The Google Pixel 9 series is now official, having been announced at a Made by Google event at the company’s campus in Mountain View, Calif. on Tuesday.
The new Pixel series includes the standard Pixel 9 model, the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Fold. Google also showcased a new Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds, and a host of new AI features to accompany the latest hardware. Google called the launch the “biggest update ever made to the Pixel family.”
Notably, the brand’s product showcase has shifted to a late summer schedule in 2024 as opposed to the fall timeline of previous launches. Google teased that it has other announcements planned for later in the year, pertaining to its Project Astra AI ventures that it originally showcased during Google I/O in May. The coming launch will blend the new hardware with Project Astra’s technology
This allows for a bit of a staggered rollout of the Pixel 9 devices. All of the smartphones will be available for preorder as of August 13. However, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available to consumers on August 22, while the Pixel 9 Pro will be released on September 4, and the Pixel 9 Fold will be available in the coming weeks.
Here’s a rundown highlighting the specs of the Pixel 9 models.
Pixel 9
Google is touting the Pixel 9 as the first phone ever made for the Gemini era. The device is powered by the latest Google Tensor G4 chip, coupled with the Gemini Nano language model, enabling on-device AI processing for phone calls and many other features. Other hardware on the device includes 12GB of RAM, 128GB and 256GB internal storage options, and a 4,700mAh battery with 45W fast charging, allowing for 55% in 30 minutes, Qi-certified fast wireless charging, and battery share. The smartphone will ship with the Android 14 operating system and will support seven years of OS, feature drops, and security updates.
The Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch Actua-OLED display with a 2424 x 1080 resolution and dynamic refresh rate between 60 and 120Hz. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The slate smartphone is 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches in dimensions and weighs 7 ounces.
The Pixel 9 dual rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main lens, ƒ/1.68, 82-degree FOV, and a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens with autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123-degree FOV. The front camera is a 10.5-megapixel lens with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95-degree ultrawide FOV.
Other notable features include Bluetooth 5.3 support, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, face recognition, IP68 water resistance, and a USB-C port.
Color options include Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, and Peony.
Pricing starts at $799 with availability at all retailers in-store and online.
Pixel 9 Pro
Google has introduced the Pixel 9 Pro in multiple size options for consumers who want some size variety. Google noted, “just because they want a Pro phone doesn’t mean they want a big phone.”
The standard Pixel 9 Pro is more compact, like the standard Pixel 9 but has higher RAM capabilities, storage options, battery capacity, and the price tag to match.
Similarly powered by the Google Tensor G4 chip and Gemini Nano language model, the Pixel 9 Pro features 16GB of RAM, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB internal storage options, and a 4,700mAh battery with 45W fast charging, allowing for 55% in 30 minutes, Qi-certified fast wireless charging, and battery share. The smartphone will ship with the Android 14 operating system and will support seven years of OS, feature drops, and security updates.
The Pixel 9 Pro features a 6.3-inch Actua-OLED display with a 1280 x 2856 resolution, dynamic refresh rate between 60 and 120Hz, and brightness up to 3000 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The slate smartphone is 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches in dimensions and weighs 7 ounces.
The Pixel 9 Pro triple rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main lens, ƒ/1.6, 82-degree FOV, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens with autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123-degree FOV, 48-megapixel telephoto lens, ƒ/2.8, 22-degree FOV. The front camera is a 42-megapixel lens with autofocus ƒ/2.2, 103-degree ultrawide FOV.
Color options include Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian, and Porcelain.
Pricing starts at $999 with availability at all retailers in-store and online.
Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the larger of the Pro models, allowing you to choose the power-focused device you want without compromise, according to Google. This model couples a larger display with higher RAM, storage, and battery capacity for those who want the full Pro package.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL features 16GB of RAM, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB internal storage options, and a 5,060mAh battery with 45W fast charging, allowing for 70% in 30 minutes, Qi-certified fast wireless charging, and battery share. The smartphone will ship with the Android 14 operating system and will support seven years of OS, feature drops, and security updates.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch SuperActua LTPO OLED display with a 1344×2992 resolution, dynamic refresh rate between 60 and 120Hz, and brightness up to 3000 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The slate smartphone is 6.4 x 3 x 0.3 inches in dimensions and weighs 7.8 ounces.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL triple rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main, ƒ/1.68, 82-degree FOV, a 48-megapixel ultrawide with autofocus, ƒ/1.7,123-degree FOV, and a 48-megapixel telephoto, ƒ/2.8, 22-degree FOV. The front camera is a 42-megapixel ultrawide with autofocus, ƒ/2.2,103-degree FOV.
Color options include Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian, and Porcelain.
Pricing starts at $1,099 with availability at all retailers in-store and online.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google’s second-generation foldable, which has now been taken under the Pixel 9 naming series. It is thinner and lighter than the original Pixel Fold in its folded state and has approximately the same outer display size as the Pixel 9 Pro. Its inner screen is the largest display on a foldable phone, which is also 80 percent brighter than the original Pixel Fold. The device is secured by a multi-alloy steel hinge and an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy cover.
Similarly powered by the Google Tensor G4 chip and Gemini Nano language model, the Pixel 9 Fold features 16GB of RAM, 256GB and 512 GB internal storage options, and a 4,650mAh battery with 45W fast charging, allowing for hours of power in minutes of charge, Qi-certified fast wireless charging, and battery share. The smartphone will ship with the Android 14 operating system and will support seven years of OS, feature drops, and security updates.
The Pixel 9 Fold features a 6.3-inch Actua-display external cover with a 1080 x 2424 resolution, dynamic refresh rate between 60 and 120Hz, and brightness up to 2700 nits. The internal folding screen is an 8-inch Super-Actua Flex display made of ultra-thin glass with 2076 x 2152 resolution, a dynamic refresh rate between 1 and 120Hz, and brightness up to 2700 nits. The smartphone is 6.1 x 3 x 0.4 inches folded and 6.1 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches unfolded and weighs 9.1 ounces.
The Pixel 9 Fold triple rear camera setup includes a 48-megapixel lens, ƒ/1.7, 82-degree FOV, a 10.5-megapixel ultrawide lens with ƒ/2.2, 127-degree FOV, and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto lens ƒ/3.1, 23-degree FOV. The front camera is a 10-megapixel lens, ƒ/2.2, 87-degree FOV. The inner camera is a 10-megapixel lens, ƒ/2.2, 87-degree FOV.
Color options include Porcelain and Obsidian.
Pricing starts at $1,799 with availability at all retailers in-store and online.
