Pixel 9 Pro XL grabs the number 2 spot on DxOMark, beating Apple and Samsung!
One of the things we’ve always admired about Google is their approach to software. Back then, when phones were coming out with dual lenses, Google stuck with a single lens. However, their software ingenuity allowed them to create images that were on par, if not better, than a lot of the competition out there. This is why the recently launched Pixel 9 Pro XL nabbing second place on the DxOMark camera rankings doesn’t come as a surprise.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has managed to secure a number two spot on the organization’s rankings. It is beaten only by the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, which due to the US sanctions against Huawei never really got the attention it deserved. What’s more impressive about this ranking is how the handset beat out other major players in the industry.
This includes Apple and their iPhone 15 series. The iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple’s most expensive iPhone to date, only managed to get seventh place. It also beat out Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra which didn’t even make the top 20. Instead, the handset sits at 25th place for its camera scores.
According to DxOMark, the Pixel 9 Pro XL scored well in terms of managing good exposure in photos while also protecting the image’s highlights. They also lauded its fast autofocus system, as well as providing good detail in bright lighting conditions even when indoors. They also mentioned how it handles artifacts in photos and videos well.
So if you’re thinking of grabbing a new Android smartphone, perhaps the Pixel 9 Pro XL could be worth your consideration, especially if you’re really into taking photos and videos.