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Google · Pixel 9 Pro
A camera that finally earns the "Pro" label.
The one thing you need to know: low-light has caught up to Samsung.
$999
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9.1 / 10
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9.3 / 10
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Glyph lights are back, and so is the value argument.
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$499
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8.6 / 10
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The hinge is fixed. The price isn't.
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$1,699
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7.2 / 10
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