Google is set to unveil its new Pixel 9 series at the upcoming Made by Google 2024 event on August 13. While the global market will witness the launch of four new Pixel smartphones (Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold) on the said date, the recent listing of the top-tier Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold phones on Flipkart indicates that Google could bring only these two models to India. However, Google's India online store has listed the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. We will have to wait two more days for Google to reveal whether it will launch the entire Pixel 9 lineup in India or just two of the four devices.
Last year, the US-based company brought in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, giving a miss to the Pixel Fold. This time, Google might introduce only the top-tier models in India, likely carrying higher price tags. The Google Pixel 9 series will run on Google's Tensor G4 processor and is expected to be shipped with Android 15, boasting new AI (artificial intelligence) features such as Pixel Studio and Reimagine.
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Per leaks and teasers, the Pixel 9 series will have a sharper, more angular look with flat edges. Complementing this could be uniform bezels around the screen, in turn enhancing the visual appeal of the Pixel 9 series. Besides, all Pixel 9 cameras are expected to receive significant upgrades, taking inspiration from the original Pixel Fold with a floating camera bar.
Speaking of which, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL could feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 primary sensor and two 48-megapixel sensors for ultra-wide and telephoto units. On the front, the model could house a 42-megapixel camera.
Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is likely to be offered with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX787 main sensor, a 12-megapixel Samsung 3LU ultra-wide sensor, and a 12-megapixel Samsung 3J1 telephoto sensor with optical zoom. Both inner and outer front-facing cameras could be rated at 10-megapixels.
The Google Pixel 9 series is expected to sport brighter display panels. Market reports suggest the Pixel 9 Pro XL will get a 6.8-inch display with 2,050 nits of peak brightness. On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is expected to feature a taller 7.6-inch display with 1,600 nits when unfolded, while the external display will be around 6.3 inches (with 1,800 nits) when folded.
The battery of the Pixel 9 Pro XL is likely to be a 5,400mAh unit, whereas the Pro Fold is expected to have a smaller 4,800mAh battery. The 9 Pro Fold will mark Google's entry into the foldable phone segment.
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Google is expected to also unveil the Pixel Watch 3 at its upcoming Pixel hardware event, along with the Pixel 9 flagship smartphones.
