Google Pixel 9 Pro
Exact average 85.0 · all scores printed by the outlets
Image: Google7 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel 9 Pro, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and battery life.
Reviewed by Expert Reviews, Digital Trends, TechRadar and 4 more
The catch: The Tensor G4 chip is slow and can run warm.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95Expert Reviews
Google's best phone of the year and a benchmark for compact flagships, with superb cameras, display and much-improved battery life.
Read Expert Reviews review - 90Digital Trends
A standout compact flagship with fantastic hardware, cameras and battery life that the reviewer calls among the best phones of its year.
Read Digital Trends review - 90TechRadar
Excellent design, display and cameras with a fun AI showcase, though performance lags significantly and the phone can freeze or overheat.
Read TechRadar review - 80Trusted Reviews
An impressive compact flagship with consistently great cameras and handy AI, whose only real weakness is the Tensor G4 running warm and trailing on performance.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80Android Central
Superb cameras, AI features and two size options, but a slow Tensor chip, price hike and fingerprint sensor issues make it harder to recommend.
Read Android Central review - 80Tech Advisor
Brilliant compact phone in nearly every way, but weak battery life and slow charging are dealbreakers at this price, so the reviewer cannot fully recommend it.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80Tom's Guide
A capable, AI-rich compact flagship that is nearly magical, held back mainly by Tensor G4 performance that trails rivals.
Read Tom's Guide review
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Common questions
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 7 recommend it. The Tensor G4 chip is slow and can run warm.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Trusted Reviews) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 15 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What is the best alternative to the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.