Today, Google held its annual Made by Google event earlier than usual. As expected, the search giant has unveiled a host of devices including smartphones, a foldable phone, smartwatch, and TWS earphones.
Leaks and rumors had revealed everything about the new devices leaving nothing to the imagination. The Google Pixel 9 arrives as the successor to last year’s Pixel 8. It packs an all-new design and some incremental upgrades.
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Google Pixel 9 specifications and features
The Google Pixel 9 comes with a boxy design and compact form factor with a flat frame compared to the slim profile on its predecessor. The horizontal camera bar on the back panel has also been trimmed and does not reach the edges. On the front, the smartphone has a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout with a 6.3-inch Actual Display. It offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Google has ditched the optical fingerprint scanner in favor of ultrasonic on the device.
In terms of optics, the Google Pixel 9 retains dual rear cameras with a 50MP primary sensor. The ultra-wide-angle lens has been massively upgraded from 12MP to 48MP on the latest offering. Up front, the device features a 10.5MP selfie snapper. As usual, the smartphone packs features like Magic Eraser, Best Take, and more.
Under the hood, the Google Pixel 9 houses a Tensor G4 processor. It packs 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone draws its power from a 4,700mAh battery unit with support for 27W fast charging and also wireless charging.
Software-wise, the Pixel 9 runs on Android 14 OS and is confirmed to get seven years of updates. There is an Emergency SOS feature that will alert you about any crisis and is also claimed to counter malware and phishing scams. It will help you stay connected without any network reception. The device also supports Gemini AI along with more features.
Google Pixel 9 Specifications
Display: 6.3-inch (1080 x 2424 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED display with 60 / 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 2700 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Chipset: Google Tensor G4 processor with Titan M2 security chip
RAM/Storage: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
OS: Android 14, 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
SIM: Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
Main Camera: 50MP rear camera with 1/1.31″ Samsung GNK sensor, OIS, LDAF, Samsung GN2 sensor, f/1.68 aperture, 48MP 125° Ultra-wide camera with 1/2.51″ Sony IMX858 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, macro option, 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blur, high resolution 8x zoom, 4K 60 fps video recording
Selfie Camera: 10.5MP 92.8° front camera with 1/3″ Samsung 3J1 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock
Sensors: Ultrasonic In-display fingerprint scanner
Multimedia: USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
Dimensions:152.8x 72x 8.5mm
Weight: 198g
IP Ratings: Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
Connectivity: 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11be (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.2, NFC, Satellite SOS (US Only)
Battery: 4700mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging
Google Pixel 9 Price and Availability
The Google Pixel 9 comes in Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose, and Green colours.
Note: The prices below are MSRP, for the pre-order period look at the left column. In the US, the Pixel 9 will ship on August 22.
Here are the prices for both:
| Google Pixel 9 | 12/128GB | 12/256GB |
|---|---|---|
| US | $800 | $900 |
| UK | £800 | £900 |
| EU | €900 | €1,000 |
