What is the price? When will it be released? What color will it be? What are its features?
On August 14, the “Made by Google” product launch event got underway late at night.Who would have thought that the Obon holiday was in full swing?There may have been many people who missed it because they were traveling or went to bed early after playing.
Don’t worry, I’ve compiled all the hardware I found here.
There’s a lot going on this time.
Google Pixel 9: Starting at $1,289,000, available August 22
The Pixel 9’s entry-level model is the 6.3-inch “Google Pixel 9.”
The phone comes in four colors: black “Obsidian,” bright pink “Peony,” white “Porcelain,” and young grass “Wintergreen.” Two storage options are available: 128GB and 256GB .
[Google Store Price]
・Google Pixel 9 (128GB): $799Â
・Google Pixel 9 (256GB): $899
The release date is August 22nd, and pre-orders have begun today.
This year, the price of last year’s Pixel 8 has increased once again. The starting price of about $879.19 is not a great deal, but it is a device that can handle the latest Tenser G4 chip and Gemini AI. As for specs…
SoC：Tenser G4
Memory: 12GB
OS：Android 14
Size: Height 152.8 mm, width 72.0 mm, thickness 8.5 mm
Weight: 198 g
Screen: 6.3-inch Actua Display (1080 x 2424 OLED, 422 PPI) / Maximum brightness 1,800 nits (HDR), 2,700 nits (peak brightness) / 60-120Hz
4,700 mAh battery with support for wireless charging and a quick charge of up to 55% in roughly 30 minutes
Rear camera: 50MP wide-angle (ƒ/1.68, angle of view 82°, sensor size 1/1.31 inch, ultra-high resolution zoom 8x) / 48MP ultra-wide-angle (ƒ/1.7, angle of view 123°, sensor size 1/2.55 inch)
10.5 MP (̒/2.2, 95° angle of view) front camera
Because the screen brightness is higher than on the Pixel 8, it’s more noticeable.The battery capacity has also increased, and the pixel count of the ultra-wide-angle camera has been significantly updated!
And even though it’s the base model, it’s equipped with the latest Tensor G4, making it a device that can make full use of Gemini AI, and with improvements not only in price but also in specs , it feels like a mature Pixel that will support your everyday use .
Google Pixel 9 Pro: Starting at $1,599,000, available from September 4th
The 6.3-inch model of the Pro series with an improved camera is the “Google Pixel 9 Pro .” Pre-orders start today, but the phone will go on sale from September 4th .
There are four color options for the phone: white (Porcelain), gray (Hazel), pastel pink (Rose Quartz), and black (Obsidian).
The Pro model comes in three storage options and is priced at…
[Google Store Price]
・Google Pixel 9 Pro (128GB): $999
・Google Pixel 9 Pro (256GB): $1,099
・Google Pixel 9 Pro (512GB): $1318.11
Not only does it have a different number of cameras, but there are also other small differences that differentiate it from the base model. The basic specs are…
SoC: Tenser G4
Memory: 16GB
OS: Android 14
Size: Height 152.8 mm, width 72.0 mm, thickness 8.5 mm
Weight: 199 g
Screen: 6.3-inch Super Actua Display (1280 x 2856 LTPO OLED, 495 PPI) / Maximum brightness 2,000 nits (HDR), 3,000 nits (peak brightness) / 1-120Hz
Battery: 4,700 mAh (fast charge up to 55% in about 30 minutes, wireless charging supported)
Rear camera configurations: 48MP ultra-wide angle (̒/1.7, angle of view 123°, sensor size 1/2.55 inch), 48MP telephoto, and 50MP wide angle (̒/1.68, angle of view 82°, sensor size 1/1.31 inch). (ƒ/2.8, angle of view 22°, optical zoom 5x (super resolution 30x) sensor size 1/2.55 inch)
Front camera: 42.5MP (ƒ/2.2, 103° angle of view)
The SoC is of course the Tenser G4, and the RAM is a whopping 16GB.
It has the same screen size as the Pixel 9, but it has a “Super Actua Display” with a variable refresh rate starting from 1Hz .Plus, it’s got more brightness than the Pixel 9.
The rear camera performance seems to be a minor change with not much change, but the front camera has been significantly improved from 10.5MP on the Pixel 8 Pro to 42.5MP . If you’re looking for a camera that looks great in selfies, this is the one for you!
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Starting at $1203.14, available from August 22
The Pro with a larger screen is the 6.8-inch “Google Pixel 9 Pro XL .” It will be released on August 22nd, and pre-orders start today.
This model also comes in four colors: black “Obsidian,” gray “Hazel,” white “Porcelain,” and pale pink “Rose Quartz.”
The Pro XL also comes in three storage options , priced at…
[Google Store Price]
・Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (128GB): $1,099.00
・Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (256GB):$1319.99
・Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (512GB): $1439.85
The basic specs are…
SoC: Tenser G4
Memory: 16GB
OS: Android 14
Size: Height 162.8 mm, width 76.6 mm, thickness 8.5 mm
Weight: 221 g
Screen: 6.8-inch Super Actua Display (1344 x 2992 LTPO OLED, 486 PPI) / Maximum brightness 2,000 nits (HDR), 3,000 nits (peak brightness) / 1-120Hz
Battery: 5,060 mAh (fast charge up to 70% in about 30 minutes, wireless charging supported)
Rear camera configurations: 48MP ultra-wide angle (̒/1.7, angle of view 123°, sensor size 1/2.55 inch), 48MP telephoto, and 50MP wide angle (̒/1.68, angle of view 82°, sensor size 1/1.31 inch). (ƒ/2.8, angle of view 22°, optical zoom 5x (super resolution 30x) sensor size 1/2.55 inch)
Front camera: 42.5MP (ƒ/2.2, 103° angle of view)
Basically, the only difference is the screen size, and the other specifications are almost the same. However, the charging speed of the XL is faster, boasting the fastest charging speed in the history of Pixel .
But, if you’re basically aiming for the Pro model, you can probably base your decision purely on the screen size.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Starting at $2,575,000, available from September 4th
The foldable Fold has also been updated! Pre-orders start today and the phone will be released on September 4th !
This folding model has two screens: 6.3 inches when folded and 8 inches when unfolded . The aspect ratio has changed from the previous model.
The two color variations are “Porcelain” (white) and “Obsidian” (black). There are two types of storage and the price is…
[Google Store Price]
・Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (256GB): $1,799.
・Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (512GB): $1,919
SoC: Tenser G4
Memory: 16GB
OS: Android 14
Size: Height 155.2 mm, width 77.1 mm, thickness 10.5 mm (closed) / Height 155.2 mm, width 150.2 mm, thickness 5.1 mm (open)
Weight: 257 g
6.3-inch Actua (1,080 x 2,424 OLED, 422 PPI) external display with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits (HDR) and a maximum brightness of 1,800 nits (HDR) at 60-120 Hz
Internal screen: 8-inch Super Actua Flex Display (2,076 x 2,152 OLED, 373 PPI) / Maximum brightness 1,600 nits (HDR), 2,700 nits (peak brightness) / 1 to 120Hz
Battery: 4,650 mAh (fast charging and wireless charging supported)
Rear camera: 48MP wide angle (ƒ/1.7, 82° angle of view, 1/2 inch sensor size) / 10.5MP ultra-wide angle (ƒ/2.2, 127° angle of view, 1/3.4 inch sensor size) / 10.5MP telephoto (ƒ/3.1, 23° angle of view, 5x optical zoom (20x super resolution), 1/3.2 inch sensor size)
10MP (̒/2.2, 87° angle of view) front camera
The 5.1mm when opened is monstrous .
The camera specifications haven’t seen any major improvements like the other Pixel series, but with a thinner, wider screen, it can be said that the Fold has made a big leap forward in terms of usability .
It’s true that it’s expensive, but as a 2-in-1 tablet and smartphone, it’s worth the money!
Google Pixel Watch 3: Starting at $528, available from September 10
The Pixel Watch 3 is also available in two models, 41mm and 45mm . Pre-orders start today and the watch will be released on September 10th .
Variations and prices…
â– 41mm model
Aluminum Case in Matte Black with Obsidian Active Band
・Aluminum Case in Champagne Gold with a Hazel Active Band
・Active Band Made of Porcelain with a Polished Silver Aluminum Case
・Active Band with Rose Quartz and Polished Silver Aluminum Case
Price: Wi-Fi model $357.09 / LTE model $472.06
â– 45mm model
Aluminum Case in Matte Black with Obsidian Active Band
・Active Band Made of Porcelain with a Polished Silver Aluminum Case
・Hazel Active Band / Matte Aluminum Case
Price: Wi-Fi model $404.43 / LTE model $519.40
The chip is the same as the Pixel Watch 2, but the bezels are 16% smaller and the active screen area is 10% larger on the 41mm size and 40% larger on the 45mm size .
The screen is also twice as bright (up to 2000 nits) and has a refresh rate of 1-60Hz, as well as improved sensor accuracy and charging speed.
New features include the ability to display live images from the Nest doorbell and the ability to use on-device workout coaching, which are major improvements in terms of usability.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: $229, available from September 26th
Personally, I’m really interested in the “Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.” Pre-orders start today and the product will be released on September 26th .
The design is based on 45 million data points obtained by scanning the shape of your ear, making the design much more compact. Compared to the Pixel Bads Pro (first generation), they are 27% smaller and lighter. Wow!
Furthermore, the chip has also been significantly improved. It is the first earphone to use the Tenser chip (Tenser A1), which processes sound at 90 times the speed of sound. Thanks to this, the noise canceling performance has doubled compared to the previous model. This may be the device with the biggest level of improvement this time?
