Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Price in Kenya

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL price in Kenya is at Ksh 130,500. The premium 2024 Pixel 9 series smartphone comes bigger with improved features and performance specs. The Pixel 9 Pro XL sports a vibrant and attractive design featuring an immersive 6.8-inch 120Hz OLED with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The phone has high brightness levels reaching up to 3000nits and a high screen resolution for a bright and vibrant viewing experience. The phone has sufficient storage space packing up to 16GB RAM and different internal storage variants, including 128GB, 256GB, 52GB, and 1TB.

Running on the Octa-core Google Tensor 4^th generation SoC with a Mali G715 MC7 GPU, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL ensures a smooth performance at low power consumption. The phone is integrated with the latest Android 14 OS, with up to 7 upgrades, for a more secure, personalized, and customizable phone experience. Powering this amazing handset is a massive storage 5060mAh built-in battery that ensures prolonged use. The battery supports an array of charging options 37W wired PD 3.0, 23W Qi wireless, 12W wireless charging with the Pixel Stand and reverse wireless charging. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is a dual sim 5 G-enabled smartphone that supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, satellite navigation, NFC, and a USB-C 3.2 cable. It also provides features like an under-display fingerprint scanner, Satellite SOS, and AI-powered circle to search. Get the phone today in Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Hazel, and Porcelain colors at Phoneprice Kenya.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Specifications

In-depth Review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Design Quality

The fantastic Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has an aesthetic design with a Gorilla glass-protected glass front and back with Aluminium frames. This gives the phone an exquisite yet reliable feel in the hands while the IP68 water and dust resistance rating gives you peace of mind in wet or dusty environments. The back has a matt finish that gives it a shimmering appearance and is made of fingerprint-resistant material that assures you of cleanliness. Adding the XL on the name indicates a larger size that is slim and hence comfortable in your palms. Available in amazing Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Hazel, and Porcelain colors, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is a delight to the eye, letting you express your personality.

The Display

Regarding the display, you are presented with a large 6.8-inch LTPO OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate that allows you to immerse yourself in the phone experience. The screen has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection that helps prevent scratches and possible crashes in case of an accidental fall. The screen has a high resolution for vibrant visuals and a high contrast ratio for sharp and more defined texts, icons, and graphics. Out in the sun, and you need to use your phone? Worry not since the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL supports up to 3000nits brightness and has a dimming mechanism when in the dark. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is a reliable phone for gaming, media consumption, and other related tasks.

Performance Features of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

User Friendly OS

A high-performance smartphone is the ultimate goal for any user. Google Pixel engineers had this in mind while crafting the Pixel 9 Pro XL.  The phone is integrated with the latest Android 14 OS for a more personalized and customizable phone experience. This operating system brings you AI-generated wallpaper, safety features, and the latest updates to ensure that you control your gadget and your life. The phone is set to receive up to 7 major upgrades including Piel drop, security, and system updates.

A powerful Chipset

The Pixel 9 Pro XL runs on the upgraded 4nm Google Tensor G4 chipset with an Octa-core  CPU clocking 3.1GHz and the Mali G715 MC7 GPU with 10 cores for smooth phone operations and gaming. The SoC is a high-performance and power-efficient processor that enables you to perform all your tasks smoothly while saving power. Combined with 5G connectivity, the high-performance device supports gaming, 3D graphic rendering, video editing, and other demanding tasks.

Google AI

As a phone released in an era of technological advancement and AI, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features powerful AI features that will improve your overall user experience. You get features like

Gemini Live-Get instant responses whenever you need them.

Pixel Studio: This lets you unleash your creative side on a canvas that lets you edit and enhance videos and photos with AI-powered tools.

Pixel Screenshots– Effectively captures and intelligently saves and remembers screenshots.

Camera AI: Elevates your camera experience with features like Add Me and Magic Editor.

Circle to search, shop, learn translate, and do so much by circling what you don’t understand or are curious about without stopping your current activity.

Battery and Charging

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is powered by a massive storage battery that lasts many hours, allowing you to enjoy your phone more. The 5060mAh built-in battery is a reliable power source that allows you to focus on what matters to you. When you need to charge you get various charging options including

• 37W Wired Fast charging PD3.0
• 23W wireless with Pixel Stand
• 12W Qi Wireless
• Reverse charging.

You can also manage the battery usage with options like a battery saver that reduces background power consumption when you are running low and an extreme power saver for extended battery life. With Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, your productivity is all that matters.

Memory

Google Pixel 8 Pro is a high-capacity phone that enables you to save more and delete less. The phone has 12GB RAM and several internal storage variants, from which you can choose one that fits your needs and intended tasks. 128G, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB internal storage variants are available. The phone lacks a dedicated microSD card slot but provides sufficient memory for all your apps, photos, videos, and documents.

Camera Capabilities

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of the best camera phones on the market today.  The main camera is a triple-setup camera comprised of

• a 50MP f/2.0 wide camera with Multidirectional PDAF, laser AF, and OIS for vibrant shake-free shots
• a 48MP f/2.8 telephoto with 5x optical zoom for awesome distant shots.
• A 48MP f/2.0 Ultrawide 123⁰ camera for more vibrant, natural, and vivid wide-angle shots.

The camera supports Dual LED flash, Pixel shift, Ultra HDR, and Panorama, enhancing the quality of your photos and videos. The rear camera records videos of up to 4k@30fps.

At the front is a 42MP ultrawide selfie camera that supports Auto HDR and Panorama for more efficient photography and video calls. The selfie camera also records videos up to 4k@30fps. Google Pixel has more AI camera features like Pixel Studio and Camera AI that enhance photography, allowing you to edit and ensure the satisfaction you need for your photos and videos. You also get

• Face detection and Face unlock.
• Panorama
• Auto ultra HDR
• Digital and zooming
• Continuous shooting
• White balance
• Autofocus
• Best Take
• Magic Editor
• Video Boost

All these features make the smartphone an ideal gadget for youngsters who love photography and content creation or professionals looking for a phone that supports communication and work.

Network, Communication, and Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL supports nano sim or esim with up to 5G network technology. With 5G, you can connect easily to the internet, browse, and download more without worrying about the annoying buffering and lagging while enjoying stable communication during peak hours or in areas with poor networks. It also supports wireless internet connectivity via tri-band Wi-Fi 6e/7, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC for contactless transactions. The device also supports tethering, computer, and OTA synchronizing.

It supports navigation features like GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and QZSS. Immerse yourself into an awesome audio and call experience with stereo speakers.

Biometrics and Security

Pixel 9 series features impressive and necessary security features to keep your data safe and private while ensuring you are safe in case of emergencies. For this, you get:

• An in-display fingerprint sensor, which can be used to keep phone data private and secure.
• A face detection feature in the selfie camera with algorithms that enable you to unlock your phone just by looking at it.
• Titan M2 security chip provides multiple layers of security protecting your info and ensuring secure transactions.
• Built-in VPN to protect online activity and data privacy.
• Regular updates with up to 7 Years of OS, security, and pixel drop updates.
• Satellite SOS is where you can ask for help when in a place without Wi-Fi or mobile data connectivity by connecting to a nearby satellite.

Sensors

The Pixel 9 Pro XL provides you with Proximity, compass, barometer, accelerometer, and gyro sensors to enhance the phone user experience.  The back of the phone is fitted with a barometer sensor that enables you to detect the temperature of different items, which is useful in life. Additionally, there is a Flicker and Spectral sensor to reduce noise and adjust camera settings for high-quality photos. Furthermore, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL supports Ultrawideband (UWB), enabling wireless communication between connected devices.

Pros and Cons of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Hits

• Quality camera settings and features
• Massive and long-lasting battery
• Supports wired, wireless, and reverse charging.
• High-capacity memory space of up to 1TB of internal storage
• IP68 Rating
• 5G enabled.
• High-performance and power-efficient processor
• Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protector
• High screen refresh rate @120Hz
• NFC and Bluetooth enabled.
• 7 years of software updates

Misses

• High Price tag
• Throttling issues

Verdict

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a great phone bringing improvements and upgrades to match the current trends. Unlike its competitors, who offer 2 or 4 years of system updates, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers you 7 years, which is a long time, and you might have upgraded to the next new model, if there will be any. Above all, the performance, memory, battery, and camera features are impressive enough, with a beautiful design, making it worth your time and money. Go premium and get value for your money.

Alternative Handsets

Looking for premium flagship phones like the Pixel 9 Pro XL, consider the following products available at Phoneprice Kenya.

• Google Pixel 9 Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
• Apple iPhone 16
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
• OnePlus 12

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