What do reviews say about battery?

Tom's Guide measured 13h18m, almost four hours more than the Pixel 8.

What do reviews say about updates?

Tom's Guide highlights 7 years of software updates.

What do reviews say about gaming?

Experts flag weak benchmarks; a few Best Buy buyers note heat.

Phones & Audio · Phones · 857 reviews · 3 sources

Google Pixel 9

Best for: point-and-shoot photographersBudget

Great Pixel cameras and much better battery life in a fresh design. The Tensor G4 lags and the price went up.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want great point-and-shoot photos
You want 7 years of updates

Skip if

You want top gaming speed
You need a telephoto lens

How it scores

Battery7.1

Value6.0

Price

$799

You pay for: Great camera, weaker chip

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Camera qualityPixel photos shine

Smooth performanceFluid for daily use

Battery lifeLasts a full heavy day

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Weak benchmarksTensor G4 trails rivals

Price went upPricier than Pixel 8

Reviewers disagree on

Battery nearly 4h up on Pixel 8Can get warm when gaming

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Sources

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Reviewed Sep 2026

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