detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: This phone is absolutely incredible. I have gone through multiple generations of Samsung and Pixel phones recently. This phone blows them all out of the water. The camera system is superb. It got the 2nd highest Camera score in the world by the reputable in-depth camera reviewer DXOMark. The videos are superb, but with Videoboost, it blows all other cameras out of the water. I tested this against a Samsung S24 Ultra and my mom's Iphone 15 Pro Max, and the video with videoboost, at night and day, is far superior. It gets rid of all graininess or jitter, even when going up to 20x zoom, with incredible sharpness. DXOMark also stated that the Pixel 9 Pro XL would have gotten their highest video score compared to any other phone if they scored it based on the videoboost scores. Remarkable, considering Iphones have long been the king in this department.
Outside of the cameras, this is the nicest feeling/designed phone i have ever felt. It's super attractive, and makes me happy just holding it.
Screen is super bright (brighter than any other phone at 3000 nits). I also charged it from 0% to 66% with the Google 45W charger, so the charging is plenty fast. The first time I charged it, it was a bit slower, but it is super fast now (apparently other Reddit users noticed this as well).
Super Res Zoom plus Zoom enhance after the photo is taken makes this take incredibly sharp photos at super high zoom levels. I found it to be significantly sharper than Samsung S24 Ultra at 30x + zoom levels.
Selfie cam is fantastic, and I like that you can use it at a .7x wide angle too, that captures way more field of vision, with the sharper 42mp front camera.
Also, the battery life lasts well over a day for me, and the cellular connection/modem is dramatically better. I have super fast 5g connection that is 3x faster than the other 5g phone i had previously. I tested this phone on some games, including Wuthering Waves at maximum graphics settings, and it played the game without issue, and without overheating. I know the benchmarks dont compare to snapdragon or Apple chips, but Google must have done some serious optimization and design magic to make this Tensor G4 chip perform favorably against those other chips. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this phone, and I am super excited with the direction Google is taking! If I were choosing between the S24 Ultra or 15 Pro Max, I would pick this phone every time.
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starRating: 5
title: Incredible phone, blows others out of water
detailedReviews 2: content: This Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 6.8 inch screen and feels huge compared to some other phones on the market. It sits comfortably in the hand though, and with it's metal polished edges feels like an I-Phone, and the phone has the Pixel trademark raised camera bar standing proud on the rear. It comes with charging cable, but surprisingly for a high end mobile phone, no plug is supplied
It transferred the data and apps effortlessly from my previous phone and once fully charged, its bright crystal clear screen looks much better and sharper than other phones I have used previously. Its as if looking at a 4k screen . Although early days in navigating around the Pixels features, I have discovered the joys of some of its technology- the camera has an 'add me' feature which lets you take a picture and then add you into the photo as though you were in front of the lens. A magic eraser lets you remove objects or distractions from your pictures, and a zoom and panorama photo feature lets AI seamlessly adjust your pictures to near perfection. I have yet to delve into the artificial intelligence of Gemini that this phone has, but no doubt it is the shape of things to come. The camera offerings on mobiles seem to be the deal breaker for most purchasers and this Pixel 9 Pro XL has four of the very best ranging from 50mp main, 48mp ultra wide and telephoto and a 42mp front camera.
Battery life seems good, although I have only used the phone for a couple of weeks. I seem to be getting two days between charge which is better than I have been used to previously.
In summary, I would recommend the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL but it does come with a very hefty price tag. It's worth this if you use all the features but at the moment I'm yet to discover half of them. A seriously nice feeling chunky phone that is comfortable to hold, the screen size is ideal for me and it's a pleasure to use.
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starRating: 5
title: Huge screen, feels like an iPhone
detailedReviews 3: content: I've used the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for two weeks, as an upgrade from my previous phone the Google Pixel 8, so most of my comparisons are to this.
Overall, I've been really impressed - it is an excellent phone with a nice design and it definitely feels premium. The display is noticeably clearer with bright and vibrant colours. This is also translated in the camera which is excellent (Google Pixel has always trumped my husband's iPhone in terms of photo taking ability and quality). Images are much sharper (even when using the front camera). The colours are believable, I get effective night photo features and the magic eraser (the tool I have often used with photos of my kids as you can almost never get perfect photos with them) is noticeably superior to the Pixel 8. Really impressed with this. I've also tried the feature to add in a person to a photograph - it worked almost flawlessly, though I struggle to think of when I realistically would need this feature. AI possibly gone too far.
Processing is smoother and faster. I've noticed it doesn't overheat as much and it has a longer battery life - I can use it for over 1.5 days without needing to recharge (at least at the moment). Charging is also faster.
I have set up the crash detection and SOS call function - great ideas. The temperature sensor is cool, but not sure it is essential in life from a phone! The phone has a bedtime setting, when whilst you can continue to use apps, the lights are dimmed and colour is removed. This is preset to your timings and I've found it definitely helps when working late.
I'm still exploring the AI features, but so far I am really enjoying the use of AI summaries on Google search - it does feel like a quite time saving review of the content and gets me to my desired answer faster in most cases. I still find the Google assistant quite frustrating to use as any requests are overridden by my other google devices and I never actually get what I intended.
Slightly less appealing is the bigger size - I felt the pixel 8 was a perfect size, large enough to allow for working from a device, but not so big that it wouldn't fit easily in pockets / phone pouches. This one is definitely larger and although the bigger screen is useful at times, the size of it is sometimes prohibitive for storage or fitting safely/comfortably in your pocket. Additionally, the weight of the phone given it is bigger is definitely noticeable, especially when you add a protective case to it.
The price point is high! I feel it is difficult to justify unless the phone's additional features would really enhance your work/life, that's a personal decision! But the improvements from the previous edition are certainly there. If you can afford it, I would most definitely recommend it.
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent phone, premium feel, great camera
detailedReviews 4: content: Selfie cam is 42 megapixel increased from 10 megapixel over the Pixel 8. Triple camera setup on the back is 50MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto. The picture quality for the primary and ultrawide is on par with the Pixel 8, the main improvements are in the telephoto, more detail, better colour, telephoto does 5x optical zoom (or 10x depending on who you ask) and 30x total zoom, have added some zoom piccies to the review. It's particularly good at night photography compared to its rivals, presumably it's in the software, it's consistent across all 3 cameras, reviews talk about its ability to balance long exposures.
Screen (I think) is the brightest you can buy right now, 3000 nits, competitors are hitting 2000, if you use it outdoors you're unlikely to find a better screen for sunny days, for example flying drones where you need screen visibility.
Video capture is in 4K but can upscale to 8K. It's a nice feature, but worth bearing in mind it's actually 8K at source.
The larger screen might not be for everyone, but I wanted the bigger screen for browsing, watching videos on the train, drone use, etc. The phone is chunky and a bit weighty, but I don't find it too big. I think many current-gen phones are getting a tad larger to accommodate the requirements for better tech.
The screen is Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which has been lab-tested to withstand a 1m drop onto concrete. Obviously, it's not guaranteed to prevent a crack if dropped on a corner from a height, but it might do.
It comes with Gemini, Google's AI assistant, plus a year's free subscription to Google's Gemini Advanced. I haven't used it much yet, but it seems to be Google's version of an AI assistant.
IMHO, you'll need a case for this. The sides are flat, polished metal and aren't particularly grippy. I was super worried about dropping it, but a cheap silicone case sorted that out.
Overall, really pleased with it.
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starRating: 5
title: Brightest screen, great telephoto, good night photos
detailedReviews 5: content: I've been needing a phone upgrade for a while and the Google Pixel 9 Pro convinced me. I opted for the XL as the dimensions were similar to my existing phone, a OnePlus, and carried a few extras benefits of the larger screen, stronger battery etc.
As soon as I got it out of the box, I felt the build quality of the phone was great. It feels premium - the stainless steel edges and quality of the glass on the screen. It's really slender and lightweight and feels good to use, although it is a bit slippery so I've quickly ordered a phone case for it.
Overall performance is solid, although it's comparable to the performance of my previous phone. It's fast, but not lightning fast. The OLED screen is stunning though and I'm glad I opted for the XL from that point of view.
The camera is also my most welcome upgrade compared to any other phone I've owned. I've never had a phone with a top end camera so taking photos and videos with the Pixel 9 Pro is a joy! The zoom on the Pro is incredible and it's so nice to be able to just throw the phone up at something and know you'll get a great picture out of it.
The only downside is the storage. I've got the 128GB and I feel any modern phone should come with at least 256GB, especially when taking high resolution photos and videos takes up more space, and some of that 128GB is taken up by the operating system. If you take a lot of photos or videos, you'll need to use cloud storage or back things up often.
Overall, I highly recommend the Pixel 9 Pro XL. It's fast, beautifully built, has an amazing camera, and the screen quality is fantastic - just be aware of the limited storage and be sure to get yourself a phone case if you want to keep it protected!
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starRating: 5
title: Great build, stunning OLED, amazing camera
detailedReviews 6: content: I purchased this as an upgrade to my Pixel 6 (non pro variant) and although I've only had it for a few days at this point, the differences are night and day. The battery doesn't deplete anywhere near as quickly regardless of what I do, be it consume content on YouTube, browse the web, listen to music, record videos or take photos (astrophotography included) and so on, nor does it take as long to charge even with the exact same plug and cable that I charged the pixel 6 with. I also run it at 50% brightness due to the fact that the previous pixel phones I've had ended up with screen burn and it's still bright enough to properly see everything on the display, which is a bonus compared to the previous devices.
The camera upgrades are brilliant, as well. I no longer have to faff about with getting a macro lens to fit on the camera bump as it has a built in macro feature, the 50mp lens is glorious compared to the 12mp on the old devices, and of course being able to record in 4k 60fps or 8k 30fps instead of only 4k 30fps max is pretty nice as well.
The phone feels lovely in my hand, regardless of whether it's in a case or not, it doesn't feel much heavier or bulkier than the 6 does, and it seems to have less software bugs or issues at this point in it's life than any of my previous devices have.
If you're looking to upgrade from a pixel that's older than the seventh or even sixth gen and this mobile is available on a deal, I don't believe you should hesitate to grab it unless you're worried about your finances. It's just brilliant :)
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starRating: 5
title: Night and day upgrade, brilliant camera features
detailedReviews 7: content: I love my Google Pixel 9 Pro phone. It looks absolutely gorgeous. It has so many great features. It’s long lasting battery lasting me for almost the whole day while using the battery saver . I don’t need to charge it often which is great. It also has a very bright clear display that can be easily adjusted to your liking. The display looks very nice even when the sun shines. I like that it has a triple camera which contains a lot of features like the megapixel 50 which takes the clearest images and sharpest pictures. It also has picture and video editing with just a couple of clicks and you can capture your your best moments. I like using the magic editor to create great photos which I can add or move images and change backgrounds to my images . I also like that you can zoom up to 30x which you can really capture good close up shots and they come out really clear and sharp. What I like the most of this phone is that It really takes some really good pictures. It contains an AI assistant that helps you organize any event or planning or event which is so easy and convenient which I have been using and it’s been very helpful to plan my daughter’s birthday. It has many apps to add to your phone and many that it already contains that you don’t need to download which is great. If you have a google account it connects right away and it downloads all your pictures ,photos and your contacts also which is really nice .
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starRating: 5
title: Gorgeous, long-lasting battery, clear display
detailedReviews 8: content: I recently upgraded from the Pixel 8 to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and WOW, what an upgrade! The camera is a HUGE step up—photos are so sharp and vibrant, thanks to the hardware/software improvements and AI features. The screen is noticeably bigger and brighter, which makes everything from watching videos to gaming so much more enjoyable. Battery life is also fantastic; I can just about get through 2 full days without worrying about needing to charge. It feels very premium, with nice glossy metal on the edges and a matte glass back panel. I'm very happy with it!
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starRating: 5
title: WOW, what an upgrade! Camera, screen, battery
detailedReviews 9: content: Recently got this phone and switched from iPhone 14 Pro and have loved everything about it. I previously had Android phones and continues to use the Google ecosystem with previous iPhone. So it's great to be back fully in the Android / Google ecosystem. This phone has a first class display which has rich bold colours and wonderfully clear. Yes, being an XL if is a larger phone but I'm happy with the extra screen estate. The camera is awesome though I still need to do some serious photography with it. I completely recommend this phone to anyone that was a pure Android experience with first class hardware.
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starRating: 5
title: First class display, rich bold colours
detailedReviews 10: content: Changed my phone a few times over the years but I have to say I am very happy with my change to this phone! Beautiful looking phone - love the porcelain colour. Silky smooth finish at the back and lovely rounded edges with a metal finish. An overall good looking phone!
Great size screen, very bright and clear too making it great to watch things on.
Brilliant battery life - i'm used to charging my phone each day but not having to do that at the moment.
Getting used to all the camera features but they are great - alot to play around with - end up with great photos each time!
I would recommend this phone!
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starRating: 5
title: Beautiful looking phone, great screen and battery
detailedReviews 11: content: 2nd time purchasing from Google shop, their shipping is always super quick. I bought this phone on 11.11, got my item 12.11 Morning. I also forgot to add the free gift during check out, and they were nice enough to include it for me.
I got this item during 11.11 sale, and the discount I got was out of this world. I got Pixel9 Pro XL cheaper than Pixel 9Pro price. Combined 2 vouchers and I saved over RM1K!!
Phone wise, it's amazing so far, feels so premium like an apple phone. Good weight to it, and very sturdy. Screen performance very fast, smooth. Haven't tried out all the AI functions. So far very impressed, and my best phone purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing phone, feels premium like Apple
detailedReviews 12: content: I've been using for a few weeks now, and I'm thoroughly impressed. The OLED display bright and vibrant, everything looks fantastic. The battery life is solid, easily lasting me through a full day. The camera system is a standout feature, with the 50MP main sensor, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto lens capturing incredible detail and color. The new Tensor G4 chip keeps everything running smoothly, though it does get a bit warm during intense tasks. AI features are fun looking foward to using more. recommend!
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starRating: 5
title: Thoroughly impressed, fantastic display and battery
detailedReviews 13: content: I've had my phone for nearly a week and it's great right out of the box! I had a Pixel 5 and it was really easy to transfer my old phone properties into my new phone, it took about 30 minutes, and my app locations, pictures text messages were all there just like before. (Note: I do use Google cloud to back up my phone.) In a sense it functions like my old phone with more options and a much better camera. I've not had any issues with it, (one of my early Google phones was a little glitchy at first till they updated the software), and it seems much faster than my old phone, battery life is great and it charges quickly. I've not tried the battery sharing feature as yet. (wireless charging phone to phone).
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starRating: 5
title: Great out of the box, better camera
detailedReviews 14: content: I upgraded from my pixel 6 Pro not because I was unsatusfied but just wanted to try the new features of the new Pixel 9 Pro XL. At first review, I preferred my slimmer and lighter 6Pro, plus Verizon had a deal giving me $600 off with bill credits.
After 5 days, I am satisfied with my purchase as the camera has been upgraded and the new version of bluetooth seems to have improved as now my watch (ticwatch pro5) seems to stay more consustently connected. As of the uograded Gemini, I am still experimenting but as of this writing, I prefer my Google Assistant. All in all, So far I am satisfied with my purchase. It far out performs my wifes Galaxy S23.
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starRating: 4
title: Much better than Samsung, improved Bluetooth
detailedReviews 15: content: Good on battery. Sim took some working to get it to go in without sliding out of position. Esim is hard to setup. No directions in box on how to setup. Took me awhile to figure out. Using my old sim cause esim still dont work. Overall the phones ok and a nice upgrade since my old Samsung s10 5G aint supported anymore. Google gives you 7 years of updates. Hopefully Verizon keeps its work and contract on my free phone with only memory upgrade, updrade fee and taxes woth no trade in needed.
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starRating: 5
title: Good on battery, nice upgrade
detailedReviews 16: content: Bought on contract from o2 . Passed on pixel 8 pro to wife who had 4 year old phone and got this cheaper than on googles own site and curry’s . Interest free some £250 cheaper seemed a no brainer. Phone marginally faster than the 8 pro 16gb ram and xtra camera features. Wouldn’t have got it but her indoors needed new phone hence the purchase. Also altered airtime contract with 1gb data . I use maybe 100mb a month so the previous 30gb is wasted on me. Also cheaper £11 a month £4 cheaper why u need unlimited data I will never no.
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starRating: 5
title: Marginally faster, extra camera features
detailedReviews 17: content: The Google Pixel Pro XL is an awesome phone. It's super quick and runs the latest AI software, which makes everything smooth and fast. The camera is the best I've ever used-my photos look amazing with great detail and color. Plus, the large screen is perfect for browsing and watching videos. Just keep in mind that videos can take up a decent amount of space, so you might want to consider getting more storage or using Google's cloud services. Overall, it's a fantastic smartphone that really delivers on performance and quality.
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starRating: 5
title: Awesome phone, best camera, great screen
detailedReviews 18: content: This phone is all I had hoped for. It is quick, great battery life and easy breezy....
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starRating: 5
title: Quick, great battery life, easy breezy
detailedReviews 19: content: Product Quality:Legit and in good condition
Best Feature:Good camera
Performance:Very swift performance
I was hesitant to get this at first, ilang days din tong nasa cart ko, before checking out. Good thing na nagtiwala ako kay seller and they had good reviews din sa facebook, to see others who purchased a phone before me.
This was my first time to use a phone that was soft unlocked and I have so many questions with the seller. Good thing that they are very accommodating talaga. Thank you
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starRating: 5
title: Legit and in good condition, swift performance
detailedReviews 20: content: I have always wanted to try a Google phone, and here it is. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is fantastic in terms of image quality, user-friendly interface, and AI integration. The battery life is comparable to my Samsung phone. It is truly a great alternative to Samsung and iPhone!
Maybe Google is on the recycling and environmentally friendly route, but I wish they would put more effort into their packaging and shipping for such an expensive product. However, that's not a big concern because of its high-quality performance.
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starRating: 5
title: Fantastic image quality, user-friendly interface
detailedReviews 21: content: Love this phone. I like the styling and it feels comfortable in the hand. Touchscreen & face recognition work smoothly. Occasional stutter with fingerprint checking but only minor. Apps run smoothly, signal reception seems good. Gemini works smoothly, albeit with the usual comical misinterpretations at times. Battery usually lasts out the day unless heavy video/game playing.
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starRating: 5
title: Love this phone, smooth operation
detailedReviews 22: content: Moved from a pixel 6 pro to the 9 pro XL . Screen pretty much the same size apart from the rounded edges on the 9 which I wasn't sure about, however it feels much more comfortable in the hand and the weight feels more balanced than the 6 pro. Performance wise, feels a bit snappier but the 6 pro is still very capable. Only went for the change of hand set due to the USB port on my 6 pro being a bit loose and some scratches appearing on the screen. I have used it for 5 plus years! Given the 2 year contract on this 9 pro handset I'm very confident this will be excellent for the next two years.
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starRating: 5
title: More comfortable, weight feels balanced
detailedReviews 23: content: Nicely designed albeit little bit chunky and heavier phone, but I guess that's the trade off for the battery capacity and the computing power.
The AI capabilities are amazing, from the search using the Gemini assistant to the photo editing, there is always something new that surprises me in a good way.
Only a minor problem experienced was with the eSIM where I couldn't set it up that way and had to swap the physical SIM from my old phone, but that's more of a problem on O2 side than with the phone.
Definitely recommended if you're after a flagship phone with excellent photo and editing capabilities.
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starRating: 5
title: Nicely designed, amazing AI capabilities
detailedReviews 24: content: Bought at Amazon first and what a mistake. Amazon worker stole my Pixel 9 Pro XL... so went to my local BestBuy and what a great decision. Walked in and within a min, I was walking out with a Pixel 9 Pro XL. This thing is just amazing. Pictures... just unreal! The AI... it's like having a pal to chat with. It's unreal how real this AI is now on my Pixel 9. It can even whip up a bedtime story in seconds with just a few prompts or a photo. Truly a next gen phone. I'm really not sure how I've lived this long without a Pixel phone.
Don't do like I did.... just buy directly from Best Buy and don't fall for those crooks at Amazon!
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing phone, unreal pictures and AI
detailedReviews 25: content: I had a Pixel 6 Pro since launch and was coming to the end of my 3 years, unfortunately Google launched the new Pixel 9 series of phone earlier than usual (August rather than October) so an early upgrade seemed impossible, but thanks to some fantastic offers (20% back from Very, £200 extra on trade in) an upgrade was viable.
The phone itself is fantastic, if rather heavy on the AI (you get 1 year of Gemini Advanced for free, £18.99 per month after) and size wise it is only slightly larger than my Pixel 6 Pro.
The design has veered more towards the look of a iPhone and away from the curved edges of phones past but it as a great look and feel.
Overall I am very happy with my purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Fantastic phone, great look and feel
detailedReviews 26: content: I have had 4 different models of Google pixels ( 5,6,7,and now 9,,) and this one is the most intuitive and truly a AI smart phone! Everything on it just works so seamlessly there is no let down now in the 2nd month of owning this mobile. The camera alone blows away the iSheep mobiles and all other droids in the mobile verse. Then you add in the pure android experience with no bloatware you get in Samsung or all the other also-rans behind it. It works so well and the constant updates keep improving on a great android software experience.
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starRating: 5
title: Most intuitive, truly AI smart phone
detailedReviews 27: content: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has blown me away with its massive 6.9-inch screen! The display is bright, sharp, and super smooth, making videos and games look fantastic. But the real highlight is the camera-it's seriously impressive. Whether in bright daylight or low light, the photos are crystal clear with amazing detail. The AI features like Magic Eraser make editing easy and fun. If you're looking for a phone with a gorgeous display and top-notch camera quality, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is perfect!
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starRating: 5
title: Blown away by massive screen and camera
detailedReviews 28: content: First time owing a Pixel and extremely happy. I'm still learning how to make the best use of all the features. I don't use it for games but I do a lot of Internet browsing, emails, news feeds, etc. I get 24 hours out of the battery. I was lucky to get 8 hours with my Samsung S10 5G. Great photos, amazing telephoto. Love the screenshot app and pixel studio stimulates the kids imaginations and writing skills. Scrolling is smooth and the screen is brilliant and responsive.
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starRating: 5
title: Extremely happy, great photos, brilliant screen
detailedReviews 29: content: I upgraded from a Pixel 7 and the 9 Pro XL is such a great phone; all the features I like about the 7 plus a smoother operation and "soft" screen. The camera is so nice! I particularly like how quality the buttons feel. I got a slim case with a rocker style switch cover on the volume and it's perfect. Battery life is great, and it seemlessly connected with all my Bluetooth stuff without issue. I'm glad I went with the Pro XL, definitely upgrade to it if your Pixel is a few generations behind.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Great phone, smoother operation, nice camera
detailedReviews 30: content: I loved this phone and the deal on this. I literally got it for free when I traded in a very old Google phone Pixel 4a. And this phone is underrated. The Camera is one of the best, especially photos clicked in dark, like a Jelly Fish Aquarium. I also have Samsung S24 whose camera is supposed to be better, but this Pixel clicks better photos in many settings (specially dark). I wish Google offered the year subscription to their AI plan, but I don't mind spending for that plan when I m getting this phone for free.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Underrated phone, best photos in dark
detailedReviews 31: content: Loving the Pixel experience the camera as usual is stellar. Having a Gemini button is cool. Pixel Studio is great fun and Reimagine is freaky weird but good it does have the occasional bug the Reimagine bit but it's off to a good start. The only reason for four stars is the fact that I feel that GPixel is trying to chase the iPhone series too much and fear it might lose its identity in the process and the fact the exynos part of Tensor still causes bother. It will be good when they move over to TSMC in the Pixel 10 series and escape exynos.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Stellar camera, cool Gemini button
detailedReviews 32: content: Product Quality:Superb. Super premium sa hand feel.
Best Feature:Spectacular cameras and versatile! No filler cameras , all cameras are perfect for there respctive field specially the front camera , and main cameras. ultrawide and 5x telephoto lens also is good.
Performance:At the very start using the device , the device tend to heat up while in setup but not anymore after 1 day of adopting to my daily activities.
Seller is very responsive.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Superb quality, spectacular cameras
detailedReviews 33: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 34: content: Upgrade from the 7 Pro. Has been a fantastic upgrade so far. Seems to have a more snappy response. About the same size. Bluetooth connections have been much better and more consistent compared to the 7 Pro. Everything seems to connect the first time. Gemini is a nice feature, but not necessarily a must have. I've been using the Pixel lineup since 3, have been great phones for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Fantastic upgrade, snappy response, better Bluetooth
detailedReviews 35: content: Best Feature:Great
Product Quality:The Phone has the best design so far.
Performance:The Phone is High Quality as Expected, The packaging is great.
The GP9PXL is genuine and packaged well.
The price is cheap compared to other stores.
The Freebies are also awesome.
Will buy again here if there's something I want.
(Yeh, I just copy pasted this. I bought 3 of the same phone so why not)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: High Quality, great packaging, cheap price
detailedReviews 36: content: I am loving my phone. Beautiful color. Beautiful display and nice battery life. Nothing to complain. The phone feel so smooth and has nice animations. Even though I am not a gamer I loved playing Call of Duty Mobile on this phone. It runs so smooth. If you are on the edge of the decision I would say do it. Although I heard the Pixel 10 Pro is going to be a big leap forward.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Loving my phone, smooth gaming
detailedReviews 37: content: Ordering through my local store was super easy, and pre-ordering was a game changer—I got the phone for free with a trade-in, double the storage, and free Pixel Buds! As for the phone itself, it's hands down the best Pixel since the 4 Series. The cameras are awesome, the battery life is solid, and the best part? No annoying carrier branding. I can’t stand when companies slap their logos all over the phone just because you’re on their network. Keep it clean!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Best Pixel since 4 Series, awesome cameras
detailedReviews 38: content: I'm really impressed with the Pixel 9 Pro XL! It's a top-tier phone with a focus on what matters most: a fantastic camera, smooth performance, and a bright, high-quality display. The design feels premium and the battery life is solid. Google's AI features are a bonus, even if some are more useful than others. If you want the best Android experience and especially if you love taking photos, this is the phone to get.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Top-tier phone, fantastic camera, smooth performance
detailedReviews 39: content: This phone is best phone I've ever owned ! It takes the best pictures than any other phone out there I swear ! It's fast at everything it does no delays or freeze frames here with this amazingly awesome Google pixel 9 proxL! I'm glad I listened to a homie about these phones cuz I'm very satisfied with this cell and u won't regret owning a Google phone ! I recommend this phone 💯 & ten percent!!! Yuuuuuuup
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Best phone ever, fast, amazing camera
detailedReviews 40: content: Excellent phone. The first 9 Pixel Pro XL i received was a lemon. It was defective with blaring, humming, buzzing noises at random times when not even playing any audio after 4 days of use. Calls would also drop and the only fix was to restart phone. Second phone, (as of this writing) works like a charm. Wouldn't trade it for any other! Verizon assisted with the exchange. Thank you.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Excellent phone, works like a charm
detailedReviews 41: content: I transferred from a Samsung Note 20 Ultra, this is SO much better. The camera is awesome, the kids are no longer too fast, they aren't blurred. Enjoying the natural Android experience too although of course that's subjective. I like the little AI features here and there, like making wallpapers "cinematic" (i.e. subtly making the foreground pop a little more), and transcribing voicemails.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: SO much better, awesome camera, natural Android
detailedReviews 42: content: Product Quality:Legit JP variant P9PXL 256GB + Unlocked Bootloader w/ correct color - no discrepancies. Sealed box w/ no tampers.
Performance:Gets a bit hot with rapid/wireless charging but that's expected. Normal/expected battery life (~5000mAh) according to Battery Guru. No defects on sensors.
Best Feature:Unlocked bootloader so no problems for flashing custom ROMs.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Legit JP variant, expected battery life
detailedReviews 43: content: The Google Pixel 9 is a lot different than my LG was that is for sure. It has taken me quite awhile to get used to how it works and I am still trying to figure some things out. One thing I will say I do not like is it does not have the option of # speed dial. That is a definite down fall with this phone!!! Guess you are supposed to use something else to call the people you call most often. I sure don't know what that is. If anyone knows I would appreciate being educated on that. TY
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Different from LG, no speed dial
detailedReviews 44: content: Having used Samsung most of my life, I upgraded to the Pixel 9 Pro XL from my S22 Ultra and I have loved the experience since. Pixel is smoother, cleaner, less bloated and just jam packed full of cool AI features I never thought I'd use. The 1 year of AI service is also cool and free VPN for life built in (although id recommend other VPNs) the display is beautiful and thank god they returned to flat screens and not curved. My only issue is the finger print is useless once a screen protector is on it but face detection is great.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Smoother, cleaner, packed with AI features
detailedReviews 45: content: The camera is really this phones major strength. The photos come out well exposed and sharp even in fairly low light. The phone is well made, but I have had one incident with it overheating in a warm car, time will tell if this is a problem. The camera also projects out from the phone's rear quite a bit, so even with a case it isn't well protected from scrapes. Overall it is good, great for photos.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Camera is major strength, well made
detailedReviews 46: content: Phone is amazing. I love almost everything about this phone. It's really fast and every little quirk that I disliked about the Pixel 6 Pro (that I pretty much loved, but got this phone to replace) has been addressed. The only drawbacks I have seen so far are that the maximum sound and vibration outputs are lower than the Pixel 6 Pro. If I'm in a loud environment, I get missed calls because I don't feel the vibrations.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Amazing phone, addressed previous quirks
detailedReviews 47: content: This phone was an upgrade from my previous Samsung phone. The packaging is sleek and effective. When taking the phone out of the box you can instantly feel the quality of the materials, beautiful and aesthetically pleasing pleasing. So easy to set and personalise to my own settings. Features are fantastic with cutting edge technology. Extremely happy with my purchase.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Sleek packaging, instant quality feel
detailedReviews 48: content: I am writing this review voice texting from my Google pixel 9 Pro XL. This is the best Android phone I have ever owned. It's easier to use and more seamless in terms of the OS then the then iPhone or Samsung Galaxy. However, if you like all of the features that a Galaxy offers, you might go in that direction. But after nine iterations Google has finally made a phone that it has the same build quality as both the s24 ultra and the iPhone Pro Max.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Best Android phone, seamless OS
detailedReviews 49: content: I'm a bit disappointed. It's not as big as my Pixel 6 pro and seems to offer no discernable advantage.
The Pixel automatically connected wirelessly to my car via Android Auto, but I am struggling to set this up on the Pixel 9.
The transfer of data and apps from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel was amazingly good, and very fast, requiring only log the PIN of the Pixel 6.
I was hoping the OS would be Android 16, but I understand the final release is not available yet.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Struggling to set up Android Auto
detailedReviews 50: content: A good phone and a great computer. Beautiful screen, sound that is so much better than any previous phone I've owned. The AI features, while not earth shattering, work well and the device is so much more fluid and faster than my previous Pixel...the Pixel 6 Pro. The additional RAM makes the device significantly more fluid and smooth. Anxious to see what extra features will be in Android 15 on this device.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Good phone, great computer, fluid performance
detailedReviews 51: content: I upgraded from the Google Pixel 8 pro to the Google Pixel Pro XL and I was not disappointed.
The screen size is perfect and I am impressed with the regular software updates to ensure the latest security is installed.
I am very impressed with the camera which takes some great shots.
The feel of the phone is also great.
I can highly recommend this phone.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Fantastic upgrade, perfect screen size
detailedReviews 52: content: Love my pixel 9 pro xl, changing everything over was a doddle with the QR code, it's the first time I've managed to move everything over without losing anything off my phone! Yes I know all those tech minded people out there laugh but it's a real thing for older people, the camera is excellent it has a lot of things on it of which I'm still getting used to, I like my photos to be authentic not AI enhanced all the time, so settings can be frustrating but I once I've started using my camera more I'm sure I will master it screen quality is excellent too! The battery life is quite good and lasts for tenish hours on one charge which really unless you get up at the crack of dawn and partying till three am everyday is quite sufficient, Although I'm sure you can charge to full in three hours if you do.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Doddle to change over, excellent camera
detailedReviews 53: content: Very happy with this device. Lives up to being a flag ship. Great design, comfortable in the hand, amazing camera build quality is outstanding. Screen is very clear with vibrant colours. Very impressed with battery life, medium usage has ended up with 65% battery left by the end of the day. Overall it's value for money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Flagship device, great design, amazing camera
detailedReviews 54: content: As close to an iPhone as it can get without being an iPhone. The Android system and the phone overall are very good but as an iPhone user (iPhone 14 Pro) im not impressed. I will continue using the Pixel 9 Pro XL for the foreseeable future and hope the next Android update will improve the experience. I could see myself being a permanent Google Pixel user eventually and I am certain the Pixel will be as good as any Smartphone sooner rather than later.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Close to iPhone, not impressed yet
detailedReviews 55: content: It does everything thing and more a user could want. With it's fantastic camera and intuitive apps the Google pixel is becoming one of the best phones on the market. Battery life is good and the design and feel are great. Plenty of Google support functions make it future proof. First pixel but won't be the last.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Does everything and more, fantastic camera
detailedReviews 56: content: Je suis bouche b, je le recommande
marketplace: pixmania
source: pixmania
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/pixmania
starRating: 5
title: Bouche b, highly recommend
detailedReviews 57: content: I have come into using the Google pixel 9 pro XL after being a Google pixel 7 user for the last two years. I enjoy the redesign of the phones body, with the camera bump out being rounded and not encompassing the back of the phone. It makes it much easier to put down places without a case on. I'm not a fan of the plasticy metal rims around the camera bump out and screen as I've found after a couple weeks of use without a phone case that the coating has started to chip. The general shape and size of the phone fits comfortably in your hand and makes for a really ergonomic feel.
In terms of using the phone I have little complaints, the battery life is better than the pixel 7 which is to be expected and transferring from one phone to the other was seamless as there hasn't been any massive upgrades to the operating systems making it feel like my old phone in a new more efficient body.
My biggest and really only complaint about the Google pixel 9 pro XL is that it somehow has a worse speaker than my older Google pixel 7. There appears to be one speaker at the bottom of the phone rather than the two on the 7 and it produces a tinny sound when played at the mid-loud volume settings. This is pretty disappointing coming from a new generation of phone and is a big miss for me as the speakers are an integral part of phone quality.
Generally I like this phone and if you are already a pixel user you will not be disappointed overall as it provides a seamless switch over in experience. If you are looking for a phone with excellent speaker quality it is not this phone, whilst this can be overlooked, if you find this an important quality it could be make or break.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Enjoy redesign, worse speaker than Pixel 7
detailedReviews 58: content: Really happy with it.
Selfie cam is 42 megapixel increased from 10 megapixel over the Pixel 8. Triple camera setup on the back is 50MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto. The picture quality for the primary and ultrawide is on par with the Pixel 8, the main improvements are in the telephoto, more detail, better colour, telephoto does 5x optical zoom (or 10x depending on who you ask) and 30x total zoom, have added some zoom piccies to the review. It's particularly good at night photography compared to its rivals, presumably it's in the software, it's consistent across all 3 cameras, reviews talk about its ability to balance long exposures.
Screen (I think) is the brightest you can buy right now, 3000 nits, competitors are hitting 2000, if you use it outdoors you're unlikely to find a better phone for sunny days, for example flying drones where you need screen visibility and it's really bright out.
The screen is larger than standard (XL right!) great if you watch videos with it, or just generally prefer a bit more real estate for scrolling/clicking round web pages, it's got the latest iteration of Gorilla glass (Victus 2) which is tested for 1m drops onto concrete.
I don't play games or similar so can't speak to battery life for gaming or under heavy use. Under normal use I'm getting about a 20% drain over 24 hours. I don't have much installed though, so not much in the way of background apps but it's looking like it might be able to do near 5 days on a single charge.
It does 4k true video and 8k using the inbuilt upscaler.
And get a case for it! The polished sides look nice but imho weren't that great for grip.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Bright screen, great for sunny days
detailedReviews 59: content: I love it! The screen on the XL is big so ideally suited for people which bigger hands but if you are ok witht eh size the screen is beautiful! Works really well and you can really appreciate the 120Hz adaptive refresh rate when gaming! providing an immersive and fluid viewing experience. I think the Porcelain is the best colour choice of all
In all honesty it isnt the fastest phone ive used but the AI functionality has been used well making things like the real-time language translation (something i didnt think i would really use, but actually helped massively at work), predictive text, and advanced photo editing a breeze to use.
The cameras are overall really good but at times when on 2x zoom I feel like the images lose abit of detail and sharpness goes abit soft in low light situations but overall really can't complain. It captures skin tones really well and provides really nice balanced pictures.
So far the battery has been great i'm not a huge social media person but emails, news apps, netflix, gaming and standard phone calls and messaging and the easily lasts me all day. Charges nicely via the wireless charging in my car even when i have a case on. I must admit the charging isn't the slowest but it feels slower then my old Samsung but it's something I can easily live with.
Would happily reccomend the phone to anyone looking for a pure android experience combined with great flagship hardware!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Big screen, beautiful, 120Hz refresh rate
detailedReviews 60: content: Excellent handset and well made. Camera is top notch, although a little dated now in 2025 with the zoom capabilities. Great raft of AI tools and software is intuitive and well featured, not as feature rich as OneUI or HyperOS, but still great. Battery life much improved over previous models. But you get 7 years of OS updates and the Pixel 9 Series is already seeing Android16 rolled out in June 2025.
However, the Tensor G4 chip is a bit underpowered, and compared to newer offerings such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Mediatek Dimensity 9400+. Avoid the 128GB version, you'll easily eat through 50% of the storage, necessartating the need to purchase Google cloud storage.
Overall, if you're after the handset which is properly up to date and is a superb all-rounder, then the Pixel phones are worth a shortlist. The almost vanilla Pixel launcher experience is clean, but lacking some stuff if you're used to a Samsung.
As I'm on a switch up plan, I'll be getting a Pixel 10 when they're released in August. So worth waiting for the 10, unless you can get a super deal on the 9 Series.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Dated zoom, underpowered chip
detailedReviews 61: content: Ive been a Sony Xperia owner for years and with the new one not coming out on networks I looked at other options that are closer to Sony .. after lots of research I decided to give the Google pro 9 xl a chance. My love is photography and I have dslr so wanted a phone to be able to take great pictures when out and about .. the Google phone has exceeded my expectations. The Camera and the quality of photos and editing options are amazing. The format of the phone is similar to my Sony. But having a wider phone is Definitely much better than narrow Sony.. the lock preferences are great face and screen lock.. no more fiddling with side button .. the screen is crisp and sharp. The sound quality is great for music maybe not on par with Sony but nother the less it's still great quality. I like the option of having a private section for apps and the ability to lock it .. great for your banking and other apps that need bit more security. I'm still finding new things out about it .. but so far I'm really impressed with Google pro 9 xl it's not to big in your hands at all nice comfort fit and overall quality I'm definitely happy that I tried this. If your a Sony fan and need to look for something else due to Sony not being available anymore on networks then the Google phone will definitely be the choice. I.e I did try Samsung as well but Google knocked it out of the park
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Exceeded expectations, amazing camera quality
detailedReviews 62: content: The octa-core processor makes the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL really fast and smooth. Being the largest in the Pixel 9 range, it is too big and easy to handle with just one hand, which is a bonus. It is not on the heavy side despite its size. The phone has sleek, clean lines, and the build feels solid and of good quality. The screen displays vibrant colours and sharp images.
Battery-wise, it lasts an average of one and a half days. The phone has Wi-Fi, mobile data, and GPS, which are constantly activated. I also do several calls a day, play a few rounds of my favourite games, browse the web, use social media, and use navigation for around 3h a day. The phone does not come with a charger, just the cable. It is excellent that it has wireless charging, as I can just place it on my docking station at work if I'm running out of battery.
The camera is generally very good, even though the photos taken in panoramic mode are pretty disappointing. You can clearly see the stitching due to the dark areas it creates in the image. If you are not a photography buff like me, the camera is fine and takes good pictures even when the light conditions are not the best. The wide-angle lenses are excellent when taking rear or front camera photos. I love the ease of adding a person to my group photos. It is fun and easy to do!
The on-screen fingerprint sensor works well, even with a glass screen protector fitted.
The sound quality when on the loudspeaker and the calls is clear.
Overall, it is a great phone, and I'm really pleased to be testing it. I love the different AI features; using them is a treat.
Please check out my photos.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Fast and smooth, good battery life
detailedReviews 63: content: Over the past few years I've mostly used the Samsung Galaxy S range of phones (most recently the S23 Ultra) and I can definitely say that the Pixel Pro 9 XL is a great alternative to the Samsung phones.
The phone is big but it is still very comfortable in the hand (and I don't have big hands). The display is amazing and much brighter than my previous phones. You can really tell it is an OLED screen as the colours as so vivid.
Whilst I'm not a big user of the camera, I found the photo quality was as good as any other recent phone I've used. There doesn't seem to be as many features as the S23 Ultra but the only feature I do miss is the 10x optical zoom as the Pixel only has 5x (which compared to most phones is still very good).
Phone works well when multitasking (running two apps on the same screen). I feel Samsung's approach is a little better as it allows a third or even a fourth app on the screen. However, the phone didn't slow down or get too warm when playing games.
The battery gave me a full day with moderate use and the fast wired charging is on a par with other phones.
If you're into the AI features then this is probably a great reason to buy this. I tried out some of the photo editing AI and that worked really well but there is more to discover using Google's Gemini AI.
I highly recommend the phone.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Great alternative to Samsung phones
detailedReviews 64: content: Have wanted to switch from iPhone for quite some time but was never really convinced by the alternative hardware as loved the Apple design philosophy.
If you were blindfolded or with the screen off you would swear this is an iPhone. The build quality is exceptional and it is nice to finally have a phone that can be customised as it should be.
The differences between iOS and Android have reduced significantly but again with the level of customisation available, you can pretty much mimic what you will have had with an iPhone but so much more which helps with changing over.
Battery life is fab! I'm someone who keeps their battery level between 40 and 80% to preserve long term battery health and am easily getting 4-5 screen on time for that 40%!
Gemini is also great for AI, it's early days but to have it all done 'on device' is a huge leap forward. Sure it has some kinks in it but it did release with Android 14 and so the new OS which is due in the next few weeks, the advantages and features will be all the more noticeable.
If you're on the fence you cannot go wrong with this, an opinion shared across YouTube by a growing number of experts within the field.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Exceptional build quality, customizable
detailedReviews 65: content: Very pleased will be keeping the phone. Battery life is about 1.5 days with light usage - easily lasts a day.
Love the simple Android look. Moving from S22 Ultra One Ui has extra useful featers which I can live without and don't find myself missing them only a week into using the Pixel.
I appreciate being at the front of the queue for the newest Android updates. There have been couple of light bugs with not connecting to bluetooth headphones and the face unlock not working which happened only once and dissapeared after a restart. This is to be expected on any newely released phone althought this phone was out for nearly 6 months now.
Despite I am giving 5 stars as I love the clean ui, expensive feeling hardware and vibration motor. The selection of ringtones is also very expensive feeling (very Apple like). It appears that Google are trying to pry people away from the iPhone with this phone.
The cameras are great just like with any phone at this level. You won't go wrong.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Keeping the phone, simple Android look
detailedReviews 66: content: Overall, this phone has been great! I got this phone for my mom who just upgraded from a Samsung Galaxy S20.
The setup from Samsung to Pixel was extremely simple. Since it’s the same operating system, it sets it up with the exact same display. The most difficult transition was with the screenshots having its own app. It was difficult to figure out how to get screenshots to backup to Google photos like before. She prefers to have all photos in one place.
She really enjoys the Gemini AI. Being able to circle things on your screen to quickly access google lens is a game changer. The language translation is also a great tool. It works very quickly and is an impressive feature.
The camera is great quality. My only complaint is that you can’t permanently change the camera shutter speed (that I can find). It is too slow and makes taking pictures not as good of an experience.
The battery life has been amazing. She ends the day with around a 50% battery everyday compared to around 15% with the Galaxy. Another major standout detail… there are endless ringtones to choose from!
The phone is very quick and the settings seem to be simplified compared to the Galaxy. The facial recognition is a huge step up. It’s quick and seamless. I like the shape of the phone and it seems very durable. I would think this phone would also be the best option for an iPhone user looking to switch to android without ever using one previously.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Simple setup, enjoys Gemini AI
detailedReviews 67: content: This is a fantastic phone, I've upgraded from the older pixel fold and apart from the large internal screen this phone is in almost every way a huge upgrade. I will start with the one negative, going back to an in screen fingerprint sensor is a bit more hit and miss especially when using a tempered glass protector. However a workaround is to rub your thumb on the side of your nose before unlocking and it works first time every time. The screen itself is super bright can be seen even in direct sunlight and easily with sunglasses on, yet can be turned down enough to be able to use it at night in a dark room. The CPU seems to be a big step up too as apps are so snappy and as yet I haven't seen a single slow down when using multiple apps and switching between them. I'm very happy with the XL version the phone itself is only a slight fraction bigger than the screen itself and due to being so slim still fits nicely in the pocket. I'm still unsure exactly what is the reason for this, but using this phone you really can tell its a premium product and the quality feels much better compared to the older versions.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Fantastic phone, huge upgrade
detailedReviews 68: content: Bought the Pixel 9 Pro XL GGX8B in Very Good condition and honestly, it lives up to the grade. Minimal cosmetic wear a few micro-scratches on the screen if you really look for them under direct light, but nothing that affects visibility or use. The back and camera bar are clean, and the device feels solid in hand. Performance is what you'd expect from Googles latest flagship: blazing fast, smooth multitasking, and Android runs like butter. The Tensor G4 chip is snappy, and battery life is easily a full day with heavy use. The 256GB storage gives enough breathing room for apps, media, and photos without needing to micromanage space. Display is top-tier large, bright, sharp, and excellent outdoors. Cameras are phenomenal. Phone arrived unlocked and activated with no issues on multiple carriers. No weird bugs or overheating. Battery health seems strong (likely 90%+).
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Lives up to grade, blazing fast performance
detailedReviews 69: content: It is a lovely phone and can definitely rival the iPhone 16. Great build quality and a lovely phone to handle. The camera is excellent.
The only difference between the iPhone and pixel and it is obvious is the operating system and I realised I wasn’t an android fan, I just didn’t like it felt clunky and cumbersome and didn’t work so well with the apple apps as you would expect.
So if you are on android and are considering the iPhone 16 definitely consider the Pixel rather than swapping to Apple, if you are unsure whether to make the leap.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is ever so slightly bigger than the IPhone 16 Pro Max just by millimetres
It has a flat screen and doesn’t curve like iPhone does at the edge and is lighter than the IPhone.
I definitely think Apple need to start thinking because other manufacturers are catching up with the google pixel having caught up and matching them.
I wish the 16 felt as nice in the hand as the Pixel Pro XL felt so tactile.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Lovely phone, rivals iPhone 16
detailedReviews 70: content: Google are without doubt in the mobile phone market trying to achieve top tier status- The build quality on the Pixel is fantastic and the weight to size ratio in the hand is very good- In terms of functionality this phone like its predecessor and other brands packs a punch-
Battery life is more than adequate so that it doesn't need charging every day which for me is a plus as i don't want to be replacing the battery within 3 yrs of ownership-
I am not a gamer and cant give any feedback on games but movies films and streaming sites are amazingly clear and I haven't had any issues with speed or slowdown with the phone.
I do enjoy taking photos and have recently stopped using my digital camera as i believe smart phones are almost as good- The pixel is very strong in this area and the tweaks and AI processing thats available is clever at times a distraction but the images i have captured especially in low light are an improvement on my iPhone 14 plus- the zoom function is incredible and widescreen images again more than suitable-
The cons are limited cases and screens atm in the after market and this selling a product without a charger and cable is confusing- I understand the millions of chargers and cables in the world atm but to get fast high speed safe charging you need a quality approved charger and cable - which many don't own - so this extra cost needs to be considered- oh and remember if you don't have a google account then this phone isn't for you - set up is a breeze and moving everything from one phone to another- but without a gmail account - troublesome-
Overall a quality phone that is worthy of a top 2/3 place in the market - however google always seem to offer discounts not long after release so those who can wait maybe best to do so
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Fantastic build quality, adequate battery life
detailedReviews 71: content: Best Feature:Camera performance!
Performance:Meets my needs
Product Quality:Premium
A graduation gift from my parents; a HUGE upgrade from my Pocophone F3. Camera quality exceeds my expectations! More than decent enough for my use-case of doomscrolling through social media applications, media consumption, communication, and the occasional gaming during mind-numbing moments. Camera is primarily what I went for in choosing this flagship phone compared to the competition.
PLEASE GET A CASE! I already nicked the sides from using the phone for almost two weeks WITHOUT a case from its aluminum body being too slippery, even while it's resting on a fairly smooth surface. I currently have a Ringke Onyx case and screen protector.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Camera performance exceeds expectations
detailedReviews 72: content: It was time to upgrade from current non-Pixel Android phone, and decided to take a gamble with purchasing my first ever Google Pixel. As soon as I received the phone, I knew I was onto a winner. The packaging is all completely recyclable. The phone by weight feels premium, a usb charger and a pin to open sim was in the box. It was so easy and quick to transfer all my apps, photos and contacts from my old phone to the Google Pixel. All the hype of Pixel phones is about its camera, and so one of the first things I did was take shots from it in different lighting, and wow, I was blown away. If I am to be totally honest, I think the 'Add Me' feature is slightly gimmicky but this is probably user incompetence. The battery will last me a day, it does not get hot (as this was one of my concerns have read reviews of the older models). For non-Pixel user for many years, it was a easy to switch to now be a Pixel user. The phone also gave me a years worth of free AI Premium (2 TB).
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First Google Pixel, blown away
detailedReviews 73: content: A decent sized display with good brightness, I can easily tease 1 to 1.5 days out of the battery with typical usage - something I haven't managed for many years. The phone is fast, as you would expect with a flagship model. The speed is helped by the basic stock version if Android and isn't loaded with the unwanted bloatware often associated with other manufacturers; this has been what's drawn me to Google phones for the last few years. Ergonomically it isn't the best due to the sharp edges, but it does feel solid in the hand. A decent third party case has helped with protection, and reduced the slipperiness of the bare care.
The biggest negative is the price. I was fortunate to get it on a decent deal, but, like most phones, it's seriously overvalued for what you actually get.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Decent display, good brightness, fast phone
detailedReviews 74: content: Best Feature:Camera
Ordered 05-05-25
Shipped 05-07-25
Delivered 05-10-25
Delivery time took 5 overall from HK to PH. That's faster than my previous order from them, which took almost 2 weeks.
My 2nd time to order from GoBuyMall. Ordered a Sennheiser HD800s from them before several months ago. My 1st time to purchase a phone from them.
My apologies for the late review, as I encountered some trouble the first time I used this phone. My Smart Prepaid SIM won't work (it says "new SIM needed" on the notification); other networks like Globe and GOMO work fine. Seems like Globe-based SIM cards work right off the bat unlike Smart.
Resolved this by going to a nearby Smart/PLDT center and requested for a replacement SIM. Activation of new SIM took 3 days, so that's quite a bit of a waiting time. Anyway, I'm using the phone right now without any issues so far. First thing I noticed about Pixel 9 Pro XL is the camera. Images are clear even at higher zoom. Still exploring the other features of this phone as we speak. 👍
Like my 1st purchase from them before, the seller is very accommodating and will update you via seller chat with photos of your order. I even requested to choose a freebie, since I forgot to select at checkout. The freebies are awesome (a Wireless Charger, and a rechargeable handheld fan, both Itfit-branded). Thank you very much! 🙇
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Faster delivery, awesome freebies
detailedReviews 75: content: Awesome phone. Not sure I've been this impressed for this long into the honeymoon period before.
Sure it's lacking the top notch power to command our nuclear stockpiles, and yes it's more than I think I should have to pay, but in every other way it's a premium experience.
Fast, fluid, fantastic screen, amazing camera and battery life. Everything I want, supported with the quickest and latest system updates for longer than I'm ever likely to keep it.
You don't need to spend this much on a phone to get such great features, but it's a satisfying experience.
Oh, and there's AI. All the AI you could shake a stick at. Everything must have it these days. It'll solve everything don't you know. That or melt the planet.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Awesome phone, premium experience
detailedReviews 76: content: I received this product for free for my honest review. The first thing I noticed was that the weight of the phone was evenly distributed in my hand. The cameras do stick out, but they don't affect the hold. The connection and set up was a breeze and also came with a key to place your Sims. There are a few pretty nifty apps, even one that can read temperature from a sensor by the cameras. The battery life holds up extremely great and lasts all day with no problem, also has fast charging as well the glass on the screen is flat and not rounded. The back of the phone is white. The calls are very clear, and the speaker is just as clear and loud. I consider this to be a very reasonable price for this phone. I actively enjoy it very much.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Evenly distributed weight, great battery life
detailedReviews 77: content: It's a great phone compared my pixel 7a. The AI functionality is really helpful but the image generator is very poor so far. I have asked to generate a few things but then goes and creates a demon looking dog. The battery life is a lot better to and the phone doesn't heat up which is a good fix. I would say that it is probably £200 over priced. The cameras are great and the zoom is fantastic, haven't tried the video yet. It would be nice if, as I pre-ordered, they would throw in a case or something similar but the AI deal was great.
I would like to see more improvements to Gemini before It compares to the likes or chatgpt.
But would recommend if you like android and a cheaper similar spec than Samsung
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: AI helpful, cameras great, zoom fantastic
detailedReviews 78: content: I don't really like the fact that this doesn't come with the power brick, but I think that's just things that all companies are doing. It would be nice if AT&t could give that even though it doesn't come with the phone, but that's highly unlikely. The delivery was fine. No issues there and I do like the quality of the overall phone. It does have a nice premium feel to it and a little bit of weight which is nice while having curve edges that are nice to feel the location of the power and the volume rockers is a little bit weird. If you're coming from a Samsung phone since it switched the locations and the charge speed is probably not the greatest x but that's not what makes this phone overall good. The overall capabilities that you get with just the clean Google OS versus Samsung's one UI are so vastly different.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Nice premium feel, clean Google OS
detailedReviews 79: content: I upgraded this from the Pixel 6 Pro. It's honestly a great phone with just two issues:
1: Gemini is kinda dumb. He tries, but his capabilities are no better than Google Assistant and his speech recognition fails more than it succeeds. All the tech companies are in a race to develop AI and, as of now, Google is getting smoked by OpenAI and ChatGPT.
2: They say the screen is bigger, but it's not. It's smaller. This is because they moved from square edges to rounded edges (to look more like an iPhone I guess?), and the image shrinks to fit. It's honestly been the biggest adjustment for me because the screen was advertised as being larger. I like a big screen and, had I known this, I would have gotten the S24 Ultra.
Otherwise the phone is great.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Great phone, Gemini is kinda dumb
detailedReviews 80: content: I love having this marvel in my pocket. The phone runs everyday tasks easily without struggling and takes well defined photos. The battery life is ok as long as it's not pushed too hard, though it charges somewhat slowly for those of us who are constantly busy. The design is pretty good and feels solid. Settings are all as per Googles own OS which you get used to quickly. The AI features, while promising, still have some issues to sort out, as some answers are lengthy and unnecessary or simply incorrect. . If you're into mobile gaming, beware of the heating. But once you've got the hang of it, it's hard not to appreciate the blend of style and functionality.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Runs tasks easily, good battery life
detailedReviews 81: content: I had been a long time user of both Apple and Samsung devices and have never used a Google Pixel phone before. Having seen some good reviews on the internet I thought I try and switch from my Galaxy 24 Ultra to the Google Pixel Pro 9 XL for a few days to see if I liked it.
I was blown away instantly, I never knew how clunky Samsung's OneUI was until I tried the Google Pixel Pro 9XL. Everything was just better on the Pixel Android. Sure, the Pixel doesn't have the ridiculous zoom of the S24 Ultra, but lets be honest, 99.9% of all mobile photos we take are of family, friends, pets and things that are close-up, and for these sort of photos, the Pixel 9 Pro XL beats the S24 Ultra hands down every time.
Overall, I would say this is an excellent phone, that feels as an iPhone in the hand, and is without a doubt, the best phone to get the full experience of the Android UI.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Blown away, better than Samsung OneUI
detailedReviews 82: content: Beautiful design, snappy and reactive to touch. Picture quality is great, but at times when it comes to darker skin people, skin color seems pale. The screen is amazing, and the battery life is good, but I think it could be better. The speakers aren't as loud as I entended them to be, I compared it to my iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone was louder by a pretty noticeable margin, which was disappointing to me. Google assistance is reactive and snappy, at times it misinterprets some of my words like WIPES, it will type in WIFEY, or when I say AT THIS, it will type in AUNTIE. And some other phrases and words it gets mixed up, but it's not too bad. I love using this phone to chart on, or finish notes related to work.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Beautiful design, amazing screen
detailedReviews 83: content: Complains it's full, I have maybe 20 apps totalling in 50gb and 20gb of photo and video. It's a 128gb device. It also has a habit of somehow unlocking itself in my pocket. It has a pin set, a fingerprint, and face unlock. Somehow it can bypass all of that in my pocket. Open WhatsApp, start recording. And send whatever video it recorded to all contacts. The sales rep at jbhifi lied to me. Said YouTube premium and music was included with the complimentary 12 month Google one trial, it was not. Never buying an android again, I've tried close to a dozen over the past 10 years, people I know with iPhones have maybe gone through 2. The quality difference must be night and day
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Unlocking itself in pocket, YouTube premium not included
detailedReviews 84: content: I have wanted to go Pixel for a while. This phone feels tackles tasks with ease, having my laptop with me in my pocket via Google Drive along with the continuity of other G-suite apps boosts productivity, and it looks amazing. I ordered the white with copper bezels. It took some adjusting from IOS certainly but as a windows PC user. It was the logical thing to do and I don't have any regrets whatsoever. If you're on the fence, what's holding you back? This phone will be supported for many years to come with software updates and it already has Android 16.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Boosts productivity, looks amazing
detailedReviews 85: content: I really like this phone. It has a lot of features that my old LG velvet had, but there's a few things I need to get used to. I liked being able to double top to turn it off but now I have to press the side button. Not a big deal but not as convenient. The camera is exceptional. You can add people to the picture even after you take it. Still working on learning about that. Most of the features are the same except for one thing that really annoyed me, all my games got downloaded but all my good scores are gone. Starting from square one again.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Exceptional camera, games lost scores
detailedReviews 86: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, battery runs down like tap
detailedReviews 87: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working, voice to text hilarious
detailedReviews 88: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bunch of hype, phone stinks
detailedReviews 89: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 90: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi, terrible for calls
detailedReviews 91: content: I opted to buy this phone based largely on two factors.
1. Small Size compared to most of these huge smartphones these days.
2. Google make great software.
The phone certainly didn't dissappoint on these two fronts. The user expereicne is amazing, software is great, regularly updated and continues to improve through AI. The size is perfect, fits nicely in the hand and is still plenty big enough to enjoy videos or games on. The display is clear, colour contrast is excellent and the 90Hz refresh rate is really noticeable, makes things feel very smooth and slick.
I have never really been a big camera user, but the camera on this thing makes me look like a professional photographer - it's incredible!
Other pros include: Super fast charging (less than an hour to fully charge), Google Assistant is great.
Now for a couple of cons, well one con really, and one thing to just point out. The thing to point out is the Motion Sense software, whilst having loads of potential, is essentially pointless, and at times annoying. I've turned it off.
The potentially deal-breaking draw back is for heavy phone users. With a battery capacity of 2800mAh it is not equipped for heavy phone users. I have no idea why Google would put such a small battery in this phone.
Now, I've not really had an issue with this, I use my phone for messaging, emails and the occasional game or video, but I know lots of people who could easily rack up 5 or 6 hours of screentime a day on their phone, and this phone's battery will simply not cope with that.
To conclude, the user experience on this phone is incredible, easily surpassing it's competitors at Apple, but the battery capacity will be a big turn off for lots of people. It's not got a huge screen, but I really like that! Battery Issues are what holds it back, albeit not noticable for your average phone user (like me).
4 Stars, can't give it 5 due to battery life.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Perfect size, incredible camera, battery issues
detailedReviews 92: content: Transitioning from Samsung Galaxy A13 to Pixel 9 Pro was a breeze as they both use Android. The Pixel has a way better display and camera. Only gripe is not being able to remove Google search bar from screens. Also the Pixel 9 has wireless charging which the Galaxy A13 lacked. However the battery on the Samsung way outlasts the Pro 9 battery.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Better display and camera, battery outlasts
detailedReviews 93: content: As close to an iPhone as it can get without being an iPhone. The Android system and the phone overall are very good but as an iPhone user (iPhone 14 Pro) im not impressed. I will continue using the Pixel 9 Pro XL for the foreseeable future and hope the next Android update will improve the experience. I could see myself being a permanent Google Pixel user eventually and I am certain the Pixel will be as good as any Smartphone sooner rather than later.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Not impressed, will continue using Pixel
detailedReviews 94: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 95: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 96: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 97: content: This phone is simply just superb! I am absolutely astonished at how much a phone can do,
Coming from an iPhone to android I am shocked. It does seem complicated at first but a short while getting used to the change and it is fantastic.
The screen is ultra clear and sharp, and the sound is amazing.
I have never seen a camera with such quality, the detail it captures is just unbelievable.
Even the box the phone comes in feels great quality, and well packaged, although a little disappointing it doesn't include a power adapter, especially as the cable is Type C both ends, leaving me with no means of charging the phone for a few days, which speaks volumes about the battery quality!
All in all I would recommend the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Superb, astonished at phone capabilities
detailedReviews 98: content: I upgraded this from the Pixel 6 Pro. It's honestly a great phone with just two issues:
1: Gemini is kinda dumb. He tries, but his capabilities are no better than Google Assistant and his speech recognition fails more than it succeeds. All the tech companies are in a race to develop AI and, as of now, Google is getting smoked by OpenAI and ChatGPT.
2: They say the screen is bigger, but it's not. It's smaller. This is because they moved from square edges to rounded edges (to look more like an iPhone I guess?), and the image shrinks to fit. It's honestly been the biggest adjustment for me because the screen was advertised as being larger. I like a big screen and, had I known this, I would have gotten the S24 Ultra.
Otherwise the phone is great.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Screen is smaller, Gemini is dumb
detailedReviews 99: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Worst phones ever created, Google refuses help
detailedReviews 100: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Great camera, terrible battery life
detailedReviews 101: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 102: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 103: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 104: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 105: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 106: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 107: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 108: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 109: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 110: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 111: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 112: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 113: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 114: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 115: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 116: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 117: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 118: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 119: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 120: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 121: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 122: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 123: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 124: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 125: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 126: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 127: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 128: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 129: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 130: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 131: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 132: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 133: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 134: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 135: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 136: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 137: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 138: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 139: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 140: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 141: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 142: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 143: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 144: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 145: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 146: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 147: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 148: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 149: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 150: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 151: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 152: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 153: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 154: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 155: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 156: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 157: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 158: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 159: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 160: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 161: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 162: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 163: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 164: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 165: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 166: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 167: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 168: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 169: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 170: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 171: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 172: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 173: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 174: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 175: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 176: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 177: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 178: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 179: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 180: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 181: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 182: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 183: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 184: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 185: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 186: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 187: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 188: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 189: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 190: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 191: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 192: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 193: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 194: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 195: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 196: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 197: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 198: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 199: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 200: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 201: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 202: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 203: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 204: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 205: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 206: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 207: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 208: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 209: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 210: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 211: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 212: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 213: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 214: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 215: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 216: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 217: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 218: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 219: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 220: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 221: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 222: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 223: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 224: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 225: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 226: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 227: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 228: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 229: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 230: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 231: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 232: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 233: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 234: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 235: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 236: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 237: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 238: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 239: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 240: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 241: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 242: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 243: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 244: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 245: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 246: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 247: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 248: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 249: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 250: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 251: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 252: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 253: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 254: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 255: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 256: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 257: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 258: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 259: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 260: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 261: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 262: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 263: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 264: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 265: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 266: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 267: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 268: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 269: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 270: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 271: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 272: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 273: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 274: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 275: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 276: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 277: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 278: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 279: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 280: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 281: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 282: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 283: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 284: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 285: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 286: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 287: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 288: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 289: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 290: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 291: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 292: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 293: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 294: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 295: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 296: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 297: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 298: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 299: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 300: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 301: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 302: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 303: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 304: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 305: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 306: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 307: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 308: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 309: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 310: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 311: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 312: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 313: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 314: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 315: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 316: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 317: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 318: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 319: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 320: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 321: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 322: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 323: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 324: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 325: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 326: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 327: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 328: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 329: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 330: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 331: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 332: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 333: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 334: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 335: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 336: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 337: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 338: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 339: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 340: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 341: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 342: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 343: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 344: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 345: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 346: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 347: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 348: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 349: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 350: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 351: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 352: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 353: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 354: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 355: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 356: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 357: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 358: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 359: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 360: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 361: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 362: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 363: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 364: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 365: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 366: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 367: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 368: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 369: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 370: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 371: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 372: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 373: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 374: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 375: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 376: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 377: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 378: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 379: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 380: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 381: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 382: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 383: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 384: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 385: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 386: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 387: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 388: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 389: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 390: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 391: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 392: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 393: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 394: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 395: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 396: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 397: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 398: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 399: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 400: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 401: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 402: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 403: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 404: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 405: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 406: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 407: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 408: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 409: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 410: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 411: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 412: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 413: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 414: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 415: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 416: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 417: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 418: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 419: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 420: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 421: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 422: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 423: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 424: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 425: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 426: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 427: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 428: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 429: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 430: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 431: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 432: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 433: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 434: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 435: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 436: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 437: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 438: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 439: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 440: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 441: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 442: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 443: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 444: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 445: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 446: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 447: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 448: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 449: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 450: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 451: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 452: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 453: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 454: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 455: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 456: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 457: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 458: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 459: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 460: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 461: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 462: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 463: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 464: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 465: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 466: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 467: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 468: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 469: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 470: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 471: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 472: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 473: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 474: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 475: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 476: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 477: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 478: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 479: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 480: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 481: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 482: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 483: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 484: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 485: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 486: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 487: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 488: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 489: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 490: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 491: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 492: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 493: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 494: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 495: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 496: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 497: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 498: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 499: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 500: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 501: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 502: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 503: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 504: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 505: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 506: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 507: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 508: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 509: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 510: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 511: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 512: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 513: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 514: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 515: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 516: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 517: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 518: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 519: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 520: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 521: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 522: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 523: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 524: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 525: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 526: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 527: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 528: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 529: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 530: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 531: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 532: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 533: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 534: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 535: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 536: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 537: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 538: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 539: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 540: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 541: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 542: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 543: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 544: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 545: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 546: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 547: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 548: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 549: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 550: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 551: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 552: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 553: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 554: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 555: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 556: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 557: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 558: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 559: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 560: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 561: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 562: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 563: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 564: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 565: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 566: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 567: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 568: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 569: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 570: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 571: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 572: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 573: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 574: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 575: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 576: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 577: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 578: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 579: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 580: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 581: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 582: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 583: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 584: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 585: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 586: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 587: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 588: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 589: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 590: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 591: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 592: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 593: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 594: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 595: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 596: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 597: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 598: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 599: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 600: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 601: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 602: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 603: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 604: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 605: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 606: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 607: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 608: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 609: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 610: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 611: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 612: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 613: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 614: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 615: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 616: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 617: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 618: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 619: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 620: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 621: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 622: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 623: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 624: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 625: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 626: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 627: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 628: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 629: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 630: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 631: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 632: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 633: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 634: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 635: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 636: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 637: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 638: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 639: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 640: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 641: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 642: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 643: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 644: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 645: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 646: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 647: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 648: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 649: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 650: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 651: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 652: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 653: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 654: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 655: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 656: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 657: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 658: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 659: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 660: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 661: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 662: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 663: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 664: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 665: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 666: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 667: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 668: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 669: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 670: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 671: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 672: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 673: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 674: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 675: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 676: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 677: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 678: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 679: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 680: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 681: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 682: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 683: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 684: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 685: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 686: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 687: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 688: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 689: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 690: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 691: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 692: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 693: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 694: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 695: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 696: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 697: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 698: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 699: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 700: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 701: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 702: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 703: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 704: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 705: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 706: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 707: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 708: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 709: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 710: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 711: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 712: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 713: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 714: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 715: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 716: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 717: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 718: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 719: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 720: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 721: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 722: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 723: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 724: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 725: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 726: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 727: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 728: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 729: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 730: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 731: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 732: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 733: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 734: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 735: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 736: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 737: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 738: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 739: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 740: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 741: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 742: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 743: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 744: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 745: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 746: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 747: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 748: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 749: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 750: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 751: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 752: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 753: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 754: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 755: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 756: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 757: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 758: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 759: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 760: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 761: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 762: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 763: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 764: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 765: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 766: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 767: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 768: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 769: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 770: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 771: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 772: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 773: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 774: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 775: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 776: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 777: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 778: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 779: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 780: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 781: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 782: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 783: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 784: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 785: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 786: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 787: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 788: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 789: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 790: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 791: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 792: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 793: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 794: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 795: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 796: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 797: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 798: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 799: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 800: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 801: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 802: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 803: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 804: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 805: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 806: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 807: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 808: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 809: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 810: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 811: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 812: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 813: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 814: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 815: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 816: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 817: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 818: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 819: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 820: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 821: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 822: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 823: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 824: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 825: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 826: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 827: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 828: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 829: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 830: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 831: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 832: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 833: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 834: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 835: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 836: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 837: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 838: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 839: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 840: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 841: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 842: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 843: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 844: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 845: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 846: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 847: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 848: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 849: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 850: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 851: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 852: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 853: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 854: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 855: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 856: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 857: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 858: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 859: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 860: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 861: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 862: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 863: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 864: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 865: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 866: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 867: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 868: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 869: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 870: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 871: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 872: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 873: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 874: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 875: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 876: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 877: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 878: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 879: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 880: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 881: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 882: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 883: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 884: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 885: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 886: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 887: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 888: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 889: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 890: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 891: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 892: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 893: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 894: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 895: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 896: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 897: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 898: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 899: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 900: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 901: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 902: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 903: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 904: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 905: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 906: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 907: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 908: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 909: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 910: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 911: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 912: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 913: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 914: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 915: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 916: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 917: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 918: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 919: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 920: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 921: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 922: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 923: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 924: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 925: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 926: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 927: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 928: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 929: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 930: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 931: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 932: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 933: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 934: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 935: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 936: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 937: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 938: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 939: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 940: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 941: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 942: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 943: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 944: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 945: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 946: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 947: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 948: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 949: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 950: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 951: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 952: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 953: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 954: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 955: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 956: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 957: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 958: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 959: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 960: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 961: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 962: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 963: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 964: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 965: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 966: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 967: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 968: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 969: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 970: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 971: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 972: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 973: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 974: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 975: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 976: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 977: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 978: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 979: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 980: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 981: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 982: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 983: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 984: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 985: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 986: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 987: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 988: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 989: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 990: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 991: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 992: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 993: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 994: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 995: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 996: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 997: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 998: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 999: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1000: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1001: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1002: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1003: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1004: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1005: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1006: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1007: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1008: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1009: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1010: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1011: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1012: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1013: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1014: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1015: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1016: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1017: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1018: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1019: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1020: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1021: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1022: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1023: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1024: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1025: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1026: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1027: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1028: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1029: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1030: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1031: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1032: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1033: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1034: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1035: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1036: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1037: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1038: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1039: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1040: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1041: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1042: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1043: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1044: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1045: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1046: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1047: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1048: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1049: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1050: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1051: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1052: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1053: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1054: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1055: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1056: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1057: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1058: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1059: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1060: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1061: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1062: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1063: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1064: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1065: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1066: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1067: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1068: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1069: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1070: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1071: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1072: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1073: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1074: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1075: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1076: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1077: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1078: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1079: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1080: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1081: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1082: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1083: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1084: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1085: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1086: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1087: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1088: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1089: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1090: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1091: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1092: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1093: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1094: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1095: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1096: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1097: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1098: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1099: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1100: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1101: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1102: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1103: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1104: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1105: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1106: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1107: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1108: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1109: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1110: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1111: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1112: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1113: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1114: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1115: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1116: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1117: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1118: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1119: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1120: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1121: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1122: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1123: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1124: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1125: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1126: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1127: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1128: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1129: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1130: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1131: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1132: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1133: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1134: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1135: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1136: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1137: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1138: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1139: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1140: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1141: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1142: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1143: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1144: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1145: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1146: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1147: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1148: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1149: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1150: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1151: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1152: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1153: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1154: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1155: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1156: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1157: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1158: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1159: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1160: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1161: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1162: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1163: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1164: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1165: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1166: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1167: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1168: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1169: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1170: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1171: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1172: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1173: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1174: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1175: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1176: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1177: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1178: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1179: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1180: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1181: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1182: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1183: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1184: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1185: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1186: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1187: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1188: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1189: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1190: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1191: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1192: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1193: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1194: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1195: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1196: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1197: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1198: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1199: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1200: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1201: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1202: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1203: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1204: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1205: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1206: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1207: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1208: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1209: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1210: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1211: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1212: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1213: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1214: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1215: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1216: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1217: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1218: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1219: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1220: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1221: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1222: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1223: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1224: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1225: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1226: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1227: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1228: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1229: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1230: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1231: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1232: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1233: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1234: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1235: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1236: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1237: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1238: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1239: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1240: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1241: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1242: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1243: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1244: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1245: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1246: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1247: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1248: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1249: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1250: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1251: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1252: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1253: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1254: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1255: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1256: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1257: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1258: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1259: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1260: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1261: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1262: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1263: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1264: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1265: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1266: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1267: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1268: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1269: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1270: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1271: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1272: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1273: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1274: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1275: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1276: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1277: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1278: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1279: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1280: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1281: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1282: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1283: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1284: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1285: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1286: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1287: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1288: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1289: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1290: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1291: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1292: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1293: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1294: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1295: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1296: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1297: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1298: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1299: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1300: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1301: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1302: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1303: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1304: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1305: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1306: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1307: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1308: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1309: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1310: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1311: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1312: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1313: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1314: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1315: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1316: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1317: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1318: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1319: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1320: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1321: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1322: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1323: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1324: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1325: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1326: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1327: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1328: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1329: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1330: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1331: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1332: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1333: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1334: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1335: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1336: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1337: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1338: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1339: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1340: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1341: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1342: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1343: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1344: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1345: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1346: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1347: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1348: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1349: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1350: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1351: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1352: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1353: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1354: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1355: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1356: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1357: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1358: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1359: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1360: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1361: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1362: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1363: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1364: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1365: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1366: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1367: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1368: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1369: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1370: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1371: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1372: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1373: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1374: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1375: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1376: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1377: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1378: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1379: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1380: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1381: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1382: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1383: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1384: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1385: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1386: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1387: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1388: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1389: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1390: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1391: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1392: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1393: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1394: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1395: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1396: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1397: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1398: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1399: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1400: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1401: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1402: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1403: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1404: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1405: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1406: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1407: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1408: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1409: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1410: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1411: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1412: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1413: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1414: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1415: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1416: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1417: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1418: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1419: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1420: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1421: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1422: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1423: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1424: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1425: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1426: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1427: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1428: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1429: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1430: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1431: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1432: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1433: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1434: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1435: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1436: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1437: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1438: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1439: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1440: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1441: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1442: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1443: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1444: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1445: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1446: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1447: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1448: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1449: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1450: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1451: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1452: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1453: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1454: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1455: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1456: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1457: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1458: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1459: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1460: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1461: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1462: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1463: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1464: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1465: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1466: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1467: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1468: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1469: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1470: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1471: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1472: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1473: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1474: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1475: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1476: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1477: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1478: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1479: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1480: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1481: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1482: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1483: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1484: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1485: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1486: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1487: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1488: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1489: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1490: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1491: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1492: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1493: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1494: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1495: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1496: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1497: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1498: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1499: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1500: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1501: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1502: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1503: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1504: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1505: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1506: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1507: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1508: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1509: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1510: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1511: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1512: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1513: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1514: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1515: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1516: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1517: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1518: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1519: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1520: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1521: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1522: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1523: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1524: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1525: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1526: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1527: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1528: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1529: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1530: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1531: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1532: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1533: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1534: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1535: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1536: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1537: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1538: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1539: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1540: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1541: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1542: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1543: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1544: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1545: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1546: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1547: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1548: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1549: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1550: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1551: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1552: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1553: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1554: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1555: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1556: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1557: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1558: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1559: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1560: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1561: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1562: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1563: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1564: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1565: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1566: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1567: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1568: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1569: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1570: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1571: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1572: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1573: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1574: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1575: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1576: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1577: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1578: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1579: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1580: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1581: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1582: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1583: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1584: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1585: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1586: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1587: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1588: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1589: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1590: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1591: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1592: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1593: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1594: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1595: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1596: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1597: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1598: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1599: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1600: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1601: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1602: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1603: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1604: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1605: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1606: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1607: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1608: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1609: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1610: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1611: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1612: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1613: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1614: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1615: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1616: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1617: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1618: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1619: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1620: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1621: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1622: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1623: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1624: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1625: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1626: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1627: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1628: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1629: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1630: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1631: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1632: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1633: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1634: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1635: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1636: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1637: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1638: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1639: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1640: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1641: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1642: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1643: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1644: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1645: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1646: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1647: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1648: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1649: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1650: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1651: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1652: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1653: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1654: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1655: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1656: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1657: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1658: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1659: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1660: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1661: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1662: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1663: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1664: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1665: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1666: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1667: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1668: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1669: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1670: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1671: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1672: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1673: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1674: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1675: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1676: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1677: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1678: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1679: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1680: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1681: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1682: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1683: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1684: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1685: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1686: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1687: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1688: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1689: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1690: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1691: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1692: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1693: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1694: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1695: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1696: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1697: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1698: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1699: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1700: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1701: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1702: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1703: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1704: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1705: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1706: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1707: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1708: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1709: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1710: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1711: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1712: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1713: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1714: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1715: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1716: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1717: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1718: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1719: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1720: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1721: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1722: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1723: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1724: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1725: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1726: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1727: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1728: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1729: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1730: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1731: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1732: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1733: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1734: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1735: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1736: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1737: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1738: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1739: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1740: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1741: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1742: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1743: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1744: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1745: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1746: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1747: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1748: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1749: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1750: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1751: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1752: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1753: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1754: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1755: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1756: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1757: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1758: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1759: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1760: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1761: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1762: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1763: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1764: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1765: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1766: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1767: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1768: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1769: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1770: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1771: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1772: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1773: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1774: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1775: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1776: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1777: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1778: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1779: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1780: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1781: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1782: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1783: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1784: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1785: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1786: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1787: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1788: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1789: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1790: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1791: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1792: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1793: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1794: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1795: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1796: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1797: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1798: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1799: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1800: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1801: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1802: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1803: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1804: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1805: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1806: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1807: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1808: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1809: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1810: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1811: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1812: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1813: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1814: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1815: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1816: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1817: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1818: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1819: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1820: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1821: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1822: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1823: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1824: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1825: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1826: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1827: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1828: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1829: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1830: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1831: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1832: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1833: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1834: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1835: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1836: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1837: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1838: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1839: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1840: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1841: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1842: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1843: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1844: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1845: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1846: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1847: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1848: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1849: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1850: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1851: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1852: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1853: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1854: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1855: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1856: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1857: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1858: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1859: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1860: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
detailedReviews 1861: content: With high hopes I went for pixel 9 pro xl, but to be honest I was disappointed and eventually decided to return, some concerns I had
-The screen color is very muted-even with the vivid setting, and you CANNOT adjust the vividness/colors to your liking. coming from a Samsung family, this was a major irritant from the beginning.
-I usually put on the night light mode always on to reduce blue light, for some weird reason the blue light setup is messed up and even the minimum level is too much yellow making it unusable
-If you want to use the fingerprint unlock it doesn't work on a single tap, you need to wake up the phone first and then tap, if you are trying to unlock the phone which is resting on a table(where face unlock wont work) this is a nuisance
-Fast charging compatibility is bad, my old Samsung charger doesn't work, only very few chargers support fast charging
-The camera does NOT support high efficiency image format, this causes too big file sizes (2mb vs 10 mb)
-The swapped unlock/volume buttons(unlock on the top) is not user friendly. If you want to use the phone only with one hand then you cannot reach the unlock button easily since you always keep your hand down for using the navigation buttons. lock/unlock is used more than volume buttons for sure.
-The anti reflective screen on s24 ultra is super useful for outside usage, nothing like that here
-Performance is okay but not comparable to s24u/iPhone 16
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Muted screen color, unusable blue light setup
detailedReviews 1862: content: I was looking forward to a Google Pixel 9XL upgrade. For the most part, it did not disappoint. The phone is sleek, fast, and takes great photos — exactly what I expected from Google's flagship phone. The overall user experience is smooth.
But then there's the Bluetooth - and it's bad.
I’ve never had a phone struggle so much to connect to my car, headphones and or other Bluetooth devices. My car would pair, but never connected. When it did connect (after multiple tries) to my headset, the range was limited—about three feet before the audio started cutting out. It’s frustrating because this is such a basic feature that should just work, especially on flagship device such as this. I swapped it for another Pixel 9XL, hoping the original was a lemon - nope, the replacement had the exact same problems.
If you don’t rely on Bluetooth much, the Pixel 9XL is an excellent phone in almost every other way. But if you need solid wireless connectivity, this might be a dealbreaker. Google really needs to fix this with an update—or at least acknowledge the issue. I ended up with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - everything flawlessly worked out of the box - including the Bluetooth, with no issues. The problem was specifically with the Pixel 9XL.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Would be a 5 if the Bluetooth wasn’t so terrible.)
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth, struggles to connect
detailedReviews 1863: content: Been using Nexus/Pixel devices for almost a decade, preferring the pure Android experience and faster OS updates. Android’s recent issues made me hesitant to upgrade to a Pixel again. But after trying the Pixel 9 Pro XL, I had to stop.
Google should prioritize fixing the basic smartphone functions before focusing on advanced AI features.
The phone overheats frequently when charging, sometimes to an uncomfortable level. Notifications are still severely delayed, and Google ignores fixing it for years. Some IoT notifications arrive over an hour after the event, which is a serious concern. Google notifications arrive faster on iPhones than on Google phones, which is disappointing.
The Photos app is terrible, requiring users to upload photos to the cloud for basic functions, while other manufacturers offer them on-device for free. Will never return to Pixel devices.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Overheats frequently, delayed notifications
detailedReviews 1864: content: Great phone, terrible camera.
I switched from a Samsung S24 Ultra for this, and severely regret it 4hrs later.
While the phone has great features and customisation, the camera is absolutely terrible.
Some photos turn out nice, but the quality is atrocious. This phone has options of 12mp or 50mp for the main cameras. The 50mp is okay, still a fair way off the 200mp of the Samsung, BUT is pretty much unusable due to the processing delay after every photo taken. So if you want to take multiple photos within a few seconds (kids, pets, anything moving etc) then you're forced to use the 12mp, which is just embarrassing. The quality reminds me of phones a decade ago.
So if you want a nice phone, sure buy this if you have $2000 to waste (a $300 Google phone will be the same), but if you want a camera on your phone that isn't pure trash - absolutely do not buy this. $2000 down the drain.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Terrible camera, processing delay
detailedReviews 1865: content: It's a great phone in many respects albeit expensive. It let me down in two ways. First, it recharges slowly, very slowly compared to OnePlus, in particular, but even much cheaper phones recharge faster. It seems to take about four hours from 0 to 100 %. The phone seems to heat up quite easily which means that you have to recharge it often. Apparently, it would become faster if you bought a recharger by Google but that'll cost you 35 €. Second, you can't speak Finnish to Gemini, not as Assistant nor in a separate application. I wonder when Google will reach Nokia's capabilities in Finnish that their phones had 25 years ago. Furthermore, app's Gemini refuses to intgrate with the Gemini I use on my computer. "Nope, I don't know anythin you have talked on yourWindows PC." Very very frustrating and makes Gemini on the phone almost useless for me.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 2
title: Recharges slowly, Gemini integration issues
detailedReviews 1866: content: I'm really disappointed at this phone. The battery life runs down like a tap. I tried to return it a week after and they told me it has been USED. Just a few days old, it already started having scratches by the edges for no reason. (Poor finish). The camera is clear but it gives a white vintage background and not the actual colour of your skin.
As an iPhone user who was looking to try something different or better, This phone is a complete rip off! Don't waste your money.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, poor finish, rip off
detailedReviews 1867: content: The Hot spot in Bluetooth stops working within months and so do all The replacements from asurion. The voice to text is hilarious as a joke as i stops inmate sentence 95% of the time and doesn't get the words right, I'm also writing this review with the voice to text from the Google pixel 9 pro. As you can see I didn't say, i stops inmates, I said in mid sentence. The voice to text also loves to change the words from what you said to what it wants to put. These are the worst phones ever created and Google has no help and refuses to help. They keep pointing everyone to the forums which doesn't help anything, just makes you go in circles.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Bluetooth hotspot stops working
detailedReviews 1868: content: The Google pro xl is a bunch of hype. Going back to my brand when I need another phone. I spend so much (wasted) time trying to figure out why the phone does what it does. For instance, seeing the icon on my homescreen that I have a voicemail and after listening to a voice mail and deleting it the icon stays on the homescreen, I can't get rid of it unless I reboot the phone. It stays there so hours later I could look at it and wonder do I gave a new vouce mail or is that the voicemail from hours ago. This is just one example. This phone stinks?! I look forward to my old brand!
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 1
title: Voicemail icon stays, phone stinks
detailedReviews 1869: content: Great camera, and editing tools to help make your photos look great, but the battery life is absolutely terrible. Not only do you need a new charger for it, but the battery hasn't lasted me a day yet. I am in love with having dedicated camera lenses for different types of photos though.
For ease of use, once I got used to the differences from my old phone. It seemed pretty straightforward. The screen looks amazing, but the sensitivity of it isn't as good as other phones I've had.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Terrible battery life, screen sensitivity not good
detailedReviews 1870: content: seems like a good phone, i havent fully experienced most of its features but i did have the pixel 4 and loved it. i dont feel this is a better version of that. also the hot weather heats up this phone abnormally compared to the iphone 16 and samsung flip i have. even when charging the others operate better. slightly disappointed. as a side note, stop keep insisting we use siri or gemini or any other "assisting " software, not interested
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Heats up abnormally, slightly disappointed
detailedReviews 1871: content: So, I just got this phone. It's not terrible, but it consistently disconnects from my WiFi. I need to use WiFi for calls, as cell reception is terrible where I live, but this phone is TERRIBLE for making WiFi calls. Even with a signal booster, it's not great. The quality of the phone is fine. I don't think it's terribly hard to set up or get used to operating. It just is awful when it comes to WiFi calls. Can't give up the landline....
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 3
title: Consistently disconnects from WiFi
