Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro & Pixel 9 Pro XL Gaming: Any good?

Summary

In this video, the Pixel 9 series is put to the test for gaming performance. The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, all powered by the Tensor G4 processor, offer similar specs, with the Pro XL boasting a larger display. While the devices handle casual games like Call of Duty Mobile and PUBG Mobile well, they struggle with more demanding titles like Genshin Impact, dropping below 60 FPS. The video provides insights on the gaming potential of the Pixel line, emphasizing its solid performance for less intensive games but noting limitations for high-end gaming.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL are all powered by the Tensor G4 processor, offering similar internal specs across devices.
• 😀 The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL have a similar design, with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and displays ranging from 6.3 inches to 6.8 inches.
• 😀 The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have a maximum brightness of 3000 nits, while the Pixel 9 has a maximum of 2700 nits.
• 😀 All three devices have 16GB of RAM and 4700mAh batteries, with the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL offering larger displays and a premium build.
• 😀 In terms of gaming performance, the Tensor G4 processor falls behind the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Gen 3, but still provides decent gameplay.
• 😀 The devices offer good performance for games like Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG Mobile, and Genin Impact, with some limitations on higher-end games.
• 😀 Call of Duty Mobile runs at 120 frames per second on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, while the Pixel 9 struggles to maintain 60 FPS.
• 😀 PUBG Mobile runs smoothly on all devices at extreme settings with low settings providing 60 FPS, though not all devices can push to 120 FPS.
• 😀 Genin Impact suffers from performance drops, with all devices struggling to maintain 60 FPS and dipping into the 40s and 50s after a short playtime.
• 😀 Call of Duty Warzone performance varies depending on preset settings, with FPS ranging from 30-50 FPS, and the Pixel devices having good heat management with a new vapor chamber cooling system.

Q & A

What are the three devices featured in the video?

The three devices are the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

What is the key internal feature shared by all three devices?

All three devices are powered by the Tensor G4 processor.

How do the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro compare in terms of display brightness?

The Pixel 9 has a maximum peak brightness of 2700 nits, while the Pixel 9 Pro has a peak brightness of 3000 nits.

What is the battery capacity of all three devices?

All three devices have a battery capacity of 4700 mAh.

What differences exist between the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a larger display at 6.8 inches, while the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro both have a 6.3-inch display. The Pixel 9 Pro XL also has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for better durability.

How does the gaming performance of the Pixel 9 stack up compared to the other devices?

The Pixel 9 struggles to maintain 60 frames per second on games like Call of Duty Mobile, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL manage to reach 120 frames per second.

What gaming performance was observed in Call of Duty Mobile?

In Call of Duty Mobile, both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL performed well at 120 frames per second, while the Pixel 9 was limited to 60 frames per second.

What challenges were encountered when playing Genshin Impact on these devices?

All three devices struggled to maintain 60 frames per second on Genshin Impact, with performance dropping to the 40s after about 15 minutes of gameplay.

How did the Pixel devices handle Call of Duty Warzone?

In Call of Duty Warzone, the Pixel devices showed decent performance, with frame rates in the 40s and 50s in best gameplay mode. However, the devices experienced overheating, with temperatures ranging from 103°F to 104°F.

What can be said about the Tensor G4's performance in comparison to other processors?

The Tensor G4 processor's performance is closer to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which is about two generations behind the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which performs much better, especially in GPU-intensive tasks.