Google Pixel 9 Renders Reveal Design & Colour Ahead of Launch

Highlights

• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is confirmed to launch in India.
• Google will launch the new Google Pixel 9 series on August 13.
• The series is expected to come in Dark grey, Light Grey, White and Pink colour options.

Google is set to reveal the Pixel 9 series on August 13, but a recent leak has already given us a sneak peek at the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold designs and colour options.

These images, shared by the tipster @MysteryLupin, show what we can expect from the new models.

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro both feature a single pill-shaped camera cutout on the back, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has dual pill-shaped cutouts.

Despite these design differences, the Pixel 9 includes a dual-camera setup, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold mirrors the Pixel 9 Pro with its triple-camera configuration on the back.

The Pixel 9 is expected to have a 6.3-inch “Actua” display, slightly larger than its predecessor’s 6.2-inch screen.

The cameras are rumoured to be 50MP and 48MP, respectively, with the ultrawide camera seeing a significant boost from the previous 12MP.

The selfie camera will remain at 10.5MP, the same as the previous model. Further details about the sensors are not yet available.

Although the renders show three models, a previous rumour suggests there will be four models in the Pixel 9 series: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

What We Know So Far?

All models will be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset, which is expected to offer only minor improvements over last year’s Tensor G3. Some models may feature faster 45W charging.

Google has already confimed that new phones will be heavily integrated with Gemini AI features and will likely include other AI functionalities.

The Pixel 9 series will also come with seven years of security updates and Pixel Drops, which are software updates with new Pixel-exclusive features.

One such feature, Pixel Screenshots, allows users to save information for later reference, similar to Microsoft’s Recall feature.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google’s second foldable device and the first to be available in India. It is expected to have a larger display than its predecessor, featuring an 8-inch inner screen, up from 7.4 inches.

The new display will likely have a resolution of 2152 x 2076, reach 1,600 nits of peak brightness, and support a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rumoured to have a punch-hole camera on the left side of the inner screen, a design upgrade from the first fold’s bezel-mounted camera.

While we await the official announcement, these leaks give us an exciting glimpse of what’s to come with the Pixel 9 series.

FAQs

Q1. When is the Google Pixel 9 series expected to be launched?

Answer. The Google Pixel 9 series is expected to be unveiled on August 13.

Q2. What models are included in the Google Pixel 9 series?

Answer. The Pixel 9 series is rumoured to include four models: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Q3. What are the expected camera features of the Pixel 9 Pro?

Answer. The Pixel 9 Pro is expected to feature a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a high-resolution periscope telephoto camera. The selfie camera is expected to be 10.5MP.

Q4. What new display features are expected in the Pixel 9 series?

Answer. The Pixel 9 is expected to have a 6.3-inch “Actua” display, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rumoured to have an 8-inch inner display with a resolution of 2152 x 2076, a peak brightness of 1,600 nits, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Q5. What new features will the Pixel 9 series include?

Answer. The Pixel 9 series will be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset and a faster 45W charging on some models. Also, new AI features integration with Gemini AI. Additionally, users can expect seven years of security updates, Pixel Drops with new Pixel-exclusive features.

Q6. What new sizes are available in the Google Pixel 9 series?

The Pixel 9 series includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, offering a range of sizes to fit different user preferences.

Q7. How does the Pixel 9 Pro Fold compare in thickness to other foldables?

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold measures 10.5mm thick when folded, making it one of the thinnest foldables on the market, slimmer than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Q8. What are the battery and charging improvements in the Pixel 9 series?

The Pixel 9 and 9 Pro can charge up to 55% in about 30 minutes, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL charges up to 70% in the same time, using Google’s new 45W USB-C charger.

Q9. Will the Pixel 9 series launch with the latest version of Android?

The Pixel 9 series is expected to launch with Android 14 instead of Android 15, possibly due to an earlier release date.

An Android 15 update is likely to be available during setup.

What is the expected battery life for the Pixel 9 series?

All Pixel 9 models are touted to have 24 hours of battery life, with Extreme Battery Saver extending this to 100 hours for non-foldable models and 72 hours for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

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