The Google Pixel 9 Pro stands out as a premier smartphone, celebrated for its outstanding camera capabilities and seamless integration with the Google ecosystem.
Equipped with the newest Google Tensor chip, it ensures super-fast performance and improved battery life. The Pixel 9 Pro also features a bright OLED screen, 5G capabilities, and strong security measures. Users appreciate its straightforward software and prompt updates, making it a top choice for Android fans and photography enthusiasts.
If you're keen to purchase the Google Pixel 9 Pro but can't find it in local Singapore stores, there's good news! Hitec Mobile, with an online store and a physical location in Bugis Junction Shopping Mall, can provide you with the latest Google Pixel 9 Pro XL on the same day.
How do Google's new phones perform in the competitive smartphone market? Is Gemini sufficient to deliver another breakthrough, or should Google focus on making its premium smartphones more appealing beyond just AI features? Are the prices (S$1,199 for the 128GB Pixel 9 and S$1,599 for the 128GB Pixel 9 Pro XL) reasonable when considering all their features? Let's find out.
The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have the same dimensions and display size. However, the Pixel 9 Pro offers additional features: it has a telephoto lens, 4GB more RAM, a higher peak brightness of 3,000 nits (compared to the Pixel 9's 2,700 nits), and a more advanced 42MP front-facing camera. For those who prefer larger phones, Google introduced the Pixel 9 Pro XL. It comes with a 6.8-inch Super Actua Display and a 5,060mAh battery, while otherwise being nearly identical to the Pixel 9 Pro.
Most of Google's offerings have stayed the same, with a few upgrades to its AI photography kit and the addition of Gemini. A significant change in the user experience is that Google Assistant now operates through its generative AI chatbot. We will evaluate how this affects daily use.
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B | |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| Launch | Announced | 2024, August 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 22 | |
| Body | Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | ||
| Display | Type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Always-on display | |
| - HDR10+ compliant - Always-on display | ||
| Platform | OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | Triple | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | |
| Features | Sensors | - Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) - Ultra Wideband (UWB) support - Satellite SOS service - Circle to Search |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Charging | - 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min (advertised) - 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) - 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) - Reverse wireless | |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 5060 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
| Model | GGX8B |
|---|---|
| FreeGift | No |
| Warranty | No |
| Options | No |
| Housing | No |
| LCD Replacement | No |
| Battery Replacement | No |
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B | |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| Launch | Announced | 2024, August 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 22 | |
| Body | Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | ||
| Display | Type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Always-on display | |
| - HDR10+ compliant - Always-on display | ||
| Platform | OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | Triple | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | |
| Features | Sensors | - Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) - Ultra Wideband (UWB) support - Satellite SOS service - Circle to Search |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Charging | - 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min (advertised) - 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) - 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) - Reverse wireless | |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 5060 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
