Thanks for your reviews and the great information you provide. In July (in Canada) I bought the Pixel 8 pro 128gb through my cell provider for nothing up front and 500$ over 2 years. They now have the Pixel 9 pro 128gb at 700$ up front and 800$ over 2 years. For 1000$ difference it was not a hard decision.
got pixel8 in November, went from Pixel 4a now switching back to 4a due to the screen issue on 8th P4a is still usable phone! P8 has better display, better camera, it is slighltly faster but P4a still does its job done well battery life seem same lack of 5G is questionable.. before that, i got Pixel 1
oh thats so cool. i had pixel 3a which i love so much but it stuck somettimes bc i was using chatting apps for work so annoying so i had to change to iphone 12in 2020,and i got a second hand 6a this year(I dropped it weeks ago) but it also stuck bc of camera processing, often shut down itself. i'm really impressed u could use it such long time but also wonder is it just my problem with the a series.
I actually thought the 8 Pro took better, more clear pictures. The 9 Pro really dulled the details and went for more of a "beauty mode". This convinced me to get the 8 Pro.
Nailed it with the talk about price. It's exactly where I was with both. I got a p8pro deal, but then just ordered the 9 xl after the recent google deal with trade in. It was 206 more after tax. I'm a huge fan of the 8 pro when on sale. I know the 9 is well reviewed, but using it in store, I felt extremely underwhelmed. Now that I'm in the pipeline, I'll be getting the p10 and 11 at launch.
I have a regular Pixel 6 and Android 15 should be its last major Android version so I decided to upgrade to the Pixel 9 Pro. I've always wanted a regular sized pro phone from Google because I have smaller hands 😅. On Verizon because I have the unlimited 5G plan, I was able to get $800 off the Pixel 9 Pro without a phone trade in to make it $8.55 a month for 36 months!
Thank you for your labours and giving us an unbiased view as always. I went from the 7 Pro to the 9 Pro XL and have now made it my primary phone, my secondary phone being the S24 Ultra
Curious what is your opinion on people who paid $1000 for a P8p last year, is it worth dropping another $1000 for the 9 pro even? I feel like its not. Especially since the used market value of the P8P tanked hard
@@Jherommy Actually, i was comparing the photos and the videos with both. The S22 ultra can't compare. I have cloud storage and still learning the pixel 8 pro. Great buy in the Pixel 8 pro.
There's a bit more to justify an upgrade then improved skin tones. New SOC, better performance, better battery life, better charging, new vapor chamber so it runs a lot cooler. Which also help with the others above. The overall experience is much better on the 9 Pro vs the 8 Pro.
@@michaellengyel33 Better charging? The 8 Pro charges faster in real life, and on paper. Not to mention the 8 Pro looks like an actual Pixel, and not another iPhone clone... I'm waiting for the Pixel 10, but if they keep up this "Apple lookalike" thing, I'm definitely going elsewhere for my next phone!
@@daniellauritsen4107how does the 9 not fall in line like a pixel?? Literally the same visor look, just a new look. This is a better look than the slippery 8 pro. But hey, move on...ain't no one gonna miss you.👋🏾
@@LoboTheLegend I think it looks like an iPhone, along with most other people. Listen to reviews as well... They all say iPhone wannabe in terms of looks. Never said I didn't like pixel though... I love them, so don't be so b**hurt, just because I prefer the older model over yours😂
Design and aesthetics alone make the Google Pixel 9 Pro superior, and it also feels more premium. I've been using the Pro XL for over a week and I like it, but like every phone out there, it has some flaws depending on your needs. I have both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. They are very close and comparable to each other, and it all comes down to your preference for design and operating systems. Don’t be fooled by the numbers, which you won’t be using 99% of the time in real-life phone usage.
I have the Pixel 8 Pro and will never buy another Pixel. Previously had iPhone 14 and didn't have any issues. The Pixel 8 Pro they can't hear me inside the shop, I have to walk outside. I did the noise clear calling thing, no results whatsoever. Now I have my tap tap to wake on the Pixel don't work. Very annoying! 😡
vapour chamber does make a huge difference if you're using resource intensive tasks or already live in a tropical country with a high average temperature take a look at all the reviews of the pixel 9 and then the 9 pro xl the vanilla 9 doesn't have the vapour chamber, and hence it heats up a lot during 4k video recording and warnings pop up on the phone, this doesn't happen with the pros
9 pro and pro XL do have different charging rates. I guess you won't really notice. I hate how slow it seems but the more I think about it. In every day use. Those batteries probably charge up pretty evenly and fast enough considering it's supposed to be a all day lasting phone easily.
I'm looking forward to getting my Pixel 9 Pro that I just ordered, my first Pro model phone ever and I'll be trading in my iPhone 13 for it which I got a $400 credit for it through Verizon.
Best buy was offering $800 for iPhone 12 and $1000 for iPhone 12/13 pro as trade in for Pixel 9 pro/pro XL unlocked phones. Also $200 BB gift card as bonus
If you trade in your Pix 8 Pro for the $700 trade i and get the 10% discount if you have google one, you'll end up paying $200 and also get a $300 google store credit. It's a NO BRAINER!
@@billy3532it feels exactly like a blank canvas to me. The entire iPhone line up reminds me of the default customization in a video game. It's bland, and boring.
Has anyone observed that Pixel 9 Pro XL is visibly dimmer than Pixel 8 Pro? I had these phones side by side with adaptive brightness turned off and yet the newer phone looked dimmer while streaming HDR content.
YES!!! Ours was delayed in transit, but you can expect a comparison video on that and the 9 Pro before the holidays and then a full 6 Months Later Review of it early next year. - Josh
Is it possible that, because I transferred My data from the 8 pro to the 9 pro, that the settings are functioning like the 8 pro? I'm thinking about a hard reset.
I bought a pixel 8 pro and I literally threw it on my bed and it hit my xbox controller and it never turned back on again. Literally the lightest toss and ig i damaged the internal of the screen. There is no cracks on my phone or anything. I also Had a "lifeproof" case on. So disapointed especially when i go to these mobile kliniks they are charging me 350 plus tax so nearly 400 to fix my phone. Might as well buy a new one if it gonna cost that much.
Had my pixel 8 pro for less then a month upgraded from samsung s20 fe and not really impressed with the price tag to phone ratio with the pixel 8 pro not any noticeable difference from it beside speakers and display pixel has more bugs and dull color to camera and display defently gonna be going back to samsung
Thanks Josh. TBH, I don't care for the iPhone and don't, in the least, appreciate a Google Phone that mimics one. Why Google is Again copying 🍏 completely escapes me. I happen to appreciate Samsung, "Hardware Only"! I don't care for rounded corners, (they look old fashioned to me). And, the 🍏 like sides cut into your hand when holding it for a short time making it very uncomfortable. I will be waiting till next year's Pixel 10's and Google's Custom Chip. I'll be broken hearted if they "IN ANY WAY" resemble an iPhone 💔 😡. JaneLee - in Pennsylvania 9/9/24
First. Samsung copied iPhone design before Google did with the S24 and S24+, and I'm pretty sure S25 Ultra will go that way too. Second, S24 is very similar to iPhone but worse, as the sides near the screen are not rounded, so it's sharper and more unconfortable than iPhone and Pixel 9. Third, Pixel 10 and 11 will most likely keep the new Pixel 9 design with some minor changes here and there, just like Pixel 6 to 8 did. Don't expect any different. Fourth, the boxier design actually allows for more room for the internals and add better cooling or battery.
It makes more sense to compair Pixel 6 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: average user doesn't change every year and mostly prefer the new design. Also, average american user prefer iPhone design, so Pixel 8 Pro is not an option. I won't buy a Pixel 9 Pro/XL but Google has made nice improvements: Tensor and Pixel UI lack of features are not for me.
This video isn’t for people upgrading to the pixel pro 9. It’s for people that can’t make up their mind whether to buy the pixel 8 pro over the pixel pro 9.
If we were, it would have been disclosed at the beginning of the video along with all the other disclosures. Here's a link to the post we wrote about the teampixel controversy: th-cam.com/users/postUgkxjLxG42yHljNWQiCn97z3MdbNULeFW2Q1?si=ePmJjM6t_u4WZaRH
8 pro user for a year now and i love it.
Faced any problem with the phone yet?
@@ashwaryamohapatra6304 no
it's solid. Wait for 10 or 11
Thanks for your reviews and the great information you provide.
In July (in Canada) I bought the Pixel 8 pro 128gb through my cell provider for nothing up front and 500$ over 2 years. They now have the Pixel 9 pro 128gb at 700$ up front and 800$ over 2 years. For 1000$ difference it was not a hard decision.
how much you pay monthly for phone provider??
Is 128 gb really enough?
@@AlexK-um1tx If you take pictures or enjoy having apps/downloads, I do not think so
I'm gonna stick with my Pixel 4a until next year. I plan to get the 10 and I can't wait!!
got pixel8 in November, went from Pixel 4a
now switching back to 4a due to the screen issue on 8th
P4a is still usable phone!
P8 has better display, better camera, it is slighltly faster
but P4a still does its job done well
battery life seem same
lack of 5G is questionable..
before that, i got Pixel 1
@@sedlasedla Thanks for your news! Wait and see for Pixel 10 or maybe 11? ;-)
oh thats so cool. i had pixel 3a which i love so much but it stuck somettimes bc i was using chatting apps for work so annoying so i had to change to iphone 12in 2020,and i got a second hand 6a this year(I dropped it weeks ago) but it also stuck bc of camera processing, often shut down itself. i'm really impressed u could use it such long time but also wonder is it just my problem with the a series.
Hsd the pixel 6 pro but it got confiscated by the cops from a sting. So I plan getting a 8 or 9 pro. Currently have a cheap Motorola.
My Google 3a XL holding strong 💪 I need to upgrade for better updates.
This is the video i was waiting for.
No way I'm "upgrading" my 8 Pro for this! Considering the 8 Pro especially in bay blue, is the most beautiful phone ever made😍
I just bought the 8 pro for 600 I came from the 6. Love it
Cheers for the review, after this video I purchased my Pixel 8 Pro for £414 after trading in my old phone. I’m very happy with my new phone!!!
I actually thought the 8 Pro took better, more clear pictures. The 9 Pro really dulled the details and went for more of a "beauty mode". This convinced me to get the 8 Pro.
Sounds like you have to change the settings. Because that's not normal
It seems like no one really talks about the battery life of the 9 pro non xl.
I just want to know how the battery life is
It's awesome on both xl and pro, there are plenty of reviews mentioning it.
They improved massively the battery this year. It lasts equally to iPhone 15 pro max
Nailed it with the talk about price. It's exactly where I was with both. I got a p8pro deal, but then just ordered the 9 xl after the recent google deal with trade in. It was 206 more after tax. I'm a huge fan of the 8 pro when on sale. I know the 9 is well reviewed, but using it in store, I felt extremely underwhelmed. Now that I'm in the pipeline, I'll be getting the p10 and 11 at launch.
So helpful! Thank you for sharing.😊
I have a regular Pixel 6 and Android 15 should be its last major Android version so I decided to upgrade to the Pixel 9 Pro. I've always wanted a regular sized pro phone from Google because I have smaller hands 😅. On Verizon because I have the unlimited 5G plan, I was able to get $800 off the Pixel 9 Pro without a phone trade in to make it $8.55 a month for 36 months!
Thank you for your labours and giving us an unbiased view as always. I went from the 7 Pro to the 9 Pro XL and have now made it my primary phone, my secondary phone being the S24 Ultra
8 pro is 500 USD cheaper than 9 XL Pro....easy choice
Man anyone ever tell you you look like Zach from saved by the bell... Great video
I was thinking the same thing.
That's who he always reminds me of 😂
He sure does look like Zach. That's hilarious 😂😂😂😂
Thank you so much for this review. I just discovered your page and you hit everything I needed to know. 🙏🏽
Curious what is your opinion on people who paid $1000 for a P8p last year, is it worth dropping another $1000 for the 9 pro even? I feel like its not. Especially since the used market value of the P8P tanked hard
I just ordered the P8P today
Moving on from my S22U. Bye bye samsung.
I had the the P8P early last month, It's a fantastic devices for my needs
How do you feel about the change? I'm considering getting an s22 ultra or going for the p8p. They are on similar prices for 256 storage.
@@Jherommy Actually, i was comparing the photos and the videos with both. The S22 ultra can't compare. I have cloud storage and still learning the pixel 8 pro. Great buy in the Pixel 8 pro.
I have the P8P which I really (still) enjoy, and prefer the design over P9P(XL), but if a decent trade offer comes up, I would consider the P9P non-XL
There's a bit more to justify an upgrade then improved skin tones.
New SOC, better performance, better battery life, better charging, new vapor chamber so it runs a lot cooler. Which also help with the others above. The overall experience is much better on the 9 Pro vs the 8 Pro.
@@michaellengyel33 Better charging? The 8 Pro charges faster in real life, and on paper. Not to mention the 8 Pro looks like an actual Pixel, and not another iPhone clone...
I'm waiting for the Pixel 10, but if they keep up this "Apple lookalike" thing, I'm definitely going elsewhere for my next phone!
@@daniellauritsen4107how does the 9 not fall in line like a pixel?? Literally the same visor look, just a new look. This is a better look than the slippery 8 pro. But hey, move on...ain't no one gonna miss you.👋🏾
@@LoboTheLegend I think it looks like an iPhone, along with most other people. Listen to reviews as well... They all say iPhone wannabe in terms of looks.
Never said I didn't like pixel though... I love them, so don't be so b**hurt, just because I prefer the older model over yours😂
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Design and aesthetics alone make the Google Pixel 9 Pro superior, and it also feels more premium. I've been using the Pro XL for over a week and I like it, but like every phone out there, it has some flaws depending on your needs. I have both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. They are very close and comparable to each other, and it all comes down to your preference for design and operating systems. Don’t be fooled by the numbers, which you won’t be using 99% of the time in real-life phone usage.
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Thank you for the fantastic video btw
which phone do you think has the best Sound Quality on recording a video? i need a good sound recording phone let me know thanks
I have the Pixel 8 Pro and will never buy another Pixel. Previously had iPhone 14 and didn't have any issues. The Pixel 8 Pro they can't hear me inside the shop, I have to walk outside. I did the noise clear calling thing, no results whatsoever.
Now I have my tap tap to wake on the Pixel don't work. Very annoying! 😡
What about the haptics compared to Pixel 8
What about the vapor chamber does it make a difference in the terms of thermals and battery life.
vapour chamber does make a huge difference if you're using resource intensive tasks or already live in a tropical country with a high average temperature
take a look at all the reviews of the pixel 9 and then the 9 pro xl
the vanilla 9 doesn't have the vapour chamber, and hence it heats up a lot during 4k video recording and warnings pop up on the phone, this doesn't happen with the pros
The one I tested got hot on Roblox no joke but other then that I didn't get no heat
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9 pro and pro XL do have different charging rates. I guess you won't really notice. I hate how slow it seems but the more I think about it. In every day use. Those batteries probably charge up pretty evenly and fast enough considering it's supposed to be a all day lasting phone easily.
$240CAD to upgrade from my Pixel 6a over two years to an 8 Pro, I wasn't even looking for a new phone but that was too good an offer to turn down.
Great deal where did you get that deal?
I'm looking forward to getting my Pixel 9 Pro that I just ordered, my first Pro model phone ever and I'll be trading in my iPhone 13 for it which I got a $400 credit for it through Verizon.
Best buy was offering $800 for iPhone 12 and $1000 for iPhone 12/13 pro as trade in for Pixel 9 pro/pro XL unlocked phones. Also $200 BB gift card as bonus
I got 600 for my iPhone 13 through Verizon
Cap@@Hoodiism
iPhone user here, I'm really considering moving to pixel.
I have an 8 pro and truly want the new fold, but cant jusify 1200. The 9 pro xl doesnt seem like much of an upgrade imo. Im on the fence
Been a pixel 8 pro user for half a year and I can't say its worth it, especially moving from iphone
8 pro sounded better.
I dont have a pixel but if i was to get a pixel it would have to be the 9pro XL
Excellent video...the 9 PRO XL is a total upgrade...really enjoying mine so much.
If you trade in your Pix 8 Pro for the $700 trade i and get the 10% discount if you have google one, you'll end up paying $200 and also get a $300 google store credit. It's a NO BRAINER!
The $300 Google Store credit is gone by the way.
The credit was only 200 and that credit is gone. Also, even with the discount you end up paying like 367 with tax, not 200.
The design is exactly what made me route for an 8 Pro. I don't want a phone that looks as ugly as an iphone.
iPhone may be overpriced, but they’re definitely not ugly
@@billy3532 same design over the years... It gets boring at some point right? Same goes for the Samsung S series.
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@@billy3532it feels exactly like a blank canvas to me. The entire iPhone line up reminds me of the default customization in a video game. It's bland, and boring.
Paid $300 for the 9pro after trade-in. Can't beat that
What phone did u trade?
Hi ! may i know which one is better on haptic vibration?
They're both pretty equal in my experience. Couldn't tell a difference when using their haptic keyboards - josh
Has anyone observed that Pixel 9 Pro XL is visibly dimmer than Pixel 8 Pro? I had these phones side by side with adaptive brightness turned off and yet the newer phone looked dimmer while streaming HDR content.
Max brightness is achieved with adaptive brightness turned on
Both are same,but price is different,I buy brand new P8P for £549 😂
I had Pixel 8 Fold, to Pixel 8 Pro. I don't think my next phone will be Pixel 9 Pro. I'll go for Samsung S25 Ultra.
Same. UI is so shit compared Huawei or Samsung. No multitasking really. I got used to it so I can keep the phone long however.
1 to 2 hours of screen time is such a small amount for a current users
is it de-googled enabled with graphene OS?
Thank you
Best buy has the 8 Pro on sale for 625.
Any chance you're gonna review the 9 Pro Fold?
YES!!! Ours was delayed in transit, but you can expect a comparison video on that and the 9 Pro before the holidays and then a full 6 Months Later Review of it early next year. - Josh
1-2 hours screen on time??? WTF ... In 5 years they will force us to accept 5 min SOT.
Is it possible that, because I transferred My data from the 8 pro to the 9 pro, that the settings are functioning like the 8 pro? I'm thinking about a hard reset.
No that's not a thing
I bought a pixel 8 pro and I literally threw it on my bed and it hit my xbox controller and it never turned back on again. Literally the lightest toss and ig i damaged the internal of the screen. There is no cracks on my phone or anything. I also Had a "lifeproof" case on. So disapointed especially when i go to these mobile kliniks they are charging me 350 plus tax so nearly 400 to fix my phone. Might as well buy a new one if it gonna cost that much.
The day google makes the front camera small like s24 and makes cpu faster r I'm switching
Had my pixel 8 pro for less then a month upgraded from samsung s20 fe and not really impressed with the price tag to phone ratio with the pixel 8 pro not any noticeable difference from it beside speakers and display pixel has more bugs and dull color to camera and display defently gonna be going back to samsung
Still using my 7 pro.. no need to change for me lol
You can get a used pixel 8 pro for ~$400
Please compare pixel 8 pro vs pixel 9 as price come nearly same
??? Pixwl 8 pro ia 650 euros the 9 pro xl is 1500Euro..where do you take your stats? your ass?
@@alexfescu665 he said Pixel 9, not Pixel 9 Pro. Please, learn how to read.
still 6 years updates left
isn't an hdr pipeline just software?
Keep the pixel 8 for 7 years like they promised
The difference is so small not worth upgrading tp pixel 9
While not the only reason, or even the primary reason, the design of the Pro 9 is putting me off. The Pro 9 design is ugly 🤢🤮
But us it 1000$ better than 8 pro?
I don't think so
The 9 looks iPhone ish big time. They really copied Apple
And isn't it ironic how everyone suddenly loves it?!
Thank you for your amazing videos, Pixel 9 Pro for me no ?
I don't know what Google is paying ya but the pixel 6pro looks better then the 8 and 9 pro sorry
My 6pro just broke and I agree
Thanks Josh.
TBH, I don't care for the iPhone and don't, in the least, appreciate a Google Phone that mimics one.
Why Google is Again copying 🍏 completely escapes me.
I happen to appreciate Samsung, "Hardware Only"!
I don't care for rounded corners, (they look old fashioned to me).
And, the 🍏 like sides cut into your hand when holding it for a short time making it very uncomfortable.
I will be waiting till next year's Pixel 10's and Google's Custom Chip.
I'll be broken hearted if they "IN ANY WAY" resemble an iPhone 💔 😡.
JaneLee - in Pennsylvania
9/9/24
First. Samsung copied iPhone design before Google did with the S24 and S24+, and I'm pretty sure S25 Ultra will go that way too.
Second, S24 is very similar to iPhone but worse, as the sides near the screen are not rounded, so it's sharper and more unconfortable than iPhone and Pixel 9.
Third, Pixel 10 and 11 will most likely keep the new Pixel 9 design with some minor changes here and there, just like Pixel 6 to 8 did. Don't expect any different.
Fourth, the boxier design actually allows for more room for the internals and add better cooling or battery.
Which Should You Buy? None! There are better and cheaper options!
That's a silly comment because many people including myself buy a phone because they want that phone wnt don't care about the price tag.
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I still have the 7 pro lol
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How much did Google pay you for this video
Google pixel 9 has one 8k camera, front camera is 48 Mp, RAM is 16 Gb.
yep good video
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It makes more sense to compair Pixel 6 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: average user doesn't change every year and mostly prefer the new design. Also, average american user prefer iPhone design, so Pixel 8 Pro is not an option.
I won't buy a Pixel 9 Pro/XL but Google has made nice improvements: Tensor and Pixel UI lack of features are not for me.
This video isn’t for people upgrading to the pixel pro 9. It’s for people that can’t make up their mind whether to buy the pixel 8 pro over the pixel pro 9.
Looks like a paid video
8 pro in swappa for $500
Not a gamer but all phones except iPhone sucks at gaming, this tells a lot I guess ;)
from pixel 8 pro to 9 pro is worth it to upgrade ?
No
This video seems more like an ad for 9 Pro than it does a comparison.
W vid
I hate Google phones, puke. I can pick up an android for 400 and get a 50mp camera and drop a terabyte card in .
I bet he is a member of #TeamPixel
If we were, it would have been disclosed at the beginning of the video along with all the other disclosures. Here's a link to the post we wrote about the teampixel controversy: th-cam.com/users/postUgkxjLxG42yHljNWQiCn97z3MdbNULeFW2Q1?si=ePmJjM6t_u4WZaRH
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8 pro also a great phone in all ways