The Google Pixel 9 Series will launch on August 22 which includes the Pixel 9 vanilla and the Pro XL model with the 9 Pro arriving on September 4 and the 9 Pro Fold this September 5.
Google Pixel 9 Series Details
Pixel 9
First on the list of Pixel 9 series of devices is the Google Pixel 9 vanilla model which features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz FHD+ panel, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and a higher peak brightness at 2,700 nits. It’s slightly larger than last year’s model but still fits in the smaller Android phone category.
Moreover, it features a classic dual-camera setup. It comes with a 50MP main camera and a 48MP ultrawide lens. Additionally, the 10.5MP front selfie camera has a punch-hole design and an autofocus feature.
The Pixel 9 is powered by a Tensor G4 processor, a Mali-G715 GPU, and 12GB RAM. Like its predecessors, Google will support the Pixel 9 series of phones for 7 years with software updates, OS, and security patches.
Moreover, the phone has a 45W USB-PD charger and a slightly higher battery capacity of 4,700mAh and it will be among the first to receive Android 15 soon.
The device comes in four colors namely – Porcelain, Peony, Wintergreen, and Obsidian. It features an aluminum mid-frame with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back. It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. Pre-orders are available in the US and Europe and will ship on August 22.
Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL
Next in the Pixel 9 series in the Pro and Pro XL models. The Pixel 9 Pro, features a 6.3-inch display and is the successor to its previous flagship while the Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with a 6.8-inch display. Both devices also come with a high-brightness Super Actua LTPO unit with a 1-120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and resolutions of 1280 x 2856p and 1344 x 2992p respectively.
Both Pro models switched from optical fingerprint scanners to ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, claiming 50% faster speed and more reliability, eliminating the need for bright light bursts. They feature flat sides, glossy metal frames, and identical triple camera setups, with the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL contrasting matte rear panels.
Additionally, both pro variants feature 50MP main cameras, 48MP 1/2.55″ rear cameras, Multi-zone LDAF, and a 42MP selfie camera on the front.
Both pro models use the same Tensor G4 4nm chipset as the vanilla phone with 1x Cortex-X4 prime core, Titan M2 security co-processor, 16GB RAM, 128GB storage, and 1TB storage. The Tensor G4 features an Exynos 5400 modem for improved efficiency.
In addition, The Pixel 9 Pro features a 4,700mAh battery while the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a beefier 5,060mAh with both phones supporting 45W wired charging with 70% charge taking 30 minutes.
Google’s Gemini AI enhances the Pixel 9 Pro series by helping you with cooking ideas, distraction removal, scenery generation, content identification, and Circle to Search, ensuring 7 years of Pixel Drops.
To wrap up the specs, the 9 Pro and Pro XL come in four colors – Obsidian, Hazel, Rose Quartz, and Porcelain. The Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available on August 22 alongside the vanilla model while the Pixel 9 Pro will be available in the US and Europe on September 4 and 9, respectively, with free Gemini Advanced and 2TB cloud storage.
Pricing of the Pixel 9 Series
Pixel 9 –
- 12 + 128GB – USD 799 (around PHP 45,500)
- 12 + 256GB – USD 899 (around PHP 51,000)
Pixel 9 Pro
- 16 + 128GB – USD 999 (around PHP 57,000)
- 16 + 256GB – USD 1,099 (around PHP 63,000)
- 16 + 512GB – USD 1,219 (around PHP 69,000)
- 16 + 1TB – USD 1,449 (around PHP 83,000)
Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 16 + 128GB – USD 1,099 (around PHP 63,000)
- 16 + 256GB – USD 1,199 (around PHP 68,000)
- 16 + 512GB – USD 1,319 (around PHP 75,000)
- 16 + 1TB – USD 1,549 (around PHP 86,000)
*Prices in PHP are direct conversions using the exchange rate at the time the content was published. These are not indicative of actual local pricing and don’t include additional costs like taxes, etc
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