Google’s Pixel 9 sequence is right here, and should you’re considering of shopping for one, likelihood is you’ve received your eye on a selected colourway.
Whether or not it’s the colourful Wintergreen or extra muted Rose Quartz, there are many attention-grabbing finishes to select from.
Or so it would seem. Disappointingly, the provision of colors varies vastly relying on the mannequin you select. In truth, Porcelain (off-white) and Obsidian (black) are the one ones provided with all 4 telephones.
You’re restricted to these two with the 9 Professional Fold, whereas the 9 Professional and Professional XL add Rose Quartz (mild pink) and Hazel (gray) to the checklist. The common Pixel 9 additionally will get two extra colors, however they’re completely different: Peony (a darker pink) and Wintergreen (mild inexperienced).
To this point, so irritating. If you happen to wished that Rose Quartz end however don’t need an enormous telephone, you’re out of luck. You’ll find a case of an identical color, nevertheless it’s not the identical.
If you happen to’ve selected the Pixel 9 or 9 Professional Fold, that’s the place the annoyances finish. Each storage choices (128- or 256GB for Pixel 9, 256- or 512GB for 9 Professional Fold) on these telephones can be found in all colors.
Nonetheless, issues get much more difficult in order for you one of many different handsets. Need the Porcelain or Rose Quartz variations of the Pixel 9 Professional? You’ll need to be happy with both 128- or 256GB of storage within the UK, or solely 256GB within the US. The 512GB model is unique to Hazel or Obsidian finishes.
But it surely’s the Pixel 9 Professional XL that wins the unlucky award of most intricate buy course of.
The Rose Quartz mannequin is bizarrely restricted to only the 256GB mannequin, regardless of Porcelain and Hazel finishes additionally being provided with 128- or 512GB of storage.
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Then, in order for you 1TB of storage, you’ll have to get an Obsidian mannequin. It’s solely accessible on the 9 Professional XL within the UK, but in addition on the 9 Professional within the US.
Why supply such attention-grabbing colors in the event that they’re solely going to be accessible on a choose few configurations? We’ve reached out to Google for clarification on this, and can replace this text if we obtain a response.
However assuming nothing modifications, you might be in for a nasty shock whenever you go to purchase your Pixel 9 telephone.
The scenario is defined in our greatest Pixel 9 offers information, which incorporates numerous outright and contract choices within the UK and US.
You may additionally wish to know the reality concerning the Pixel 9 charging speeds.
