It’s been some time since Google have pulled the covers off its newest flagship telephones, so work is definitely below method on their successories.
Nearly as good because the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional, there’s nonetheless room for enchancment, so there’s loads of pleasure relating to the upcoming Pixel 9 vary.
Right here’s all we all know to this point about it, together with the rumours of a brand-new third mannequin.
When will the Google Pixel 9 be launched?
At this early stage, there’s no official launch date for the Pixel 9 telephones.
However Google has a fairly common routine on the subject of its {hardware} launches. October is the standard slot, as you possibly can see from the earlier fashions listed under:
We don’t see any purpose why this sample would change in 2024, so there’s an excellent probability that the Pixel 9 fashions will make their debut subsequent October, with rumours of a possible third machine being added to the roster.
Nevertheless, we typically see the telephones teased at Google’s I/O developer convention, which is confirmed to happen on 10 Might in 2024.
How a lot will the Google Pixel 9 value?
The Pixel 8 and eight Professional each noticed worth will increase over their predecessors to the tune of $100/£100 per mannequin.
As Google held the earlier variations’ costs for a couple of years, we’d count on to see the identical with the Pixel 9 and 9 Professional. So, you have to be $699/£699 and $999/£999 respectively, although there’s no concrete proof for this 12 months.
Listed below are the beginning costs for the previous couple of generations:
- Google Pixel 8: $699/£699
- Google Pixel 8 Professional: $999/£999
- Google Pixel 7: $599/£599
- Google Pixel 7 Professional: $899/£849
- Google Pixel 6: $599/£599
- Google Pixel 6 Professional: $899/£849
Nevertheless, if the rumours of a brand-new third mannequin (defined under) are true, it’s anybody’s guess as to how a lot it’ll value.
What options will the Google Pixel 9 have?
The Pixel 9 sequence isn’t attributable to seem till close to the tip of 2024, however there are already a couple of key leaks and rumours.
Third mannequin
Based on Android Authority, the upcoming Pixel 9 sequence will include three units for the primary time.
At first, it was thought that the lineup may embody the 6.2-inch Google Pixel 9, the 6.7-inch Pixel 9 Professional, and a smaller Professional mannequin, with Android Authority initially suggesting a 6.3-inch display screen.
Nevertheless, current renders from leaker OnLeaks inform a unique story. It’s now anticipated that Google will introduce an even bigger Professional XL mannequin as an alternative.
The technique is likened to Apple’s iPhone launches, with the Pixel 9 similar to an iPhone 15, the Pixel 9 Professional mannequin to an iPhone 15 Professional, and the brand new Pixel 9 Professional XL mannequin to an iPhone 15 Professional Max. In fact, Apple has a fourth mannequin, the iPhone 15 Plus, which Google doesn’t appear to planning an equal for.
Design
Based on OnLeaks renders (through MySmartPrice) the Google Pixel 9 Professional XL will function a smaller 6.5-inch show in comparison with the Pixel 8 Professional‘s 6.7-inch panel.
The entrance encompasses a centred punch-hole cut-out for the selfie digicam, surrounded by slim bezels on all sides.
The smartphone will sport a flat body with the facility button and quantity rockers situated on the appropriate aspect, whereas the left aspect stays clear aside from antenna markings. The underside of the machine will home the USB Sort-C port, speaker grille, and SIM card tray as common.
On the highest, look forward to finding the mmWave antenna cowl and a microphone.
Notably, the rear digicam setup will supposedly function a triple digicam configuration, together with a periscope telephoto sensor alongside the usual huge and essential lenses. The presence of a giant sensor suggests potential help for variable aperture.
The Pixel 9 Professional XL will apparently measure 162.7 x 76.6 x 8.5mm, growing to 12.0mm with the digicam bump included.
The Pixel 9 Professional, although resembling the Pixel 9 Professional XL, might be extra compact, that includes flattened sides akin to the iPhone 15. OnLeaks renders (through 91Mobiles) proven under additionally depict a redesigned rear digicam module, although it’s nonetheless unmistakeably a Pixel.
The rear digicam visor protrudes barely however is shorter in comparison with the Pixel 8 and doesn’t prolong edge-to-edge. The common Pixel 9 Professional will apparently sport a 6.1-inch show with a centre punch-hole digicam, and dimensions measuring 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm (as much as 12.0mm with the digicam bump included).
When it comes to colors, blue and black are the one which have been revealed, however there are more likely to be options.
OnLeaks has additionally launched renders (through 91Mobiles) that are supposedly of the common Pixel 9.
These renders reveal the same design to these we have now seen beforehand, that includes a flat steel body, albeit with a brand new oval design for the digicam bar.
Identical to the Pixel 8, it appears to be like just like the Pixel 9 might be sticking with two rear cameras – probably essential and ultrawide.
Furthermore, Google appears to be transferring in direction of flatter sides, departing from the rounded edges seen in current Pixel fashions. It stays to be seen if this might be true, or utilized to all Pixel 9 fashions.
Show
Based on the leaks above, the Pixel 9 will boast a 6.03-inch show, probably a 120Hz OLED, in comparison with the 6.1-inch display screen on the Pixel 9 Professional and the 6.5-inch show on the Pixel 9 Professional XL.
Efficiency
Whereas it’s a fairly secure wager that the Tensor G4 will energy all of the the Pixel 9 telephone, it’ll most likely comply with earlier fashions in being primarily based on Samsung Exynos chipsets.
Based on The Info, earlier rumours of Google making a brand-new chipset from scratch gained’t materialise. Now, that is unlikely to occur till the Tensor G5 arrives with the Pixel 10.
Android Authority experiences that each one three telephones of the Pixel 9 vary will function the Tensor G4 chipset (primarily based on the Exynos 2400) and in addition claims that will probably be nearer to the refinement we noticed between the G1 and G2, moderately than a giant leap ahead.
Cameras
Google tends to maintain its digicam {hardware} round for some time and refine it moderately than upgrading yearly. Because the Pixel 8 and eight Professional each benefited from a brand new 50Mp essential sensor that the corporate claims has 21% extra gentle sensitivity than the Pixel 7 sequence, it might be software program the place any strides are made within the Pixel 9 cameras.
The Pixel 8 Professional did get a couple of extra upgrades, with 48Mp ultrawide and 48Mp telephoto lenses that have been extra delicate to gentle. There could also be additional enhancements on this space, serving to to make evening pictures even higher.
Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
Earlier than the launch of the Pixel 8 sequence, 9to5 Google printed a breakdown of some new options that it discovered within the code of a Google APK, which prompt it’d seem within the Pixel 8 and eight Professional.
They didn’t, however that might be as a result of Google is perfecting them to launch with the Pixel 9 fashions. These embody Video Unblur, which works in the identical method as Photograph Unblur however for video. This might permit you to sharpen footage the place it isn’t fairly in focus. There’s additionally overlay filters for video, which look like filters for film-style results.
Software program
It’s Google, so at this level it’s fairly apparent that the telephones will run Android 15 out of the field.
The Tensor chip’s large energy lies in its AI capabilities, comparable to name screening and picture modifying on present Pixel 8 telephones. Samsung’s Galaxy AI options, launched with the Galaxy S24 vary, supply comparable capabilities however some distinctive additions.
Count on Tensor G4 to obtain neural engine upgrades enabling further software program options main as much as the Pixel 9’s launch.
And as for software program updates, count on the Pixel 9 telephones to proceed Google’s class-leading promise of seven years of OS and safety updates.
We’ll replace this text as soon as extra is revealed concerning the Pixel 9 vary. Within the meantime, learn our round-ups of one of the best smartphones and finest Android telephones to see what they’ll be up in opposition to.
