A Pixel-Apple-Pixel Sandwich

12/09/2025 54 min

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Episode Synopsis


Welcome to episode 69 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will kick off by talking about Pixel sales growth, with a recent Counterpoint report suggest 105% YoY growth for Google's smartphone lineup. After analyzing just what it means for the future of both Pixel and Android, the crew hops over to the other side of the fence to share their thoughts on Apple's latest iPhone lineup. Don't worry, loyal listener — they also make sure to wrap-up with some extended thoughts on the Pixel 10's battery and camera performance, with a promise of much more to come.







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Timecodes




00:00 - Pixel sales growth



19:27 - iPhone 17 compared to Pixel 10



25:58 - iPhone 17 Pro thoughts



36:15 - iPhone Air and S25 Edge comparison



47:23 - Pixel 10 after a few weeks




Hosts




Abner Li



Damien Wilde



Will Sattelberg









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Why choosing between the iPhone Air and the Pro isn’t easy for everyone [9to5Mac]



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