The Pixel 9 replaces the Pixel 8 — one of the most popular choices in the compact segment — as the new go-to option in this particular niche. Pixel 9 featues improvements across design, chipset, screen, camera and software.
The term ‘compact’ may no longer fit as the Pixel 9 is a little larger than the Pixel 8, featuring a larger 6.3" FHD+ OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and a 30% max brightness increase.
The updated design now features two flat Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panels, a new flat aluminum frame (still IP68-rated), and a more prominent yet smaller camera bar with clear borders.
The Google Tensor G4 chip inside all new Pixel 9 phones contains 8 next-generation CPU cores, a faster GPU, more energy-efficient (and improved) modem and is coupled with more RAM.
The Google Pixel 9 has a 50MP primary camera that has 2x high-res zoom compared to the Pixel 8, in addition to a 10.5MP selfie cam, now with an autofocus lens. And there is a new 48MP ultrawide-angle camera with a bright autofocus lens.
Google Pixel 9 specs at a glance:
Body: 152.8x72.0x8.5mm, 198g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Display: 6.30" OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak), 1080x2424px resolution, 20.2:9 aspect ratio, 422ppi; Always-on display.
Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm): Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520); Mali-G715 MC7.
Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS.
OS/Software: Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades.
Rear camera:Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, single-zone Laser AF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF.
Front camera: 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF.
Video capture:Rear camera: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
Battery: 4700mAh; 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger), Reverse wireless.
Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.3, aptX HD; NFC.
*Storage specifications refer to capacity before formatting. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
The Pixel 9 replaces the Pixel 8 — one of the most popular choices in the compact segment — as the new go-to option in this particular niche. Pixel 9 featues improvements across design, chipset, screen, camera and software.
The term ‘compact’ may no longer fit as the Pixel 9 is a little larger than the Pixel 8, featuring a larger 6.3" FHD+ OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and a 30% max brightness increase.
The updated design now features two flat Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panels, a new flat aluminum frame (still IP68-rated), and a more prominent yet smaller camera bar with clear borders.
The Google Tensor G4 chip inside all new Pixel 9 phones contains 8 next-generation CPU cores, a faster GPU, more energy-efficient (and improved) modem and is coupled with more RAM.
The Google Pixel 9 has a 50MP primary camera that has 2x high-res zoom compared to the Pixel 8, in addition to a 10.5MP selfie cam, now with an autofocus lens. And there is a new 48MP ultrawide-angle camera with a bright autofocus lens.
Google Pixel 9 specs at a glance:
Body: 152.8x72.0x8.5mm, 198g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Display: 6.30" OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak), 1080x2424px resolution, 20.2:9 aspect ratio, 422ppi; Always-on display.
Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm): Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520); Mali-G715 MC7.
Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS.
OS/Software: Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades.
Rear camera:Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, single-zone Laser AF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF.
Front camera: 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF.
Video capture:Rear camera: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
Battery: 4700mAh; 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger), Reverse wireless.
Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.3, aptX HD; NFC.
*Storage specifications refer to capacity before formatting. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
