Google Unveils Pixel 9 Pro with Advanced AI Imaging and Tensor G4 Chip
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Introduction
On August 13, 2024, Google took the wraps off the Pixel 9 Pro at its Made by Google keynote, showcasing its latest advances in on-device AI, imaging hardware, and performance.
Key Specifications
- Processor & Memory
Google’s custom Tensor G4 chipset paired with 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM - Display
6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED (1 280 × 2 856 px, 20:9, 495 ppi) with 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 - Storage Options
UFS 3.1: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB - Rear Cameras
- 50 MP Octa PD main (1/1.31″, f/1.68, OIS)
- 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide (f/1.7, 123°)
- 48 MP Quad PD telephoto (f/2.8, 22°, 5× optical zoom, Super Res Zoom up to 30×)
- Front Camera
42 MP Dual PD selfie (f/2.2, 103°) with autofocus - Battery & Charging
4 700 mAh battery with 27 W wired fast charging, up to 21 W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging - Software & Updates
Ships with Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, and promises seven years of OS & security updates - Connectivity & Sensors
5G (Sub-6 & mmWave), Wi-Fi 7 + MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB, NFC, GNSS, USB-C 3.2, under-display fingerprint sensor
AI & Imaging Innovations
Google’s on-device AI algorithms power features like:
- Magic Editor for real-time composition and object removal
- Night Sight Pro Video capturing full-color low-light footage at 4K 30 fps
- Audio Magic Eraser to remove background noise from recordings
Early Reception
- GSMArena: Praised the balanced form factor and Pro-grade telephoto, critiqued the single-speaker setup.
- Tom’s Guide: Noted 13 h 37 min of adaptive battery life in mixed-use tests.
Implications
- Pits Pixel directly against iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25 Ultra in the flagship tier.
- Highlights the shift toward on-device AI for privacy and responsiveness.
- May prompt other OEMs to accelerate custom AI-chip adoption.
Conclusion
With its blend of a powerful Tensor G4 SoC, flagship-level cameras, and deep AI integration, the Pixel 9 Pro sets a new benchmark for Android flagships.