Pixel 9 Review – Google Gemini, and more AI
Conclusion
Google Pixel 9
Overall
4.7
-
Build Quality
(5)
-
Display
(5)
-
Camera
(4.5)
-
Features
(4.5)
-
Value
(4.5)
Summary
Smart smartphone, an even smarter AI virtual assistant named Gemini, and a top-tier camera system amounts to the Pixel 9 lineup being the best Google Pixels to date.
Pros
- Bright, crisp display
- Build Quality matches, and in some areas exceeds the Apple – Samsung standard
- Great camera system
- 7 years OS and security updates
Cons
- No Ultra Wide Band (UWP) for standard Pixel 9
- Wireless Charging isn’t newest Qi2 standard
Specifications
(Update pending)
| Name | Google Pixel 9 |
| Screen | 6.3-inch Actua display1 20:9 aspect ratio 1080 x 2424 OLED at 422 PPI Smooth Display (60-120Hz)2 Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 cover glass Up to 1800 nits (HDR) and up to 2700 nits (peak brightness)3 >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio HDR support Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors |
| OS | Android 14 with Pixel UI |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X2 @ 3.10 GHz , 3x Cortex-A710 @ 2.60GHz & 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.95GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G715 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Rear Cameras | Rear Camera Summary Advanced dual rear camera system: 50 MP wide | 48 MP ultrawide with Macro Focus | Super Res Zoom up to 8x13 and optical quality at 0.5x, 1x, 2x13 Wide Camera 50 MP Octa PD wide camera ƒ/1.68 aperture 82° field of view13 1/1.31″ image sensor size Super Res Zoom up to 8x13 Ultrawide Camera 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus ƒ/1.7 aperture 123° field of view13 1/2.55″ image sensor size Single-zone LDAF (laser detect auto focus) sensor Spectral and flicker sensor Optical + electronic image stabilization on wide |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus ƒ/2.2 aperture 95° ultrawide field of view |
| Camera Features | Super Res Zoom up to 8×13 Add Me Macro Focus Night Sight Astrophotography Portrait Mode Face Unblur Long Exposure Action Pan Real Tone Panorama Top Shot Frequent Faces |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| SIMs | Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM) |
| Cellular | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2×2+2×2 MIMO |
| NFC | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v5.3 with dual antennas for enhanced quality and connection |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyrometer Magnetometer Barometer |
| Positioning | Dual Band GNSS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Miracast | Google Cast |
| USB Port | USB-C |
| Sound | Stereo speakers 3 microphones Noise suppression Spatial audio |
| Security | Google VPN at no extra cost End-to-end security designed by Google Multi-layer hardware security: Tensor security core, certified Titan M2 security chip, and Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment) Anti-malware and anti-phishing protection Spam protection in Google Phone and Messages Learn more at g.co/pixel/security and g.co/pixel/certifications |
| Authentication | Fingerprint Unlock Face Unlock Pattern, PIN, password |
| Battery | 24+ hour battery life5 Up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver6 Typical 4700 mAh (minimum 4558 mAh)7 Fast charging – up to 55% in about 30 minutes8 – using Google 45W USB-C® Charger, sold separately Fast wireless charging (Qi-certified)9 Battery Share10 |
| Material | Scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 cover glass Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 polished back with satin finish metal frame IP68 dust and water resistance14 Fingerprint-resistant coating The aluminum in the housing is 100% recycled content15 Made with at least 20% recycled materials based on product weight 100% plastic-free packaging16 |
| Dimensions | 6 in (height) x 2.8 in (width) x 0.3 in (depth) |
| Weight | 7 oz |
| Colors | Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian |
| Launch Date | August 2024 |
| Price | $799 (12GB+ 128GB), $899 (12GB + 256GB) Google Store |
Conclusion
With the Pixel 9, it feels as if years of incremental refinements and tweaks build up to one of the most complete smartphone packages available today. A premium, flagship-level build, pro-level cameras even in the base model (minus the telephoto lens) and a well rounded ecosystem that comes with 7 years of OS and security updates promise. What more can you ask for from a company that almost had it right with the Nexus brand. If only the gains in market share respond accordingly.
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Google Pixel 9
Overall
4.7
-
Build Quality
(5)
-
Display
(5)
-
Camera
(4.5)
-
Features
(4.5)
-
Value
(4.5)
Summary
Smart smartphone, an even smarter AI virtual assistant named Gemini, and a top-tier camera system amounts to the Pixel 9 lineup being the best Google Pixels to date.
Pros
- Bright, crisp display
- Build Quality matches, and in some areas exceeds the Apple – Samsung standard
- Great camera system
- 7 years OS and security updates
Cons
- No Ultra Wide Band (UWP) for standard Pixel 9
- Wireless Charging isn’t newest Qi2 standard
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