Google Pixel 9 review: Compelling AI features, impressive camera but lacks flagship power

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Google Pixel 9 review: Over the years, I have met several smartphone users who prefer Android flagships over Apple iPhones. While it's a constant war between Android and iOS, I have always been an Android user and I always wanted to use a Google Pixel, since the company is popular for developing Android software for smartphones. Now, after experimenting with several Android devices, I finally get to use the Google Pixel 9 which is known to be the “King of Android” or is it not? Well, we will discuss this briefly at the end of the review.

Being a first-time Google Pixel user, I had some perceptions about the device due to what I have heard from the people who have used the device. However, this time I have curated a very different opinion about Google devices after using the Pixel 9 smartphone for about 15 days. Therefore, this review will be completely based on my experience as a first-time Google Pixel user.

For starters, the Google Pixel 9 is an impressive smartphone with a compact look, attractive display, good battery life, and everything AI. However, it also faces a lot of challenges which may come as a serious concern to a smartphone user. Let's dive deep and see if the Google Pixel 9 is a worthy flagship smartphone in the highly competitive market.

Google Pixel 9 comes with some design refinements that make the smartphone look quite attractive. The smartphone features a shiny glass panel and matte-finish aluminium frame, giving the smartphone a premium and luxurious look. Well, simply put Pixel 9 looks and feels like an iPhone if we hide the camera module. In my review unit, I received the Peony colour variant of Pixel which is the Pink shade. At first glance, I was not really impressed with the shade of pink Google picked since it was quite vibrant, but somehow the colour grew on me and it also attracted other's eyes as well.

Furthermore, Google has redesigned the camera module which gives the Pixel 9 a fresh look. Although the camera bump is exaggerated it does