As the Pixel phones are often reduced to their outstanding photo quality and the Tensor processors are no high-flyers, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a surprise in second place. Together with the more handy Pixel 9 Pro and the 8 Pro, it is one of the best camera mobiles. But that's not all: the Pixel 9 Pro XL has the brightest display on average and, together with the S24 Ultra, offers the longest update...

Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life without a smartphone is almost unthinkable. This makes it all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. Which model is the test winner? Which has the best mobile camera or the most powerful battery?...

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is an excellent flagship, but it doesn't make enough progress to justify the increased price. That's why it doesn't get the same praise we had for its predecessor. The new design is sharp, but disappointingly unoriginal.