The Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL were unveiled at the tech giant’s Made By Google event on Tuesday. The flagship smartphones are powered by the new Tensor G4 SoC along with the Titan M2 security chip. All three phones are IP68-rated for water and dust resistance. They are confirmed to receive seven years of Android OS updates, security patches, and Pixel Drops. The Pixel 9 has 12GB of RAM, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have 16GB of RAM. The standard version has dual rear cameras, while the Pro models boast triple rear cameras.
Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL price in India
The Pixel 9 is priced at Rs 79,999 for the only 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant available in India. It is offered in Peony, Porcelain, Obsidian, and Wintergreen colours. While there is a 128GB variant as well, it will not be sold in the country.
Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro is priced at Rs 109,999 for the 16GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is priced at Rs 124,999 for the 16GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Both the Pro models are available in Hazel, Porcelain, Rose Quartz, and Obsidian colours.
Pixel 9 series products will be available on Flipkart, Croma and Reliance Digital stores from August 22.
Pixel 9 Specifications
The dual SIM (nano+eSIM) Pixel 9 runs on Android 14 with seven years of OS updates, security patches, and Pixel Drops. It has a 6.3-inch (1080 x 2424 pixels) Actua OLED display with a pixel density of 422 ppi, peak brightness of up to 2700 nits, and a refresh rate of 60Hz to 120Hz. The screen also has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It is equipped with the Tensor G4 SoC along with the Titan M2 security co-processor.
In terms of optics, the Pixel 9 has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel Octa PD wide-angle camera with an image sensor size of 1/1.31-inch and up to 8x Super Res Zoom. The main camera is accompanied by a 48-megapixel Quad PD ultra-wide-angle camera with a sensor size of 1/2.55-inch. Up front, it gets a 10.5-megapixel dual PD selfie camera with autofocus.
Pixel 9
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The camera unit offers several AI features, including Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, and Night Sight, among others. It can record 4K videos at 24/30/60 frames per second.
The Pixel 9 is IP68 water and dust resistant. It has a built-in fingerprint reader and supports face unlock for authentication. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. Connectivity options on the phone include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Google Cast, GPS, Dual Band GNSS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, and a USB Type-C port.
The Pixel 9 has a 4,700mAh battery with 45W (sold separately) support for wired fast charging and Qi-certified wireless charging. The wired charging technology is said to charge the battery from zero to 55 percent in about 30 minutes. The phone is said to offer over 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. It measures 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm and weighs 198 grams.
Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL Specifications
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL share the same SIM card, software, and chipset as the Pixel 9. The Pixel 9 Pro has a 6.3-inch (1280 x 2856) Super Actua (LTPO) OLED display with a pixel density of 495 ppi, a peak brightness of up to 3000 nits, and a variable refresh rate ranging from 1 Hz to 120 Hz. The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a large 6.8-inch (1344 x 2992) SuperActua (LTPO) OLED display with a pixel density of 486 ppi, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and a peak brightness of up to 3000 nits. Both models also have Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
Both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP Octa PD Wide-angle camera, a 48MP Quad PD Ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 48MP Quad PD Telephoto camera with 30x Super Res Zoom and 5x optical zoom. For selfies and video calling, they have a 42MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus.
Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL
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The Pro models support 8K video recording at 30 fps. IP68 is also available on the Pro duo. Connectivity options are identical to the Pixel 9, as are the sensors. However, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL come with an additional temperature sensor and offer an Ultra-Wideband system.
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro has a 4,700mAh battery, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a slightly larger 5,060mAh battery. Both phones support 45W wired fast charging and wireless charging using Qi chargers.
The Pixel 9 Pro measures 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm and weighs 199 grams. The Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm and weighs 221 grams.
