It’s everywhere, except under wraps, where all the Pixel 9 phones should be. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL specs have been leaked almost daily, and the latest is pretty detailed.
Android 14 will come out of the box on the 9-series instead of the next version in an unprecedented move. The Pixel 8 phones launched in November, so this is likely a side effect. Like the 8-series, the 9-series phones will receive 7 years of Feature Drops.
Pixel 9 Pro XL:
The new Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will sport a 6.8-inch QHD+ (2992 × 1344p) 1-120Hz refresh rate Super Actua flat punch-hole display. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 & also gets HDR10+ support. Further whopping 2400 nits of peak brightness.
The new Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is powered by the new Tensor G4 SoC that comes with a Titan M2 security chip. It is coupled with 12GB/16GB RAM and 512GB/1TB storage options.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL features the same 50MP main Octa PD wide camera with f/1.68 aperture & 82-degrees FOV. It is coupled with a 48MP Quad PD ultra-wide shooter with an aperture f/1.95 & 125.5-degree FOV. Lastly, there is a 48MP Quad PD telephoto lens with an aperture of f/2.8, 5x optical zoom & 21.8-degrees FOV. The Pixel 9 Pro series will feature a 42MP Dual PD selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.2 AF with a 4K video recording feature. There is also a temperature sensor this time.
The new Pixel 9 Pro series will also feature IP68-rated dust and water resistance and also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It also comes with Stereo speakers.
Further, the Pixel 9 Pro XL ships with a massive 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charge. It runs on the older Android 14 OS out of the box.
The connectivity options include Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 7, A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C port, NFC, Dual SIM with 4G LTE, and 5G with mmWave support.
There will be Gemini AI functions on the phone, of course. Pixel Studio will create images using artificial intelligence. Here is a demo of a road turning into a river using Reimagine. The app will include a Weather section with summaries and outfit tips, as well as Screenshot Search, which searches your image gallery for screenshots based on natural language.
Pricing:
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will set you back with starting price of $1099 (Rs.92,500/-) in the US.
