We have already regarded on the Google Pixel 9 and the 9 Professional XL which stand on the two ends of the spectrum within the new Pixel 9 lineup. Now it is time to additionally take a deep dive into the Pixel 9 Professional. Because the identify suggests, it delivers all the “Professional” options with out the “XL” dimension.
Left: Pixel 9 Professional • Proper: Pixel 9 Professional XL
Actually, we’re sort of amazed that Google managed to suit a lot extra {hardware} inside what’s mainly the identical footprint because the common Pixel 9. The Pixel 9 Professional has the very same dimensions as its non-Professional sibling at 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm. That’s fairly compact by right this moment’s requirements. The Professional mannequin can be only a single gram heavier, tipping the dimensions at 199 grams. That is not significantly gentle, and the Pixel 9 Professional nonetheless feels hefty to carry, however it packs fairly a little bit of {hardware}.
Left: Pixel 9 Professional • Proper: Pixel 9
So, what does the Professional really ship on high of the already fairly compelling Pixel 9? The obvious addition might be the 48MP, 5x optical zoom periscope telephoto digicam. It joins the 50MP principal cam and the 48MP ultrawide.
The Professional additionally upgrades the selfie digicam to a somewhat unique, resolution-wise, 42MP snapper. One other improve is the higher 6.3-inch OLED show. It’s nonetheless 120Hz and HDR10+ licensed, however it has the next decision (1280 x 2856 pixels) than the non-Professional, can be brighter and has LTPO tech for extra dynamic refresh fee adjustment.
The Pixel 9 Professional additionally will get 21W wi-fi charging help with the Pixel Stand, in comparison with 15W on the vanilla. Shockingly, the battery stays the identical throughout each gadgets at a good 4,700 mAh. That is a bit lower than final yr’s large Pixel 8 Professional mannequin, however we will not maintain that in opposition to the compact Pixel 9 Professional. The Pixel 9 Professional additionally will get Extremely Wideband (UWB) help. Final however most likely not least, given the massive push Google is making in direction of AI, the Pixel 9 Professional has 16GB of RAM throughout all of its variants to deal with advanced fashions and conventional multitasking.
This yr’s Pixels ship in a recycled paper field with a sleeve. There is a USB-C cable within the field and that is that.
We even have the €40 official Pixel 9 case, which is obtainable in six colours. It matches completely snugly on the cellphone, particularly across the digicam bar. Upfront, it is not too intrusive. It is a mushy silicone, however it does not end up your pocket whenever you take the cellphone off like some low-cost ones do.
Google selected flat to be the theme with the Pixel 9 telephones – flat glass entrance, again, and flat sides. The body is a cultured steel that picks up fingerprints very quickly however seems to be posh and premium.
Our Pixel 9 Professional unit is the dignified and understated black shade, formally generally known as Obsidian.
In comparison with final yr’s Pixel fashions, the 9 Professional has a quicker Tensor G4 chipset and now ships with a whopping 16GB of RAM. It has an ever-so-slightly greater show (0.1″) too. The digicam system is similar to final yr’s Pixel 8 Professional – however the ultrawide angle digicam has a considerably brighter lens, and the selfie shooter feels like a giant improve at 42MP.
Keep tuned for our full evaluate.
