There was quite some hype around the Made by Google event that happened yesterday, for good reason. Alongside the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Watch 3, Google also introduced the new Google Pixel 9 series, which is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy, and Google's website. The Pixel 9 series will be available from August 22nd, 2024, with some dates differing per model and region as we’ll discuss down below.

We cover some of the best retailers to take a look at if you’re looking to buy the Pixel 9 Pro. On top of that, we can give you a rundown of the release date and price details, as well as some of the specs you can look forward to in the new Pixel 9 series.

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Specifications

• Screen size: 6.3″
• Processor: Google Tensor G4
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 1TB
• Battery life: 24 hours

• Shop on Amazon

Google Pixel 9 Pro & Pro XL pre order available

Both the Pro and Pro XL are currently available for pre-order. You can check them out at the Google Store, or via one of the retailers below depending on your preference.

For a limited time, Amazon is offering a free $200 gift card with your purchase, whereas Best Buy is running a trade-in offer.

Amazon

• Google Pixel 9 Pro – 1TB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro – 512GB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro – 256GB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro – 128GB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL – 1TB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL – 512GB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL – 256GB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL – 128GB

Best Buy

• Google Pixel 9 Pro – 256GB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro – 128GB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL – 256GB
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL – 128GB

Google Pixel 9 Pro & Pro XL release date & price

Google has announced that while the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-order right now, the release dates are not all the same. Both the Pixel 9 and Pro XL will “be on shelves” at the Google Store and retailer partners on August 22nd, whereas the Pixel 9 Pro will have to wait until September 4th in the US.

As we discussed in an earlier report, it was speculated that the Pixel 9 Pro would be priced at around $999 for the base model, which turned out to be true. The Pro model comes with a price of $999 for the 128GB storage version; this reaches up to $1,449 for the 1TB model. As for the XL, the base 128GB variant costs $1,099, whereas you’ll pay $1,549 for 1TB of internal storage. The Pro XL is $100 more expensive than the Pro across the board.

Google Pixel 9 Pro & Pro XL specs & features

As per Google's official announcement, the Pixel 9 series has four new phones – Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The new phones come with a Tensor G4 chip, plus more RAM, so we're expecting better performance than the Pixel 8 series.

Further, the new Google phones are equipped with better cameras. More specifically, users can get a new 42MP selfie camera. Meanwhile, on the rear, the phones have a 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP 5x telephoto setup – something that has worked tremendously well for the Pixel 8 series.

Another highlight here is that the lineup comes loaded with AI features, which doesn't come as a surprise since Google has been making constant improvements to Gemini. So the new phones would be equipped with advanced features like built-in Gemini Nano and a more sophisticated Gemini Assistant that can maintain free-flowing conversations.

On the front, the Pixel 9 series phones sport a second-gen Super Actua panel, which means thinner bezels and brighter displays. In fact, the Pixel Watch 3 also has the same Actua display.

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