The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a state-of-the-art 5G smartphone equipped with a variety of advanced features. It boasts a 6.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2992 x 1344 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Powered by the powerful Google Tensor G4 processor, it offers 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The smartphone is equipped with a triple rear camera system, consisting of a 50 MP main camera, a 48 MP telephoto lens, and another 48 MP lens. The front camera delivers an impressive 42 MP for sharp selfies.
Highlights:
Integrated AI assistant Gemini for intelligent support
Supports wireless charging and features stereo speakers
Water and dust resistant, fingerprint resistant, and scratch resistant.
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus
19.Sony
2,2 %2,2 %
20.Nokia
2,3 %2,3 %
21.Google
2,6 %2,6 %
22.Emporia
2,8 %2,8 %
23.Cat
3 %3 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus
15.OPPO
5 days5 days
18.Gigaset
9 days9 days
18.Google
9 days9 days
20.OnePlus
10 days10 days
21.Fairphone
12 days12 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus
12.Cat
3,5 %3,5 %
13.OPPO
3,6 %3,6 %
14.Google
3,9 %3,9 %
15.Blackview
4,1 %4,1 %
16.Nothing
4,2 %4,2 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good83/100
Very good98/100
Rank 1 out of 10Computer BildKamerahandys im TestReleaseSeptember 2025
Excellent photos under all lighting conditions
None
The Pixel 9 Pro impressed overall and achieved an overall score of 1.2, winning not only individual photo sections, but almost all of them. Only in the 4x zoom do others perform better. The optical zoom only helps from five times to a maximum of 30 times magnification. The quality is very good for a mobile phone!
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Direct software support from Google
Best camera at night
slow processor
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Very good86/100
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Bright and accurate OLED display
Good battery life
UWB and Wi-Fi 7
IP68 certified
wireless charging
Good camera setup
Good68/100
Rank 2 out of 5Computer BildSmartphones im TestReleaseFebruary 2025
Best photo quality
Very long support
Smooth edge
Comparatively wide frame
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Very good83/100
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