Okay, so, I’ve been getting a ton of questions about the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Lots of folks are excited, and so am I! I finally got my hands on one, so I thought I’d share my experience so far.
Getting Started
First off, unboxing it was pretty standard. You get the phone, a USB-C cable, and a quick start guide. Nothing too fancy. I powered it on, and the setup process was a breeze, just like other Pixels. I transferred all my stuff from my old phone using the cable, and it took maybe 20 minutes, no big deal.
First Impressions
This phone feels good in your hand. It’s got some weight, but not too much. The screen is huge! Seriously, watching videos and browsing is a whole different experience. I fired up a couple of games, and they ran smoothly. No lag, no glitches. So far, so good.
Digging Deeper
I spent the next few days really putting this thing through its paces.
- Camera: I took a bunch of pictures in all sorts of lighting conditions. Daytime shots are amazing, no surprise there. Low-light photos are also pretty darn good. They came out really detailed.
- Battery: I’m a heavy user, always on my phone. This battery lasted me a full day, no problem. I even had some juice left at night. I did try to run it down completely once by leaving a bunch of apps open and a video playing. Still took a while!
- Performance: I opened a million tabs in Chrome, switched between apps like crazy, and tried to make it sweat. This phone didn’t even flinch. It handled everything like a champ.
What I’ve Found
After using the Pixel 9 Pro XL for a while now, I’m really impressed. It’s fast, the battery is great, and the camera is top-notch. I messed around with the settings, tried all the features. I found that the default settings are pretty good as is. I’m still exploring all the little things, but honestly, this phone is a beast. It’s definitely an upgrade from my previous one. I even dropped it once by accident (oops!), but it survived without a scratch.
I will keep using it and see if any issues pop up, but as of right now, I can say I am pleased with my new device!