The Pixel 9 series will debut at the upcoming Made By Google event next month. Leaks and rumors have already given us a good hint at what we can expect from this year"s Pixel 9 lineup, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Some rumors have shown off the design of the Pixel 9 series, the camera upgrades, specifications, etc. Notably, Google itself has shared a teaser highlighting 22 reasons to buy the Pixel 9 Pro. Google confirmed that this year"s foldable will be called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in a teaser.
The company is also expected to launch the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in more countries than the previous generation. For more updates about the Pixel 9 series, you can check out our dedicated Pixel 9 news section.
It was also rumored that this year"s Pixel 9 series displays will be based on Samsung"s M14 OLED panel technology. And it seems like the Pixel 9 series will be getting the advantage of using Samsung display panels because, according to a fresh report, the Pixel 9 series" displays will be even brighter than before.
The standard Pixel 9 model reportedly sports a 6.24-inch 1080x2424 resolution 120Hz display. The Pixel 9 display is slightly larger than the Pixel 8, but also brighter, with a peak brightness of 1,800 nits, up from 1,400 nits on the Pixel 8.
Notably, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL will reportedly hit a peak brightness of 2,050 nits with HDR. This is up from 1,600 nits on the Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro"s display is reported to be a 6.34-inch 1280x2856 resolution panel. On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is expected to have a 6.73-inch display with 1344x2992 resolution, a bit larger than the Pixel 8 Pro"s 6.71-inch display.
Here"s a table for a side-by-side comparison (via Android Authority):
| Feature | Pixel 9 | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.24-inch | 6.34-inch | 6.73-inch |
| Resolution | 1,080 x 2,424 | 1,280 x 2,856 | 1344x2992 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| PPI | 425 | 494 | 487 |
| HDR brightness | 1,800 | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| Software corner radius | 132 | 157 | 153 |
If you like what you have seen till now, then you will be glad to know that Google is also expected to give away a limited edition collectible on pre-ordering the Pixel 9 Pro.