The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a mobile phone, officially released on September 9, 2024. This flagship device continues Google’s tradition of offering premium smartphones with cutting-edge technology and features.
Design
The Pixel 9 Pro boasts a sleek design with dimensions of 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in), making it comfortable to hold and use. It weighs 199 g (7.02 oz), striking a balance between durability and portability. The device is available in four elegant colors: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, and Obsidian, catering to a wide range of style preferences.
Software
The Pixel 9 Pro runs on Android 14 and promises up to seven major Android upgrades, ensuring that users will have access to the latest features and security updates for years to come. The device offers a pure Android experience, with no additional user interface (UI) overlays.
Hardware
Under the hood, the Pixel 9 Pro is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, built on a 4 nm process. The octa-core CPU consists of a powerful 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.92 GHz Cortex-A520 cores, ensuring top-tier performance in any scenario. The Mali-G715 MC7 GPU handles graphics-intensive tasks with ease. The device is equipped with 16GB of RAM and offers multiple internal storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Additionally, the Pixel 9 Pro includes a card slot for expandable storage. The device is packed with advanced sensors, including an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, and even a skin temperature thermometer.
Network
The Pixel 9 Pro supports a wide range of network technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G, ensuring fast and reliable connectivity in most regions. The device uses both a Nano-SIM and an eSIM, offering flexibility in managing mobile networks.
Display
The Pixel 9 Pro features a stunning 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and impressive brightness levels, reaching 2000 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM) and peaking at 3000 nits. The display offers a resolution of 1280 x 2856 pixels, resulting in a crisp 495 ppi density. For added durability, the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Camera
The camera system on the Pixel 9 Pro is one of its standout features. The rear setup includes a 50 MP wide lens with an f/1.7 aperture, dual-pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, and OIS. It also has a 48 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS, as well as a 48 MP ultrawide lens with a 123° field of view. The front camera is a 42 MP ultrawide lens with PDAF, perfect for capturing detailed selfies. The camera system is enhanced with features like LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, and Google’s new “Best Take” mode, which ensures you get the perfect shot every time.
Performance
The Pixel 9 Pro delivers exceptional performance, achieving an impressive AnTuTu score of 1,148,512. In gaming, it shines with the ability to run PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile at a smooth 120fps on the highest settings, making it a top choice for gamers who demand the best.
