This is the phone with the most useful features, amazing camera and has had AI for 2-3 years now... This pixel phone will become the phone of the future.
Welcome to #TeamPixel🎉 My Pixel 9 Pro just arrived today, upgrading from a previous Pixel with the enhanced pixel trade-in program they have going right now. This will be my Fourth pixel device
I switched from iPhone after 7 years to pixel 8 in March and I look back once in a while. Mainly because android is still a little buggy, not much like it used to. It's gotten way gotten better I admit. but already I'm having hardware issues with my 8 like the green screen flickering. Luckily T-Mobile is giving me a brand new one this week. Hopefully I won't have anymore issues and I can get back on track
@@rodzalez3549Both iPhone and Android will be a little buggy if you are using a new device. The older the device, the more optimized it will be. And for hardware issues, I do have 2 friends using iPhone 13 and they do experience issues. (One of them has a green screen of death and another has random reboots) So hardware issues are really dependent on luck and bugs are inevitable on new devices. So long as the company is diligently fixing them, i think it's great.
@@gockartzz8272 performance depends on what you actually use the phone for. If all you do is browse the web, call, message, take pictures and watch videos, you don't need a powerful CPU. My Pixel 4a still works just fine except for a degraded battery ( upgraded to the Pixel 8 though, but still have the 4a as a backup phone, and that phone didn't have a powerful processor when it was new, let alone now. For just basic stuff it's still good enough.
@@SurenMOF1 I love that it allows me to flash my own OS and relock the bootloader. I have GrapheneOS installed right now, but I'm working on a customized build of it for myself with a couple extra features. (Even bought a Pixel 8a to test on lol) Plus I just like Android as an OS a bit more compared to iOS in general.
@@gockartzz8272 True, but to be honest I pretty rarely notice those issues. For the most part I don't have any performance issues and I can play the games I want to play on it. As for heat, it does heat up sometimes, but it doesn't really bother me. Plus, it's fixed on the Pixel 9 series, so I won't even have the issues when I upgrade the the Pixel 10 series.
When i walk in grocery stores here in the US I find it quite astonishing seeing so many Pixels in people's hands. I very recently had switched to iPhone, and looking past the crappy keyboard, I received 20 spam calls on day 1. All of this was being perfectly blocked by Pixel call screening. The Pixel also knows to send an important unknown caller through. I ran back to the Pixel the next day.
Where I live in the US I maybe seen 3 pixels in public other than my own so far this year. It's mostly iPhones followed by Samsung that I see around here.
I replaced my 4 year old Samsung phone with a Pixel 8a this year. I could not be happier. The Pixel gets updates every month, has an excellent camera and performs really well for my needs. And Best Take is awesome for taking photos with friends,
@albertoimperiali4182 No. I got used to the Pixel UI in a matter of days. It's still Android. Things may be located in a different place but they mostly have the same name.
As a phone salesman I personally stan Pixels and I really push them out like I work for Google or something 😂 I've been pushing HARD with a lot of success this year
@@derrickoyonjo I usually just tell them about my experiences and I haven't dealt with them. But if I told every person about the faults of every phone I don't think I'd be very successful.
@@kevinh7597in my experience (I'm in the UK) Google are doing a TON of marketing they've got ads on every major TV channel, have billboards all over London and Manchester, adverts plastered across buses etc etc. they have been since the Pixel 6 in fact when I got my Pixel 6 and my friend saw and asked what phone is that? I said Pixel and she said ohhh I've seen the ads is it any good. Bare in mind she is not techy at all and at the time used a iPhone 8 (not a clue what she uses now I've moved city)
Its crazy how the narrative is different in America. I have a Pixel 9 , when I was traveling in Indonesia, people were stopping me in the street saying how good Pixel phones are.
I use an iPhone and a Pixel as a secondary. I like that it’s gaining traction. I’d like to see Google develop something like what Apple does where there’s continuity between their Chromebooks, pixel devices and so on. Yes everything syncs with your Google account but it’s not at the level where Apple has it.
KDE Connect works great for clipboard sync, file sharing, notification sync, media control etc etc The best part that it's multiplatform, works on every desktop and mobile device
I thought they did have something like this already, was it called Continuity, hmm 🤔. Like whatever you're doing on your Pixel you can continue it on a Pixel Tablet but I don't know about Chromebooks though.
I definitely agree. It's the... For lack of a better word the poor man's iPhone. I switched from my iPhone 12 to the 8 and it was a smooth transition. Still some stuff I miss from the iPhone but not a deal breaker
@@rodzalez3549 no, not a poor man's iPhone, Pixels and iPhones have very different identities. The Pixel does try to appeal to iPhone users through the design, but it's still an expensive phone just like the iPhone. A better term would be that Pixel 9 is like the Android version of the iPhone
The thing that couldn’t be ignored is iPhone 16 launched without AI. Pixel 9 series for the most part has a pretty good ecosystem with watch, buds, tablet, various chromebooks. Its camera is industry leading. It’s customisable in a way that IOS still isn’t really. It’s has all the same apps that run well. Battery life is really good. Looks like an iPhone. Yes my MacBook is better then any Chromebook, but also costs the earth compared to HP Chromebook. But here’s the catch, I can do everything on my Chromebook that I do on my MacBook. And it’s my pixel, pixel watch and Chromebook I use by far the most. Pixel 6 was a major shift, I got a 6 pro but it wasn’t my daily. Then I got an 8 pro and it came close but I still prepared my 14 pro max. But now I have the 9 pro xl and I’ve hardly picked up my newer iPhone 15 pro max. Next year I will get the 10 pro XL but I won’t update my iPhone. I’ve no reason to now. Smaller things like RCS, longer update cycle, monthly feature drops, faster advancement with AI. And then there’s the fact I think the pixel watch 3 45mm is actually for my use case a better product then my Apple Watch 10…… which is another product I won’t update. Google have finally left people no reason not to use a Pixel. Granted if your invested deeply in Apples ecosystem, then changing out might not be so appealing. And if like many you don’t really care about AI to much and are fine with limited access with an app only, maybe other brands are better. But I personally think that everything that was started with the pixel 6 with its major shift, is all coming together now. Apple is rarely first to the game. But they have to understand that people’s attitudes and trends shift. They’ve had a good run for nearly 20 years but it’s time they really took notice of Pixel. A 20% increase in today’s market is unheard of given how saturated it is. iPhone might be the OG, but so was Nokia, Blackberry and a few others. While I don’t think iPhone is going anywhere soon, its dominance is being challenged. First by Samsung, but now by Google. But Google is the really dangerous one for them as obviously it’s the owner of Android. Make no mistake, we are witnessing in part a shift in trend. As much as I like iPhone, competition is always good.
The thing about pixel is the prices have fallen drastically for their previous phones that people have bought in huge numbers during sales here in India... I myself got my mother a pixel 7a... I got myself a pixel 9 pro xl and it's what I expected of a pixel.. Perfection..!! My fav part, Gemini advance.. I could frame an entire legal mail using Gemini, where as my iPhone 15 pro would reply saying it doesn't work with such content when trying to use ita writing tools ..! Useless AI is on apple... I dont want to draw emojis on AI, I want to use it for more substantial purposes that Apple absolutely fails to deliver... Pixel all the way... Its just a more intelligent phone..! Don't care about the processor, I don't game on my phone, I use it for more important work where pixel delivers much better than any other phone..!
That's so on point, clear and concise (and true). I agree with you wholeheartedly. iPhones do not deliver those sorts of services anymore, they're all about the weird stuff now.
On my p6 since 3 years and looking forward to using it for 2 more years. Used samsungs and Iphones but i'm not looking back. Next phone definitly pixel again!
I have been a Pixel user since 2020. A few months ago I switched to an iPhone just to see the difference and I quickly switched back to Pixel. I'm glad to see that Google is gaining momentum and I hope the public continues to see that android and the Pixel experience is awesome!
I hope the Google Pixel becomes available in the Philippines. The lack of an authorized store is the only reason I can’t choose a Google Pixel phone over other brands.
@@kevinh7597 We have mail forwarding services, but it gets pricey with shipping and customs fees, plus the warranty often isn't valid here. Most people who own Google Pixel phones here bought them through unauthorized marketplaces on social media platforms or e-commerce apps.
iPhone has had a monopoly on normal sized pro phones for many years, I want the best camera in a size that comfortably fits in my pocket and iPhone was the only option until now. It's insane that not a single top end Android phone has been available in the "normal" phone size. I never would have gotten a Pixel 9 Pro if it was only available in XL again, I would have gotten another iPhone Pro. iPhone Pro size sales are pretty split down the middle which is HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of people wanting a smaller pro phone. To millions of us size is a non-negotiable feature and Google finally has a phone for that market.
Ahh the days of the Sony Xperia Compact 😢 and the ZenFone 10 was lovely and tiny but they ruined it with the 11, like if people want a phone that big Samsung and Apple have the market cornered
I switched from an iPhone to a Pixel last week and I don't regret it. I love the camera, design and fingerprint sensor. I don't really care for the ai futures...
I'm not up to date on the facts but ever since the 6 series I've noticed a very steady increase in Pixel sightings. A lot of good small-medium decisions went into this surge. The ones that I love the most are the camera visor and Material You. They've been very focused on creating a broad, cohesive, distinctly Pixel experience and it's worked beautifully. A little bit of solid branding goes a long way.
I absolutely hated the Pixel 8 and switched mid upgrade cycle. I tried the 9 Pro XL after seeing it looked like a huge improvement. I'm so glad I took the risk. May be my favorite phone ever.
The fact that Google had to fix and bridge the communication gap between Iphone and Android is ridiculous. Shame on Apple the phone company that broke communication. nice job Timmy Cook
I'm using the 9 pro fold coming from the fold. I absolutely love this phone. I am a heavy user and can say with confidence the phone thermals are fine. I play games, view lots of TH-cam, watch movies, email, text I have no performance issues. The chip set is handling my daily use. The battery performance is adequate. I get quality usage time. Charging only when needed. I want to add I was an avid Samsung user before I got my fold and was anxious when the 9 pro fold was released. I love the size of this device as I have big hands it is perfect for me. Thank you Google!
Got the pixel 8, I switched from old Oneplus 7 this month, the pixel experiense is marvelous! my main concern is processor power and battery, but rn its doing perfect!
All of the improvements that Google is making to both the Pixel line of phones and Android as a whole are the reasons why my incentives for wanting to try out an iPhone for the first time are dwindling year-by-year. Although I love Apple's Mac computers and iPads and I will be continuing to be a Mac + iPad user for my computing needs well into the long-term future, I will be sticking with Android as my mobile phone platform of choice for years to come.
Switched to a pixel 7 pro from a samsung 22 ultra miss the hardware of samsung but googles skin of Android is just so much better and in a world of increasing scam calls the call screening is priceless
The other issue was that pixel devices came with lots of bugs in the beginning which gradually improves with upgrades but that might create a negative first impression. My pixel 7 use to freeze while taking screenshots and once my map app stopped working. I had to reset my device thrice so far. Its frustrating. I hope it has improved with new phones.
I'm really happy that the Google Pixel line is finally getting the spotlight they deserve. I had a Pixel 4a, which is my personal favorite phone ever because of Google's pure Android software and features. I've gotten used to the Samsung ecosystem after switching over, since my Pixel 4a had battery swelling issues and bought a open-box Galaxy S21 FE asap as a replacement. Currently rocking the S23, considering going into the Z Flip 6 because of the form factor. If only Google made a Pixel Flip, I would've switched back to Team Pixel in a heartbeat. Pixel Fold would've been my second choice.
This year, Pixel shine very bright due to redesign along with all the new AI features which is ready from the launch day. Apple in the other hand seemed stuck with phases release of features. I am a long iPhone user this year is the year where i did not plan to do any upgrade at all and stick with my 15. So, great job Google.
I love my Pixel 9 Pro. Perfect size, great telephoto camera, best selfie camera, decent strangers, bright display with satisfyingly uniform bezel all around, fantastic haptic vibration.
I would strongly consider switching from samsung to pixel if the processor and modem were more competitive. I'd also like Pixel to have some of the more power-user features that Samsung does, like Sound Assistant, separate app sound, OHO+, Dex, etc. finally, a built in stylus competitive with the s pen would also help. biggest thing is the chip and modem though, because I do really like the hardware, software, and camera of the pixels
I am long term android and linux user. This year I was forced to use Mac due to work. I would say if Google makes tensor chip powered Pixelbook just like apple, it is gonna drive more consumers to switch.
Hopefully they take more of the cool stuff from iPhones to get and stay ahead. Such as MagSafe and Action Buttons, hopefully they fix the FMD Network and then include UWB in the base versions too
Mag safe sure but action button no lol. You can already double tap the back of your phone to open any shortcut. You can also double tap the power button to open the camera which is the fastest. The action button has no benefit. Nobody uses it on the iPhone it's way too high up
My Pixel 8 Pro saved me from all those campaign texts and calls.. i can maybe count one one hand how many texts/calls came through. Meanwhile all my friends were getting blown up
Been a fan of pixel since the 4(t mobile finally had a pixel device) sadly, next year is when the z fold 2 came out and got my attention. But when the 6 series came out i got it as my 2ndary phone and freaking LOOOOVED it. I was really hoping for them to release a 'fold' of their own to switch cuz sammy was getting to complacent. Ive had fold and currently rock the 9 pro fold and havent looked back
I am happy to see Pixel brand has finally growing👍👍 However, if this is the case, I think they will not consider to lower down the price for the hardware, weight & design adjustment, etc.
Netter performance, hires audio pixel buds and a desktop mode will move me from Samsung quick. However I have a pixel for work and love it for that use case
@ That’s a good question. I really liked the S24U, but ultimately I liked the Pixel Experience more. I realize it’s all subjective, but for me the Pixel really hit everything home. I love the deep integration of the OS features like Call Screen for example, and the simple quality of life additions to the OS like the twisting to switch to the selfie camera. Those are just two little examples, but I appreciated those touches a lot.
Glad to see Goofle Pixels are getting more market share in the US. I had Pixels from the start until 2019. But globally the Pixel line is not available in many countries and only has a 0.9% global market share. Hopefully Goofle will get their phones certified in more countries and increase their market share. The phones have a chance to make the company some money these days.
I'm 21 and have been using an iPhone since my first phone at 12 (iPhone 6), I have all the Apple products, and I switched to Google officially. Whatever they're doing they need to keep going.
The #1 thing keeping me from switching to Pixel, or really upgrade my phone at all is the PWM used to dim all modern flagship displays. I simply can't use it. It hurts so much using a PWM dimmed display. I will probably die on my modded+custom ROM'd Moto G100.
I switched from Pixel 6 to IPhone 16 Pro Max. I still miss that keyboard & haptics. But there are some things iPhone is better at, such as Face id & Battery life.
I do love this as Google does have a good track record of when their products start getting huge. They don't take away features that I personally rely on. I'm using a Google pixel with a custom ROM and because huge monopolies even like Chrome are still open source. I have faith that they can keep the bootloaders unlockable
I've had Samsung phones from 2016 to 2024 and while they were great, I recently just got the Pixel 9 Pro on a Black Friday 2024 Sale, and this is hands down the best phone I've ever owned ever since my HTC One M8 purchase from 2014. The Pixel 9 Pro is the most simplest, yet most advanced Android phone I've ever used, and I'd easily take this over any Android or iPhone.
Google NEEDS to create NATIVE camera support for Tiktok, Instagram, Snapchat and better their front facing cams. I have seen millions likes videos that keep saying nobody wants a Pixel or Samsung in the US soley because of this. iMessage is fixed but this is still a major barrier for the youth
I tried Snapchat on my Pixel 6a and the all the lens including 0.5 works perfectly. But still, the processing is still flat in where Android phones are default
To me what has set google apart this year, and it might sound childish, is the design of the phone. it looks soooo goood that I bought one and I've never spent more than 250euros on a phone. They already had the "best camera" title so it's not the camera what made a difference. 5 years of updates and 2 of security updates helped too, compared to xiaomi and other chinese phone brands that offer 2 3 years top.
Hopefully this means that they will expand into countries they are not available in at the moment. I'd definitely want to give Pixel phones a try because of their completely clean software without bloatware (except for all the Google apps, of course) but they are currently not sold officially in my country. But I'd also like them to be different than Samsung and Apple by bringing back the charger in the box and also increasing the charging speeds to at least match the competition from China.
I play gacha games like genshin and hsr, zzz etc. And Pixel phones generally struggle to run those and still do. If the GPU improves significantly then im all in for it
This is the first year I've been interested in Google hardware and I purchased the 9 pro fold as my first Pixel. This is also the first year I didn't upgrade my iPhone. I have the 15 pro max and the camera button and slightly larger display didn't make any sense for me to upgrade.
@@shomari17 I still consider the iphone to be my primary device for phone calls and texts because most of my family and associates are Apple users - but for everything else I use the 9 pro fold. So the Pixel is the one I use the most.
The Pixel 9 pro series is no doubt the best version Google has put out yet and I love mine. What I didn’t love was how much of a pain in the ass it was to purchase without doing it online. We’re all different but when I’m ready for a new phone or anything else pretty much I want the option to go to the nearest store and purchase whatever it is that I want that day. Unfortunately, when it comes to the Pixel your chances of doing that are slim to none. What I’ve found is the carrier stores do not stock the Pixel phones, haven’t been trained at all on how to go about selling the Pixel phones even if they did have one in stock and they say they have pretty much zero incentive to try and sell you a Pixel phone so they’re not going to try. Apple gives these companies added incentive for the employees to keep them in their pockets and always push iPhone sales first above all else. Google is making a great product but need to step up and unload some of that cash pile they have on incentive based marketing, sales employee training on their products and how they actually work and last but not least, make sure your chosen carrier brick and mortar stores actually stock the freaking phones guys.
It's good to see the Pixel brand is growing, and I hope the trend continues. We need more competition in the North America market.
This is the phone with the most useful features, amazing camera and has had AI for 2-3 years now...
This pixel phone will become the phone of the future.
@@TheFCBR80you could not have said it better myself!
They need to bring the price down..below the 1000 threshold
Word my g.
@@TheFCBR80if they improve their processor more then ☠️
Got the 9 Pro XL I switched from iPhone this year and I haven't looked back for a second
Good job 👏
Welcome to #TeamPixel🎉 My Pixel 9 Pro just arrived today, upgrading from a previous Pixel with the enhanced pixel trade-in program they have going right now. This will be my Fourth pixel device
I switched from iPhone after 7 years to pixel 8 in March and I look back once in a while. Mainly because android is still a little buggy, not much like it used to. It's gotten way gotten better I admit. but already I'm having hardware issues with my 8 like the green screen flickering. Luckily T-Mobile is giving me a brand new one this week. Hopefully I won't have anymore issues and I can get back on track
@@rodzalez3549Both iPhone and Android will be a little buggy if you are using a new device. The older the device, the more optimized it will be. And for hardware issues, I do have 2 friends using iPhone 13 and they do experience issues. (One of them has a green screen of death and another has random reboots)
So hardware issues are really dependent on luck and bugs are inevitable on new devices. So long as the company is diligently fixing them, i think it's great.
I went from Pixel 6 to 16 pro this year. Lasted a week before ordering the pixel 9 pro. Personally can not understand the lure of iOS.
Switched from an iPhone 13 Pro Max to a Pixel 8 Pro earlier this year, and I can proudly say that I'm never going back to iPhone.
Any specific reasons brother?
only downgrade should be heat and preformance whic is actually like the most important thing longtirm
@@gockartzz8272 performance depends on what you actually use the phone for. If all you do is browse the web, call, message, take pictures and watch videos, you don't need a powerful CPU. My Pixel 4a still works just fine except for a degraded battery ( upgraded to the Pixel 8 though, but still have the 4a as a backup phone, and that phone didn't have a powerful processor when it was new, let alone now. For just basic stuff it's still good enough.
@@SurenMOF1 I love that it allows me to flash my own OS and relock the bootloader. I have GrapheneOS installed right now, but I'm working on a customized build of it for myself with a couple extra features. (Even bought a Pixel 8a to test on lol)
Plus I just like Android as an OS a bit more compared to iOS in general.
@@gockartzz8272 True, but to be honest I pretty rarely notice those issues. For the most part I don't have any performance issues and I can play the games I want to play on it.
As for heat, it does heat up sometimes, but it doesn't really bother me. Plus, it's fixed on the Pixel 9 series, so I won't even have the issues when I upgrade the the Pixel 10 series.
When i walk in grocery stores here in the US I find it quite astonishing seeing so many Pixels in people's hands. I very recently had switched to iPhone, and looking past the crappy keyboard, I received 20 spam calls on day 1. All of this was being perfectly blocked by Pixel call screening. The Pixel also knows to send an important unknown caller through. I ran back to the Pixel the next day.
Welcome home!!!!
You see so many pixels in a super market in the US? You sure? Where? What state?
Where I live in the US I maybe seen 3 pixels in public other than my own so far this year. It's mostly iPhones followed by Samsung that I see around here.
I noticed the some thing! 💯
@attmosf3ar nice good to hear
I replaced my 4 year old Samsung phone with a Pixel 8a this year. I could not be happier.
The Pixel gets updates every month, has an excellent camera and performs really well for my needs.
And Best Take is awesome for taking photos with friends,
has it been a shock switching from One ui to Pixel ui ?
@albertoimperiali4182 No. I got used to the Pixel UI in a matter of days. It's still Android. Things may be located in a different place but they mostly have the same name.
As a phone salesman I personally stan Pixels and I really push them out like I work for Google or something 😂 I've been pushing HARD with a lot of success this year
You doing the marketing goggle should do 😅. They don't do shit compare to Samsung and apple
Do you tell your clients about overheating and battery drains?
@@derrickoyonjo I usually just tell them about my experiences and I haven't dealt with them. But if I told every person about the faults of every phone I don't think I'd be very successful.
@@HateTheBearsFTWbcYOLO Pixel phones are not as reliable as Apple or Samsung, even some Chinese phones. They need to up their game.
@@kevinh7597in my experience (I'm in the UK) Google are doing a TON of marketing they've got ads on every major TV channel, have billboards all over London and Manchester, adverts plastered across buses etc etc. they have been since the Pixel 6 in fact when I got my Pixel 6 and my friend saw and asked what phone is that? I said Pixel and she said ohhh I've seen the ads is it any good. Bare in mind she is not techy at all and at the time used a iPhone 8 (not a clue what she uses now I've moved city)
Its crazy how the narrative is different in America. I have a Pixel 9 , when I was traveling in Indonesia, people were stopping me in the street saying how good Pixel phones are.
because you cant buy them there lol
Their gov restricted them to get an pixel phone , sadly
@@kevinh7597and iPhone also
@@kevinh7597 If I'm not mistake, it is the iPhone actually.
@@avatarspirit57both iPhones and Pixels aren’t allowed for sale
All my friends are curious about the "Add me" Feature and my 9 Pro XL delivers.
I use an iPhone and a Pixel as a secondary. I like that it’s gaining traction. I’d like to see Google develop something like what Apple does where there’s continuity between their Chromebooks, pixel devices and so on. Yes everything syncs with your Google account but it’s not at the level where Apple has it.
Sinks?
KDE Connect works great for clipboard sync, file sharing, notification sync, media control etc etc
The best part that it's multiplatform, works on every desktop and mobile device
I thought they did have something like this already, was it called Continuity, hmm 🤔. Like whatever you're doing on your Pixel you can continue it on a Pixel Tablet but I don't know about Chromebooks though.
@@asianstud7no , syncs is the correct spelling.
I think the 2 main points are very simple as to why the pixel 9 series took off. Looks like an iPhone and actually has AI. That's pretty much it.
I definitely agree. It's the... For lack of a better word the poor man's iPhone. I switched from my iPhone 12 to the 8 and it was a smooth transition. Still some stuff I miss from the iPhone but not a deal breaker
What exactly are those things you miss from IOS , please let us also know.@@rodzalez3549
@@rodzalez3549 no, not a poor man's iPhone, Pixels and iPhones have very different identities. The Pixel does try to appeal to iPhone users through the design, but it's still an expensive phone just like the iPhone. A better term would be that Pixel 9 is like the Android version of the iPhone
pixel has the best android experience too, the exclusive features and optimisation is amazing
The thing that couldn’t be ignored is iPhone 16 launched without AI. Pixel 9 series for the most part has a pretty good ecosystem with watch, buds, tablet, various chromebooks. Its camera is industry leading. It’s customisable in a way that IOS still isn’t really. It’s has all the same apps that run well. Battery life is really good. Looks like an iPhone. Yes my MacBook is better then any Chromebook, but also costs the earth compared to HP Chromebook. But here’s the catch, I can do everything on my Chromebook that I do on my MacBook. And it’s my pixel, pixel watch and Chromebook I use by far the most. Pixel 6 was a major shift, I got a 6 pro but it wasn’t my daily. Then I got an 8 pro and it came close but I still prepared my 14 pro max. But now I have the 9 pro xl and I’ve hardly picked up my newer iPhone 15 pro max. Next year I will get the 10 pro XL but I won’t update my iPhone. I’ve no reason to now. Smaller things like RCS, longer update cycle, monthly feature drops, faster advancement with AI. And then there’s the fact I think the pixel watch 3 45mm is actually for my use case a better product then my Apple Watch 10…… which is another product I won’t update.
Google have finally left people no reason not to use a Pixel. Granted if your invested deeply in Apples ecosystem, then changing out might not be so appealing. And if like many you don’t really care about AI to much and are fine with limited access with an app only, maybe other brands are better. But I personally think that everything that was started with the pixel 6 with its major shift, is all coming together now. Apple is rarely first to the game. But they have to understand that people’s attitudes and trends shift. They’ve had a good run for nearly 20 years but it’s time they really took notice of Pixel. A 20% increase in today’s market is unheard of given how saturated it is. iPhone might be the OG, but so was Nokia, Blackberry and a few others. While I don’t think iPhone is going anywhere soon, its dominance is being challenged. First by Samsung, but now by Google. But Google is the really dangerous one for them as obviously it’s the owner of Android. Make no mistake, we are witnessing in part a shift in trend. As much as I like iPhone, competition is always good.
pixel phones will continually grow year by year, good job goooogle
As it should since Long times ago.. we talk about the android pho e by definition
Welcome to Pixel family. #teampixel
Was an avid android user for years. Switched to iPhone 10 years. Switched back to Pixel 9 Pro XL from iPhone mainly because of RCS 😎
The thing about pixel is the prices have fallen drastically for their previous phones that people have bought in huge numbers during sales here in India... I myself got my mother a pixel 7a...
I got myself a pixel 9 pro xl and it's what I expected of a pixel.. Perfection..!! My fav part, Gemini advance.. I could frame an entire legal mail using Gemini, where as my iPhone 15 pro would reply saying it doesn't work with such content when trying to use ita writing tools ..! Useless AI is on apple... I dont want to draw emojis on AI, I want to use it for more substantial purposes that Apple absolutely fails to deliver...
Pixel all the way... Its just a more intelligent phone..! Don't care about the processor, I don't game on my phone, I use it for more important work where pixel delivers much better than any other phone..!
That's so on point, clear and concise (and true). I agree with you wholeheartedly. iPhones do not deliver those sorts of services anymore, they're all about the weird stuff now.
On my p6 since 3 years and looking forward to using it for 2 more years. Used samsungs and Iphones but i'm not looking back. Next phone definitly pixel again!
I have been a Pixel user since 2020. A few months ago I switched to an iPhone just to see the difference and I quickly switched back to Pixel. I'm glad to see that Google is gaining momentum and I hope the public continues to see that android and the Pixel experience is awesome!
I hope the Google Pixel becomes available in the Philippines. The lack of an authorized store is the only reason I can’t choose a Google Pixel phone over other brands.
Crazy how google sabotage themselves abroad.. and they hope compete with Samsung LMAO . Bro you don't have mail service in Philippines?
@@kevinh7597 We have mail forwarding services, but it gets pricey with shipping and customs fees, plus the warranty often isn't valid here. Most people who own Google Pixel phones here bought them through unauthorized marketplaces on social media platforms or e-commerce apps.
I can confirm it I just bought my Pixel 7 pro ❤, the only thing I would like is that the Pixel 6 and 7 would be given an extra year of OS update
iPhone has had a monopoly on normal sized pro phones for many years, I want the best camera in a size that comfortably fits in my pocket and iPhone was the only option until now. It's insane that not a single top end Android phone has been available in the "normal" phone size. I never would have gotten a Pixel 9 Pro if it was only available in XL again, I would have gotten another iPhone Pro. iPhone Pro size sales are pretty split down the middle which is HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of people wanting a smaller pro phone. To millions of us size is a non-negotiable feature and Google finally has a phone for that market.
Vivo x200 pro mini left the earth
Ahh the days of the Sony Xperia Compact 😢 and the ZenFone 10 was lovely and tiny but they ruined it with the 11, like if people want a phone that big Samsung and Apple have the market cornered
I switched from an iPhone to a Pixel last week and I don't regret it. I love the camera, design and fingerprint sensor. I don't really care for the ai futures...
I'm not up to date on the facts but ever since the 6 series I've noticed a very steady increase in Pixel sightings.
A lot of good small-medium decisions went into this surge. The ones that I love the most are the camera visor and Material You.
They've been very focused on creating a broad, cohesive, distinctly Pixel experience and it's worked beautifully. A little bit of solid branding goes a long way.
I absolutely hated the Pixel 8 and switched mid upgrade cycle. I tried the 9 Pro XL after seeing it looked like a huge improvement. I'm so glad I took the risk. May be my favorite phone ever.
Go TSMC next year and get the foldable up to the bar, and take over Samsung in the Americas...
The fact that Google had to fix and bridge the communication gap between Iphone and Android is ridiculous. Shame on Apple the phone company that broke communication. nice job Timmy Cook
Tim Crook*
Finally your audio sound dramatically better, I am not sure if you changed the mic or the editing but its actually really good, no robotic sound.
That vapor chamber helped with thermals
I'm using the 9 pro fold coming from the fold. I absolutely love this phone. I am a heavy user and can say with confidence the phone thermals are fine. I play games, view lots of TH-cam, watch movies, email, text I have no performance issues. The chip set is handling my daily use. The battery performance is adequate. I get quality usage time. Charging only when needed. I want to add I was an avid Samsung user before I got my fold and was anxious when the 9 pro fold was released. I love the size of this device as I have big hands it is perfect for me. Thank you Google!
I'm a P8 user [im]patiently waiting for the G5-powered P10 next year 👀⏳
Same.
Me too. Using Pixel 8 pro now, but waiting for the Pixel 10.
i'm using a P6a and waiting for P10 pro next year.
wait for pixel 11 G6, first new chip comes with lots of bugs always.
@watson1212 Might aswell wait for the pixel 12 then:p
Got the pixel 8, I switched from old Oneplus 7 this month, the pixel experiense is marvelous! my main concern is processor power and battery, but rn its doing perfect!
Good to see that it pays off when Google focuses on fixing the basics.
Yes I did notice more and more google pixel users appearing
All of the improvements that Google is making to both the Pixel line of phones and Android as a whole are the reasons why my incentives for wanting to try out an iPhone for the first time are dwindling year-by-year. Although I love Apple's Mac computers and iPads and I will be continuing to be a Mac + iPad user for my computing needs well into the long-term future, I will be sticking with Android as my mobile phone platform of choice for years to come.
ここ日本の東京でも、電車の中やカフェでPixelを使っている人をよく見かけるようになりました。Pixel6シリーズからのPixelファンとしてとてもうれしいです。この勢いが衰えないように、GoogleにはTensorの発熱問題や性能向上により一層取り組んで欲しいです。
Happy to see this, Google will get more serious on their hardware
Switched to a pixel 7 pro from a samsung 22 ultra miss the hardware of samsung but googles skin of Android is just so much better and in a world of increasing scam calls the call screening is priceless
The other issue was that pixel devices came with lots of bugs in the beginning which gradually improves with upgrades but that might create a negative first impression.
My pixel 7 use to freeze while taking screenshots and once my map app stopped working. I had to reset my device thrice so far. Its frustrating.
I hope it has improved with new phones.
I'm really happy that the Google Pixel line is finally getting the spotlight they deserve. I had a Pixel 4a, which is my personal favorite phone ever because of Google's pure Android software and features. I've gotten used to the Samsung ecosystem after switching over, since my Pixel 4a had battery swelling issues and bought a open-box Galaxy S21 FE asap as a replacement. Currently rocking the S23, considering going into the Z Flip 6 because of the form factor. If only Google made a Pixel Flip, I would've switched back to Team Pixel in a heartbeat. Pixel Fold would've been my second choice.
This year, Pixel shine very bright due to redesign along with all the new AI features which is ready from the launch day. Apple in the other hand seemed stuck with phases release of features. I am a long iPhone user this year is the year where i did not plan to do any upgrade at all and stick with my 15. So, great job Google.
LET'S GOOOOO!!!
People actually stopped listening to the bots screaming " tensor sucks" repeatedly.
for its price it is sucks..lol..
I mean, let's not pretend it doesn't. It's a disgrace for a flagship phone.
@livedreamsg once you stop living by benchmarks life gets better
@kubotite9168 video says otherwise lol 😆
@@omarreid7222 Life gets better when you face the truth. Only people scared of benchmark test are Google employees and Pixel owners.
Apple and Samsung expecting to gain from doing the same thing every year is actually annoying.
It is going in the right trend.
Happy to see Google grow in the phone market but it needs to fix multitasking & performance for gaming. Happy to own a P9PXL
It’s almost like universal RCS was a factor
No
Amazing ❤ this pixel growth
I love my Pixel 9 Pro. Perfect size, great telephoto camera, best selfie camera, decent strangers, bright display with satisfyingly uniform bezel all around, fantastic haptic vibration.
Pixel 9 pro fold is the most fun I've had on any phone ever. Truly a masterpiece
I would strongly consider switching from samsung to pixel if the processor and modem were more competitive. I'd also like Pixel to have some of the more power-user features that Samsung does, like Sound Assistant, separate app sound, OHO+, Dex, etc. finally, a built in stylus competitive with the s pen would also help. biggest thing is the chip and modem though, because I do really like the hardware, software, and camera of the pixels
Been a pixel fan since pixel 6, had every single pixel model until now
I am long term android and linux user. This year I was forced to use Mac due to work. I would say if Google makes tensor chip powered Pixelbook just like apple, it is gonna drive more consumers to switch.
Hopefully they take more of the cool stuff from iPhones to get and stay ahead. Such as MagSafe and Action Buttons, hopefully they fix the FMD Network and then include UWB in the base versions too
Mag safe sure but action button no lol. You can already double tap the back of your phone to open any shortcut. You can also double tap the power button to open the camera which is the fastest. The action button has no benefit. Nobody uses it on the iPhone it's way too high up
iPhone 15 Pro max and Pixel 9 Pro XL user. I like them both.
Imagine google pixel team not geolocking key features 🙌💵💵💵💵
If the G5 is a hit. Look out Sammy and Apple!
My Pixel 8 Pro saved me from all those campaign texts and calls.. i can maybe count one one hand how many texts/calls came through. Meanwhile all my friends were getting blown up
Pixel 9 Pro Fold isn't on AT&T 😭
So.. I was actually going to mention that in the video because I personally have AT&T and cannot upgrade to the 9 pro fold now 😢😭
Hopefully next year
Been a fan of pixel since the 4(t mobile finally had a pixel device) sadly, next year is when the z fold 2 came out and got my attention. But when the 6 series came out i got it as my 2ndary phone and freaking LOOOOVED it. I was really hoping for them to release a 'fold' of their own to switch cuz sammy was getting to complacent. Ive had fold and currently rock the 9 pro fold and havent looked back
Happy user of Pixel 9 Pro Fold here~
Watching this on my 9 pro xl
The Pixel brand begins to gain traction.
Google: "Lets cut back on the quality of the Tensor chip"
Im glad pixel is getting the praise and recognition it deserves. I prefer Pixel over iPhone and Samsung.❤❤#Teampixel
Wish they would formally sell it in New Zealand so we don't have to keep importing it from Australia next door
I am happy to see Pixel brand has finally growing👍👍
However, if this is the case, I think they will not consider to lower down the price for the hardware, weight & design adjustment, etc.
Netter performance, hires audio pixel buds and a desktop mode will move me from Samsung quick. However I have a pixel for work and love it for that use case
Perfect timing now that the Pixel 10 or PiXel is coming out next year 🔥🔥
The back camera design is sick!
now they just need to expand globally, south africa wants pixels!!!
Agreed on this. Sold the iPhone 16 Pro Max and got a Pixel 9 Pro XL and I'm super happy about it. I've been an iPhone user for years.
Why not go with the S24U?.
@ That’s a good question. I really liked the S24U, but ultimately I liked the Pixel Experience more. I realize it’s all subjective, but for me the Pixel really hit everything home. I love the deep integration of the OS features like Call Screen for example, and the simple quality of life additions to the OS like the twisting to switch to the selfie camera. Those are just two little examples, but I appreciated those touches a lot.
I've definitely seen a few more Pixels around lately in my area. It's mostly the 7 Pro but it's still cool to see!
I love the pixel camera design they finally refined it to the point that it feels on par with apple's design language
I wish they kept the screen dimensions of the last Google Fold ,that was the only reason I went with the Google pixel 9 XL
I've just bought the 9 Pro XL and I'm defintely seeing more Pixels where I live in London.
I’m glad things are shifting🎉
To beat the iPhone, just look like an iPhone
To an extent (not all the way)
Works for China 😎👍
Love to see Pixel thriving!
Welcome to #teampixel ! I'll be sticking with my P8Pro for the time being. While P4XL as secondary, FaceID still works like charm.
Glad to see Goofle Pixels are getting more market share in the US. I had Pixels from the start until 2019. But globally the Pixel line is not available in many countries and only has a 0.9% global market share. Hopefully Goofle will get their phones certified in more countries and increase their market share. The phones have a chance to make the company some money these days.
I'm 21 and have been using an iPhone since my first phone at 12 (iPhone 6), I have all the Apple products, and I switched to Google officially. Whatever they're doing they need to keep going.
The #1 thing keeping me from switching to Pixel, or really upgrade my phone at all is the PWM used to dim all modern flagship displays. I simply can't use it. It hurts so much using a PWM dimmed display. I will probably die on my modded+custom ROM'd Moto G100.
Thank you for recognizing the Sales Jump 😂 get em Google
i started with pixel 4a used it for 2 years and last year exchanged it for 7a no plans to shift... always happy with google phones..
I switched from Pixel 6 to IPhone 16 Pro Max.
I still miss that keyboard & haptics.
But there are some things iPhone is better at, such as Face id & Battery life.
I do love this as Google does have a good track record of when their products start getting huge. They don't take away features that I personally rely on. I'm using a Google pixel with a custom ROM and because huge monopolies even like Chrome are still open source. I have faith that they can keep the bootloaders unlockable
I've had Samsung phones from 2016 to 2024 and while they were great, I recently just got the Pixel 9 Pro on a Black Friday 2024 Sale, and this is hands down the best phone I've ever owned ever since my HTC One M8 purchase from 2014. The Pixel 9 Pro is the most simplest, yet most advanced Android phone I've ever used, and I'd easily take this over any Android or iPhone.
I have a humble 6A and I love it.
For all the talk about the tensor chipset the pixels always seem buttery smooth.
Google NEEDS to create NATIVE camera support for Tiktok, Instagram, Snapchat and better their front facing cams. I have seen millions likes videos that keep saying nobody wants a Pixel or Samsung in the US soley because of this. iMessage is fixed but this is still a major barrier for the youth
I tried Snapchat on my Pixel 6a and the all the lens including 0.5 works perfectly. But still, the processing is still flat in where Android phones are default
I'm really happy about this. This will change the social behaviour about brand perception.
This is so great news!
Awesome. It's about time. Pixels are the best devices by far
To me what has set google apart this year, and it might sound childish, is the design of the phone. it looks soooo goood that I bought one and I've never spent more than 250euros on a phone. They already had the "best camera" title so it's not the camera what made a difference. 5 years of updates and 2 of security updates helped too, compared to xiaomi and other chinese phone brands that offer 2 3 years top.
Hopefully this means that they will expand into countries they are not available in at the moment. I'd definitely want to give Pixel phones a try because of their completely clean software without bloatware (except for all the Google apps, of course) but they are currently not sold officially in my country. But I'd also like them to be different than Samsung and Apple by bringing back the charger in the box and also increasing the charging speeds to at least match the competition from China.
Switched from iPhone 15 pro to the standard pixel 9, great phone so far
I'm not getting another Pixel until they switch to TSMC Tensor chip which should be with the Pixel 10 series
got a Pixel 9 pro XL 512 GB for the price of only a trade in on my AT&T veteran plan. That's why I switched 😂.
What happen if pixel improves its processor & adds something like good lock
I play gacha games like genshin and hsr, zzz etc. And Pixel phones generally struggle to run those and still do. If the GPU improves significantly then im all in for it
isnt that kind of throwing time and money away? for virtual things?
@TerrorSyxke money I agree it's a waste. But I don't pay I just play them as is. So basically treating it as a regular game
This is the first year I've been interested in Google hardware and I purchased the 9 pro fold as my first Pixel. This is also the first year I didn't upgrade my iPhone. I have the 15 pro max and the camera button and slightly larger display didn't make any sense for me to upgrade.
Same for me. Is the pixel fold your primary phone now.
@@shomari17 I still consider the iphone to be my primary device for phone calls and texts because most of my family and associates are Apple users - but for everything else I use the 9 pro fold. So the Pixel is the one I use the most.
@@abrahamroberts2040 Even with the implantation of RCS, is texting still better on the iPhone?
@@shomari17 not really, but I also have iPads and MacBook so it all connects so effortlessly.
@@abrahamroberts2040 understandable
The Pixel 9 pro series is no doubt the best version Google has put out yet and I love mine. What I didn’t love was how much of a pain in the ass it was to purchase without doing it online. We’re all different but when I’m ready for a new phone or anything else pretty much I want the option to go to the nearest store and purchase whatever it is that I want that day. Unfortunately, when it comes to the Pixel your chances of doing that are slim to none. What I’ve found is the carrier stores do not stock the Pixel phones, haven’t been trained at all on how to go about selling the Pixel phones even if they did have one in stock and they say they have pretty much zero incentive to try and sell you a Pixel phone so they’re not going to try. Apple gives these companies added incentive for the employees to keep them in their pockets and always push iPhone sales first above all else. Google is making a great product but need to step up and unload some of that cash pile they have on incentive based marketing, sales employee training on their products and how they actually work and last but not least, make sure your chosen carrier brick and mortar stores actually stock the freaking phones guys.
My 6a has been doing great for me for a long time now. I would really like to get the pixel tablet