Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL worth it after 6 Months? How improved is the camera system compared to previous generations? Did they finally fix video quality, and is Gemini actually useful? We’ll answer all of those questions and more.
Plus, we’ll take you through specific software features like the AI-powered Reimagine, Ad Me, Pixel Studio Image generator, Call Notes, Call Assist, the new Screenshots app, how much of a difference Video Boost makes and more.
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👉Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. S24 Ultra - Which is Better?: youtu.be/Boz7HE1aEdM
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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Form Factor and Fingerprint sensor
1:22 - Notable software features
2:04 - Phone Call quality and mic test
2:37 - Pixel Call Assist features
3:39 - Notable software features that feel very Pixel
4:18 - Battery Life
5:02 - Camera System
8:13 - Gemini AI Assistant
10:19 - Magic Editor, Zoom Enhance, and Pixel Studio
10:49 - Reimagine and Add Me features
11:29 - Emergency SOS via Satellite and Screenshots app
12:03 - Downsides and Recommendations
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Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL worth it after 6 Months? How improved is the camera system compared to previous generations? Did they finally fix video quality, and is Gemini actually useful? We’ll answer all of those questions and more.
Plus, we’ll take you through specific software features like the AI-powered Reimagine, Ad Me, Pixel Studio Image generator, Call Notes, Call Assist, the new Screenshots app, how much of a difference Video Boost makes and more.
📑Blog Post: 6monthslater.net/2025/03/google-pixle-9-pro-xl-review
🛒 Product Links:
6monthslater.net/2025/03/google-pixle-9-pro-xl-review/#featured-products
👉 View all of our recommended products: 6monthslater.net/shop
❤️Support Us: 6monthslater.net/support-us
See your name in our video credits or buy us a coffee to say thanks.
🔗 Related Video links:
👉Pixel Tablet Review - 6 Months Later: youtube.com/watch?v=dtj8M_DPDFo
👉Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. 9 Pro XL: youtu.be/HG5KMjA4_QE
👉Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. S24 Ultra - Which is Better?: youtu.be/Boz7HE1aEdM
👉Fujifilm X100VI Camera Review - 6 Months Later: youtube.com/watch?v=kP35PZReS0A&t=58s
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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Form Factor and Fingerprint sensor
1:22 - Notable software features
2:04 - Phone Call quality and mic test
2:37 - Pixel Call Assist features
3:39 - Notable software features that feel very Pixel
4:18 - Battery Life
5:02 - Camera System
8:13 - Gemini AI Assistant
10:19 - Magic Editor, Zoom Enhance, and Pixel Studio
10:49 - Reimagine and Add Me features
11:29 - Emergency SOS via Satellite and Screenshots app
12:03 - Downsides and Recommendations
📜 Disclosures 📃 - Learn more at 6monthslater.net/ethics
Any music used is licensed from artlist.io: artlist.io/referral/1878516/Josh
6 Months Later purchased all the products seen in this video. This video has no sponsor.
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#9ProXL
#Gemini
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