Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL launched in India

Google has launched Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphones. Google Pixel 9 has a smaller 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED Actua display with 120Hz refresh rate with up to 2,700 nits peak brightness. Pixel 9 Pro has a slightly bigger 6.3-inch 1.5K 120Hz display, Pixel 9 Pro XL model with a 6.7-inch 120Hz Quad HD+ screen, both with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness

Pixel 9 series smartphones are powered by Google Tensor G4 SoC with support for 5G SA/NSA and come with Titan M2 Security chip. The Pixel 9 Pro also includes upgraded vapor chamber cooling. Runs on Android 14, and will get Android and security updates for 7 years. The Pixel 9 series feature Satellite SOS in the US.

 

The Pixel 9 feature a polished back with satin finish metal frame, and the Pixel 9 Pro comes with silky matte back with polished finish metal frame, both with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass and back protection and feature IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance. Google  Pixel 9 and 9 Pro series feature new 50MP sensor with OIS along with a new 50MP sensor. Pixel 9 has an 10.5MP front  camera, Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL feature a 42MP autofocus front camera and a 48MP telephoto camera with OIS.

There are Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces. There is also 8K video recording at 30 FPS powered by Video Boost as, up to 20x Super Res Zoom in Night Sight Video or Video Boost in the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The new Add Me lets you take a photo of a group, then trade places with someone and take a second photo with you in it. Reimagine in Magic Editor can create anything when you just describe what you want. Auto frame in Magic Editor uses AI to generate options to better frame a photo you’ve already captured. Zoom Enhance intelligently fills in the gaps between pixels and predicts fine details for high-quality, post-capture zoom results.

 

Google Pixel 9 specifications

 

• 6.3-inch (1080 x 2424 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED display with 60 / 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 2700 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
• Google Tensor G4 processor with Titan M2 security chip
• 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Android 14, 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
• Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
• 50MP rear camera with 1/1.31″ Samsung GNK sensor, OIS, LDAF, Samsung GN2 sensor, f/1.68 aperture, 48MP 125° Ultra-wide camera with 1/2.51″ Sony IMX858 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, macro option, 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blur, high resolution 8x zoom, 4K 60 fps video recording
• 10.5MP 92.8° front camera with 1/3″ Samsung 3J1 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock
• Ultrasonic In-display fingerprint scanner
• USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
• Dimensions:152.8x 72x 8.5mm;Weight: 198g
• Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
• 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11be (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.2, NFC, Satellite SOS (US Only)
• 4700mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL specifications

 

• Pixel 9 Pro – 6.3-inch (1280 x 2856 pixels) 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with 1-120 Hz refresh rate, up to 3000 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
• Pixel 9 Pro XL – 6.8-inch (1344 x 2992 pixels) QHD+ AMOLED display with 1-120 Hz refresh rate, up to 3000 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
• Google Tensor G4 processor with Titan M2 security chip
• 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (US only) UFS 3.1 storage
• Android 14, 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
• Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
• 50MP rear camera with 1/1.31″ Samsung GNK sensor, f/1.68 aperture, OIS, LDAF, Samsung GN2 sensor, f/1.68 aperture, 48MP 123° Ultra-wide camera with 1/2.51″ Sony IMX858 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, macro option, 48MP 5x telephoto camera with 1/2.51″ Sony IMX858, f/2.8 aperture, OIS, 30x digital zoom, 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blur, 4K 60 fps video recording
• 42MP 103° front camera with 1/2.51″ Sony IMX858 sensor, autofocus, f/2.2 aperture, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock
• Ultrasonic In-display fingerprint scanner, Temperature sensor
• USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
• Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
• 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11be (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.2, NFC
• Pixel 9 Pro 4700mAh Battery, 27W  wired fast charging,21W wireless charging
• 9 Pro XL 5060mAh battery with 37W  wired fast charging, 23W  wireless charging

 

Google Pixel 9 is priced at Rs. 79,999 for the 256GB model in India. In the U.S. it starts from USD 799 for 128GB and USD 899 for 256GB model. Google Pixel 9 Pro is priced starting at Rs. 1,09,999 in India. In the U.S. it starts from USD 999 (Rs. 83,835 approx.).Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is priced starting at Rs. 1,24,999 for the 256GB model and Rs. 1,39,999 for the 512GB model in India.

These phones are available for pre-order from 12 noon on Flipkart as well as at over 150 Croma and Reliance Retail outlets in 15 cities across the country starting, August 14. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available starting 22nd August.

Limited-time launch offers for Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL in India include: Rs. 4000 Off (Pixel 9) / Rs. 10,000 off (Pixel 9 Pro XL) with ICICI Bank Credit and Debit Cards, Up to 12 months no-cost EMI , Get Pixel Buds Pro at Rs. 7999