You don’t have to worry about putting the Pixel 9 Pro XL in your backpocket

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the latest smartphone in Google’s Pixel lineup. It also represents a new model, where in the past Google would only release a base Pixel and a Pro model. So if you are eyeing the Pixel 9 Pro XL as your next smartphone, let’s talk about its durability.

This is actually a good question. In the latest JerryRigEverything video, he points out that since the Pixel 9 Pro XL gets extended software support, durability is important. This is because some users might want to keep their phones around for longer. Obviously having a phone that’s more resistant to daily wear and tear is ideal.

In the display testing portion of the video, it shows that the phone’s display received some scratches at level 6 of the Moh Scale of Hardness. It showed even more pronounced damage at level 7. He also put the phone through a cringeworthy bend test, where surprisingly the handset held strong. According to the YouTuber, he expected a phone this big to either start to break or make a creaking noise, but it didn’t. If you’re the type that likes to put their phones in their backpocket, you can without having to worry about it snapping like a twig.

Overall, it feels like the new Pixel 9 Pro XL is a pretty tough device. We would still advice investing in a screen protector and case for that added peace of mind, but that’s entirely your prerogative.