We’ve been intensively testing the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold! two spectacular-looking devices! for several weeks. We took a close look at the respective performances of Google’s two new models! which shine in many situations.
As for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold getting started ! we refer you to our first impressions in the link. Overall! these devices are in line with what Google has produced so far in terms of quality and ergonomics. In both cases! they stand out for their exemplary finish and the software support for seven years! which has pushed the base prices to 1079 (128 GB) and 1699 (256 GB) respectively.
Excellent positioning
As the photo galleries below show against the best devices from Samsung and Apple! these new standards hold their own. Not to mention that thanks to Gemini’s generative artificial intelligence (AI)! they benefit from cutting-edge search! editorial! and editing features.
To learn a little more about the evolution of these devices! we have produced a series of photographs with the latest Pro models from Google! that is to say from the Google Pixel 7 Pro through the Pixel 8 Pro and comparing them to the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The first set of shots was taken in wide-angle mode in a very bright situation.
Pixel 7 Pro: Wide-angle flowers.Pixel 8 Pro: Wide-angle flowers.Pixel 9 Pro: Wide-angle flowers.Pixel 9 Pro Fold: wide-angle flowers.
This second series was taken with a 2x zoom factor! in good lighting conditions.
Pixel 7 Pro: wide-angle flowers! night mode.Pixel 8 Pro: wide-angle flowers! night mode.Pixel 9 Pro: wide-angle flowers! night mode.Pixel 9 Pro Fold: wide-angle flowers! night mode.
For this third series of photos! we put the macro potential of these smartphones to the test with 2x magnification.
Pixel 7 Pro: Flowers! 2x macro.Pixel 8 Pro: Flowers! 2x macro.Pixel 9 Pro: Flowers! 2x macro.Pixel 9 Pro Fold: flowers! 2x macro.
And in the dark? Here is the result in wide-angle mode and in night mode. All cameras used six seconds of exposure.
Pixel 7 Pro: wide-angle flowers! night mode.Pixel 8 Pro: wide-angle flowers! night mode.Pixel 9 Pro: wide-angle flowers! night mode.Pixel 9 Pro Fold: wide-angle flowers! night mode.
Finally! we moved on! still in poor lighting conditions! to 5x magnification. The Pixel 9 Pro XL advised us to back off.
Pixel 7 Pro: 5x zoom flowers! night mode.Pixel 8 Pro: 5x zoom flowers! night mode.Pixel 9 Pro: 5x zoom flowers! night mode.Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 5x zoom flowers! night mode.
Group photos
Overall! we see that these Pixels are evolving well! update after update! which bring their share of new features like the one allowing on the Pixel 9 to add the photographer to a group shot. Simply sublime.
In terms of form factor! it should be noted that the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is close to the size of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro. Good to know for fans of large screens. Finally! for fans of even larger displays! the Fold version made a very strong impression on us.
Which Pixel Pro?
For fans of pure Android and those looking for maximum performance! the question now is which Google Pixel Pro to choose! Indeed! the 7 version botim database can still be found on the internet for around 530 francs. For a screen that is also 6.7 inches! you have to pay 679 francs for the 8 Pro with 128 GB of storage.
At the same time! the 9 Pro version (6.3 inches)! still with 128 GB! is at 949 francs! while the XL version (6.8 inches)! more comparable to models from previous generations! is at 1049 francs for 128 GB or 1179 francs for the 256 GB version. As for the Pixel 9 pro Fold (8 inches)! it is negotiated at 1679 francs for the 256 GB version and 1799 francs for the 512 GB version. Finally! to complicate the comparison! the Pixel 9 Pro 1 TB is at 1509 francs.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold! Pixel 9 Pro XL! Pixel 8 Pro! Pixel 8.Pixel 9 Pro Fold! Pixel 9 Pro XL! Pixel 8 Pro! Pixel 8.Pixel! Galaxy or iPhone: hard to choose.Pixel! Galaxy or iPhone: hard to choose.
The decisive form factor
So how do you choose?
The first deciding factor remains the screen size and the overall bulk of the phone. And this is where things really get tricky. Indeed! the Pixel 9 Pro Fold ( specifications ) is characterized by a size almost comparable when should a fto (freedom to operate) to that of the Pixel 9 Pro XL ( specifications ) while having a 6.3-inch external screen! which is the size of the screen of a Pixel 9 Pro ( specifications )!
There are still Multimedia review of the spectacular questions of autonomy and practicality… It’s hard to find your way around even if the list of us mobile phone numbers databases battery of the Fold version is obviously a little behind! like its photographic potential. That said! it’s true that this foldable version particularly appealed to me. What remains incredible is to see the complete range introduced by Google in one year.