Thursday, April 10, 2025

Device Review: Google 9 Pro XL on T-Mobile Network

 

In the constant struggle for smartphone supremacy with Samsung and Apple, Google has thrown considerable heft behind its Pixel line, innovating in the fields of foldables and AI. But its engineering team clearly holds its flagship device as its primary point of pride, and you can clearly see all the love and devotion that went into the creation of the Google 9 Pro XL.

The 6.8-inch screen, which boasts 1344 x 2992 pixels in a 20:9 aspect ratio, offers shimmering visuals, and boasts an astute brightness adaptability that shines bright when needed most help conserve battery with dimmer visuals when you don't need it.

The slick, sturdy design makes it easy to use such a large phone with one hand when needed, without putting much strain on your wrist or fingers. The phone is light and thin yet incredibly strong, responding ably to my unforgiving daily routine, which involves taking care of a device-drop-prone toddler.

Fueled by Gemini connectivity, the phone's suite of AI capabilities is as impressive as it is useful. The generative image creator and writing aids considerably amp up your content creation capabilities. Circle-to-search functionality is incredibly useful, saving you time and tedium by giving you crucial facts and specifications. In a sense, the phone makes you smarter, faster and quicker to respond. 

Fused with T-Mobile's speedy, beefy, industry-leading 5G network, the device handled streaming, gaming, downloads, uploads and a gauntlet of multitasking without missing a beat.

While the phone won't necessarily make you look better, its camera suite will make your images a lot prettier and more effective. Cutting out untold hours of editing, filtering, cropping and color correction, the AI-enhanced camera suite is a powerhouse. Add Me functionality sneakily plops you into any group shot you missed, the updated panorama mode helps you capture sprawling vistas with the elegance of a NatGeo photographer, and the ultrawide and telephoto settings help you nail incredibly detailed shots from distance.

If you're into hiking, world travel or trekking to other parts unknown, you should consider subscribing the T-Mobile Starlink service, which lets you stay connected to the world via satellite texts no matter where you find yourself.

On top of all of the Google 9 Pro XL's capabilities, it's got a beast of a battery within, often managing to go more than a day and a half of heavy use without begging for a recharge. 

A capable ride or die, the Google 9 Pro XL is an absolute beast that manages to tackle all your needs with comfort and ease. The device impressed me from every angle, and I feel like I'm only scratching the surface of what it can offer on the AI front. This is a phone that feels like my new best friend.

T-Mobile provided device for review. For a look at T-Mobile's Spring deals, click here.

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