Discover Google's hot new smartphone with this comprehensive guide to the Google Pixel 9, launched in August 2024. From the price and design to a detailed overview of specs and pre-orders it's all covered.
Google Pixel 9: Design, price, pre-orders – We round up all the news from the Made By Google event!
Have you been looking forward to the Google Pixel 9? Find out everything you need to know about its design, price and pre-orders in this article.
Update15/08/2024, 11:52
The Google Pixel 9 has been officially launched on 13 August 2024, at the Made by Google event!
So, what can we expect from the new Pixel 9 range? After its official presentation, let’s find out if the rumours were true. Without further ado, let’s delve into the details of Google’s new smartphones.
The Google Pixel 9 has finally been released after rumours have been going around for months about its design, features and price.
According to leaks, the Pixel 9 was said to sport a new design, similar to that of the iPhone 15. There was also talk of a more powerful processor and a better camera.
It was hoped that the price would remain similar to that of the Pixel 8, but a higher-end version could prove more expensive.
So, what can we expect from the Pixel 9? We’ve rounded up all the latest information and specs from the Made by Google event.
- Google Pixel 9 release date UK
- 4 Google Pixel 9 smartphones!
- Colours
- Screen
- Processor and performance
- Camera
- Google Pixel 9 price
Google Pixel 9 release date UK
Google has surprised everyone. While the Google Pixel 9 was expected to be released at the end of 2024, the Californian firm has decided otherwise. The Made by Google event was held on 13 August 2024. At the event, Google presented details of the new smartphones in the Pixel 9 range.
The new Pixel 9s have been available for pre-order since 13 August 2024, with delivery scheduled for 22 August 2024.
4 Google Pixel 9 smartphones!
This the biggest change of the year: Google is moving away from its traditional line-up. For 2024, the American firm is offering not 2, not 3, but 4 Pixel 9 smartphones. The Pixel 9 is the standard model, while the Pro models offer high-end features and more powerful specifications:
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The dimensions of the Pixel 9 are as follows:
- Pixel 9: 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
- Pixel 9 Pro: 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 155.2 mm x 77.1 mm x 10.5 mm (Folded) / 155.2 mm x 150.2 mm x 5.1 mm (Unfolded)
The Pixel 9 does feature a dual rear camera but without a telephoto lens. The Pro version retains the Pixel 9’s aesthetic codes while offering more advanced features, including a telephoto lens and a better screen. Finally, the ultimate Pixel 9 is said to feature a triple rear camera and premium materials.
Overall, the Pixel 9 series adopts a more modern design. It features flat edges and rounded corners, inspired by the Apple iPhone.
Colours
Here are the Google Pixel 9 colours, some of which have never been seen before:
- Google Pixel 9: Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian
- Google Pixel 9 Pro: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Porcelain, Obsidian
Screen
All Google Pixel 9 models feature OLED screens, offering vivid colours and rich dark tones. What’s more, all screens support a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Pixel 9 has a slightly smaller screen than the Pro, at 160 mm compared to 161 mm for the Google Pixel 9 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro XL has the largest screen diagonal, at 171 mm. Unfolded, the Pro Fold reaches a screen size of 204 mm.
In summary, the screen characteristics of the Google Pixel 9 range are as follows:
- Pixel 9: 160 mm, OLED (1080 x 2424 pixels), 60Hz to 120Hz
- Pixel 9 Pro: 161 mm, OLED LTPO (1,280 x 2,856 pixels), from 1 to 120 Hz
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 171 mm, OLED LTPO (1,344 x 2,992 pixels), from 1 to 120 Hz
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: (Folded) 160 mm, OLED (1,080 x 2,424 pixels), from 60 Hz to 120Hz / (Unfolded) 204 mm, OLED (2,076 x 2,152 pixels), from 1 to 120 Hz
Processor and performance
The Pixel 9 series introduces the Google Tensor G4 processor, designed to deliver improved artificial intelligence performance. This translates into faster, smarter features such as improved photo and video capture, more responsive voice assistance and more immersive gaming experiences.
All smartphones in the series also feature a Titan M2 security coprocessor.
The Pixel 9, 9 pro and 9 Pro XL come with 128GB of storage or more. However, only the Pixel 9 comes with 12GB of RAM, unlike the other three, which have 16GB.
- Pixel 9: 12 GB RAM + 128 GB or 256 GB storage
- Pixel 9 Pro: 16 GB RAM + 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 16 GB RAM + 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 16 GB RAM + 256 GB or 512 GB storage
Camera
Pixel smartphones are known for their excellent cameras, and the Pixel 9 continues that tradition.
The Pixel 9 Pro features a triple-lens camera system. This includes a 50 MP main camera, a 48 MP telephoto lens and a 48 MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The Pixel 9 makes do with a dual-lens camera system, with a 50 MP main camera and a 48 MP ultra-wide-angle lens.
The Pixel 9 and 9 Pro Fold come with a 10.5 MP Dual PD front lens with autofocus for selfies. The 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL go much further, with a 42 MP Dual PD camera.
Google Pixel 9 price
The veil has finally been lifted on the prices of the Pixel 9! Find out below what you can expect to pay for the new smartphones.
Google Pixel 9 :
- 128 GB: £799
- 256 GB: £899
Google Pixel 9 Pro:
- 128 GB: £999
- 256 GB: £1099
- 512 GB: £1219
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL :
- 128 GB: £1099
- 256 GB: £1199
- 512 GB: £1319
- 1 TB: £1549
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold :
- 256 GB: £1,749
- 512 GB: £1,869
If you’d like to find out more about the launch promotions accompanying the release of the Pixel 9, check out hotukdeals. There are plenty of pre-order offers even offered by Google themselves, as they’ve discounted some models with higher storage making them the same price as the minimum storage models.
If we take a quick look at the prices, the Pixel 9 is £100 more expensive than the launch price of the Pixel 8, which was released for £699 in 2023. Remember that, at the time, the price of the Pixel 8 was also £100 higher than that of the Pixel 7, so we’re seeing a £200 price increase for Google’s entry-level smartphones. If you want a more detailed comparison of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9, check out our article on this very topic.
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