{"id":4264,"date":"2025-07-24T08:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriesfast.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=4264"},"modified":"2025-07-24T08:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:54:14","slug":"google-pixel-9-initial-review-almost-impossible-to-hate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batteriesfast.co.uk\/blogs\/archives\/4264","title":{"rendered":"Google Pixel 9 initial review: Almost impossible to hate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Google Pixel 9 improves on its predecessor, which was a solid phone in its own right. This year, the Tensor G4 adds even more powerful AI capabilities to a phone that already had a good foundation in the operating system.<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteriesfast.co.uk\/smartphone-battery\/Google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Pixel 9 Phone Battery<\/a><\/u><\/strong>Charges Fast, Drains Slowly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pixel 9 has a 4,700 mAh battery, which is a lot more than its successor. The extra power doesn&#8217;t guarantee a significant performance improvement, in theory. Essentially, I was expecting a slight improvement in battery efficiency, but I still need to pay attention to&nbsp;<strong>Google Pixel 9 Phone Battery<\/strong>life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, I got a big increase in efficiency and a battery that didn&#8217;t easily run out in 24 hours. With about four to six hours of use per day, I was able to reach 40% or even higher in the evening. This was far more than I expected. With very heavy use, I was still able to reach 20% around 6 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the new faster charging feature will get the Pixel 9 to around 50% in less than thirty minutes, provided there&#8217;s a charger nearby.The changes this year are clear. The Pixel 9, like the entire range, has a boxier design with slightly sharper corners and a camera module that almost touches the edge of the phone. The Pixel 9 is a big step towards a more modern, tougher design. The clear separation between the camera and the body is also more thoughtful. The main sensor is 50 megapixels (the same as the Pro), and the ultra-wide sensor has been significantly upgraded to 48 megapixels. For general shooting, including portraits and anything slightly limited, its performance is the same as the Pixel 8. Thanks to this new, better sensor, I found macro shots to be amazing, and the wide-angle lens needed for daily landscape photography and group photos is just as good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteriesfast.co.uk\/smartphone-battery\/Google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Pixel 9 Phone Battery<\/a><\/u><\/strong>At 20% charge, I plugged it into my car charger &#8211; although there is no fast charging function &#8211; and the next time I checked, it was at 50%. Coupled with the upgraded &#8220;Ultra Power Saving&#8221; feature, the Pixel 9 is more reliable in actual use. Performance improvement has been a focus of our team, covering every Pixel 9 device launched by Google &#8211; not including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold at present. This may have a lot to do with the task processing ability of Tensor G4. 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