Google did not do a lot to vary the Pixel 9 from earlier fashions, however who cares? It is pink now!
That is not the solely takeaway from the entry-level Pixel 9 that was introduced, alongside three different fashions, on the Made by Google occasion on Tuesday. Nevertheless, it is the most important one. The Pixel 9’s enhancements are virtually completely inner — and lots of of them are software-based moderately than centered on {hardware} enhancements. I received some transient hands-on time with the Pixel 9 at a pre-launch press occasion — listed here are my ideas.
Pixel 9 hands-on: Say howdy to bubble-gum pink
The display screen may be very vibrant.
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My time with the Pixel 9 was vanishingly transient, because it’s probably the most fundamental and vanilla Pixel 9 expertise and our demo session largely targeted on options on the Professional gadgets.
With that being mentioned, there are a number of cool little enhancements value noting. For starters, the show is brighter than earlier than, with as much as 1,800 nits (1,400 nits on Pixel 8) in HDR and a couple of,700 nits (2,000 nits on Pixel 8) at peak brightness. The battery has additionally been beefed up only a bit, from 4,575mAh final yr to 4,700mAh on Pixel 9. And whereas storage nonetheless sadly maxes out at 256GB on Pixel 9, the RAM has gotten a pleasant bump up from 8GB to 12GB.
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Google has outfitted all 4 Pixel 9 telephones with the brand new Tensor G4 chip, so between that and the elevated RAM, customers ought to get higher efficiency out of the Pixel 9 than the Pixel 8. The primary rear digicam lens continues to be 50MP, identical as a yr in the past, however the ultra-wide lens has gotten a beefy improve from 12MP to 48MP. Pixel 9 nonetheless lacks the telephoto lens of its Professional counterpart, however nonetheless, it is best to have the ability to get good pictures out of it.
Sorry to these of you preferring matte finishes on telephones.
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I did not get sufficient time with the Pixel 9 to inform you precisely how its “hand feel” differs from Pixel 8, however relaxation assured it is nonetheless simply in regards to the good dimension and weight for an entry-level cellphone. Its show does certainly look good, because of the elevated brightness and 60-120Hz adaptive refresh fee that blows most Apple gadgets out of the water.
The rear digicam bar has been barely redesigned, so it not totally extends from one aspect to a different. I personally do not thoughts the change, however you would possibly. There’s additionally a brand new pink colorway this yr that’s far more lovely than something Google supplied a yr in the past.
The brand new pink Google Pixel 9
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Lastly, the Tensor G4 chip allows the bottom Pixel 9 to entry most of the identical AI options as the opposite Pixel 9 telephones. You’ll be able to have conversational chats with Gemini, edit photographs with larger management than earlier than in Magic Editor, use AI to search out particular screenshots you have taken over time, and extra. Actually, all you are lacking out on with Pixel 9 versus the opposite choices is a 3rd digicam lens, or a second display screen.
