- The new equipment in the picture
At the Made by Google 2024 event, the Californians unveiled their latest lineup of smartphones. This consists of four devices - the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. During the presentation, it was mentioned that this is "the biggest update that the Pixel family has ever seen".
The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Pro model of the new Pixels is available in two different sizes for the first time. While the smaller variant comes with a 6.3-inch display, the XL version has a 6.8-inch display. Apart from the size of the screen, which affects resolution and dimensions, and the battery (4,700 mAh/5,060 mAh), there are no other technical differences. The Pixel 9 Pro is simply a more compact version of the XL variant. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 features an Actua Full-View display also with 6.3 inches and a 4,700-mAh battery.
Each of the three devices is said to have a maximum battery life of up to 100 hours when using an "ultra power-saving mode". The Pro variants come with 16GB of RAM, while the more affordable Pixel 9 has 12GB. All of them run on a new processor, the Google Tensor G4, which is reportedly the fastest and most efficient processor in Google smartphones to date. This processor is designed to improve the use of everyday applications, whether it's browsing the internet, taking photos, or streaming video content.
The Pixel 9 features a dual rear camera system with a 50MP wide-angle and 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The Pro and Pro XL each have an additional 48MP camera with a telephoto lens.
In terms of design, the series is elegant with rounded corners, polished metal sides, and a matte glass back. The Pixel 9 comes in the colors Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, and Obsidian. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL are available in Rose Quartz, Hazel, Porcelain, and Obsidian.
Many of the smartphones' features are based on AI support, and the hardware is said to ensure readiness for a future with new advancements in artificial intelligence. The company promises software, feature, and security updates for the next seven years.
The foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The standout device among those presented is undoubtedly the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This device has an outer Actua Full-View display and an inner so-called Super Actua Flex Full-View display measuring 204 millimeters (8 inches) - the largest of any Google smartphone to date. The new Fold can be fully unfolded, and the display is said to be 80% brighter than that of the Pixel Fold.
Here too, the Tensor G4 processor and 16GB of RAM are used, with the battery coming in at 4,650 mAh, which is said to last up to 72 hours in the aforementioned power-saving mode. Like the other Pro models, it features a triple rear camera system, but this one consists of a 48MP wide-angle camera, 10.5MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and 10.8MP camera with a telephoto lens. The smartphone is available in the colors Porcelain and Obsidian.
Pricing
The Pixel 9 is the most affordable among the introduced devices, starting at 899 Euros depending on the memory configuration, while the Pixel 9 Pro is available for at least 1099 Euros. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is priced at 1199 Euros, which is 100 Euros more. There's a significant jump to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which can be purchased starting at 1899 Euros. All devices can now be pre-ordered. For more information about the smartphones, visit Google's official blog.
The following is a list of the most commonly used price points for the new Pixel 9 series, with the Pixel 9 starting at 899 Euros, the Pixel 9 Pro at 1099 Euros, the Pixel 9 Pro XL at 1199 Euros, and the flagship Pixel 9 Pro Fold starting at 1899 Euros.
After the unveiling of the new Pixel lineup, many tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the software updates and feature improvements that Google has promised for the next seven years, as this is the longest-supported period for a Google smartphone to date.
