The Google Pixel 9 is the most affordable Pixel 9 flagship series smartphone.
Google announced four smartphones in August 2024, two months ahead of what was expected. The Google Pixel 9 is the most affordable out of the four, though it’s still a flagship-level phone. The Pixel 9 does look a bit different this time around, and it feels different in the hand. It is flatter than its predecessor, that’s for sure. It has flat sides all around, and a flat back. Still, it’s quite comfortable as the edges are tapered off.
The Pixel 9 also has a flat display with rather thin bezels. A display camera hole sits at the top of the display. All the physical buttons sit on the right-hand side of the device. A pill-shaped camera island is placed on the back of the device, with a pill-shaped cutout for the cameras themselves. There are two of them here, and that camera island does help make the phone stable while sitting on the table.
This smartphone is made out of aluminum and glass. It is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, and it’s the lightest in the Pixel 9 series. Well, it’s basically the same weight and dimensions as the Pixel 9 Pro. It does support both wired and wireless charging, on top of reverse wireless charging. The charging is not all that fast, though, and the charger is not included in the package.
There are two cameras situated on the back here. A 50-megapixel main snapper is backed by a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera. There is an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner included under the display. Android 14 pre-installed on the Google Pixel 9, as it launched a lot earlier than expected. Android 15 will land in October. The Pixel 9 comes in four color variants and also features a set of stereo speakers.
Google Pixel 9 Key Features
Network
| Types | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Display
| Type | Flat OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2,700 nits peak brightness |
| Size | 6.3-inch |
| Resolution | 2424 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio (422 ppi) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Body
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Protection | IP68 certified (water and dust resistant) |
Platform
| OS | Android 14 |
| SoC | Google Tensor G4 (4nm, octa-core) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 |
Memory
| RAM | 12GB RAM (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB flash storage (UFS 3.1) |
Cameras
| Main | 50MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1.2µm pixel size, OIS, EIS, dual pixel PDAF) |
| Ultrawide | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 123-degree FoV, dual pixel PDAF) |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Selfie | 10.5MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1.22µm pixel size) |
Sound
| Speaker(s) | Stereo speakers |
| Audio jack | No |
Battery
| Capacity | 4,700mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 15W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (Qi) 5W reverse wireless |
| Charger | Not included |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, USB Type-C 3.2 |
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams | 199 grams |
| Display | 6.3-inch OLED display | 6.3-inch LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz adaptive refresh rate | 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz) |
| Resolution | 2424 x 1080 | 2856 x 1280 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X RAM |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 3.1) |
| Main camera | 50MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.31-inch sensor size, 1.2um pixel size, OIS, EIS, dual pixel PDAF) | 50MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.31-inch sensor size, 1.2um pixel size, OIS, EIS, dual pixel PDAF) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 48MP (ultrawide, f/1.7 aperutre, 123-degree FoV, 1/2.55-inch sensor, dual pixel PDAF) | 48MP (ultrawide, f/1.7 aperutre, 123-degree FoV, 1/2.55-inch sensor, dual pixel PDAF) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A | 48MP (periscope telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor, OIS, EIS, 5x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF) |
| Selfie camera | 10.5MP (front-facing, ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 1.22um pixel size) | 42MP (front-facing, ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, autofocus) |
| Battery size | 4,700mAh | 4,700mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 15W wireless (Pixel Stand), 15W Qi wireless, 5W reverse wireless (charger not included) | 27W wired, 21W wireless (Pixel Stand), 15W Qi wireless, 5W reverse wireless (charger not included) |
| Colors | Obsidian / Peony / Porcelain / Wintergreen | Hazel / Obsidian / Porcelain / Rose Quartz |
