Was an iPhone user for 8yrs, then a galaxy note user for 8yrs. Now i have the 9pro XL. Love it. Its different. Very A.i heavy. But its decent. Still getting used to some things but typing is a huge plus. And cameras were more of a surprise than i eas expecting. Good phone. Just heard heating issues with long time gaming? Havent experienced that myself.
It really bothers me when an AppleFanboy makes a review of an Android phone and everything they say in the video either bashing the phone in a hypocritical "nice" way, or either just praise their iPhone by saying it is better in this or that area. get it, the title is a just click bait to get more views for your video. But as a tech enthusiast, I feel like they don't do justice to the phone and all its features. Mostly because 95% of the phone's capabilities are equal or better than iPhone.
especially the crying on the cursor movement like wtf its droid we just tap where we want the dam cursor at fucken simple, but hes crying because he has to use it like a trackpad on icrap
As someone who enjoys both platforms. A fingerprint scanner is something I definitely want to see return on iPhones. Whether in screen or on the power button.
The most infuriating thing about the iPhone keyboard is how it wont let you just click where you want the cursor. Instead you have to hold down until the context menu opens then slide to the exact spot where you want the cursor. This alone makes the Gboard better. Not to mention better predictive text on Gboard.
Only Gboard supports layouts with special characters. I'm talking about áéöüű placed where they are placed on a Hungarian keyboard. Example: when you type é you can hold e and get é there but it's normally placed next to '(non-capital L' on the right side. Needless to say, when you type you're looking for those letters there. Small things but they matter a lot.
This was refreshing. My personal phone is always android but I have an IPhone 15 Pro for work and own a personal iPad Pro which is the primary reason I watch your videos. But this was refreshing because too often you see Apple focused TH-camrs make video saying "I'm Switching To Android Phone X. Goodbye iPhone!" only to jump back a week later when the next iPhone comes out. I appreciate your honesty without any of the gimmicky troll engagement bait.
The Pixel is the only phone that keeps me from going back to an iPhone. Those shortcuts on the iphone are a hit or miss. I usually get error messages like this "There was a problem communicating with the app". My one two punch is the Google Pixel 9 Pro and an iPad Mini 6.
I started watching you as my "make me a power user of all things iOS" (whenever I'm on an iPhone - I switch between iOS and Android regularly). Seeing you post a review video stood out over everyone else in my feed because of the contrast as to what your channel is dedicated to. Personally, the pixel is my favorite phone, but I loved your review more than anyone else's. I loved seeing your comparisons.
It's great to hear the honest answer of "ecosystem lock-in", rather than trying to point out all the cons of a particular phone. Let's face it, we're at a stage now where there are a bunch of glossy black slabs and they're all much of a muchness. Take your pick, it will have the same OS as your last one.
This is the exact reason I went to Android years ago, I had the first 7 iPhones, but didnt like the ecosystem lock in. I agree on the apps, there are more quality apps on Apple. Google is catching up the hardware, apple is catching up the OS features and "openness". This battle is as close as its ever been.
Okay, here's all the things that you didn't mention that are pixel exclusive and some of these have their own rabbit holes that you can go into, but here's the list Android does have universal clipboard. When you copy something you have the option to share it to your other devices. Just like apple does. Also, how did you not mention any of the call screen features at all from it taking the call for you to screening a call placing it on hold. How did you not mention none of that. Also, how did you not mention any of the pixel safety features that it is stacked up with?
Exactly very biased, when you experience all the Pixel exclusive call features like you mentioned like Call Screen and then you go back to an iPhone. You will automatically noticed all those spam calls coming in all of sudden. You seriously miss those features once you don't have them. I get it he has a fortune spent on Apple products so he is defending that.
Damn...you are totally locked in Apple Ecosystem. My ecosystem since 2022: Nothing Phone(1) Black ➕ iPhone 13 Pro Alpine Green ➕ Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ➕ Bose QC 45🎧➕ Huawei Freebuds Pro. Everything is connected with Wifi, Bluetooth and Google Apps. No brand loyalty at all.
Super useful review. My first week on Pixel. Some additional thing I noticed. 1. Can't move Chrome address bar to the bottom, it is so out of reach at the top. 2. OTP autofill doesn't work consistently. Sometimes requires copy-paste. 3. Some apps/features are super shady - ex: requesting mic access but won't show the mic LED on while in use because it happens at the "OS level". Made me uncomfortable.
That is some serious lock in! Years back when I first started building out my smart home I committed to only getting products that were able to work on both HomeKit and Google Home. I also don’t have nearly as many items as you - that’s very impressive! The keyboard is an interesting point. I seem to be a way better typer on android.
I do think some products can be moved, like my Lutron lights and Philips hue, but I have so many HomeKit specific plugs, shades, and sensors it’s not worth it
As someone who uses both I know you can't find nearly half of the things that are useful in android within a few weeks. And the shirt alone screams bias if you wanted anyone to take you seriously
The Pixel suits me perfectly. It's all depends on how you use the device. I use mostly Google products and the Google assistant/Gemini is very useful, and the phone is so easy to use and "smart"
Nice to hear one of these ‘I changed.....’ videos actually mention the difficulty of finding good replacements for apps that are available on Apple. I have tried Android many times, but it’s always the software (specifically apps), that send me back to Apple. When using Android I always felt I was compromising in the apps I used and having to find work arounds. The hardware and wider OS just didn’t offer the upside to justify Android for me.
super interesting video to watch! even more interesting was your perspective! I'm an android user, and I don't have kids, so hearing you talk about the lacking features in family link compared to iphone was a good observation. great video!
Finally someone realizes small nuances only Android has. Other things: Shortcuts in general for example, building a shortcut or automatization system always felt more time to me than just actually doing those things manually. Typing is key for me, especially having special characters like áéöü at the right place, so I cannot write without Gboard. And I mean Gboard on Android, not on iOS.
It’s quite simple. If you like being locked into the Apple ecosystem then stick with iPhone. Otherwise, there are few good reasons to have one over a Pixel. I used an iPhone for nearly a decade and didn’t like other Apple products. Recently changed to Pixel Pro 9 and very happy with it. Apple products don’t play nice with others. I should’ve been smarter and switched sooner.
Yeah! This is an awesome video that highlights some of the Android weaknesses compared with iPhones. Although, many of us regular folks don't go that far in in their mobile devices, it's good to know that if you wanted to you could with iOS.
I think you ought to compare the Android 15 with iOS 18. It's really not great if you keep comparing iOS 18 beta to the Android 14, which lacks many things from Android 15. Ideally it should be iOS 17 latest build to Android 14, that is a one to one comparison.
In terms of the spotlight, you essentially have that when you swipe up for the app drawer if you have suggestions on it. It'll pop up at the top the apps that it thinks you want to open up. Also, you can just tell the assistant to open up an app which is way easier anyways and faster
This is an interesting video from your perspective. One, you party got me interested in switching from my Pixel 6a to an iPhone and 2) just seeing how the 9 review is to you. Reaffirmed my switch actually, thanks!
Okay this guy is just another Apple fan boy reacting to android . Way too much nit picking . Android has alternatives to almost everything you mentioned you just like Apple better and will always say so. Pretty senseless review !
As a parent, the Screen Time stuff has been a game changer. Also, the "always local" nature of HomePod/HomeKit along with what Apple's doing with Apple Intelligence makes my privacy-mindedness self way more comfortable with Apple. For those reasons (and others), we've decided to standardize on Apple in our household. There's just stuff about Google that gives me the creeps (more than others-no one is perfect) that would keep me from switching to Android/Google. Great review, sir!
Most of Your reasons for iPhone over android are my reasons too. -I have older 60 fps iPhone and it’s smoother than the 120 fps android phones. (Can’t explain it, but u can tell) -curser movement (literally used while typing this) - shortcuts (I’m sure there is a work around, but got so much time effort invested into shortcuts) -MagSafe is nice too
One of Android's biggest advantages, especially on a Pixel, is Google Assistant/Gemini. It’s the only thing keeping me from switching my wife to iOS. She relies on voice commands and constantly asks Google things Siri can’t-or won’t!-answer ("here’s what I found on the web"🤦). I hope iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence improve Siri enough so I won’t get flak for making her switch! 😅
@@beardfm I'm sure Siri will at least get better than what it is today. Problem is, if you have a iPhone 15 or older you won't get it? And what about Homepods and other devices? Will people really buy new hardware to get a usable Siri? Gemini (including Gemini Live) runs well, even on my Pixel 2 from 7 years ago. And it is rumored to soon come to all Nest devices also.
I’ve been on an iPhone for 4 years, and the scrolling is the one thing that I hate. Android might not be as smooth, but it’s mostly because it’s so much faster which is better in my opinion.
I find this very interesting. I consider myself platform agnostic. I have a 15pm and a pixel 9 pro xl. I too suffer from platform lock-in in that i need to use bluebubbles to have i message on my android. All that being said, I've not turned on my iphone but for a few minutes here and there for a week. This pixel takes better pictures, had a better battery and overall feels more responsive than my apple device. Overall they are comparable devices in almost all ways, but this pixel and my s24 U are pretty darn great. I switched because the s24u photos were worse than the 15pm. But the pixels are betterthan the 15pm , but slightly. I am running grapheneos on my pixel. HOWEVER, Android is the better platform. I tend only to use apps that work xplatform so I guess I might have suffer from less lock in than most? Standard notes plus Google keep is on all of my phones. Google photos to back up, the list goes on. One example, based on the video above: A lot of mention is made about the keyboard. And I agree cursor mode IS better on iphone. But typing accuracy? Worse! No top number row! No long press for symbols! The are things I use all day long. So yes, he selected a small benefit to ios keyboard, but yet, overall, the gboad keyboard (only on Android, not iOS!) is SIGNIFICANTLY better. Apple JUST added T9 dialing. iOS folks will say they never missed it, but once you learn to use it it is just BETTER. There are countless examples. Last I'll mention the ability to download, to cast content,block ads (easier on Android, possible on both platforms), bypassing firewalls, youtube revanced... You can do what you want on Android. You have to find work around after work around on ios. I don't miss shortcuts on my android because I just don't need them. I'm not a shortcuts power user, but all the ios shortcuts I have exist only to replace native android functionality. Finally, just looking at the screens on both the pixel and the s24u is just more pleasant. That's a long way to say you apple diehards are missing out. I'm lucky I can afford to run multiple devices. I do love my iphone 100%. I carry it with me every day. But really the main reason I keep it is bluebubles, because the rest of the world that I'm in is still mostly ios.
I'm a long time Android user (from Galaxy Nexus to Pixel 9 Pro). It's been a long time coming for Google to release a flagship phone that is deserving of praise from the tech media; designing and building hardware really is hard. I use some Apple services like Apple TV+ and i prefer Apple Podcasts on the web for the Apple News Daily Briefing. I think Google sill have to go all in on Gemini, make it a central nerve to all of their services in a natural way for it to really become successful, especially here in the West where Apple and Siri seem to dominate the zeitgeist
Apple and Siri seem to dominate the zeitgeist? I'm surprised by that statement, there are certainly too many iphones, but I don't know anybody that uses Siri. Google Assistant has been so much better for what feels like a decade now.
Tasker does a pretty good job of emulating what shortcuts can do, but is way less user friendly. I started watching your videos to get inspiration for Tasker tasks. - a person with a Mac and Pixel 7
Great review! Great video, thank you. And yes transferring apps from iphone to Android is an absolute nuisance! Unfortunately the DOJ is going hard at Apple because of this. I can see why former customers of iPhones are frustrated. Overall they're both amazing products!! 🤩
I'm not tempted by the Google ecosystem too much, but I am tempted by the mobile hardware options. I love the way the Fold-style phones than can become this pocket size thing and then fold out to a full size candy bar phone or tablet. Definitely feel FOMO when I see those types of devices.
Great video. For me, while I know there are some great options out there for Android users, it’s hard to beat the Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePods, AppleTV, AirTags and of course the MacBook. Most (not all!) Apple products are toward the top of their category and with Android you need to try a bunch of different brands to find the best product. The Apple ecosystem works so well together with other Apple devices and that is hard to explain to those outside of the ecosystem.
It is easier to only have to integrate with hardware that you control yourself. IMO the way Apple does this is evil. There are better options for pretty much anything that Apple produces but because Apple makes sure it doesn't work well with their stuff you are stuck to buying overpriced products, sometimes overpowered for what you need, often restricted in what you can do with them because Apple wants you to buy more of their other stuff. Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds, Nest Audio, Google TV Streamer, Chromebooks are just some of Google products that most people can replace their Apple stuff with. Some things will be better, some things not. With Google I can easily replace the items I don't like with a product by another manufacturer. It will be way cheaper and mostly better.
I got the Google 9 pro xl. And many of the software features you mentioned that the google lacks i had on my Huawei P40. Its not fair to put all the androids under 1 umbrella based on the Google. Dope phone though
I'm on Android and a hardcore Gboard fan. (I use special characters since I'm Hungarian) I have to admit that even though I can hardly type on an iPhone, the dictation is way better on iOS. It even does punctuation. If you say comma or question mark, Android will type it out.
@@RandomCaliforniaAdventure I use Gboard. The idea is the same. Dictation is perfect but on iOS you also get punctuation, so when you say comma or period it will do it. Android writes these words. (at least in my language for sure but in others aswell)
The lock-in aspect is real, but I also don’t mind it? I’m so happy with how everything works together that it would be almost impossible for there to be an Android device I’d consider switching to. I don’t even know what kind of features it would need to have over the iPhone to get me to switch.
Ecosystem lock-in is real. It is VERY real. airtags, watch, ipads, parental controls, homekit... if you have a mac, that's almost like the final nail in the coffin. There has to be a really compelling reason to jump ships (either direction). I'm glad the competitions are so close now. It's been a while. iOS 18 also addressing many android user experience gaps too.
It's pointless an iPhone user locked into the apple eco system doing a review on a Android phone, they will be so biassed towards the iPhone over the Android phone, wether it's deliberately or subconsciously, the facts are android phones are way ahead in technology compared to iPhones, AI for one, fingerprint scanner, split screen which android have had on there phones for years now, iPhones still don't have it, much more customisation on a android, you can make it unique to you as an individual, the iPhone is, this is what your getting so deal with it! I started of with android, then went to the iPhone for just over a year, then went back to Android 4 years ago and I haven't looked back. For me android phones are far superior to iPhones in so many ways.
lmfao cursor movement??? wtf are you talking about just touch the screen its that simple. its a phone u dont need cursor movement. your just trying to find problems at this point. because in apple u cant touch a word in the middle of it and the cursor just pops in, but in pixel and other androids we dont need the movement we just tap that simple
Question have you got into shortcuts on the Mac yet? I want a shortcut that will let me save a file to two locations. It might be easier to do on Keyboard maestro. What do you think?
I understand you are speaking mostly to the apple users, but concentrating so much on the apps is just wierd. Also, you are used to some of the feeling of the iphone, it is not objectively better as you assert in your video. "I like the scrolling animation on the iphone better, i justify the weight of this preference by accentuating how much we scroll."
You don't have to see everything in the all inbox. If you're on that specific accounts inbox, it's only going to show you that unless you are in the all inbox and you see those tags such as the VIP. If you have the special promotions and what not tagged on well, that goes for any device that you use for Gmail. That's not a pixel exclusive thing
Also isn’t he natural conclusion to “ecosystem lock in” to denounce anticompetitive practices? No to praise Apple? Are we really supposed to believe that it’s necessary for the iPhone experience to ban users from setting Google Maps as default? Etc.
tensor is not able to scroll smooth. open youtube scroll up and down, all the time lags and freezing scren. same any sozial app on tensor. the horrible lag party is only a tensor problem, any other device delivers smooth OS expirience.
Never been an Android user but I would think that services like focus modes, screen time and shortcuts would have Android equivalents up to par. Everybody is saying how Apple keeps copying Android but on what? It seems Apple is more customizable than Android when it comes to core services.
Pixel UI is a version of Android but OneUi has much features including Samsung Routines. Contrary to what some tech reviewers say, Samsung and OneUi is still what most Android users prefer. Of course, it's not perfect but Samsung Routines works fine.
I've been an Apple product consumer since 1983, but I've been tempted to switch to a Pixel phone since 2017. There's no compelling reason, except that I'm just tired of Apple's 'holier than thou' attitude. 🤨
Apple fan boys reviewing android is always funny bc they usually dont know what they are talking about. Its tiring. I need to stop watching these videos
@@picxlmedia7856 lmaooo I wouldn’t touch that thing because of the apps. My cousin just tried the Samsung Flip and I had the pleasure of helping her set up her phone. Same apps from her iPhone, pure trash on the Galaxy. Lmao. I don’t blame you, you lack taste.
One of the worst reviews I have come across in the last 5 years. He could have just said if your in Apple eco system, then pick a Apple phone.. whinging about a cursor wtf.😂 The best thing I ever did was get out of the Apple eco system.
Lock in is a bad thing for consumers wanting choice. I think scrolling seems slower on iPhone tbh. 50 50 for iOS v android stuff. Good and bad for both. E.g. iOS keyboard is awful v gboard, Android clipboard works really well, no pro camera settings on iOS 'pro' phones.. wtf. Yet Apple focus modes ... I use daily. Scheduled notifications useful.
Spoiler Alert - Title says Pixel 9 Pro review: •Barely reviews the Pixel 9 at all. •Mostly gripes about Android not being iOS Comparing operating systems to each other has become the same as benchmark scores; No one cares anymore. It's not 2017. You're either Android or Apple. The majority of people aren't trying to decide which to use.
It has tensor which is built on abomination called exynos Second, the pixel has battery drain like no other phone on planet. Why cant they increase battery size, make that phone a little thicker and hide the camera bump? Third, there are no proper cases for pixel as literally no one uses them. Fourth, after sales support for pixel sucks big time. May not be in USA but in my country it’s virtually nonexistent
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Was an iPhone user for 8yrs, then a galaxy note user for 8yrs. Now i have the 9pro XL. Love it. Its different. Very A.i heavy. But its decent. Still getting used to some things but typing is a huge plus. And cameras were more of a surprise than i eas expecting. Good phone. Just heard heating issues with long time gaming? Havent experienced that myself.
It really bothers me when an AppleFanboy makes a review of an Android phone and everything they say in the video either bashing the phone in a hypocritical "nice" way, or either just praise their iPhone by saying it is better in this or that area. get it, the title is a just click bait to get more views for your video. But as a tech enthusiast, I feel like they don't do justice to the phone and all its features.
Mostly because 95% of the phone's capabilities are equal or better than iPhone.
Pixels have finally made THE Android phone that's THE ultimate gateway drug for Apple hypnotics.
Was this a pixel review or a why I don't want to leave apple ecosystem video?
Yes
especially the crying on the cursor movement like wtf its droid we just tap where we want the dam cursor at fucken simple, but hes crying because he has to use it like a trackpad on icrap
@@robertourena4903Exactly. Just tap wherever you want the cursor to go.
@robertourena4903 to be fair, moving the cursor with the space bar is much easier when typing with one hand lol.
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Hey that’s me! 9:10 Absolutely love the design of the phone but the ecosystem lock-in is insane to overcome. Great review!
Appreciate it man! And thanks for the great selfie!
The ecosystem lock in is apples fault for making all their shit proprietary
As someone who enjoys both platforms. A fingerprint scanner is something I definitely want to see return on iPhones. Whether in screen or on the power button.
With how fast they can make them now, I wouldn't mind seeing a side button or under screen scanner on iPhone!
Yeah I agree, face ID is very slow compared
I think we need both Face ID and Finger Print
@@DeliverQuality both would be great.
@@j.d.5709 Pixels have both: secure face unlock and a fingerprint sensor
The most infuriating thing about the iPhone keyboard is how it wont let you just click where you want the cursor. Instead you have to hold down until the context menu opens then slide to the exact spot where you want the cursor. This alone makes the Gboard better. Not to mention better predictive text on Gboard.
Only Gboard supports layouts with special characters. I'm talking about áéöüű placed where they are placed on a Hungarian keyboard. Example: when you type é you can hold e and get é there but it's normally placed next to '(non-capital L' on the right side. Needless to say, when you type you're looking for those letters there. Small things but they matter a lot.
This was refreshing. My personal phone is always android but I have an IPhone 15 Pro for work and own a personal iPad Pro which is the primary reason I watch your videos.
But this was refreshing because too often you see Apple focused TH-camrs make video saying "I'm Switching To Android Phone X. Goodbye iPhone!" only to jump back a week later when the next iPhone comes out.
I appreciate your honesty without any of the gimmicky troll engagement bait.
Thanks for the kind words, and I really did love the hardware and many of the features!
The Pixel is the only phone that keeps me from going back to an iPhone. Those shortcuts on the iphone are a hit or miss. I usually get error messages like this "There was a problem communicating with the app".
My one two punch is the Google Pixel 9 Pro and an iPad Mini 6.
I started watching you as my "make me a power user of all things iOS" (whenever I'm on an iPhone - I switch between iOS and Android regularly). Seeing you post a review video stood out over everyone else in my feed because of the contrast as to what your channel is dedicated to. Personally, the pixel is my favorite phone, but I loved your review more than anyone else's. I loved seeing your comparisons.
Pixel review? Seriously more time given in this video to iphone apps and features and why you dont want to move from it
🤣🤣🤣🤣
You already know he's going back to i phone this is just his job
It's great to hear the honest answer of "ecosystem lock-in", rather than trying to point out all the cons of a particular phone. Let's face it, we're at a stage now where there are a bunch of glossy black slabs and they're all much of a muchness. Take your pick, it will have the same OS as your last one.
This is the exact reason I went to Android years ago, I had the first 7 iPhones, but didnt like the ecosystem lock in. I agree on the apps, there are more quality apps on Apple. Google is catching up the hardware, apple is catching up the OS features and "openness". This battle is as close as its ever been.
Agree on the battle being close, and competition is good for everyone!
Okay, here's all the things that you didn't mention that are pixel exclusive and some of these have their own rabbit holes that you can go into, but here's the list
Android does have universal clipboard. When you copy something you have the option to share it to your other devices. Just like apple does. Also, how did you not mention any of the call screen features at all from it taking the call for you to screening a call placing it on hold. How did you not mention none of that. Also, how did you not mention any of the pixel safety features that it is stacked up with?
Because he's a fan boy
Exactly very biased, when you experience all the Pixel exclusive call features like you mentioned like Call Screen and then you go back to an iPhone. You will automatically noticed all those spam calls coming in all of sudden. You seriously miss those features once you don't have them.
I get it he has a fortune spent on Apple products so he is defending that.
It's the reason I don't like to listen to iPhone people do reviews they are all bashing sessions
@@freddymorales3150 Yeah fanboys shouldn't be doing reviews.
Call screen feature is a single reason why I can't choose another phone
Damn...you are totally locked in Apple Ecosystem.
My ecosystem since 2022: Nothing Phone(1) Black ➕ iPhone 13 Pro Alpine Green ➕ Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ➕ Bose QC 45🎧➕ Huawei Freebuds Pro.
Everything is connected with Wifi, Bluetooth and Google Apps. No brand loyalty at all.
Freebuds Pro 3 all the way, above all. 🤜🤛
Love the Garden 🪴
That t-shirt good lord its an actual cult of grown men glazing an evil megacorp. As dystopian as it gets.
Super useful review. My first week on Pixel. Some additional thing I noticed.
1. Can't move Chrome address bar to the bottom, it is so out of reach at the top.
2. OTP autofill doesn't work consistently. Sometimes requires copy-paste.
3. Some apps/features are super shady - ex: requesting mic access but won't show the mic LED on while in use because it happens at the "OS level". Made me uncomfortable.
That is some serious lock in!
Years back when I first started building out my smart home I committed to only getting products that were able to work on both HomeKit and Google Home. I also don’t have nearly as many items as you - that’s very impressive!
The keyboard is an interesting point. I seem to be a way better typer on android.
I do think some products can be moved, like my Lutron lights and Philips hue, but I have so many HomeKit specific plugs, shades, and sensors it’s not worth it
As someone who uses both I know you can't find nearly half of the things that are useful in android within a few weeks. And the shirt alone screams bias if you wanted anyone to take you seriously
The Pixel suits me perfectly. It's all depends on how you use the device. I use mostly Google products and the Google assistant/Gemini is very useful, and the phone is so easy to use and "smart"
The equivalent to Shortcuts is Google Assistant Routines.
Nice to hear one of these ‘I changed.....’ videos actually mention the difficulty of finding good replacements for apps that are available on Apple. I have tried Android many times, but it’s always the software (specifically apps), that send me back to Apple. When using Android I always felt I was compromising in the apps I used and having to find work arounds. The hardware and wider OS just didn’t offer the upside to justify Android for me.
super interesting video to watch! even more interesting was your perspective! I'm an android user, and I don't have kids, so hearing you talk about the lacking features in family link compared to iphone was a good observation. great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate it 🙏🏻
Let’s go!! 💪🏽💪🏽
Thanks bro!
Finally someone realizes small nuances only Android has.
Other things: Shortcuts in general for example, building a shortcut or automatization system always felt more time to me than just actually doing those things manually.
Typing is key for me, especially having special characters like áéöü at the right place, so I cannot write without Gboard. And I mean Gboard on Android, not on iOS.
It’s quite simple. If you like being locked into the Apple ecosystem then stick with iPhone. Otherwise, there are few good reasons to have one over a Pixel. I used an iPhone for nearly a decade and didn’t like other Apple products. Recently changed to Pixel Pro 9 and very happy with it. Apple products don’t play nice with others. I should’ve been smarter and switched sooner.
Great video, covered many topics most don't consider when considering switching.
Yeah! This is an awesome video that highlights some of the Android weaknesses compared with iPhones. Although, many of us regular folks don't go that far in in their mobile devices, it's good to know that if you wanted to you could with iOS.
Appreciate that 🙏🏻
I think you ought to compare the Android 15 with iOS 18. It's really not great if you keep comparing iOS 18 beta to the Android 14, which lacks many things from Android 15.
Ideally it should be iOS 17 latest build to Android 14, that is a one to one comparison.
In terms of the spotlight, you essentially have that when you swipe up for the app drawer if you have suggestions on it. It'll pop up at the top the apps that it thinks you want to open up. Also, you can just tell the assistant to open up an app which is way easier anyways and faster
This is an interesting video from your perspective. One, you party got me interested in switching from my Pixel 6a to an iPhone and 2) just seeing how the 9 review is to you. Reaffirmed my switch actually, thanks!
Okay this guy is just another Apple fan boy reacting to android . Way too much nit picking . Android has alternatives to almost everything you mentioned you just like Apple better and will always say so. Pretty senseless review !
Not going to lie the more I see videos about this phone the more that I want it..
As a parent, the Screen Time stuff has been a game changer. Also, the "always local" nature of HomePod/HomeKit along with what Apple's doing with Apple Intelligence makes my privacy-mindedness self way more comfortable with Apple. For those reasons (and others), we've decided to standardize on Apple in our household. There's just stuff about Google that gives me the creeps (more than others-no one is perfect) that would keep me from switching to Android/Google. Great review, sir!
Most of Your reasons for iPhone over android are my reasons too.
-I have older 60 fps iPhone and it’s smoother than the 120 fps android phones. (Can’t explain it, but u can tell)
-curser movement (literally used while typing this)
- shortcuts (I’m sure there is a work around, but got so much time effort invested into shortcuts)
-MagSafe is nice too
I have not found anything close to Shortcuts on Android, so that’s a huge one for me too
Well I switched from Apple to pixel and it was the best thing I ever did!
One of Android's biggest advantages, especially on a Pixel, is Google Assistant/Gemini. It’s the only thing keeping me from switching my wife to iOS. She relies on voice commands and constantly asks Google things Siri can’t-or won’t!-answer ("here’s what I found on the web"🤦). I hope iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence improve Siri enough so I won’t get flak for making her switch! 😅
Curious with Apple Intelligence coming soon if Siri on iPhone will give Gemini a run for its money though...
@@beardfm I'm sure Siri will at least get better than what it is today. Problem is, if you have a iPhone 15 or older you won't get it? And what about Homepods and other devices? Will people really buy new hardware to get a usable Siri? Gemini (including Gemini Live) runs well, even on my Pixel 2 from 7 years ago. And it is rumored to soon come to all Nest devices also.
I’ve been on an iPhone for 4 years, and the scrolling is the one thing that I hate. Android might not be as smooth, but it’s mostly because it’s so much faster which is better in my opinion.
I find this very interesting. I consider myself platform agnostic. I have a 15pm and a pixel 9 pro xl. I too suffer from platform lock-in in that i need to use bluebubbles to have i message on my android. All that being said, I've not turned on my iphone but for a few minutes here and there for a week. This pixel takes better pictures, had a better battery and overall feels more responsive than my apple device. Overall they are comparable devices in almost all ways, but this pixel and my s24 U are pretty darn great. I switched because the s24u photos were worse than the 15pm. But the pixels are betterthan the 15pm , but slightly. I am running grapheneos on my pixel.
HOWEVER, Android is the better platform. I tend only to use apps that work xplatform so I guess I might have suffer from less lock in than most? Standard notes plus Google keep is on all of my phones. Google photos to back up, the list goes on. One example, based on the video above: A lot of mention is made about the keyboard. And I agree cursor mode IS better on iphone. But typing accuracy? Worse! No top number row! No long press for symbols! The are things I use all day long. So yes, he selected a small benefit to ios keyboard, but yet, overall, the gboad keyboard (only on Android, not iOS!) is SIGNIFICANTLY better. Apple JUST added T9 dialing. iOS folks will say they never missed it, but once you learn to use it it is just BETTER. There are countless examples. Last I'll mention the ability to download, to cast content,block ads (easier on Android, possible on both platforms), bypassing firewalls, youtube revanced... You can do what you want on Android. You have to find work around after work around on ios.
I don't miss shortcuts on my android because I just don't need them. I'm not a shortcuts power user, but all the ios shortcuts I have exist only to replace native android functionality. Finally, just looking at the screens on both the pixel and the s24u is just more pleasant.
That's a long way to say you apple diehards are missing out. I'm lucky I can afford to run multiple devices. I do love my iphone 100%. I carry it with me every day. But really the main reason I keep it is bluebubles, because the rest of the world that I'm in is still mostly ios.
I'm a long time Android user (from Galaxy Nexus to Pixel 9 Pro). It's been a long time coming for Google to release a flagship phone that is deserving of praise from the tech media; designing and building hardware really is hard. I use some Apple services like Apple TV+ and i prefer Apple Podcasts on the web for the Apple News Daily Briefing.
I think Google sill have to go all in on Gemini, make it a central nerve to all of their services in a natural way for it to really become successful, especially here in the West where Apple and Siri seem to dominate the zeitgeist
Apple and Siri seem to dominate the zeitgeist? I'm surprised by that statement, there are certainly too many iphones, but I don't know anybody that uses Siri. Google Assistant has been so much better for what feels like a decade now.
Tasker does a pretty good job of emulating what shortcuts can do, but is way less user friendly. I started watching your videos to get inspiration for Tasker tasks.
- a person with a Mac and Pixel 7
Very useful comparison. Great video by the way. Thanks
That's why I'm so glad I left Apple years ago before I got trapped. I love my freedom on Android.
Freedom into nothing.
@@markgonzalez8828 it's everything
Great review! Great video, thank you. And yes transferring apps from iphone to Android is an absolute nuisance! Unfortunately the DOJ is going hard at Apple because of this. I can see why former customers of iPhones are frustrated.
Overall they're both amazing products!! 🤩
Appreciate that!
I'm not tempted by the Google ecosystem too much, but I am tempted by the mobile hardware options. I love the way the Fold-style phones than can become this pocket size thing and then fold out to a full size candy bar phone or tablet. Definitely feel FOMO when I see those types of devices.
I definitely want to try that Pixel fold!
Great video. For me, while I know there are some great options out there for Android users, it’s hard to beat the Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePods, AppleTV, AirTags and of course the MacBook. Most (not all!) Apple products are toward the top of their category and with Android you need to try a bunch of different brands to find the best product. The Apple ecosystem works so well together with other Apple devices and that is hard to explain to those outside of the ecosystem.
It is easier to only have to integrate with hardware that you control yourself. IMO the way Apple does this is evil. There are better options for pretty much anything that Apple produces but because Apple makes sure it doesn't work well with their stuff you are stuck to buying overpriced products, sometimes overpowered for what you need, often restricted in what you can do with them because Apple wants you to buy more of their other stuff. Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds, Nest Audio, Google TV Streamer, Chromebooks are just some of Google products that most people can replace their Apple stuff with. Some things will be better, some things not. With Google I can easily replace the items I don't like with a product by another manufacturer. It will be way cheaper and mostly better.
I got the Google 9 pro xl. And many of the software features you mentioned that the google lacks i had on my Huawei P40. Its not fair to put all the androids under 1 umbrella based on the Google. Dope phone though
I would use a pixel phone as my secondary device, but my iPhone will always be my primary.
That’s one reason my smarthome works in google home and Apple home.
I can use either or as my main ecosystem.
Okay I got to say this. How are you talking about the keyboard but you aren't mentioning the voice to type superiority that's on Pixel?
I'm on Android and a hardcore Gboard fan. (I use special characters since I'm Hungarian) I have to admit that even though I can hardly type on an iPhone, the dictation is way better on iOS. It even does punctuation. If you say comma or question mark, Android will type it out.
@@ZotmundSzele I get punctuation all the time.
@@ZotmundSzelehave you tried a Pixel 7 pro model or higher? Their voice dictation is literally a class or two above that of the ios.
@@RandomCaliforniaAdventure I use Gboard. The idea is the same. Dictation is perfect but on iOS you also get punctuation, so when you say comma or period it will do it. Android writes these words. (at least in my language for sure but in others aswell)
The lock-in aspect is real, but I also don’t mind it? I’m so happy with how everything works together that it would be almost impossible for there to be an Android device I’d consider switching to. I don’t even know what kind of features it would need to have over the iPhone to get me to switch.
Ecosystem lock-in is real. It is VERY real. airtags, watch, ipads, parental controls, homekit... if you have a mac, that's almost like the final nail in the coffin. There has to be a really compelling reason to jump ships (either direction). I'm glad the competitions are so close now. It's been a while. iOS 18 also addressing many android user experience gaps too.
Totally forgot about AirTag and Find My, another huge lock-in!
Android has Tasker and automate which is similar to shortcuts.
It's pointless an iPhone user locked into the apple eco system doing a review on a Android phone, they will be so biassed towards the iPhone over the Android phone, wether it's deliberately or subconsciously, the facts are android phones are way ahead in technology compared to iPhones, AI for one, fingerprint scanner, split screen which android have had on there phones for years now, iPhones still don't have it, much more customisation on a android, you can make it unique to you as an individual, the iPhone is, this is what your getting so deal with it!
I started of with android, then went to the iPhone for just over a year, then went back to Android 4 years ago and I haven't looked back.
For me android phones are far superior to iPhones in so many ways.
lmfao cursor movement??? wtf are you talking about just touch the screen its that simple. its a phone u dont need cursor movement. your just trying to find problems at this point. because in apple u cant touch a word in the middle of it and the cursor just pops in, but in pixel and other androids we dont need the movement we just tap that simple
The Pixel 9 Pro has polished aluminium frame, not stainless steel.
Question have you got into shortcuts on the Mac yet? I want a shortcut that will let me save a file to two locations. It might be easier to do on Keyboard maestro. What do you think?
That t-Shirt you’re wearing is outdated after Apple announced that they’ll add RCS in September 😂
But still a cool T-Shirt🔥
haha I know, but had to do it
Hey man. Please update the title to Pixel 9 Pro XL because I wanted to know about the smaller phone not the XL one.
Oh good point, will do
I understand you are speaking mostly to the apple users, but concentrating so much on the apps is just wierd.
Also, you are used to some of the feeling of the iphone, it is not objectively better as you assert in your video.
"I like the scrolling animation on the iphone better, i justify the weight of this preference by accentuating how much we scroll."
Yeah , you’re right. I can’t go back to Windows.
You don't have to see everything in the all inbox. If you're on that specific accounts inbox, it's only going to show you that unless you are in the all inbox and you see those tags such as the VIP. If you have the special promotions and what not tagged on well, that goes for any device that you use for Gmail. That's not a pixel exclusive thing
Google Keep is the notes app to use.
If the price is same as a top tier iPhone . I would go for iPhone
Last time I used an android was Galaxy 6s Edge
it's not Google's fault of in the past you bought devices that are only compatibile with iOS....
Also isn’t he natural conclusion to “ecosystem lock in” to denounce anticompetitive practices? No to praise Apple?
Are we really supposed to believe that it’s necessary for the iPhone experience to ban users from setting Google Maps as default? Etc.
So in general is this pixel worth to trade coming from s24 ultra?? Or is their any other android that’s better than s24 ultra?
great review
tensor is not able to scroll smooth.
open youtube scroll up and down, all the time lags and freezing scren.
same any sozial app on tensor.
the horrible lag party is only a tensor problem, any other device delivers smooth OS expirience.
uh where was the P9P XL review?
Never been an Android user but I would think that services like focus modes, screen time and shortcuts would have Android equivalents up to par. Everybody is saying how Apple keeps copying Android but on what? It seems Apple is more customizable than Android when it comes to core services.
Pixel UI is a version of Android but OneUi has much features including Samsung Routines.
Contrary to what some tech reviewers say, Samsung and OneUi is still what most Android users prefer. Of course, it's not perfect but Samsung Routines works fine.
I've been an Apple product consumer since 1983, but I've been tempted to switch to a Pixel phone since 2017. There's no compelling reason, except that I'm just tired of Apple's 'holier than thou' attitude. 🤨
Apple fan boys reviewing android is always funny bc they usually dont know what they are talking about. Its tiring. I need to stop watching these videos
Worst thing about Android is the quality of Apps.
Clearly you don't actually use Android. Cause that's nonsense
@@picxlmedia7856 lmaooo I wouldn’t touch that thing because of the apps. My cousin just tried the Samsung Flip and I had the pleasure of helping her set up her phone. Same apps from her iPhone, pure trash on the Galaxy. Lmao. I don’t blame you, you lack taste.
One of the worst reviews I have come across in the last 5 years. He could have just said if your in Apple eco system, then pick a Apple phone.. whinging about a cursor wtf.😂
The best thing I ever did was get out of the Apple eco system.
Lock in is a bad thing for consumers wanting choice. I think scrolling seems slower on iPhone tbh. 50 50 for iOS v android stuff. Good and bad for both. E.g. iOS keyboard is awful v gboard, Android clipboard works really well, no pro camera settings on iOS 'pro' phones.. wtf.
Yet Apple focus modes ... I use daily. Scheduled notifications useful.
You are just a iphone user trying to use a pixel, you won’t get use to it.
Fair
I love your t-shirt 😂
haha thanks!
It can have ll thwse new features but hell stay with i phone because of i message
LOL the picture quality looks "great overall"... way better than iphone by far. completely biased.
Nah th-cam.com/video/LI0zdjIlv80/w-d-xo.htmlsi=htC7g6FV5GZCBaWs
15yrs wow u must be outdated everything must be refreshing
Teddy bear man
Man the ecosystem got you. Great review by the way!
Much appreciated!
Id rather have the pixels camera bump rather than the iphone stove top
So Visor > Stove
There is summarize email on pixel too
Your bothered about the curser? Just use a Bluetooth mouse lol.
Wallpaper iPhone link?
I mean you're an iphone user you naturally won't like pixels as much.
this is the ugliest slab of metal and plastic ever made
Chick fil a. Really? Very disappointing.
doesn't look like a Pixel 9 Pro. More like the XL
This review is insanely off. 🤦🏿
Spoiler Alert - Title says Pixel 9 Pro review:
•Barely reviews the Pixel 9 at all.
•Mostly gripes about Android not being iOS
Comparing operating systems to each other has become the same as benchmark scores; No one cares anymore. It's not 2017. You're either Android or Apple. The majority of people aren't trying to decide which to use.
Apple lost the Magic and is boring
Too biased view....garbage
Isheep
It's all iPhone biased .
Except where I said I liked the keyboard features, hardware, and other aspects of Android!
@@beardfm don't use logic iPhone sheep don't think they stay in their walled garden and and only come out to taste the android grass for clicks .
It has tensor which is built on abomination called exynos
Second, the pixel has battery drain like no other phone on planet. Why cant they increase battery size, make that phone a little thicker and hide the camera bump?
Third, there are no proper cases for pixel as literally no one uses them.
Fourth, after sales support for pixel sucks big time. May not be in USA but in my country it’s virtually nonexistent
It’s ok as a stand alone device if you upgrade every two years. I’m in Apple’s ecosystem by choice because nothing comes close