The $649 Pixel 9 Pro XL is an absolute steal

The main 50MP sensor works alongside telephoto and ultrawide lenses to give you manual control over shutter speed and focus, meaning you can shoot in situations where most phone cameras would leave you stuck on auto and hoping for the best.

Video is where the Pixel 9 Pro XL distinguishes itself most clearly, with Super Res Zoom that captures smooth videos with details up to 20x magnification, where Video Boost enhances your recording up to 8K resolution with Google’s cloud processing.

Low light no longer means getting grainy or washed-out images, because Night Sight Video produces sharp and detailed clips in dark places like restaurants, evening street scenes, and the night sky without drowning everything in harsh artificial light.

Google’s AI tools extend that confidence in the camera and editing, with Magic Editor allowing you to rearrange and rethink your photos afterwards while Add Me ensures that the photographer is never left out of group shots by swapping frames.

All that runs on a Tensor G4 chip with 16GB of RAM behind a 6.8-inch Super Actua display running at 120Hz, and a 5060mAh battery comfortably delivers a full day of heavy use without needing to reach for a charger.

Google backs the phone with seven years of OS and security updates as well, which means that with a 21% discount and sitting at an all-time low price, this is a handset designed to exceed the contract you’re buying.

That kind of lifestyle puts you near the top of an already strong lineup, and our guide to the best Google Pixel phones measures the full range in terms of performance, camera, and price if you want to see how the rest compare.