u/H8That

This is kinda another help me choose a phone post, but also not. I'm currently choosing between pixel 9a and POCO x8 Pro, these 2 seem like the best in my price range. My question is:

1. How is it with bloatwear in these 2 phones and is it true that the pixel is pretty "clean"?

2. Every ad and photo of pixel is about how great and amazing AI is, and how Gemini is helping with everything. So as someone that rarely uses ai and doesn't want to be bothered by it everywhere, how is it?

Also if someone wants to convince me there's better phone around the same price, I'm open to any recommendations!