Pixel 9 Satellite SOS vs iPhone vs inReach

Pixel 9's satellite SOS goes head-to-head with iPhone and inReach - hardware or satellite system? Gear I'm Using Now: inReach: https://hkgy.co/inreach Hiking App: https://hkgy.co/app Watch: https://hkgy.co/watch Shoes: https://hkgy.co/shoes Pack: https://hkgy.co/backpack Rescue Insurance: https://hkgy.co/insurance Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored): https://hikingguy.com/gear More Hiking Content Website: https://hikingguy.com Patreon:   / hikingguy   Monthly Hiking News (free):   / hikingguy   Subscribe:    / hikingguy   The Pixel 9 uses geostationary satellites over 22,000 miles up, so once you lock on, you don't have to move the phone. The iPhone uses low Earth orbit satellites that are constantly moving, which means you're adjusting your hand position to keep the connection. Garmin inReach uses the Iridium network of low Earth orbit satellites and generally handles challenging conditions better than either phone. I test all three in open terrain and slot canyons to see how the hardware and satellite systems actually perform when you need them. 00:00 Pixel 9 Satellite SOS 00:25 Open Sky Test 04:00 Another Android Satellite Phone 05:09 Canyon Mouth Test 06:47 Deep Canyon Test 08:10 SOS Coverage 08:27 Messaging 08:50 SOS Insurance --- Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.