Pixel 9 Pro XL After Two Weeks

Summary

In this video, Devvon Digital shares his two-week experience using the Pixel 9 Pro XL. He discusses battery life, highlighting how heavy usage led to 13-14 hours of screen time, while normal use provides 8-10 hours. He praises the phone's performance, cooling system, and design, especially the improved modem and fingerprint reader. He touches on AI features, charging speeds, and the Pixel’s camera, noting its quality despite no major upgrades. Devvon also emphasizes his practical, user-focused perspective, sharing both the positives and limitations of the device in real-world use.

Takeaways

• 🔋 The Pixel 9 Pro XL's battery life can last between 10 to 14 hours with heavy usage like watching videos and reading all day, and 8 to 10 hours with regular usage.
• 📱 The performance of the Pixel 9 Pro XL is smooth and handles various tasks well, such as social media, work apps, and camera usage, with no major lag or hiccups.
• 📶 The modem in the Pixel 9 Pro XL feels improved, although the speaker didn't have previous modem issues, so it's hard to compare.
• 🌡️ The device manages heat well, thanks to improved vapor cooling, which prevents overheating even during heavy usage and setup.
• 🎨 The design of the Pixel 9 Pro XL is more premium and similar to the iPhone, which the speaker appreciates, making it feel like a true flagship phone.
• 🛠️ The AI features in the Pixel 9 Pro XL are useful and operate mostly in the background, enhancing the overall experience, though the speaker plans to make a separate video about AI.
• 🔌 Charging isn't a major issue for the speaker, as they charge the phone overnight, and the battery lasts throughout the day, so fast charging speeds are not a priority.
• 🔒 The fingerprint reader, now ultrasonic, is much improved, and works smoothly even with a screen protector on the device.
• 🔊 The speakers offer richer, fuller sound compared to previous models, making audio more enjoyable.
• 📷 The camera didn't receive significant upgrades but remains a favorite feature, especially for mobile photography, though the speaker wishes for continuous improvements.

Q & A

What battery life did the reviewer experience with the Pixel 9 Pro XL during heavy usage?

The reviewer experienced between 13 to 14 hours of battery life during heavy usage, which involved constantly using the phone for reading, watching videos, and scrolling through social media without turning off the screen.

How did the battery life change with normal usage on the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

With normal everyday usage, such as phone calls, texting, social media, and taking photos, the battery life dropped to about 8 to 10 hours.

What usage habits contributed to the reviewer achieving such high battery life initially?

The reviewer was isolating themselves and using the phone constantly to cope with a personal loss, which involved non-stop use for reading, watching videos, and scrolling through social media for extended periods.

How did the reviewer describe the performance of the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The reviewer described the performance as excellent, with no lag or hiccups during regular use, including work apps, social media, texting, and calling.

What are the reviewer's thoughts on benchmark testing for the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The reviewer does not believe in doing benchmark tests, as they do not reflect real-world usage. They prefer to review the phone based on personal experience, rather than running artificial tests like Geekbench.

How did the modem in the Pixel 9 Pro XL perform compared to previous Pixel models?

The reviewer mentioned that the new modem in the Pixel 9 Pro XL feels better than the previous models, though they did not experience any issues with the modem in prior models either.

What did the reviewer think about the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s cooling system?

The reviewer praised the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s vapor cooling system, stating that the phone did not get hot during the setup process and handled heat well during everyday tasks.

How does the reviewer feel about the design of the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The reviewer loves the design of the Pixel 9 Pro XL, comparing it to the iPhone and expressing satisfaction that Google adopted a more premium feel, putting it on par with other flagship devices.

What are the reviewer’s thoughts on AI features in the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The reviewer finds the AI features in the Pixel 9 Pro XL very useful, noting that many of them run in the background, enhancing the overall user experience.

How did the reviewer describe the fingerprint reader on the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The reviewer mentioned that the fingerprint reader is much improved compared to previous models, especially with the ultrasonic sensor being more reliable even with a screen protector applied.