Google pixel 9x review: Flagship features and ultra wide camera

Google Pixel 9x review: The Google Pixel 9 has everything AI with impressive camera capabilities, but when it comes to performance, the smartphone is behind the race.

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Over the years, I have met several smartphone users who prefer Android flagships over Apple iPhones. While it's a constant war between Android and iOS, I have always been an Android user and I always wanted to use a Google Pixel, since the company is popular for developing Android software for smartphones. Now, after experimenting with several Android devices, I finally get to use the Google Pixel 9x which is known to be the “King of Android” or is it not? Well, we will discuss this briefly at the end of the review.

Over the years, I have met several smartphone users who prefer Android flagships over Apple iPhones. While it's a constant war between Android and iOS, I have always been an Android user and I always wanted to use a Google Pixel, since the company is popular for developing Android software for smartphones. Now, after experimenting with several Android devices, I finally get to use the Google Pixel 9x which is known to be the “King of Android” or is it not? Well, we will discuss this briefly at the end of the review.

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Google Pixel 9x comes with some design refinements that make the smartphone look quite attractive. The smartphone features a shiny glass panel and matte-finish aluminium frame, giving the smartphone a premium and luxurious look. Well, simply put Pixel 9x looks and feels like an iPhone if we hide the camera module. In my review unit, I received the Peony colour variant of Pixel which is the Pink shade. At first glance, I was not really impressed with the shade of pink Google picked since it was quite vibrant, but somehow the colour grew on me and it also attracted other's eyes as well.

google pixel display

google pixel display

In terms of user experience, the Pixel 9 still runs on Android 14 and we are waiting for the official rollout of this year's Android 15. However, the UI is quite clean and clutter-free. It also offers several customisations and shortcut features through which users can personalise their experience. I also noticed the new Pixel Weather app that offers an “AI weather report” for the day which I found innovative.

In terms of user experience, the Pixel 9 still runs on Android 14 and we are waiting for the official rollout of this year's Android 15. However, the UI is quite clean and clutter-free. It also offers several customisations and shortcut features through which users can personalise their experience. I also noticed the new Pixel Weather app that offers an “AI weather report” for the day which I found innovative.

Google pixel 9x

Google pixel 9x

In terms of user experience, the Pixel 9 still runs on Android 14 and we are waiting for the official rollout of this year's Android 15. However, the UI is quite clean and clutter-free. It also offers several customisations and shortcut features through which users can personalise their experience. I also noticed the new Pixel Weather app that offers an “AI weather report” for the day which I found innovative.

In terms of user experience, the Pixel 9 still runs on Android 14 and we are waiting for the official rollout of this year's Android 15. However, the UI is quite clean and clutter-free. It also offers several customisations and shortcut features through which users can personalise their experience. I also noticed the new Pixel Weather app that offers an “AI weather report” for the day which I found innovative.

Rating

4.2 out of 5

Price

INR 57,380/-

Product Name

Google Pixel 9x

Brand Name

Google

Pros

• Premium and compact design
• Gemini integration & AI features
• Clean software, 7 years of OS updates
• Strong camera performance

Cons

• Underwhelming portrait photography
• Slow charging speeds
• Ships with Android 14
• Display could have been better

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