i.e. Tensor G4 vs Exynos 2400.

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                                Ando, 23 Sep 2024The Pixel 9 series might see a price plunge soon, as the te... morePixels usually drop in prices very quickly. Google likely is in panic mode now bcos early sale numbers for the 9 series is worse than expected and going to give discounts to clear inventory very soon.

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                                  Anonymous, 22 Sep 2024Still baffled that the colour "hazel" is greyIf only Google still using fun naming scheme. This color could totally be Hazy Gray

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                                    ElonJobs, 21 Sep 2024Google should stick to their search engine. Leave it to the... moreSo you like less competition? Why?

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                                      Eno2, 23 Sep 2024Worst phone of the year at an exorbitant price, easy to skip!totally agree :-)

                                        buhuluhu, 23 Sep 2024Not really fair to compare google tensor that now it's... moreTensor G4 was supposed to be Google's first 100% in house SoC but its developement ended up being too slow and Google had to move to plan B which was to stick with Samsung for another year. That's why G4 is just a slightly better G3
                                        You can look it up on the internet

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