Another hands-on and prices of the #pixel 9 series.
Ukrainian tech store Pixophone posted 2 hands-on videos of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and "Pixel 9 Pro XL". In the first one, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, while in the second one the 3 phones are compared to each other. These videos show Google's updated design language once again, with all 3 having. flat sides and a pill-shaped camera bump (unlike the camera strip seen on earlier Pixel models).
Meanwhile, the outlet DeaLabs (via Android Authority) has obtained pricing and color options for the new phones:
And, to sweeten the deal, Google is adding a bonus: according to code found in the Google Search app (via 9to5Google), Pixel 9 will come with 6 months of Gemini Advanced, which unlocks the company's best AI models in the Gemini app, for free, while Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold raise this to a year.
Google's event takes place on August 13.
Ukrainian tech store Pixophone posted 2 hands-on videos of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and "Pixel 9 Pro XL". In the first one, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, while in the second one the 3 phones are compared to each other. These videos show Google's updated design language once again, with all 3 having. flat sides and a pill-shaped camera bump (unlike the camera strip seen on earlier Pixel models).
Meanwhile, the outlet DeaLabs (via Android Authority) has obtained pricing and color options for the new phones:
- Pixel 9 will cost €899 for the 128GB model and €999 for the 256GB one. It will be available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Cosmo, and Mojito. Notably, it's more expensive than the Pixel 8 by about 100 euros.
- Pixel 9 Pro will cost €1,099 (128GB), €1,199 (256GB) or €1,329 (512GB). All 3 storage options are available in Obsidian and Porcelain, while the first 2 are also available in Hazel and Pink. The 128GB version's price hasn't changed, while other versions are more expensive.
- Pixel 9 Pro XL will cost €1,199 (128GB), €1,299 (256GB) or €1,429 (512GB). All 3 are available in Obsidian, Porcelain, and Hazel, with the 256GB one also being available in Pink. There is also a 1TB variant, available in Obsidian, for €1,689.
There is also a "Pixel 9 Pro Fold" mentioned. It costs €1,899 (256GB) or €2,029 (512GB), and, like the Pixel Fold, is available in Obsidian and Porcelain. For reference, Pixophone only has the 128GB variants of the Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, listed at 49130, 56770 and 65510 Ukrainian hryvnia respectively.
And, to sweeten the deal, Google is adding a bonus: according to code found in the Google Search app (via 9to5Google), Pixel 9 will come with 6 months of Gemini Advanced, which unlocks the company's best AI models in the Gemini app, for free, while Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold raise this to a year.
Google's event takes place on August 13.
This is the first time that hands-on photos of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold have leaked.
The inner screen has a less noticeable crease, while the camera, which appears to be a cutout, has been moved to the upper right corner.
The inner screen has a less noticeable crease, while the camera, which appears to be a cutout, has been moved to the upper right corner.
Alongside the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, there are also new photos of the other 3 Pixel 9 series phones, starting with the Pixel 9.
NCC, a Taiwanese regulatory agency, has recently certified the Pixel 9 series. As part of the certification report, it has shared photos, including the first real world photos of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as battery sizes and charging speed.
The NCC also certified a 45W charger with a round design.
This charger is likely meant for Pixel 9 Pro XL, as the NCC reports an approximate charging speed of 32.67 W. The maximum speed will be faster - for reference, while Pixel 8 is advertised as supporting 27W fast charging, the NCC reports its charging speed as 24.66 W.
Knowing this and that the new charger supports 45W fast charging, Pixel 9 Pro XL might have an advertised charging speed of 45W.
This charger is likely meant for Pixel 9 Pro XL, as the NCC reports an approximate charging speed of 32.67 W. The maximum speed will be faster - for reference, while Pixel 8 is advertised as supporting 27W fast charging, the NCC reports its charging speed as 24.66 W.
Knowing this and that the new charger supports 45W fast charging, Pixel 9 Pro XL might have an advertised charging speed of 45W.
Another leak comes from Kamila Wojciechowska (via Android Authority) and reveals the camera specifications of the upcoming phones.
On Pixel 9, Google has replaced the old Sony IMX386 ultrawide camera sensor with a Sony IMX858. The new sensor is larger, which should make it more useful in low-light conditions. Pixel 9's front camera finally supports autofocus.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL use the same Sony IMX858 50MP sensor for the telephoto lens and front camera. This means that the new flagships should have one of the best front cameras, as the IMX858 is primarily designed for rear-facing cameras and is larger than most selfie cam sensors. The thermometer seen on Pixel 8 Pro is also included.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets a downgrade, as the ultrawide camera uses a smaller Samsung 3LU sensor, while both selfie cameras use 10MP Samsung 3K1 sensors. According to Kamila, Google might have been forced to use inferior sensors to make the new foldable thinner, because it is almost 2mm thinner than Pixel Fold.
On Pixel 9, Google has replaced the old Sony IMX386 ultrawide camera sensor with a Sony IMX858. The new sensor is larger, which should make it more useful in low-light conditions. Pixel 9's front camera finally supports autofocus.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL use the same Sony IMX858 50MP sensor for the telephoto lens and front camera. This means that the new flagships should have one of the best front cameras, as the IMX858 is primarily designed for rear-facing cameras and is larger than most selfie cam sensors. The thermometer seen on Pixel 8 Pro is also included.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets a downgrade, as the ultrawide camera uses a smaller Samsung 3LU sensor, while both selfie cameras use 10MP Samsung 3K1 sensors. According to Kamila, Google might have been forced to use inferior sensors to make the new foldable thinner, because it is almost 2mm thinner than Pixel Fold.