Overall Score
90.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#91)90.6
Performance(#569)91.4
Camera(#79)98.3
Display(#304)96.3
Battery(#248)91.9
Build(#570)82.4
Connectivity(#65)89.2
Audio(#115)87.6
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Short Review
- The Google Pixel 9, released on August 13, 2024, features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, weighing 198g.
- Its 6.3-inch OLED display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, achieving peak brightness of 2700 nits, ensuring vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 12GB of RAM, making multitasking seamless.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP wide lens and a 48 MP ultrawide lens, capable of 4K video recording and enhanced low-light performance due to optical image stabilization.
- With a 4700mAh battery, it supports 27W wired and wireless charging, providing ample power for daily use.
- Running on Android 14, the Pixel 9 is upgradeable to Android 15 and promises up to seven major updates.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring fast and reliable connections.
- The stereo speakers enhance audio quality, while the absence of a headphone jack reflects modern design trends.
- Available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, and Peony, it combines aesthetics with functionality.
- Overall, the Pixel 9 stands out with its premium build, impressive display, and advanced camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, August 13
Announced2024, August 13
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.3"
TypeOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUMali-G715 MC7
Memory128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesSingle-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4700 mAh
Charging Details27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight198 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer