Google's Pixel 9 Pro in the house [unboxing]

Okay, so thanks to Google I have the opportunity to compare the Pixel 9 I've been using for a couple weeks with the 'bigger brother' Pixel 9 Pro.  

Well, it's not 'bigger', just has more brawn.

For $250 difference (CDN), let's check out spec to spec what the difference is.

Pixel 9Pixel 9 ProPixel 9 Pro XL
Cost$1,099+$250+$150
DisplayActuaSuper Actua (LPTO)Super Actua (LPTO)
6.3" (160mm)6.3" (161mm)6.8" (171mm)
2700nits peak3000nits peak3000nits peak
2424x10802845x12802992x1344
60Hz - 120Hz1Hz - 120Hz1Hz - 120Hz
ProcessorTensor G4Tensor G4Tensor G4
3.1GHz x1 + 2.6GHz x3 + 1.92GHz x43.1GHz x1 + 2.6GHz x3 + 1.92GHz x53.1GHz x1 + 2.6GHz x3 + 1.92GHz x6
12GB RAM16GB RAM16GB RAM
Rear Cameras50MP (f/1.68, 25mm (82)˚, 1/1.31", 1.2µm)50MP (f/1.68, 25mm (82)˚, 1/1.31", 1.2µm)50MP (f/1.68, 25mm (82)˚, 1/1.31", 1.2µm)
48MP (f/1.7, 123˚, 1/2.55")48MP (f/1.7, 123˚, 1/2.55")48MP (f/1.7, 123˚, 1/2.55")
48MP (f/2.8, 113mm (22˚), 1/2.55", 5x optical zoom)48MP (f/2.8, 113mm (22˚), 1/2.55", 5x optical zoom)
Selfie Camera10.5MP (f/2.2, 20mm (95˚), 1/3.1", 1.22µm)42MP (f/2.2, 17mm (103˚))42MP (f/2.2, 17mm (103˚))
Battery4700mAh4700mAh5060mAh
27W wired27W wired37W wired
12-15W Qi12-21W Qi12-23W Qi
OtherUltrasonic fingerprintUltrasonic fingerprintUltrasonic fingerprint
Satellite SOSSatellite SOSSatellite SOS
Ultra WidebandUltra Wideband
ThermometerThermometer
1 year of Gemini Advanced included ($323 value)1 year of Gemini Advanced included ($323 value)

What I'm really looking forward to is the more RAM, and the smoother, higher resolution.  I'm curious to see if I'd notice a difference with the ability to go as low as 1Hz vs. just 60Hz ... where would that be needed?  My guess would be that on less 'moving' scenarios it's probably going to save you some battery juice.  We'll see.

The bonus is the telephoto lens.

What others might also notice is that for the $250 extra you'll receive $300+ in value from Gemini Advanced.  I'm not as excited as those 'free year' offers as then at some point I'll have to cancel it (or not, and then the lifetime cost of your phone just increased).

Still looking forward to running with it!  I'd been holding off on a full review of the Pixel 9 until I felt I really gave it a chance.  And with the 9 Pro in hand I can now give it some true comparison.

I am a little bummed that it isn't pink.  I have been getting a lot of attention with having a pink phone.

They also included the official Pixel 9 case to match, so I'll give you thoughts on that in a bit as well.

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