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The case and screen protectors arrived today. Could not be happier with the look, fit, weight, and texture on the sides and back of the case. You really have to hold it in your hand to understand how good this case feels.

The screen protectors' application was smooth, precision-fit; optical quality and pics look great, including telephoto lens shots (I will keep testing and report back if I find any significant reduction of photo quality), and importantly, the Pixel's ultrasonic fingerprint scanner works great after reregistering and turning on Screen protector mode.

So far so great. Highly recommended for anyone looking to protect their Pixel 9 Pro XL.

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I spent an inordinate amount of time this week (literally hours watching YouTube reviews and reading reviews) researching phone cases and glass screen protectors for my new Pixel 9 Pro XL.

I really wish more case manufacturers would focus on enhancing the phone's design rather than changing it. IMO, most cases take a $1500 sleekly designed phone and make it look cheap.

Anyway, here were my requirements:

Glass Screen Protector:
- Easy to install with alignment tool
- Drop test protection
- Scratch resistant (9H hardness)
- High optical clarity
- Minimal/no rainbowing effect with polarized lenses
- Precise cutouts
- Full coverage without camera cutout
- Case compatibility
- Front and back camera coverage
- Minimal to no impact on photo/video quality
- Does not affect fingerprint recognition
- Does not affect swipe/gesture functionality
- Oleophobic coating for smudge resistance
- Reasonable cost

Case:
- Minimalist design
- Slim profile with solid drop protection
- Raised corner lips for screen protection
- Raised lip rear camera protection
- Responsive, clicky buttons
- Unimpeded swipe functionality
- Easy port access
- Precise cutouts
- Minimal dust collection points
- Balanced grip (not too slick/rough)
- Fingerprint-resistant
- Lightweight and compact
- MagSafe compatibility (bonus)
- Microfiber interior (preferred)
- Design enhancement, not detraction
- Full NFC and Qi2 charging compatibility
- Heat dissipation
- Reasonable cost

After extensive research, I settled on Spigen for both:

Case: Spigen Tough Armor (Matte Black)
Cost: $15.99 (on sale)

- Pros: Meets most requirements
- Compromises: No MagSafe, lacks microfiber interior


Screen Protection: Spigen Glass Protectors (front and back)
Cost: 18.99 + $14.99

- Spigen Camera Lens Protector [GlasTR EZ FIT Optik]
- Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector [GlasTR EZ FIT]

- Pros: Meets all requirements, includes applicator and spare protector
- Compromises: May not match Zagg's drop protection, might cause some blurring with telephoto lens (will test)



Total cost (before tax): $49.97

While this combination might not be everyone's ideal choice, I feel it is a well-researched balance of protection, functionality, and design. I'll let you know how the real world test goes when they arrive. Hope this helps others in their search for a reasonably solid Pixel 9 Pro XL protection setup at a reasonable price.

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