The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 XL, and Pixel 9 Pro were unveiled on Tuesday at the tech giant’s Made By Google event. The Titan M2 security chip and the new Tensor G4 SoC are included with the flagship smartphones. The IP68 classification for water and dust resistance is included with all three phones. It has been confirmed that they will get security patches, Pixel Drops, and Android OS updates for seven years. While the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have 16GB of RAM, the Pixel 9 only has 12GB. While the Pro models have triple rear cameras, the standard variant has two.
Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL price in India
The single 12GB RAM + 256GB storage Pixel 9 variant that is sold in India costs Rs. 79,999. Peony, Porcelain, Obsidian, and Wintergreen colorways are available. Although a 128GB version is available, it will not be sold in the nation.
The Pixel 9 Pro, on the other hand, costs Rs. 1,09,999 for the 16GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. For 1,24,999 rupees, you can purchase the 16GB RAM + 256GB storage model of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Hazel, Porcelain, Rose Quartz, and Obsidian are the color options available for both Pro models.
Starting on August 22, the Pixel 9 lineup will be offered at retail locations by Reliance Digital, Flipkart, and Croma.
Pixel 9 specifications
With seven years of OS updates, security patches, and Pixel Drops, the dual SIM (nano+eSIM) Pixel 9 is powered by Android 14. It has an Actua OLED display measuring 6.3 inches (1,080 by 2,424 pixels) with a pixel density of 422 ppi, a maximum brightness of 2,700 nits, and a refresh rate that spans from 60Hz to 120Hz. There is also a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover for the screen. It has a Titan M2 security coprocessor and the Tensor G4 SoC installed.
The Pixel 9 boasts a dual rear camera setup for optics, consisting of a 50-megapixel Octa PD wide-angle camera with an image sensor size of 1/1.31-inch and an 8x Super Res Zoom. A 48-megapixel Quad PD ultra wide-angle camera with a 1/2.55-inch sensor size is attached to the primary camera. It has an autofocus, 10.5-megapixel dual PD selfie camera on the front.
Among the many AI features available on the camera unit are Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, and Night Sight. It is capable of 24/30/60 frames per second 4K video recording.
The Pixel 9 has an IP68 classification for dust and water resistance. It supports face unlock for authentication and features an in-display fingerprint sensor. The accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and ambient light sensor are among the onboard sensors. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Google Cast, GPS, Dual Band GNSS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, and a USB Type-C port are among the phone’s connectivity options.
The Pixel 9 is equipped with a 4,700mAh battery that supports both Qi-certified wireless charging and 45W wired fast charging (separately sold). It is stated that the battery can be charged from empty to 55% with wired charging in about 30 minutes. According to reports, the phone’s battery lasts for more than 24 hours between charges. It weighs 198 and is 152.8×72.0x8.5 mm in size.
Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL specifications
Similar to the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL models share the same chipset, software, and SIM. With a 6.3-inch (1280 x 2856) Super Actua (LTPO) OLED display, variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz, and a pixel density of up to 3,000 nits, the Pixel 9 Pro is an impressive device. The 6.8-inch (1,344 x 2,992) SuperActua (LTPO) OLED display on the Pixel 9 Pro XL boasts a high pixel density of 486ppi, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection is a feature shared by both models.
The triple rear camera unit of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL consists of a 48-megapixel Quad PD ultrawide camera, a 50-megapixel MP Octa PD wide camera, and a 48-megapixel Quad PD telephoto camera with up to 30x Super Res Zoom and 5x optical zoom. They have a 42-megapixel Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus for taking pictures and having video chats.
The Pro versions can record 8K video at 30 frames per second. The Pro duo is also equipped with an IP68 rating. The sensors and connectivity options are the same as those of the Pixel 9. On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL come equipped with an Ultra-Wideband chip and an extra temperature sensor.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a marginally bigger 5,060mAh battery than the Pixel 9 Pro, which has a 4,700mAh battery. Both phones can be charged wirelessly using Qi chargers and at 45W through wired fast charging.
The Pixel 9 Pro weighs 199 grams and has dimensions of 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm. In contrast, the Pixel 9 Pro XL weighs 221 grams and has dimensions of 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm.
