Is the Google Pixel turning into just an iPhone tribute act?I've spent just over a month with the Pixel 9 Pro XL Google's biggest and best smartphone for 2024. It's got some of the best camera features in any device I've used plus some genuinely useful AI tricks.

I’ve been testing Google’s Pixel 9 Pro for the past week, and I do genuinely think it’s a great phone – it’s powerful, the screen is bright and vibrant, the sound is clear, and the design is absolutely on point.

The 9 Pro Fold’s cover screen is essentially the same size, shape and aspect ratio as the base Pixel 9. After using it for several weeks, and spending the last year with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Fold 6, it’s clear that a larger cover display on a folding phone should be the standard.

Which is Better? For multimedia consumption, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers an edge with higher peak brightness. However, for overall display quality and user interface fluidity, the iPhone 16 Pro Max remains a strong contender.

Here we have a comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra, two large-format flagships from the two respective companies.

If you are looking for a new smartphone, Google has several special offers to tempt you to consider an upgrade.