Google launches Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL; Here’s the lowdown
The long-awaited arrival of Google Pixel 9 phones are here. And, in case you forgot, we actually meant, here, in Malaysia itself, and not peering at a distant country like an outsider looking in like all those past Pixel launches.
Yes, Google has finally decided it worthwhile to launch the Pixel Series for the first time in Malaysia, and although we seem to be missing out on the foldable variant, the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL is confirmed to make its way here.
With a new flagship contender in the market, here’s the lowdown of each Google Pixel 9 model.
Google Pixel 9 specs
The Google Pixel 9 is powered with Google’s proprietary Tensor G4 chip, along with a security coprocessor, the Titan M2. Google Malaysia’s website has listed two memory variants so far, each with 12GB RAM but with the choice of either 128GB or 256GB storage.
The Pixel 9’s display is 6.3-inches, fitted with Google’s Actua OLED panel offering 1080×2424 resolution, 2,700nits peak brightness, and adaptive refresh rates from 60-120Hz. These are protected under a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Compared to last year’s Pixel 8, the Pixel 9 boast a bigger 4,700mAh battery with quicker 45W wired charging, as well as support for Qi wireless charging.
Rear cameras too, have received notable upgrade. The main rear camera utilizes a 50MP Octa PD wide lens, backed by a 1/1.31″ sensor, and features 8x Super Res Zoom. This is paired with a 48MP Quad PD ultrawide lens backed by 1/2.55″ sensor.
At the front, you’ll find a 10.5MP Dual PD selfie camera with auto-focus.
The Pixel 9 comes in four colours: Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, and Obsidian.
Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL specs
As you might have guessed, the Pixel 9 Pro is the better, more well-equipped model in the series. As for the Pixel 9 Pro, it is essentially just a bigger variant of the Pixel 9 Pro, with little upgrades here and there.
Like the Pixel 9, they are powered by the Tensor G4 chip and the Titan M2 security coprocessor. Both the Pro variants come with 16GB RAM, with choices of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB for storage.
In terms of size, the Pixel 9 Pro is similar to the base Pixel 9 with a 6.3-inch display. However, the Pro variant benefits from a Super Actua LTPO OLED display with a wider 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rates, clearer 1280×2856 resolution, and brighter 3,000nits peak brightness.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is much the same, except that it is 6.8-inches with 1344×2992 resolution. Both the Pro and Pro XL displays are protected with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 as well.
As for batteries, the Pixel 9 Pro packs the same 4,700mAh battery as the base model. The Pro 9 XL, on the other hand, unsurprisingly has the larger 5,060 battery to keep the lights on. All of them however, keeps to a 45W wired charging, again with support for Qi wireless charging.
You’ll find the same camera array on both the Pro variants. There’s a triple camera setup this time, the first two being the familiar 50MP Octa PD main camera with 1/1.31″ sensor and 48MP Quad PD ultrawide with 1/2.55″ sensor. The third addition is a 48MP Quad PD telephoto lens with 1/2.55″ sensor, 5x optical zoom, and 30x Super Res Zoom.
Front cameras are more powerful here with a 42MP Dual PD selfie shooter with auto-focus.
Both the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL come with the choice of Porcelain, Rose Quarts, Hazel, and Obsidian.
Additionally, Google has promised 7 years of OS and 7 years of security updates on all models of the Pixel 9 Series.
Google Gemini on Pixel 9 Series
Alongside the upgrades in hardware, Google is riding a lot on its AI capabilities, with their AI chatbot Gemini being the central figure.
As previewed in its promo video, Gemini is able to generate images, write emails, and conjure recipes based on images of ingredients, among other actions.
Like on the Pixel 8, you’ll have a host of post-editing AI features, including Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, and Best Take. This year, Google is promoting more AI-based functions, including Add Me, which merges people in two separate photos into a single image so the photographer doesn’t have to miss out on group photos.
Additionally, there’s also Photo Unblur which sharpens fuzzy photos, and Circle to Search.
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