GooglePixel 9 - Unlocked Android Smartphone with Gemini, 24-Hour Battery, Advanced Camera, and 6.3" Actua Display - Obsidian - 256 GB

I recently bought the Google Pixel 9 and had it shipped to South Africa. It arrived right on time, and even with international shipping, the price was far better than buying it locally. Total win!Coming from the Pixel 6a, I was already a big fan of the Google ecosystem, so upgrading was a no-brainer. And wow—what an upgrade. The Pixel 9 is hands down the best phone I’ve ever used!Performance is lightning fast thanks to the new Tensor G4 chip. Apps open instantly, multitasking is smooth, and everything just feels incredibly responsive. The camera is on another level—sharp, vibrant photos, even in low light. Google’s AI smarts bring features like Magic Editor and Best Take that make editing effortless and fun.The display is bright, sharp, and buttery smooth with its high refresh rate—scrolling and watching videos is a joy. Battery life easily lasts all day, even with heavy use.If you're in the market for a phone that delivers power, intelligence, and value, the Pixel 9 is a no-compromise choice. I absolutely love it!

The Google Pixel 9 is easily one of the smartest and most capable phones I’ve ever used. Thanks to Gemini AI, it feels less like a phone and more like a personal assistant that’s always one step ahead. From quick answers to on-the-fly editing, it makes everything faster and easier.Photography is where this phone really shines. The 50 MP main camera and 48 MP ultrawide with Macro Focus deliver stunning shots in any condition. Features like Magic Editor, Best Take, and Add Me use AI to turn ordinary photos into magazine-worthy moments—it’s like having a mini Photoshop in your pocket.It's unlocked and compatible with all major carriers, so I had no problem switching to it, and I love the flexibility that brings.Gemini Live is another standout—it follows conversations naturally, making it a huge upgrade from traditional voice assistants. Even Pixel Screenshots feels smart, helping me save and organize important info without extra effort.Overall, the Pixel 9 combines cutting-edge hardware, smart AI features, and incredible camera tech into a sleek, intuitive device. If you want a phone that thinks with you—not just for you—this is it.

This is my 4th Pixel phone. I've been super happy with Google's Pixel phones overall, and the Google Pixel 9 did not disappoint. Battery life is solid. This phone offers fast response, quick. Lots of new features. I'm using Gemini for the 1st time and find it to be very useful. I love the live conversation with Gemini. I've used it to help me write some important letters and was pleasantly surprised at the results.The design of the phone is really nice. It feels and looks similar to an iPhone. But between you and me, I like the Pixel better. The price is right too

I thought it would be a lighter pink it's basically bubblegum but it's grown on me. LOVE the phone! I recently bought and returned a Samsung 24. I could not stand it compared to how Samsung used to be and this is amazing. It takes great pictures. Runs amazingly fast. Works perfectly much better price than buying it from a company. The finger printer works great but has been spotty lately, idk if it's the screen protector or what. I've dropped it quite a few times and 🤞 it stays fine, so far zero issues. I'm very impressed.

Phone was great. Packaging was scratched and scuffed which was very odd. It was sealed but looked like it had been through the wringer

Coming from iPhone 13, loved the Pixel 9, last longer than my iPhone. In my case, lasts longer than a day. If fully charged, lasts a bit over 2 days. The speaker is louder than the iPhone 13. Also charges wirelessly. Used a Walmart Onn wireless power bank, some issues, tried a Swiss Tech wireless power bank, Onn wireless & Apple Magsafe charger chargers perfect for me. The camera quality is insane for me. Love the built-in VPN & call screening. Fingerprint reader works perfect for me, unless very dry finger. Also supports reverse wireless charging for another phone or wireless earbuds like the Pixel Pro Buds which I got on clearance from Walmart.

A great product I'd buy again. Everything from the packaging to the cover and case is perfect. The cover for the camera fits snugly and pulls down when camera needed. Rarely do I call something perfect, however, in this case I can see nothing that needs to be altered!

This phone is great. I hope it will last me through these BS tariffs, that's why I bought it. The 7 years of updates is a huge selling point. Since everything is good I'll just mention the two small things that I'm not satisfied with at the moment. One, there is no SD card slot. I don't care if that's a Pixel thing, I don't care how much internal storage there is, I HATE that. Not enough to return the phone but enough to have seriously considered giving it 4 stars instead of 5. Second is the tap for the flashlight. Doesn't work when I'm on the phone and it's finicky about exact placement, tempo and force. Not a fan. Otherwise as I said, phone is very solid and I hope it will last me many years.