Google Pixel 9 Pro
Released: 2024-08
Smartphones
Google Pixel 9 Pro Overview
The Pixel 9 Pro is Google's compact flagship Android phone, built around the Tensor G4 chip and a triple rear camera system. It targets buyers who want top-tier computational photography and Google's AI features in a smaller body than the Pro XL.
Pros
- Excellent main and telephoto camera quality with strong computational processing
- Seven years of guaranteed OS and security updates
- Bright 120Hz LTPO display that holds up well outdoors
- Useful AI tools like Magic Editor, Call Notes, and Pixel Screenshots
- Compact 6.3-inch size is rare among current flagships
Cons
- Tensor G4 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple A18 Pro in raw performance and sustained gaming
- Charging speeds lag behind similarly priced competitors
- Can run warm under heavy camera or gaming workloads
- Some AI features require a Google One AI Premium subscription after the trial
- Higher starting price than the previous Pixel 8 Pro
Specifications
| Display | 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 1280 x 2856, 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 |
| R A M | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 3.1 |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.68), 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7), 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom (f/2.8) |
| Front Camera | 42MP, f/2.2, autofocus |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 27W |
| Wireless Charging | 21W (Qi) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android 14 at launch |
| Software Support | 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel feature drops |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB, sub-6 and mmWave 5G |
| Weight | 199 g |
Specifications should be verified from official manufacturer sources. Details may vary by region or configuration.
Notes: Sold in Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose Quartz. Availability and exact storage tier offerings vary by region; the 1TB option is limited to select markets.
Disclaimer: Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change.
Please verify all information from the official manufacturer website before purchasing.