The latest Powered by Google storefront are in the books and as expectedWe got the official unveiling of the Pixel 9 lineup. Google has redesigned its smartphone lineup with an eye-catching (and possibly pocket-friendly) camera panel. The Pixel 9’s camera lineup includes a new 48MP ultra-wide sensor for Macro Focus close-ups.
The company has given the entry-level device a welcome memory boost of up to 12GB and included the latest Tensor G4 chipset. And the 6.3 Actua display is 35 percent brighter than the Pixel 8. The Pixel 9 has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back and a 100 percent recycled aluminum body.
In terms of features, of course, there’s a stack of AI-powered tools. The one called Add Me looks pretty interesting because it allows you to both take a photo and be in it. After taking a group photo, take one from the photographer. Google says the phone will then “magically” combine the two photos. Magic Editor has a new generative artificial intelligence feature called reimagine that lets you make changes using natural language prompts.
Google is also including its own Gemini AI assistant in the Pixel 9. Just press and hold the power button to activate it and get help with things like composing an email or text message. Gemini can pull data from Google apps, like invitation details from Gmail, so you can respond.
We’ve already had some hands-on time with the Pixel 9, and you can read our first impressions in our report.
As a result, the Pixel 9’s closest flagship Android competitor is the Samsung Galaxy S24, as they are priced the same and have many similarities. The S24 has a triple rear camera array compared to the Pixel’s dual lens setup. However, the Pixel 9 has a larger screen and will be the first of the pair to get Android 15 — Galaxy S24 users will have to wait a little longer to access the new OS’s features.
Here’s a specific comparison of the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S24 to show other similarities and differences:
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None of them |
Google Pixel 9 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 |
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Pricing (MSRP) |
From $799 |
From $800 |
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Dimensions |
6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
5.79 x 2.78 x 0.3 inches |
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Weight |
7.0 oz |
5.93 oz |
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Screen size |
6.3 inches |
6.2 inches |
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Screen resolution |
1080×2424 |
1080 x 2340 Full HD+ |
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Display type |
OLED Actua Display 60-120Hz Up to 1800 nits (HDR) and 2700 nits (peak brightness). 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio HDR support Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
AMOLED 2x Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz) Brightness up to 2600 nits Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
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SoC |
Google Tensor G4 |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
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RAM |
12 GB |
8 GB |
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Battery |
4,700 mAh |
4000 mAh |
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Filling up |
USB Type-C 3.2 Charge up to 55 in about 30 minutes Fast wireless charging (Qi certified) Battery Sharing |
USB Type-C It charges up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare |
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Storage |
128 GB / 256 GB |
128 GB / 256 GB |
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Rear camera(s) |
Primary: 50MP, ƒ/1.68 Ultra wide: 48 MP with Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7 Super Res Zoom up to 8x Up to 2x optical zoom |
Main: 50 MP, ƒ/1.8 Ultra wide: 12 MP, ƒ/2.2 Telephoto: 10 MP, ƒ/2.4 3x optical zoom |
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Front camera(s) |
10.5MP, ƒ/2.2 |
12MP, ƒ/2.2 |
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Video recording |
Rear: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60 fps Front: 4K at 30/60 fps |
Rear: 8K 24/30 fps, 4K 30/60 fps, 1080p 30/60/240/960 fps Front: 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30fps |
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Water and dust resistance |
IP68 |
IP68 |
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Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 7 |
Wi-Fi 6E |
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Bluetooth |
v5.3 |
v5.3 |
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NFC |
Yes |
Yes |
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OS |
Android 14 |
Android 14 |
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Finishes |
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony 100% recycled aluminum body |
Sapphire Blue, Sandstone Orange, Jade Green, Cobalt Purple, Marble Grey, Onyx Black, Amber Yellow Armor Aluminum frame |
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