Let's hope that this stupid idea of a bump on the back that makes it not be stable when set down is just a prank. Why would Google make such a bad decision. I have owned six versions of pixel, but no way that I would buy that one.
The vertical camera bar is horrible. That alone would make me not want to buy the phone. I switched to Google Pixel for 3 primary reasons; the pure android experience, the flat screen, and the full horizontal camera bar. The horizontal bar makes it easier to work with your phone when it's sitting on a table and simply looks better.
Smartphone design is still evolving slowly, but the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL clearly distinguishes itself from the Pixel 8 Pro with a flat frame and a redesigned camera module. A concept design shows how Google could go one big step further with the Pixel 10 Pro.