Google goes early this yr with an August launch as an alternative of an October one and there may be some reshuffling in its Pixel product lineup. The vanilla telephone stays in place, nevertheless it fell down in rank because the firm is introducing a equally sized Professional mannequin.
Google Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 9 comes with a 6.3” OLED show, a 120Hz FHD+ panel. Google has dropped the optical fingerprint sensor and converted to the extra dependable ultrasonic type. Peak brightness is noticeably larger at 2,700 nits (up from 2,000 nits).
The small bump to the display screen diagonal makes the telephone marginally bigger than final yr’s mannequin, although it’s nonetheless among the many smaller Android telephones. In comparison with the brand new Pixel 9 Professional, it’s precisely the identical measurement (152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm and 198g). And if you wish to go huge, the Pixel 9 Professional XL is the one to take a look at (properly, that or the Pixel 9 Professional Fold). Right here’s a measurement comparability:
On the skin, the notable distinction between the 2 is that the Professional has a periscope. The vanilla 9 sticks to the traditional twin digital camera setup (large + extremely large), nevertheless it doesn’t get shortchanged with regards to {hardware} – it makes use of the very same {hardware} as the opposite two inflexible fashions for the cameras that it does have.
The principle digital camera is identical as final yr, a 50MP module based mostly on the 1/1.31” Samsung GNK sensor (1.2µm pixels) and an OIS-enabled lens. The punch-holed selfie digital camera on the entrance is nearly the identical as earlier than with a ten.5MP Samsung sensor although now with an autofocus lens.
The extremely large module will get a notable improve with a 48MP sensor (1/2.55”, 123° lens), up from the 12MP (1/2.8”) module of the 8-series.
On the within, the notable improve is to processing energy. The Tensor G4 options one prime Cortex-X4 core, plus three A720 and 4 A520 cores (sure, this provides as much as 8 cores, one fewer than final yr). Importantly, it brings a extra environment friendly Exynos 5400 modem. The Mali-G715 GPU seems to be unchanged, save for a small increase to clock pace.
Maybe much more necessary is that this yr even the Pixel 9 has 12GB of RAM, which is how a lot the 8 Professional had final yr (and the vanilla mannequin had 8GB). As you may recall, 8GB was a bit tight for working Gemini Nano on-device – Google made it work, however extra RAM is vital for native AI efficiency.
Like final yr, Google will help these telephones for 7 years with software program updates (each OS and safety patches). That is good since this Pixel sequence breaks from custom and launches with the outgoing Android model, v14. That is more than likely as a consequence of pulling the launch ahead, Android 15 can be prepared in just a few months and the Pixel 9 telephones can be among the many first to get it.
Google could also be averse to quick charging, however the Pixel 9 goes quicker than its predecessor – it will probably attain 55% in half-hour, up from 50% (these are the official numbers, the Pixel 8 truly received to 56% in half-hour in our take a look at). That is in case you use a 45W USB-PD charger. The battery capability is barely larger at 4,700mAh (up from 4,575mAh).
The telephone is obtainable in 4 colours at launch: Porcelain, Peony, Wintergreen and Obsidian. The mid-frame is product of aluminum, whereas the back and front are Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The telephone is rated IP68 for mud and water resistance.
Google Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 9 is happening pre-order within the US and Europe now, particulars for the launch in India can be revealed tomorrow. For those who pre-order, Google will improve your storage without cost – within the case of the Pixel 9, this implies getting the 256GB mannequin as an alternative of the 128GB one. Notice: the costs beneath are MSRP, for the pre-order interval take a look at the left column. Within the US, the Pixel 9 will ship on August 22.
Listed here are the costs for each:
| Google Pixel 9 | 12/128GB | 12/256GB |
|---|---|---|
| US | $800 | $900 |
| UK | £800 | £900 |
| EU | €900 | €1,000 |
