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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Width: 76.6mm (3.02in) Released: Sep 9, 2024
Rank: #123
9 + 7 + 13 + 12 + 12 + 5 + 4 + 0 + 5 + 0 = 67
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 67 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #123 of 241 in the One Hand Phones index. At 76.6mm (3.02in) wide, it’s a reach for one-handed use.
* TOP Screen* TOP SoftwareTOP Midranger
Score breakdown
Verdict
Google's top phone for 2024 is an unusual combo of the best software and compromised hardware. 9 Pro XL is a pleasure to use it you don't know you could do better. Processor and memory speed, battery endurance, even cameras are compromised for some reason. Like other Pixel phones (and unlike Apple and Samsung) availability is limited to only some markets - another surprise from world's biggest phone software maker...
PROs
flagship build, attractive body and camera bump design, excellent >2200nits bright and 485ppi sharp LTPO OLED screen with HDR10+ talents, IP68 protection, (almost) flagship grade photography from 50MP 25mm OIS main + 48MP 113mm OIS telephoto + 48MP 12mm ultrawide (all with dual-pixel PDAF), excellent 42MP 17mm PDAF selfie, very good video recording, clean and AI feature rich OS with a 7 years of updates promise, Emergency SOS service (in some markets) and a fast USB-C 3.2 port
CONs
one of the biggest phones at 76.6mm and 220g, current midrange processor performance makes one wonder how will it perform after 4 or 5 years of AI and other updates, barely a day (24hr) endurance from a 5060mAh Lithium battery (tiny for a phone this size) with a 80min slow 45W (12W wireless) charging, no SD memory expansion Video Out or desktop replacement functionality, limited market availability
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Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Jun 17, 2026. See the full ranking of 241 phones →