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Google Pixel 9 series hands-on: AI finally isn't just a buzzword

A radical redesign, brilliant new features, and the most powerful hardware yet.

(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)There's little doubt that the Pixel 9 series' design language borrows heavily from the last few iPhone models. I prefer the previous camera bar designs but this recent change was made to help Pixels better fit into phone cases, as Google revealed in a May 2024 interview. CategoryGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLDisplay6.3-inch Actua display, 120Hz AMOLED (60-120Hz), 2400x1080, HDR, 2700 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 240Hz PWM dimming6.3-inch Super Actua display, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (1-120Hz), 2856x1280, HDR, 3000 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 240Hz PWM dimming6.8-inch Super Actua display, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (1-120Hz), 2992x1344, HDR, 3000 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 240Hz PWM dimmingChipsetGoogle Tensor G4, Titan M2 security moduleGoogle Tensor G4, Titan M2 security moduleGoogle Tensor G4, Titan M2 security moduleRAM12GB16GB16GBStorage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB/1TBRear camera 150MP f/1.68, 1/1.31" sensor, Octa PDAF, 82-degree FoV, OIS, 4k/60 recording50MP f/1.68, 1/1.31" sensor, Octa PDAF, 82-degree FoV, OIS, 4k/60 recording50MP f/1.68, 1/1.31" sensor, Octa PDAF, 82-degree FoV, OIS, 4k/60 recordingRear camera 248MP f/1.7, 1/2.55" sensor, 123-degree wide-angle, macro, autofocus, Quad-PD, 4k/60 recording48MP f/1.7, 1/2.55" sensor, 123-degree wide-angle, macro, autofocus, Quad-PD, 4k/60 recording48MP f/1.7, 1/2.55" sensor, 123-degree wide-angle, macro, autofocus, Quad-PD, 4k/60 recordingRear camera 3N/A48MP f/2.8, 1/2.55" sensor, OIS, 5x optical zoom, Quad PD, 4k/60 recording48MP f/2.8, 1/2.55" sensor, OIS, 5x optical zoom, Quad PD, 4k/60 recordingRear LDAF sensorSingle-zone laser autofocusMulti-zone laser autofocusMulti-zone laser autofocusFront camera10.5MP f/2.2, 95-degree wide-angle, autofocus, 4k/60 recording42MP f/2.2, 103-degree wide-angle, autofocus, 4k/60 recording42MP f/2.2, 103-degree wide-angle, autofocus, 4k/60 recordingConnectivityWi-Fi 7, 5G (mmWave and Sub-6), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, AptX HD, USB-C 3.2, Physical and eSIM, Satellite SOSWi-Fi 7, 5G (mmWave and Sub-6), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, AptX HD, USB-C 3.2, Physical and eSIM, Satellite SOSWi-Fi 7, 5G (mmWave and Sub-6), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, AptX HD, USB-C 3.2, Physical and eSIM, Satellite SOSIngress ProtectionIP68 dust and water resistanceIP68 dust and water resistanceIP68 dust and water resistanceSecurityIn-screen ultrasonic fingerprint module, face unlockIn-screen ultrasonic fingerprint module, face unlockIn-screen ultrasonic fingerprint module, face unlockAudioStereo sound, USB-CStereo sound, USB-CStereo sound, USB-CBattery4700mAh, 45W wired charging, 20W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging4700mAh, 45W wired charging, 20W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging5060mAh, 45W wired charging, 20W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless chargingDimensions152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm, 198g152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm, 199g162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5mm, 221gColorsObsidian, Porcelain, WinterObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose QuartzObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose QuartzSoftware support7 years of Pixel and OS updates7 years of Pixel and OS updates7 years of Pixel and OS updates

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