The standard Pixel phones always had some sacrifices, and while that's still true, the new Pixel 9 is even more appealing than before

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a vast improvement over its predecessor which shows that Google is listening to users and keeping up with the competition.

Compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, there's a lack of contrast with the night sky appearing to be dark gray. There's a greater halo effect, too, further detracting from the image's sharpness and clarity. The light appears to be too intense, washing out the finer details of the moon.