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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:7.7 / 10

Google Pixel 9: 12GB RAM Standard and Gorgeous New Camera Visor

The Pixel 9 benefits from the same upscale industrial design overhaul as its Pro siblings: flat satin aluminum rails, polished Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, and a floating pill-shaped camera island. Crucially, Google bumped standard RAM from 8GB to 12GB, ensuring the phone has abundant memory headroom to run local multimodal AI models without pausing background apps. The ultrawide camera takes a massive leap to a 48MP sensor with autofocus macro capability. With an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that banishes previous unlocking hiccups and seven years of guaranteed software updates, the Pixel 9 represents exceptional real-world value.

Key Strengths

  • Standard 12GB of RAM provides future-proof on-device AI performance
  • Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner delivers instant, reliable screen unlock
  • Massive ultrawide camera upgrade to 48MP with macro photography support
  • Bright 2700-nit 120Hz Actua OLED display
  • Seven years of full OS upgrades and Pixel Feature Drops

Points to Consider

  • Display drops down to 60Hz rather than 1Hz due to lack of LTPO panel
  • No dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens
  • Tensor G4 raw benchmark figures lag Snapdragon 8 Elite
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity4,700 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging27WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•Casual photographers who value effortless computational photography and skin tone fidelity•Smartphone buyers who prioritize 7-year software updates and day-one Android releases•Users who love bold, playful colorways like Peony and Wintergreen

Google Pixel 9 full specifications

156 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-08-13
Released
2024-08-22
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight
198 g
Volume
93.51 cm³
Build
Satin metal frame, polished back glass
Frame
Satin aluminum
Back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished
Front glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Colours
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony

Display

20
Type
Actua OLED
Size
6.3 inches
Screen-to-body
87.6%
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
Pixel density
422 ppi
Aspect ratio
20:9
Panel width
65.4 mm
Panel height
145.8 mm
Active area
96.3 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
60 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz
Peak brightness
2700 nits
Typical brightness
1800 nits
Colour depth
24-bit (16M colors)
PWM dimming
480 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2See Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Actua display, Smooth Display 60-120Hz, 2700 nits peak brightness

Processor

10
Chipset
Google Tensor G4See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92GHz Cortex-A520)
CPU configuration
1x3.1 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.92 GHz
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
3.1 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.2-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Mali-G715-Immortalis MC7 (940MHz)
GPU clock
940 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 14 (upgradable to 15)
User interface
Pixel UI
OS updates
7 years
Security updates
7 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
8533 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL GNKSee Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/1.31"
Pixel size
1.2 µm
Aperture
f/1.68
Focal length
25 mm
35mm equivalent
25 mm
Field of view
82°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Multi-zone LDAF, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS
Video
4K@60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.51"
Pixel size
0.7 µm
Aperture
f/1.7
Focal length
12 mm
35mm equivalent
12 mm
Field of view
123°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF (Macro Focus 2cm)
Video
4K@60fps

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60 fps
Flash
Dual-LED flash
Features
Night Sight, Super Res Zoom up to 8x, Add Me photo mode, Magic Editor, Audio Magic Eraser

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
10.5 MP
Sensor
Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor format
1/3.0"
Pixel size
1.22 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
20 mm
Field of view
95°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps
Features
Dual Pixel PDAF, Live HDR+

Battery

12
Capacity
4700 mAh
Rated capacity
4558 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Wired charging
27 W
Charge time
75 min
Wireless charging
15 W
Reverse wireless
5 W
Reverse wired
0 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.0 PPS 27W, Qi wireless 12W, Battery Share
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
26 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
LTE bands
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79
All bands
Sub-6GHz and mmWave (US)
SIM type
Nano-SIM and eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi features
2x2+2x2 MIMO, tri-band
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth features
v5.3, BLE Audio
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
No
USB
USB-C 3.2
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2
USB features
OTG, DisplayPort over Type-C
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth
Positioning
Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS)
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Cast

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Spatial Audio
FM radio
No
Audio formats
AAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV
Video formats
MP4, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
Ultrasonic under display
Sensors
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Barometer, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Ambient light
Haptics
Linear resonant haptic actuator
Other
Gemini Nano multimodal on-device, Satellite SOS emergency texting, Pixel Screenshots app, Call Screen with AI

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
1,290,000
Geekbench single-core
1940
Geekbench multi-core
4760
3DMark
3,380
DXOMARK
154

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
3,340
GFXBench
80 fps
Sustained performance
77% of peak
Peak surface temperature
41.9 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.99 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
1.35 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
1.14 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.16 W/kg
Model numbers
GUR25, G187U

How we rated the Pixel 9

How we score

The overall 7.7 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.5
7.5 reflecting the 6.3" 120Hz AMOLED (422 ppi) peaking at 2700 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.8
8.8 based on Google Tensor G4 with 12GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
6.8
6.8 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
6.3
6.3 recognizing the 4700mAh capacity and 27W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
Software
9.5
9.5 recognizing the 7-year OS update commitment and 7 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.7
7.7 reflecting capable mali-g715-immortalis mc7 (940mhz) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (4700mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
7.1
7.1 based on IP68 with satin metal frame, polished back glass and corning gorilla glass victus 2.
Connectivity
8.0
8 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb-c 3.2, 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
8.3
8.3 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.4
6.4 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $799 launch price.

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Google Pixel 9: common questions

Does the base Pixel 9 have an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner?

Yes, all Pixel 9 models share the upgraded Qualcomm 3D Sonic ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

Can the Pixel 9 shoot macro close-up photos?

Yes, the Pixel 9 now features an upgraded 48MP ultrawide camera with autofocus macro support, previously exclusive to Pro models.

What is the screen size and refresh rate on the Pixel 9?

The Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display with a smooth 60Hz to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 2700 nits peak brightness.

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Google Tensor G4

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (4.5) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 9 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor G4 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered specifically for web browsing responsiveness, camera HDR computational fusion, and AI voice.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on Samsung 4nm (4LPP+) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,950 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core4,900 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,350,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor G4 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 9 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Display & Cover Glass Technology

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Silicon Score:9.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 9 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Using a redesigned glass composition with optimized chemical strengthening and deeper compressive stress layers, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is engineered specifically to withstand impacts against rough concrete while preserving Mohs 6+ scratch resistance.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Replaces smaller sodium ions with larger potassium ions deep into the glass bulk, creating immense compressive surface stress.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Rough Surface Drop Survival1.0
Knoop Diamond Hardness670

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 9 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Google Tensor (1st Gen)

Silicon Score:8.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.3) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 9 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor (1st Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on Samsung 5nm EUV technology, the first-generation Google Tensor introduced a unique 2+2+4 CPU topology with dual Cortex-X1 prime cores, a 20-core Mali-G78 GPU, custom Google EdgeTPU for speech/vision processing, and Titan M2 security.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced Samsung 5nm (5LPE) EUV semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10765,000
EdgeTPU Latency14.2 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor (1st Gen) Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Samsung ISOCELL GNK

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.4) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 9 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung ISOCELL GNK platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The ISOCELL GNK is an elite 50MP 1/1.3-inch sensor engineered with 1.2µm native pixels (2.4µm 4-in-1), Dual Pixel Pro autofocus across 100% of pixels, and 3-stage Staggered HDR, powering the award-winning photography of the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (SHDR)88 dB
Color Bit Depth14-bit RAW
Video Capture8K@30fps / 4K@120fps

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung ISOCELL GNK Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 9 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown

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Google Pixel 9 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$79912GB/256GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£79912GB/256GB launch price
CanadaCA$1,08912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$79912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€89912GB/256GB European launch price
France€89912GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€89912GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 75912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 9,39012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 9,69012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 6,59912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,33912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,08912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 2,92912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 2,99912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥123,80012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Greece€83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 3,31912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 19,59012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪2,99912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,103,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$6,24912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$26,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 2,90912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 24612GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹79,99912GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 223,99912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳97,49912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 12,939,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱46,69012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 3,71912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫20,290,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$4,59912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$15,59912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,238,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 14,99912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£39,59912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺29,19912GB/256GB official launch MSRP