Continuing our Google Pixel coverage, here we have the vanilla Pixel 9, sporting new hardware, and better AI features, all in the same compact size.
The Pixel 9 uses the same Tensor G4 processor and Gemini AI-powered features as its bigger brothers, the Pixel 9 Pro series and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The new chip is led by a Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.1GHz.
Meanwhile, Gemini AI enables a bunch of new photography features like Add Me and assistant features like Google Docs summarization, circle-to-search, and more. You can check our coverage of the Pixel 9 Pro series to learn more about the new software features on the latest Pixel devices.
For the cameras, we have an upgraded ultra-wide shooter, now with a 48-megapixel 1/2.55-inch sensor from the 12-megapixel snapper last year. The selfie camera is slightly better with a 10.5-megapixel sensor, while the main shooter is untouched with its 50-megapixel 1/1.31-inch module that has optical image stabilization.
For the screen, we have a compact 6.3-inch OLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The optical fingerprint scanner has been upgraded to an ultrasonic one.
It has a slightly bigger 4,700mAh battery with 45W USB-C charging. A 30-minute charge already provided 55% of juice. It will ship with Android 14 and will receive 4 major Android upgrades.
The Pixel 9 is now listed in the United States for a price of USD799 (~Php45,600) for the 128GB model and USD899 (~Php51,300) for the 256GB variant.
Pixel 9 Specs
- Android 14, 7 Android upgrades
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.3-inch FHD OLED display, 2424 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~422ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 1800-nit (HBM), 2700-nit peak brightness
- HDR10+
- 3.1GHz Google Tensor processor
- 12GB RAM
- 128GB/256GB internal storage, non-expandable
- 10.5-megapixel front camera, PDAF, f/2.2
- 50-megapixel (f/1.7, dual-pixel PDAF,f/1.31-inch, Laser AF) + 48-megapixel (ultra-wide, dual-pixel PDAF, f/1.7) rear cameras, dual-LED flash
- Stereo speakers
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- IP68 dust and water resistant
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFi 7, tri-band
- Bluetooth 5.3
- dual-band GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
- NFC
- USB-C
- Dimensions: 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm
- Weight: 198g
- Colors: Porcelain, Peony, Wintergreen, Obisidian
- 4,700mAh non-removable battery, 45W fast charging, wireless charging, reverse charging