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Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL hands-on review: the best Al phone now in two sizes

It’s easier to recommend Google’s ‘Pro’ features and AI now that it comes in two sizes with shared specs

Google’s “Super Actua” LPTO OLED display returns with the same adaptive refresh rate we saw last year, but it was limited to the Pixel 8 Pro. While prior Tensor chips have struggled to keep up with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones when gaming (not to mention Apple iPhones), this one puts a lot of emphasis on AI compute power. It reminds me of what I wanted when I reviewed the Rabbit R1, which was supposed to be a Large Action Model (LAM) but focused more on working with Google’s vast suite of services.

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