Google Unveils Pixel 9 Pro XL After a Five-Year Hiatus
Alongside the base Pixel 9, Google has announced the advanced Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, showcasing the company's latest and greatest advancements. Notably, the XL variant makes a return to the lineup after a five-year absence, dating back to 2019.
Pixel 9 Pro
The main distinctions between the Pro models lie in their physical dimensions, screen sizes, and battery capacities. Here's a breakdown:
- Pixel 9 Pro: Features a 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm body, a 6.3-inch Super Actua OLED display (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) with a 1280x2856 resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. It houses a 4700mAh battery with support for 27W wired and 21W wireless charging.
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Boasts a larger 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm body and a 6.8-inch Super Actua OLED display (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) with a 1344x2992 resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. Its battery capacity increases to 5060mAh, supporting faster 37W wired and 23W wireless charging.
Shared Features and Camera Prowess
Both smartphones are powered by Google's 4nm Tensor 4 chip, paired with 16GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 128GB to 1TB. The camera systems are identical between the two, featuring a triple-lens rear setup and a front-facing camera equipped with Sony's new IMX858 sensor.
Camera Specifications for Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL:
- Primary: 50MP (f/1.68, 1/1.31", 82°, 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS, EIS)
- Telephoto: 48MP (f/2.8, 1/2.51", dual pixel PDAF, 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom)
- Ultrawide: 48MP (f/1.7, 1/2.55", 123°, dual pixel PDAF, OIS)
- Front: 42MP with autofocus (f/2.2, 103°, Sony IMX858)
Additional Features and Pricing
Other notable features include 5G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, UWB, IP68 water resistance, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, a promise of 7 years of OS updates, Android 14 out of the box, and a built-in thermometer near the camera module. The software features remain consistent with the standard Pixel 9.
For a comprehensive list of specifications, visit the official Google website.
The Pixel 9 Pro, bundled with a USB Type-C cable, is priced as follows:
- 128GB: $999
- 256GB: $1099
- 512GB: $1219
- 1TB: $1449
The larger Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available at:
- 128GB: $1099
- 256GB: $1199
- 512GB: $1319
- 1TB: $1549