Design and Build

The Google Pixel team again comes up with a smart design for the Pixel 9 Pro XL, utilizing the satin finish matte glass back, polished aluminum frame, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. This smartphone has the following dimensions: 6.39 x 3.01 x 0.34 inches (162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm) and weighs 7.80 ounces (221g) which lets you comfortably fit it in your hand and use it. If you want to be specific, it is the Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose Quartz. It also has a sensor on the display for detecting fingerprints and meets the IP68 standard. The Type-C port allows both charging and data exchange while supporting nano-SIM and eSIM.

• Aluminum frame, matte glass back
• Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front and back)
• IP68 rating (water and dust resistance up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)
• Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
• USB-C port for charging and data transfer
• Nano-SIM + eSIM

Pixel 9 Pro XL Display

Rendering the top-notch entertainment experience is the 6.8-inch Super Actua OLED display of the Pixel 9 Pro XL which comes with a resolution of 2992 x 1344 pixels (486 PPI). It's also one of just a few brands that use this technology. You also can enjoy the rich colors and details in the image at 3000 nits which is the maximum brightness of the screen. It also provides gamers a greater advantage in the graphical details as well as in the sensory effects scene.

• 6.8-inch Super Actua OLED
• 2992 x 1344 resolution, 486 PPI
• HDR10+ support
• 3000 nits (peak)
• Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• 1–120Hz refresh rate

Performance and Software

The Pixel 9 Pro XL's brain is the Google Tensor 4 (4nm) chip with an 8-core CPU, the Mali-G715 GPU, and 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, all of which are really important for the AI tasks and gaming performance of the device. Customers can choose from the following storage options, namely: 128GB ($1099), 256GB ($1159), 512GB ($1279), and 1TB ($1459). There is also an option to upgrade all the way to the next OS version of Android, Android 15, and one can get seven years of updates and a year of Gemini Advanced. AI features such as Pixel Screenshots and 8K video upscaling are very attractive, even though this phone is not very fast in terms of benchmarks when compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

• Google Tensor G4 chip with 8-core CPU, Mali-G715 GPU
• 16GB LPDDR5x RAM
• Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
• Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15, 7 years of updates)
• AI features: Pixel Screenshots, 8K video upscaling, Gemini Live

Camera System

The camera system that was initially described in the Pixel 9 Pro XL is as follows: the triple rear camera is a combination of 50MP main (f/1.7, OIS), 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7), and 48MP telephoto (f/2.8, 5x zoom). The 42MP front camera (f/2.0) captures excellent photos in low light conditions. This camera also has 8K video upscaling and AI features like Add Me and SuperResZoom (up to 20x). The cameras are a very solid selling point, however, there are a few users who have reported small software bugs.

• Rear: 50MP Main (f/1.7, OIS), 48MP Ultrawide (f/1.7), 48MP Telephoto (f/2.8)
• Front: 42MP (f/2.0)
• Video: 4K 60 fps, 8K upscaling
• Modes: Add Me, Super Res Zoom, Magic Editor
• LED flash

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Pixel 9 Pro XL, with a capacity of 5060mAh, is also capable of providing video playback time for 20 hours or 12-15 hours given real-life usage.

• 5060mAh battery
• Up to 20 hours video playback, ~12–15 hours real-world
• 37W wired charging (50% in 30 min)
• 12W Qi wireless charging
• No charger included (USB-C cable only)

Connectivity

The Pixel 9 Pro XL supports 5G (sub-6, mmWave) with the Tensor G4’s integrated modem, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. It includes a nano-SIM slot, eSIM, and ultra-wideband for precise tracking. Emergency SOS via satellite is supported, and GPS includes GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. Connectivity is robust, though 5G speeds vary by region.

• 5G (sub-6, mmWave)
• Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
• Bluetooth 5.3
• Nano-SIM + eSIM
• Ultra-wideband support
• Emergency SOS via satellite
• GPS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo

Pricing and Availability

The Pixel 9 Pro XL starts at $1099 for 128GB, with 256GB ($1159), 512GB ($1279), and 1TB ($1459) options. Announced on August 13, 2024, it was released on August 22, 2024, through the Google Store, Amazon, Verizon, and AT&T. Available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose Quartz, it includes a year of Gemini Advanced and three months of YouTube Premium and Fitbit Premium. Discounts up to $350 are available.