While Google’s next-generation Pixel smartphones are still some months away, the leak train has already left the station.
An early look at the official wallpaper designs and probable colour variations of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the highly anticipated Pixel 9 Pro Fold came out this weekend.
The leak is courtesy of one of the famous leak stars, Kamila Wojciechowska from Android Authority, who shared wallpaper files from forthcoming Android releases.
Though light on specifications, the artwork is an exciting peek into Google’s creative style.
The Pixel 9 series is reportedly ditching last year’s mineral theme in favour of something it’s calling a “Swirling Petals” wallpaper look.
The transparent backgrounds include swirling, petal-shaped smudges of colour cascading across the display in high contrast, yet muted tones, which Google seems to prefer for bright but restrained backgrounds.
As usual, there’s a light and dark option to accommodate display preferences.
The unifying wallpaper set is categorized into four distinct device groups, which might suggest Google’s ambitions for a larger flagship lineup.
Apart from that Android Authority has discovered probable colour options based on the names of wallpaper codenames.
The vanilla Pixel 9 may come with Jade, Obsidian, Peony, and Porcelain colors.
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL might come in Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Rose.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the much-anticipated successor to the Pixel Fold, may be sold at launch only in Obsidian and Porcelain—possibly branded as Gold.
Google’s naming rules and ultimate shade availability remain a mystery.
While the wallpaper leak provides an early view of Google’s aesthetic ambitions, the lack of actual specs keeps performance and camera details frustratingly hidden.
But with the Tensor G4 chip to head the lineup, Android enthusiasts have a lot to guess until Google’s traditional fall unveiling.
These images are just a taste of what the Pixel 9 series has in store.
But if you can’t get enough of the whirling, petal-infused backdrops, the full collection’s now online for the bold and eager.
Check it out at the link here.
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 19, 2024 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Size | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 420 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No |
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Extra | NFC |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Magic Eraser18, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion autofocus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 12 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| OS | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor 4 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-GU |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Music | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 19, 2024 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 512 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No |
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Magnetometer, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| NFC | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Magic Eraser19, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion autofocus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 50 MP f/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p |
| OS | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Music | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 65W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
The Pixel 9 series will feature a “Swirling Petals” wallpaper motif, replacing last year’s mineral theme with transparent backgrounds and petal-shaped smudges of colour.
The Pixel 9 may come in Jade, Obsidian, Peony, and Porcelain colours, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL might be available in Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Rose.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is anticipated to be sold at launch in Obsidian and Porcelain, possibly branded as Gold.
The leak came from Kamila Wojciechowska, who shared the wallpaper files from forthcoming Android releases.
The leak focuses on wallpaper designs and colour variations, with no specific details on performance or camera specs. However, the Tensor G4 chip is expected to be part of the lineup.
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