Pixel 9 Pro

Released September 2024

The Pixel 9 Pro is Google's 6.3-inch Pro phone from 2024, with the Tensor G4 chip, 16 GB of memory, a 1–120 Hz LTPO display and 50 MP, 48 MP and 48 MP 5× telephoto rear cameras, for people who want the Pro cameras in the smaller size.

Screen: 6.3″
Display: LTPO OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Tensor G4
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 1 TB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: 5×
Battery: 4,700 mAh
Weight: 199 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the premium redesign, very bright display, excellent cameras, especially at zoom, and the best battery life of any Pixel so far. Both found the Tensor G4's performance behind other flagships and some AI features unfinished; TechRadar also thought the price high against more powerful rivals.

From techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.3″
Resolution: 2856 × 1280
Sharpness: 497 pixels per inch
Panel: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 3,000 nits
Display type: Super Actua display; LTPO OLED
Pixel density: 495 ppi
Brightness detail: Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features: Smooth Display (1–120 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: 16 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 48 MP
Telephoto camera: 48 MP
Optical zoom: 5×
Front camera: 42 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
Telephoto camera: 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Front camera: 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view
Zoom: Super Res Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×
Video recording: 8K at 30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Res Zoom Video up to 20×; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC and AVC
Front video: 4K at 30/60 fps
Camera features: Pro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), 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, Zoom Enhance; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,700 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 27 W
Wireless charging: Up to 21 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 21 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 GEC77
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
Ultra Wideband: Ultra-wideband chip
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: 199 g
Thickness: 8.5 mm
Height × width: 152.8 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Stylus: No
Materials: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing)
Colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
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, temperature sensor
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
Safety features: Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts
In the box: Pixel 9 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB
512 GB
1 TB

Pros and cons

Pros

48 MP 5× telephoto and 42 MP autofocus selfie camera
1–120 Hz LTPO display up to 3,000 nits
16 GB of memory on every model, plus Battery Share

Cons

Wired charging up to 27 W, against 37 W on the Pixel 9 Pro XL
No charger in the box

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
XiaomiXiaomi 17 Pro	6.3″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	16 GB	256 GB – 1 TB	50 MP	5×	6,300 mAh	192 g	Sept 2025
XiaomiXiaomi 14 Ultra	6.73″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	16 GB	512 GB	50 MP	5×	5,000 mAh	219.8 g	Feb 2024
GooglePixel 10 Pro	6.3″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Tensor G5	16 GB	128 GB – 1 TB	50 MP	5×	4,870 mAh	207 g	Aug 2025

Newer model: Pixel 10 Pro.

Sources

Photo: lh3.googleusercontent.com

Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL — complete supplied two-size comparison in hands: Google — official Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL launch photograph.

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