Highlight
- The Google Pixel 9 series will debut globally tomorrow.
- India launch is scheduled for August 14.
- It will be available on Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Croma.
- Only the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be available in India, despite a global launch of four models.
- Pixel 9 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch OLED display, Tensor G4 chip, 16 GB RAM, up to 1 TB storage, and a triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP primary sensor.
Limited Launch of Google Pixel 9 Series in India, To Hit Reliance Digital, Croma, and Flipkart Stores on August 14
Google’s Pixel 9 series is set to make its global debut tomorrow, with an India launch following on August 14.
Google has confirmed the arrival of the Pixel 9 Pro series by publishing an official landing page on its website.
In India, the series will be available on Flipkart, as well as through Reliance Digital and Croma.
However, the launch in India is most likely limited. Flipkart on its Pixel 9 Series microsite has teasers for only two models—the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, confirming that only these smartphones will be available in India.
Globally, Google is expected to launch four phones, but it seems only two of those will make it to the Indian market.
Recently, key details about the Pixel 9 Pro XL were leaked.
The phone will feature a 6.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2992 x 1344 pixels and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
It will be powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chip and M2 security chip and will come with 16 GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 128 GB to 1 TB.
The device will run Android 14, with an expected upgrade to Android 15 shortly after its release.In terms of cameras, the Pixel 9 Pro XL will sport a 42 MP front camera and a triple rear camera setup, including a 50 MP primary sensor, a 48 MP ultrawide lens, and a 48 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.
The phone will also feature a 5,060mAh battery with support for 45W wired and wireless charging.
Additional highlights include the Gemini AI, which brings smart tools like Pixel Studio for image creation, an AI-powered Weather App, a Reimagine feature for photo editing, and Screenshot Search.
Rumoured prices are $1,099 for the 128 GB model and $1,199 for the 256 GB model, with a free upgrade to 512 GB storage for those who pre-order the 256 GB variant.
Google Pixel 9 Launch Event: How to Watch Live Streaming, India Timings
The Made by Google event is ready to start on August 13th at 10:30 PM IST.
It will air at 10 am PT (Pacific Time) live from Mountain View, California.
It will be live-streamed via Google’s official YouTube channel and website.
Only the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold could be launched in India on August 14th.
You can also set a reminder by clicking on the “Set Reminder” button under the scheduled live stream.
Then no matter where you are, you can be watch the event.
You can watch the event on the google official website or if you happen to miss it you can see the Made by Google event highlights on social media channels like Twitter & facebook.
You can watch it through the embedded link below too:
You had me at “Oh hi.”
Get ready for a whole new era of phones and tune in tomorrow for #MadeByGoogle at 10am PT: https://t.co/m7IiTGRaAb pic.twitter.com/xSEf0vyYqk
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) August 12, 2024
A phone built for the Gemini era. It can do a lot—even let your old phone down easy.
Learn more at: https://t.co/72BVe5FKyB pic.twitter.com/CgvrAXuLVe
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) July 18, 2024
Out with the old. In with the fold. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, for the first time in India. ✨
Learn more at: https://t.co/72BVe5FKyB pic.twitter.com/5b0cAFs0qd
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) July 19, 2024
Time 🕰️ Temp 🌡️ Weather 🌦️ That’s just the start.
Dynamic Farsight shows you useful info you can see from across the room.¹ You can choose the design like a clock, the temp & more–all on a 60% larger display.²
Meet the next-gen #NestLearningThermostat: https://t.co/lnNY9twnMr pic.twitter.com/BQWCstsBec
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) August 11, 2024
When the main event ends, the After Party begins. #MadeByGooglehttps://t.co/tRgM35cCnQ pic.twitter.com/y59HIKTWAT
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) August 11, 2024
Google Pixel 9 Series India Pricing
Recent leaks show that the Pixel 9 series could see a price jump over previous pixel series.
According to the reports till now, the Pixel 9 Pro XL could be at $1,099 (Rs 93,000) for the base 128GB option, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold could be pricedat $1,699 (Rs 1,43,000).
* Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Specifications
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features has a 6.73-inch OLED panel with a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,050 nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
The phone is powered by the Tensor G4 SoC with a Titan M2 security chip.
Under the hood, the phone comes with a 5,050mAh battery with up to 30W charging support.
It comes with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage.
In the camera department , the phone features a 50MP selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup which includes a 50MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto sensors.
* Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Specifications
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold will feature an 8-inch Super Actua main display and a 6.3-inch cover display with a Full HD+ resolution.
The phone will be powered by the Tensor G4 GPU, the Titan M2 chip, and up to 16GB RAM.
The phone is said to feature a 10MP selfie camera and a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, a 10.5MP ultrawide lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens.
There should be 4,700mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.
* Pixel 9 Specifications
The smallest, standard Google phone could feature a 6.3-inch Actua (not Super Actua) display, 12GB of RAM, a 10.5MP front camera, and only two rear cameras (50MP wide and 48MP ultrawide).
* Pixel 9 Pro specifications
The “Pro” model of the Pixel 9 could feature a 6.3-inch Super Actua display, meaning it would have a higher brightness rating, 16GB of RAM, a 42MP front camera, and three rear cameras (50MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto).
* Pixel Buds Pro 2
In a post on X (previously known as Twitter), popular tipster Arsène Lupin @MysteryLupin revealed multiple details about the upcoming Buds Pro mode.
One of the most significant upgrades is the new “Tensor A1” chip that will power these earbuds.
This chip promises to deliver “twice the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC),” addressing a common complaint about the original Pixel Buds Pro.
However, it remains unclear what other improvements the Tensor A1 will bring.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2, which has already been leaked before, will come with a fresh design featuring wing tips for added stability.
There will also be some new colour options.
However, rumours about a higher price tag and a possible delayed launch in September remain.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 will also offer seamless connectivity across your Pixel devices, including phones, tablets, and watches, likely through Fast Pair and its multi-device features.
There are rumours that the battery life might take a slight hit this time.
The earbuds are expected to last 8 hours, and the case will provide an additional 30 hours of battery life.
This is a bit lower than the previous version, which offered 11 hours for the earbuds and 31 hours for the case.
It’s unclear whether this battery life estimate includes ANC being on or off.
* Pixel Watch 3
The watch could come with similar specs as its predecessor including the Snapdragon W5 chip and a custom processor.
The watch is likely to come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm.
The major changes are most likely to be in terms of display with rumors suggesting that the Pixel Watch 3 will come with 4.5mm bezels, a significant reduction as compared to 5.5mm bezels on its predecessor.
Watch 3 is also expected to come with 2,000 nits of peak brightness compared to 1,000 nits on Watch 2.
* Gemini AI
The event is said to focus on Gemini and how Google AI enhances the user experience of the products with smarter AI features .
The new Pixel phones are expected to come with Android 15, though Google has yet to confirm this.
FAQs
Q1. When will the Google Pixel 9 series be available in India?
Answer. The Google Pixel 9 series will launch in India on August 14, 2024. It will be available through Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Croma.
Q2. Which models of the Pixel 9 series will be available in India?
Answer. Only the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be available in India.
The global launch includes four models, but only these two will be released in the Indian market.
Q3. What are the key specifications of the Pixel 9 Pro XL?
Answer. The Pixel 9 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2992 x 1344 pixels, powered by the Tensor G4 chip, and comes with 16 GB of RAM.
It has a triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP primary sensor and a 5,060mAh battery supporting 45W wired and wireless charging.
Q4. What new features does the Pixel 9 series offer?
Answer. The Pixel 9 series introduces Gemini AI, which includes smart tools like Pixel Studio for image creation, an AI-powered Weather App, a Reimagine feature for photo editing, and Screenshot Search.
It also runs on Android 14, with an expected upgrade to Android 15.
Q5. What are the expected prices for the Pixel 9 Pro XL?
Answer. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is expected to start at $1,099 for the 128 GB model and $1,199 for the 256 GB model.
There is also a free upgrade to 512 GB storage for those who pre-order the 256 GB variant.
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