Update (August 2025): The Google Pixel 9 launched in August 2024 alongside the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, confirming many of the design details revealed in this exclusive leak. The renders below remain accurate to the final retail units, including the flat frame, dual-camera setup, and compact 6.03-inch display. You can read our full Pixel 9 review here for real-world impressions.
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In January, 91mobiles and MySmartPrice published renders of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, respectively, courtesy of well-known tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer aka OnLeaks. Steve has now informed us that those devices were actually the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Yes, Google will be launching an ‘XL’ version this year, bringing it back for the first time since the Pixel 5 series. With that in mind, we now bring you an exclusive first look at the vanilla Pixel 9.
We have a total of four 5K renders and a 360-degree video of the Pixel 9 that give us a good look at upcoming Google flagship. The design is similar to the Pixel 9 Pro, with a compact body and thick rear camera module. One difference here is that it’s a dual-camera setup on the Pixel 9 as opposed to a triple-camera system on the Pro model. It also looks like Google is going for a design change with the Pixel 9 series, making it look similar to the iPhone 15 and even the Galaxy S24 series.
The Pixel 9 will have rounded corners with a flat display and a centered punch-hole selfie camera. From the images, we can see that the power button and volume keys are placed on the right side of a flat frame. OnLeaks also provided some specs for the Pixel 9. It will feature a 6.03-inch display, slightly smaller than the Pixel 9 Pro’s 6.1-inch display. In terms of dimensions, the Pixel 9 measures around 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm, and 12mm with the rear camera bump.
You can check out the renders above to get a better idea of the Pixel 9’s design. The Pixel 9 here is seen in a Black colour similar to the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google will most likely launch the Pixel 9 in other colour options, and we’re expecting some bright shades.
While we have a good idea of how the Pixel 9 will look like, there isn’t much that has been revealed about the device. Previous rumours suggest an ‘Adaptive Touch’ feature that would adjust the touchscreen sensitivity based on certain factors like your environment, activities or screen protector.
The Pixel 9 series is also expected to feature Qi2 charging technology. This is an upgraded standard that increases wireless charging up to 15W speeds, and magnetic alignment. The Pixel 9 series will also most likely feature the unreleased Tensor G4 chipset. More details on the Pixel 9 phones are expected to be revealed soon.
Disclaimer: This article was updated in August 2025 for improved structure and readability. No factual content has been changed. The Google Pixel 9 launched in August, 2024, and you can read our full review here.
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