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Pixel 9

Released August 2024

The Pixel 9 is Google's standard 6.3-inch phone from 2024, with the Tensor G4 chip, 12 GB of memory and a 50 MP main and 48 MP ultra wide camera, for buyers who want a flagship Pixel and can do without a telephoto lens.

Model history · 9 models, 2016–2024
  1. 2016PixelCompare
  2. 2017Pixel 2Compare
  3. 2018Pixel 3Compare
  4. 2019Pixel 4Compare
  5. 2020Pixel 5Compare
  6. 2021Pixel 6Compare
  7. 2022Pixel 7Compare
  8. 2023Pixel 8Compare
  9. 2024Pixel 9
Screen
6.3″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Tensor G4
Memory
12 GB
Storage
128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
4,700 mAh
Weight
198 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers like the redesign, brighter display, capable cameras and seven years of updates, and Tom's Guide found battery life much improved. Both found performance weak next to other flagships and criticised the price rise; TechRadar also thought some AI features felt contrived.

From techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.3″
Resolution
2424 × 1080
Sharpness
421 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2,700 nits
Display type
Actua display; OLED
Pixel density
422 ppi
Brightness detail
Up to 1,800 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,700 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features
Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)

Performance

Chip
Tensor G4
Memory
12 GB
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB

Cameras

Main camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
48 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
10.5 MP
Main camera
50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera
48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor
Front camera
10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view
Zoom
Super Res Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1× and 2×
Video recording
4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital video zoom up to 7×; HEVC and AVC
Front video
4K at 30/60 fps
Camera features
Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces; Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur; single-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor

Battery and charging

Battery
4,700 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 27 W
Wireless charging
Up to 15 W
Battery life detail
24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 27 W
Wireless charging
Qi-certified; up to 15 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devices
Battery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories)

Connectivity

Satellite messaging
Yes
Mobile network
5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GUR25
SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
NFC
Yes
Satellite features
Satellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
Positioning
Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
198 g
Thickness
8.5 mm
Height × width
152.8 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Stylus
No
Materials
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing)
Colours
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Buttons
Power button; volume buttons
Water resistance detail
IP68 under IEC 60529
Biometrics
Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
Sensors
Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
Speakers
Stereo speakers; spatial audio
Microphones
Three microphones with noise suppression

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 14
Software updates
Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)
AI features
Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist
Safety features
Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts
In the box
Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 50 MP main camera and 48 MP ultra wide with autofocus for Macro Focus
  • Wired charging up to 27 W, wireless up to 15 W on Pixel Stand (2nd gen), and Battery Share
  • Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates

Cons

  • No telephoto camera (Super Res Zoom up to 8×)
  • 60–120 Hz display rather than LTPO, peaking at 2,700 nits
  • No charger in the box

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
Motorolamoto g85 5G
6.67″OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 312 GB256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh171 gJun 2024
XiaomiPOCO F6
6.67″OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 38 GB – 12 GB256 GB – 512 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh179 gMay 2024
Motorolaedge 50 fusion
6.7″OLED, 144 HzSnapdragon 7s Gen 212 GB256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh174.9 g2024

Previous model: Pixel 8. Newer model: Pixel 10.

Sources

  1. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570
  2. store.google.com/gb/magazine/compare_pixel
  3. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/9137565
  4. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/10107702
  5. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/15254448
  6. blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-9-pro-xl

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