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The Pixel 9 Pro XL is still described as a reliable, fast flagship with strong camera performance and solid day to day behavior, and it keeps receiving updates. The main appeal is the Pixel experience, but the 128GB version feels cramped because system apps and AI core take a noticeable chunk of storage, leaving roughly 95 to 100GB usable. Reception is also reported as a bit weaker than an S24 Ultra, and there are recurring complaints about GPS and battery drain bugs on some units. A decent option if the camera matters more than storage headroom.
People who want a reliable Pixel camera phone right away, because it works well overall and still receives updates.
People who need dependable cellular coverage at the fringe of a network, because reception can be weaker and miss 5G C-band where another phone connects.
It has been reported as reliable over about a year and still receiving updates, with no overheating or battery glitches in normal use. A separate report notes a Pixel battery-drain bug and another mentions severe GPS and battery issues, so software behavior can vary.
Several comments suggest waiting for the Pixel 11 or even the 10 Pro XL/10 Pro line, especially if you want more storage or newer features like Pro Res Zoom and MagSafe. The current deal is framed as more reasonable only if you need a camera phone right away and can live with 128GB.
128GB is likely tight on this model because about 10-12GB can be taken by AI core and other unremovable apps, leaving roughly 95-100GB usable. That can fill quickly with 4K video and high-res photos, and there's no expandable storage.
AI core can reportedly be disabled to reclaim some of the storage it uses. That helps, but it does not change the fact that the phone has no microSD expansion and 128GB is still limited for heavy photo and video use.
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I still have this device after about a year and change - great phone and still getting updates, but you might want more than 128gb because something like 10-12gb is going to go towards "AI core" and a bunch of other unremovable apps
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Not such a great deal at 128GB. You can get the current generation of this with 256GB at US Mobile without a plan for only $50 more, though you my have to use it there for 2 months to get it unlocked Also, in another month or two, the next gen Pixel 11 will be out. If you need a phone with a nice camera right away and don't need the memory,this might be a reasonable choice, otherwise you're better off with buying elsewhere or waiting.
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Of all the smartphones that I've used since 2007, this is one of them...does everything well. No overheating BS. No battery glitches. The first of the pixels since the 2 XL that just works.
My main issue is that it's reception is a bit weaker than my s24u. The former can't catch 5g c-band (on VZ) when the latter can. The bandwidth isn't a huge difference in those fringes, but it's something.
I have been using 256 gb version since launched, I would recommend to wait for 11 pro series (next month will launch). Min t mobil, googl f i etc does great deals with pixel phones.
I have this exact phone. It's good, but the software glitches are killing the Pixel line. Last month all of my widgets went away (was just fixed this morning) and I've been having a GPS bug for 6 months now where it's basically unusable, 90% of the time it says "searching for GPS". There's also been a huge battery drain issue since the March release with no fix yet.
Frustratingly, my wife's iPhone just works. I can't stand iPhones, so I'll probably be switching to Samsung for my next phone. I like the Pixels just wish Google would do some QA on their software - I'm tired of being their unpaid beta tester.
Google must think their phones are made out of gold and appreciate with age. Motorola will give them a run for their money once the GrapheneOS is integrated into their phones.
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I have this exact phone. It's good, but the software glitches are killing the Pixel line. Last month all of my widgets went away (was just fixed this morning) and I've been having a GPS bug for 6 months now where it's basically unusable, 90% of the time it says "searching for GPS". There's also been a huge battery drain issue since the March release with no fix yet.
Hmm I guess it's YMMV, because I've had zero of these issues ever and have had pixels for 6 years or so. My last iphone's battery was a total POS so I abandoned them.
Guess I got lucky or it doesn't affect the 8, my battery is rarely even below 40% when I plug it in at the end of day. If my GPS didn't work for 6 months like yours I would be getting a new phone though
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I still have this device after about a year and change - great phone and still getting updates, but you might want more than 128gb because something like 10-12gb is going to go towards "AI core" and a bunch of other unremovable apps
you can disable AI core and get the space back lol (@ google)
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The Pixel 9 Pro XL is still described as a reliable, fast flagship with strong camera performance and solid day to day behavior, and it keeps receiving updates. The main appeal is the Pixel experience, but the 128GB version feels cramped because system apps and AI core take a noticeable chunk of storage, leaving roughly 95 to 100GB usable. Reception is also reported as a bit weaker than an S24 Ultra, and there are recurring complaints about GPS and battery drain bugs on some units. A decent option if the camera matters more than storage headroom.
People who want a reliable Pixel camera phone right away, because it works well overall and still receives updates.
People who mainly store light apps and photos, because 128GB can be enough when the AI core and other unremovable apps do not crowd storage.
People who want a phone that can be disabled to reclaim some storage, because AI core can be turned off to get space back.
People who need roomy local storage for apps and media, because 128GB with no expansion can be too tight once system apps take space.
People who keep lots of 4K video and high-resolution photos, because usable storage may land around 95-100GB on a 128GB model.
People who rely on GPS for daily navigation, because the phone can get stuck searching for GPS for months.
People who need dependable cellular coverage at the fringe of a network, because reception can be weaker and miss 5G C-band where another phone connects.
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My main issue is that it's reception is a bit weaker than my s24u. The former can't catch 5g c-band (on VZ) when the latter can. The bandwidth isn't a huge difference in those fringes, but it's something.
Frustratingly, my wife's iPhone just works. I can't stand iPhones, so I'll probably be switching to Samsung for my next phone. I like the Pixels just wish Google would do some QA on their software - I'm tired of being their unpaid beta tester.
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