On Tuesday, Google unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel smartphones and accessories at the Made by Google event, with the Pixel 9 being the compact and most affordable device. At Rs 79,999, when compared to its predecessor, the Pixel 9 is slightly expensive. However, it offers more RAM, improved design, and some new software capabilities. When it comes to power and performance, the Pixel 9 is similar to its more expensive siblings in the lineup, as it is backed by the Tensor G4 chip. This time around, Google is offering 12 GB of RAM with 128/256 GB of internal storage. The phone flaunts a 6.3-inch Actua display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and it comes in four colourways - Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, and Peony. It features a metal frame with a satin finish and a polished glass back. The Pixel 9 is also IP68 rated for water and dust resistance. The Pixel 9 comes with a single nano SIM card slot and also supports eSIM. It is also equipped with a stereo speaker setup and supports spatial audio output when paired with a compatible earphone The dual-camera setup on the Pixel 9 includes a 50 MP primary wide-angle lens and a 48 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, which can also take macro shots, and there is a 10.5 MP selfie camera with support for autofocus. All three cameras on the Pixel 9 can shoot 4K videos with up to 60 fps. The Pixel 9 comes with an enhanced Gemini AI, which can find information from Google apps, along with exclusive features like Pixel Screenshot, which is an on-device AI feature that can analyse screenshots, along with an extensive range of AI-based image editing features such as enhanced Magic Editor and Circle to Search. The Pixel 9 ships with Android 14 out-of-the-box and is eligible for seven years of OS, security, and Pixel drop updates, similar to the Pixel 8 (review) series. A 4,700 mAh battery fuels this device with support for up to 45W fast charging via the USB-C 3.2 port, and there is also fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging support called Battery Share. Google Pixel 9 Feature Specification Price Rs 79,999 Chipset Tensor G4 RAM 12GB Storage 128GB/256GB Display 6.3-inch Actua display, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Colors Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony Build Metal frame with satin finish, polished glass back, IP68 rating SIM Single nano SIM + eSIM Audio Stereo speakers, spatial audio support Rear Camera 50MP primary wide-angle, 48MP ultra-wide (macro) Front Camera 10.5MP with autofocus Video Recording 4K up to 60fps (all cameras) AI Features Enhanced Gemini AI, Pixel Screenshot, Magic Editor, Circle to Search OS Android 14 Updates 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel drop updates Battery 4700 mAh Charging Up to 45W fast charging (USB-C 3.2), fast wireless charging, Battery Share (reverse wireless charging)
