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The Pixel 9 series includes the Pro and the Pro 9 XL models this year
Google Pixel 9 series includes three models this year and the new entrant to the lineup is the Pixel 9 Pro XL which has a bigger screen than the other two.
Google Pixel 9 series has been unveiled and this year the company has thrown the kitchen and more into a wide range of products. Google has talked about its growing focus on the Indian market and the launch event on Tuesday made it evident. The full armoury of Pixel 9 series phones have been announced for the Indian market this year and you also get the Pixel 9 Pro Fold model for the first time.
Google Pixel Watch 3 and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 round up the lineup for Google India. The company has gone ahead with an early product launch this year, most likely to upstage Apple with its own AI-powered features.
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL Price In India
Google Pixel 9 has launched in India with a starting price of Rs 79,999 for the base 25GB mode, going up to Rs 1,09,999 for the Pixel 9 Pro. If you plan to pick up the Pixel 9 Pro XL, the starting price is Rs 1,24,999 in the country. There are some bank offers that can help you get a better deal on the new Pixel devices. The Pixel 9 and 9 Pro will go on pre-orders from August 14 and sale starts a week after that.
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL Specifications
The Pixel 9 is expectedly the regular variant and features a 6.3-inch Actua display which is also the screen size of the Pixel 9 Pro this year. The 9 Pro XL sports a large 6.8-inch LTPO OLED unit.
The Pixel 9 supports 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates that need to be changed manually, while the Pro models come with an LTPO panel which supports adaptive refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz. All three get Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the cover screen and the back panel.
The Pixel 9 comes with a thickness of 8.5mm and weighs 198 grams, while the Pixel 9 Pro and the 9 Pro XL also measure at 8.5mm but weigh 199 grams and 221 grams, respectively. The devices get IP68 rating which makes them dust and water resistant.
All the Pixel 9 series models are powered by the new Tensor G4 chipset which comes with advanced multi-modality AI tech built into the device. You get them with 12GB or 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. The phones come with Android 14 out of the box and a host of new AI features built into various apps from day one. Google also promises its recent 7 year OS and Pixel Drop update policy to keep the device last longer.
Now, let’s talk about the hero of the Pixel series i.e. the cameras. Pixel 9 gets a dual rear camera system, while the Pixel 9 Pros come with a triple camera setup. You get a 50MP wide sensor with OIS + EIS and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The front of the phone has a 10.5MP dual shooter.
Coming to the Pixel 9 Pro and the 9 Pro XL, you have the same setup which consists of a 50MP wide primary sensor with OIS + EIS, along with a 48MP ultrawide lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens that also gets OIS and EI. For selfies you have a large 42MP dual camera on the front.
And finally, the Pixel 9 packs a 4,700mAh battery, which is also the unit that you get with the Pixel 9 Pro. While you get a 5060mAh battery on the Pixel 9 Pro XL. All the phones support 45W charging speed using the Google USB charger which you have to buy separately.
