Google Pixel 9
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Design21
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Rear Camera14
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot16
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Benchmarks3
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Key Specs
Performance
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Google Tensor G4 -
Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single Core + 2.6 GHz, Tri core + 1.92 GHz, Quad core) -
12 GB RAM
Display
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6.3 inches (16 cm); OLED -
1080x2424 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 8x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 48 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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Dual LED Flash -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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10.5 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Lens -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Battery
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4700 mAh -
27W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM -
5G Supported -
256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Verdict
The Pixel 9 is undoubtedly an intriguing device, with its design, compact form factor, and AI features making a strong impression. However, it falls short in key areas like portraits, battery, charging speeds, and the price-to-performance ratio. The handset is also lagging in the software, which should have been its standout feature.
Pros
- Premium and compact design
- Gemini integration & AI features
- Strong camera performance
- Clean software, 7 years of OS updates
Cons
- Underwhelming portrait photography
- Slow charging speeds
- Ships with Android 14
- Display could have been better
Design and display
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The Pixel 9's design is a departure from Google's signature camera visor and curved edges, which have been consistent on the Pixel smartphones since 2021. Instead, the Pixel 9 adopts flat edges, reminiscent of iPhones and Samsung's latest flagships, along with an elongated oval-shaped camera module. This module features a dual-tone finish, combining matte grey and black on the obsidian colour variant we received for review. Although the module protrudes noticeably, its flat, elongated design with curved corners prevents it from digging into your fingers or causing the device to wobble when placed on a flat surface.
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Cameras
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The Google Pixel 9's camera setup includes a 50MP Octa PD primary sensor with f/1.68 aperture and 82-degree field of view (FoV). This is paired with a 48MP Quad PD ultrawide lens that supports auto-focus, 123-degree FoV, and f/1.7 aperture lens. The telephoto lens is still reserved for the more expensive Pro models, but the primary sensor can provide up to 8x Super Res Zoom. The front camera is a 10.5MP snapper with f/2.2 aperture and 95-degree FoV for selfies and video calling.
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Performance and software
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At the core of the Pixel 9 lies Google's new Tensor G4. While it is not drastically different from the previous Tensor G3 SoC, it is faster and the most capable Tensor chipset yet. Furthermore, the chipset is the first of its class that is designed to run Gemini Nano AI with multimodality to understand text, images, and audio. The AI aspect of the device has been discussed at length below. Stick around as we take you there after looking at the performance of the smartphone in real-world and synthetic benchmark apps.
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AI features
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Update August 22nd: Google has introduced the Pixel Studio app, which allows users to convert text prompts into AI-generated images in a variety of styles, which generally works well. While it currently can't generate human images, you can get creative by dressing animals like humans, illustrating fictional characters, or designing vehicles with unique shapes, among other possibilities. You can create your own comic book if you are into it. The generative images can be copied/ downloaded and shared on social media/ messaging apps.
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Battery and charging
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The Pixel 9 features a 4,700mAh battery, the largest ever in Google's entry flagship. This allowed the handset to achieve a score of 11 hours and 48 minutes on the PCMark battery test—a decent result, though not as impressive as the Samsung Galaxy S24, which lasted longer with a smaller 4,000mAh battery.
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Verdict
The Pixel 9 is undoubtedly an intriguing device, with its design, compact form factor, and AI features making a strong impression. However, it falls short in key areas like portraits, battery, charging speeds, and the price-to-performance ratio. The handset is also lagging in the software, which should have been its standout feature.
- Premium and compact design
- Gemini integration & AI features
- Strong camera performance
- Clean software, 7 years of OS updates
Pros
- Underwhelming portrait photography
- Slow charging speeds
- Ships with Android 14
- Display could have been better
Cons
The Pixel 9's design is a departure from Google's signature camera visor and curved edges, which have been consistent on the Pixel smartphones since 2021. Instead, the Pixel 9 adopts flat edges, reminiscent of iPhones and Samsung's latest flagships, along with an elongated oval-shaped camera module. This module features a dual-tone finish, combining matte grey and black on the obsidian colour variant we received for review. Although the module protrudes noticeably, its flat, elongated design with curved corners prevents it from digging into your fingers or causing the device to wobble when placed on a flat surface.
Read MoreThe Google Pixel 9's camera setup includes a 50MP Octa PD primary sensor with f/1.68 aperture and 82-degree field of view (FoV). This is paired with a 48MP Quad PD ultrawide lens that supports auto-focus, 123-degree FoV, and f/1.7 aperture lens. The telephoto lens is still reserved for the more expensive Pro models, but the primary sensor can provide up to 8x Super Res Zoom. The front camera is a 10.5MP snapper with f/2.2 aperture and 95-degree FoV for selfies and video calling.
Read MoreAt the core of the Pixel 9 lies Google's new Tensor G4. While it is not drastically different from the previous Tensor G3 SoC, it is faster and the most capable Tensor chipset yet. Furthermore, the chipset is the first of its class that is designed to run Gemini Nano AI with multimodality to understand text, images, and audio. The AI aspect of the device has been discussed at length below. Stick around as we take you there after looking at the performance of the smartphone in real-world and synthetic benchmark apps.
Read MoreUpdate August 22nd: Google has introduced the Pixel Studio app, which allows users to convert text prompts into AI-generated images in a variety of styles, which generally works well. While it currently can't generate human images, you can get creative by dressing animals like humans, illustrating fictional characters, or designing vehicles with unique shapes, among other possibilities. You can create your own comic book if you are into it. The generative images can be copied/ downloaded and shared on social media/ messaging apps.
Read MoreThe Pixel 9 features a 4,700mAh battery, the largest ever in Google's entry flagship. This allowed the handset to achieve a score of 11 hours and 48 minutes on the PCMark battery test—a decent result, though not as impressive as the Samsung Galaxy S24, which lasted longer with a smaller 4,000mAh battery.
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Google Pixel 9 Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | August 14, 2024 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 |
| OS Updates | 7 Years |
| Security Updates | 7 Years |
Performance
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| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | |||
| Processor | Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.92 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520) | |||
| Co-Processor | Titan M2 | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G715 MP7 | |||
| RAM | 12 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1800 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 421 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.1 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus 2 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 152.8 mm |
| Width | 72 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Laser Detection Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
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| Camera Features |
8 x Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @60 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 8x
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Excellent)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @60 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4700 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging, 55% in 30 minutes | |||
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W Wireless Charging | |||
| Wireless Reverse Charging | Yes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Google Pixel 9 Key Highlights
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM & Storage | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.3", 1080 x 2424 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
Google Pixel 9 Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Google Pixel 9 (12 GB + 256 GB) | ₹79,999 |
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