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Most positive review signal
“Thanks to a slick new design, improved software, upgraded cameras and a vibrant display, while Samsung's Galaxy S line might be more popular, the Pixel 9 is the true Android phone to beat.”
Engadget · 91
Most cautious review signal
“The Pixel 9 is a trickier recommendation than normal due to its price increase, lack of upgrades in certain areas and push towards AI features that aren't all in a ready to ship state.”
Tech Advisor · 64
This meta-score blends 3 publisher scores with 8 assessed scores — real published reviews that didn’t print a number, which we rate 0–100 from the reviewer’s written verdict. Assessed reviews are labeled as such.
“Thanks to a slick new design, improved software, upgraded cameras and a vibrant display, while Samsung's Galaxy S line might be more popular, the Pixel 9 is the true Android phone to beat.”
Publisher score: 91/100 · 22mo ago
“The Pixel 9 is Google's most affordable 2024 flagship, making a few compromises when compared to the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL while retaining the Google smarts the lineup has become known for.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 22mo ago
“The Google Pixel 9 is one of the best Pixel phones Google has ever made, and it has nothing to do with AI.”
Assessed from verdict: 88/100
“The compact Pixel 9 boasts an impressive update delivery timeframe and super bright OLED panel.”
Publisher score: 84.9/100
“The Pixel 9 is the best Google can do this year, and it's rather good.”
Assessed from verdict: 83/100 · 22mo ago
“Google Pixel 9 review: Great cameras, longer battery life.”
Assessed from verdict: 81/100 · 22mo ago
“Google Pixel 9 Review: A bit pricier, but worth it.”
Assessed from verdict: 81/100
“Google Pixel 9 review: a fantastic phone* (*added fees may apply).”
Assessed from verdict: 80/100
“It's not the value king anymore, but the Pixel 9 is Google's best entry-level flagship yet.”
Assessed from verdict: 77/100
“The Pixel 9 just might be the right thing for you, if you don't care so much about having the ultimate camera system and you just want a Google Phone.”
Assessed from verdict: 73/100 · 22mo ago
“The Pixel 9 is a trickier recommendation than normal due to its price increase, lack of upgrades in certain areas and push towards AI features that aren't all in a ready to ship state.”
Assessed from verdict: 64/100 · 22mo ago
Google Pixel 9 review: The go-to Android smartphone - Engadget
“Thanks to a slick new design, improved software, upgraded cameras and a vibrant display, while Samsung's Galaxy S line might be more popular, the Pixel 9 is the true Android phone to beat.”
Source page · 22mo ago
The Google Pixel 9 makes me question if I need to go Pro
“The Pixel 9 is Google's most affordable 2024 flagship, making a few compromises when compared to the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL while retaining the Google smarts the lineup has become known for.”
Source page · 22mo ago
