In a surprising turn of events, a new 19-minute hands-on video of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has surfaced online, revealing extensive details about the flagship device months ahead of its official August 13 announcement.

The leaked video by Andro-news showcases the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s refreshed design, featuring flat edges reminiscent of recent Apple and Samsung devices. Of course, this is not surprising as we’ve seen the Pixel 9 series in multiple video leaks, hands-on photos, and renders for months now.

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The device boasts a large 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with nearly QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Both the front and back are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, with the rear panel featuring a matte finish.

Under the hood, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is powered by Google’s new Tensor G4 chipset. While it’s reportedly only 15% faster than its predecessor, the G3, Google has managed to significantly improve battery life despite using the same 5,050mAh capacity, according to the video “review”.

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The camera system remains largely unchanged from last year, featuring a 50MP main sensor, 48MP ultra-wide, and 48MP 5x periscope telephoto lens. However, the front-facing camera has seen a substantial upgrade from 10.5MP to 42MP.

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According to previous leaks, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is expected to start at €1,200 for the base 128GB model, with prices climbing to €1,690 for the top-tier 1TB variant.

As the August 13 launch date approaches, it seems there may be little left for Google to unveil. That said, you can watch the full review below:

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