Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL Officially Launched: A Masterpiece of Camera and Advanced AI

For those who aren’t fans of foldable phones, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are Google’s flagship models this year.

Google has officially launched the Pixel 9 series, which includes the standard, Pro, and Pro XL versions. After a seven-year absence, the XL series makes its return, first seen in the Pixel 4 XL. Although there are significant differences between the standard and Pro versions, the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL only have a few minor distinctions. Additionally, the Pixel 9 Pro has received considerable upgrades compared to its predecessor.

Hardware Specifications of Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL

Both the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL feature a square design with flat edges and rounded corners. The back showcases a prominent horizontal camera module that does not extend to the sides. The rear panel and frame have a matte finish. The sensors are housed in a pill-shaped cutout, while the LED flash is positioned externally. Color options include Porcelain, Obsidian, Hazel, and Rose.

The main difference between the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL lies in the display. The Pixel 9 Pro has a 6.34-inch screen with FHD+ resolution and a maximum brightness of 2,050 nits. In contrast, the Pixel 9 Pro XL features a larger 6.8-inch screen with a resolution of 2992 x 1344 pixels and a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. Both phones use OLED Actua panels and have a 120Hz LTPO refresh rate. The protective glass is Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Google has also switched to a faster ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

In terms of photography, both the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are equipped with a triple rear camera system. The main sensor has a 50MP resolution with an f/1.68 aperture to improve low-light performance, accompanied by a 48MP ultra-wide lens and a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The selfie camera boasts a 42MP resolution.

The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are powered by the Tensor G4 chip. Additionally, there’s a Titan M2 security chip. Both devices come with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. The Pixel 9 Pro has a 4700mAh battery, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL is equipped with a 5060mAh battery, supporting 45W fast charging. On the software front, both smartphones are supported with 7 years of OS updates and come pre-installed with Android 14.

Google AI Features

Both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL are packed with a suite of AI features under the "Google AI" branding. Among these, Gemini Live allows users to have natural conversations with an advanced virtual assistant. This feature also offers 10 new voices to customize the experience when using voice commands directly with the device or through Pixel Buds.

Pixel Studio is a new photo editing app exclusive to the Pixel 9 series. Using the Imagen3 text-to-image model, users can create and edit photos by using prompts to generate creative images from photos or downloads.

Google has promoted the improved Clear Calling feature on the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL along with the new Call Notes feature, which sends users a private summary and a full transcript of recent calls as soon as they end, provided the call lasted 30 seconds or longer.

Pixel Screenshots leverages Gemini and other on-device algorithms to extract context from any saved screenshot. The Pixel 9 Pro can provide you with key information along with any other relevant data.

Price and Availability

The Pixel 9 Pro is priced at $999/€999, $1099/€1099, $1219/€1219, and $1499/€1499 for the 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB versions, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is priced at $1099/€1099, $1199/€1199, $1319/€1319, and $1549/€1549 for the same memory configurations as mentioned above.

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