The Pixel 9 Pro redefined Google’s flagship tier by packing top-tier Pro hardware (a triple camera system with a 5x periscope lens and 16GB RAM) into a compact 6.3-inch form factor. It introduced flat polished sides, an oval floating camera bar, an ultrasonic display fingerprint reader, and an upgraded 42 MP front camera with autofocus.
Pros
- Rare combination of compact 6.3-inch dimensions and full telephoto camera specs.
- Fast and accurate ultrasonic fingerprint scanner replacing the older optical sensor.
- Generous 16GB RAM allocation for seamless local AI model execution.
Cons
- 27W charging speed is slower than the 9 Pro XL’s 37W setup.
- High starting price given the 128GB base storage option.
- Advanced Gemini AI suite features require a paid subscription after the first year.