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Google Pixel 9

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Google Pixel 9

Specifications Details
Model Name G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60
Release date 22 August 2024
Design and Build Quality
Material used Front Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Material used back Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Frame Build Aluminum
Dimensions 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight 198g
Water and Dust resistance IP68 (can go underwater up to 1.5m or 150 cm for 30 min
Colour Options Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Display
Screen Size 6.3 inches (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Type OLED, HDR10+
Resolution 1080 x 2424 pixels
Refresh Rate 120Hz
Pixel Density ~422 ppi
Brightness 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Hardware and Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU Mali-G715 MC7
RAM/ROM 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Card Slot No
Benchmark Result AnTuTu (v10): 1,224,000+
GeekBench (v6): 4400+
3DMark (Wild Life Extreme): 2587
Gaming Performance Good
Multitasking Capabilities Yes
Heat Management Yes
Main Camera Specification
Number of Cameras Dual
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), sensor size 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
>48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), sensor size1/2.55″, dual pixel PDAF
Photo Quality Top-Tier
Video Quality 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Features Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera Specification
Number of Cameras Single
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), sensor size 1/3.1″, 1.22µm, PDAF
Photo Quality top-tier
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features HDR, panorama
AI and Editing Capabilities Yes
Software and User Experience
Operating System Android 14
OS updates upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Pre-installed apps or Bloatware’s No
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite SOS service
Additional UI Features Circle to Search
Battery
Battery Capacity 4700 Li-Ion battery
Standby time According to Google Fi Wireless, it can last up to 24+ hours
Screen-on-time 6-7 hours
Charging speed 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min
Wireless 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)
12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)
Reverse wireless
Bypass charging (w/ “Limit to 80%” option enabled)
Sound
Speaker Stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
Network
Number of SIMs Nano + eSIM
Band Networks GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluethooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Radio No
Infrared Port No
NFC Yes
USB Type-C 3.2
Pricing
Variant Price
12/256GB 74,999/-
Pros and Cons
Pros Cons
  • Top-Tier camera setup
  • 7 years of OS updates
  • Good build and premium experience
  • top-tier cameras
  • Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) can perform heavy tasks and deliver a good experience
  • Display performs well in sunlight
  • Repairability is expensive, especially for niche models
  • Few reviewers have reported that sometimes times phone gets warm, especially during charging and video recording
Overall Rating 4.3
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