Google Announces Pixel 9 Series With Tensor G4 Platform And AI Features

On Tuesday (13), Google held a major event to showcase its new Pixel lineup, unveiling the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL in bar form, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a foldable device. While the traditional models are mostly incremental upgrades from their predecessors, Google significantly revamped its flexible display device, aiming to compete with rivals like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Honor Magic V3.

All these devices share several key features, such as the new Tensor G4 platform with significant improvements, an advanced camera system, a redesigned pill-shaped camera module, and a strong emphasis on AI functionalities powered by Google Gemini. The devices also include up to one year of free access to Gemini Advanced.

Departing from its previous approach, Google now offers three “regular” (non-foldable) models, giving users more options, similar to other companies; Unlike Samsung (which offers a base, a Plus, and an Ultra model in different sizes), Google’s Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro feature the same screen dimensions, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL catering to those seeking a larger display—This strategy is closer to Apple’s approach with the “iPhone 16 Plus”.

Specs

Google Pixel 9

Specification	Details
Display	6.3-inch OLED, 2424 × 1080 pixels (60-120Hz)
Processor	Google Tensor G4
RAM	12 GB
Storage	128 GB / 256 GB
Rear Camera	50 MP (f/1.68, OIS), 48 MP (ultrawide, f/1.7, 123° field of view, macro-mode)
Front Camera	10.5 MP (f/2.2)
Battery	4,700 mAh, Fast Charging (27W)
Operating System	Android 14
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS
Dimensions	152.4 × 71.12 × 7.62 mm
Weight	198 g

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Specification	Details
Display	6.3-inch OLED, 2856 × 1280 pixels (1-120Hz)
Processor	Google Tensor G4
RAM	16 GB
Storage	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Rear Camera	50 MP (f/1.68, OIS), 48 MP (ultrawide, f/1.7, 123° field of view, macro-mode), 48 MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom, f/2.8, OIS)
Front Camera	42 MP (f/2.2)
Battery	4,700 mAh, Fast Charging (27W)
Operating System	Android 14
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS
Dimensions	152.4 × 71.12 × 7.62 mm
Weight	198 g

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Specification	Details
Display	6.3-inch OLED, 2992 × 1344 pixels (1-120Hz)
Processor	Google Tensor G4
RAM	16 GB
Storage	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Rear Camera	50 MP (f/1.68, OIS), 48 MP (ultrawide, f/1.7, 123° field of view, macro-mode), 48 MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom, f/2.8, OIS)
Front Camera	42 MP (f/2.2)
Battery	5.060 mAh, Fast Charging 37W)
Operating System	Android 14
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS
Dimensions	162.56 × 76.2 x 7.62 mm
Weight	221 g

In the foldable segment, the most notable change is the name. The successor to the Pixel Fold has been named the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, aligning it with the Pixel 9 Pros’ Tensor G4 processor. This rebranding suggests a pattern for future generations, but may cause some confusion due to the significant departure from the previous naming convention.

Specs

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Specification	Details
Display	8-inch OLED, 2076 × 2152 (Internal, 1-120Hz) and 6.3-inch OLED, 2424 × 1080 (External, 60-120Hz)
Processor	Google Tensor G4
RAM	16 GB
Storage	256 GB / 512 GB
Rear Camera	48 MP (f/1.7, OIS), 10.5MP (ultrawide, f/2.2, 127° field of view, macro-mode), 10.8 MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom, f/3.1, OIS)
Front Camera	10 MP (external, f/2.2) + 10 MP (internal, f/2.2)
Battery	54650 mAh
Operating System	Android 14
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS
Dimensions	154,94 × 149,86 × 5.08 mm (opened), 154,94 × 76,2 × 10.16 mm (closed)
Weight	257 g

Availability and Price

All the devices are available in pre-sale starting on the 13th (Wednesday) for the following prices:

• Pixel 9
  • 128 GB: US$ 799 — Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Peony (pink) and Wintergreen (green)
  • 256 GB: US$ 799 — Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Peony (pink) and Wintergreen (green)
• Pixel 9 Pro
  • 128 GB: US$ 999 — Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Hazel (greenish gray)
  • 256 GB: US$ 1.099 — Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Hazel (greenish gray) and Rose Quartz (Pink)
  • 512 GB: US$ 1.219 — Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Hazel (greenish gray)
  • 1 TB: US$ 1.449 — Obsidian (black)
• Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 128 GB: US$ 1.099 — Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Hazel (greenish gray)
  • 256 GB: US$ 1.199 — Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Hazel (greenish gray) and Rose Quartz (Pink)
  • 512 GB: US$ 1.319 — Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Hazel (greenish gray)
  • 1 TB: US$ 1.549 — Obsidian (black)
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold 256 GB: US$ 1.799 — Obsidian (black), and Porcelain (white)
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold 512 GB: US$ 1.919 — Obsidian (black), and Porcelain (white)

Paulo Montenegro
Categories: Cellphones
Tags: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google Tensor G4