Tomorrow is a big day for Google as the company kicks off its new Pixel product launch. Google is set to unveil its Pixel 9 series along with the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds. keynote address It starts at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST / 10:30 PM IST. As always, we've got a roundup of all the leaks and rumors from the past few months to keep you up to date.
To no one's surprise, there have been a lot of Pixel device leaks in recent months, and we have pretty much all the key details about the new devices, including their specs and regional pricing. Here's what to expect from tomorrow's Made by Made by Google Keynote '24:
A trio of Pixel 9 phones: two Pros and one vanilla
Google is ready to unify its Pixel smartphone lineup in the same way that Apple has been doing for several years. Pixel 9 will be a basic iPhone equivalent, with a 6.3-inch (non-LTPO) OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and slightly thicker bezels than its Pro counterparts.
Google Pixel 9
The Pixel 9 will feature an aluminum frame along with a redesigned camera bump that no longer blends into the side frame like the Pixel 8 series. Being the more affordable device in the series, Google will offer eye-catching color options including Porcelain (white), Rose, Green, and Obsidian (black).
Pixel 9 Pro brings Pro features (i.e. triple cameras) to a smaller size in hopes of attracting users who were previously reluctant to upgrade to the Pro. It also gets a 6.3-inch OLED (LTPO this time) with sleeker bezels than the standard Pixel 9, as well as a shiny new frame that can be had in stainless steel or titanium. Pixel 9 ProXL will become the true successor of last year Pixel 8 Pro with a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display. The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are expected to come in Porcelain, Rose, Hazel (green), and Obsidian colors.
Google Pixel 9 Pro/9 Pro XL
Cameras are always a central feature of Pixel devices, and this year the Pro cameras receiving A 50-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.31-inch Samsung GNK sensor and optical image stabilization, a 48-megapixel 5x telephoto camera with a 1/2.51-inch Sony IMX858 sensor, and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera. The Pixel 9 is said to feature the same 50-megapixel main camera and 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Rumor has it that Google will finally implement 8K video recording this time around.
Pixel 9 (left) and Pixel 9 Pro (right)
The Pro models will also get upgraded 50-megapixel front cameras (Samsung 3J1), while the non-Pro models will stick with the 10.5-megapixel sensor from last year's Pixel 8 series.
All four new Pixels are expected to be powered by Google's 4nm Tensor G4 chipset, which should feature an octa-core configuration – 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz, and 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz. Early benchmarks showed that this would be one of the minor changes in the short history of Tensor chipsets, although we waiting improved energy efficiency and heat management.
Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Pixel 9 will reportedly offer up to 12GB of RAM, while the Pros will have a 16GB RAM configuration. The new phones will also according to rumors to provide two-way satellite communications via the Exynos 5400 modem.
The batteries of the new phones are also expected to have larger capacities, with the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro having 4,600mAh cells, and the 9 Pro XL set to bump that up to 5,060mAh. Google is also expected to add faster charging support this time around, with up to 35W on the Pro 9 XL.
As for availability and pricing, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL are expected to go up for pre-order immediately after tomorrow's event, with public sales set to begin on August 22.
The Pixel 9 is expected to cost £750/€899 for the 128GB model and £894/€999 for the 256GB model.
The Pixel 9 Pro will cost £914/€1,099 for the 128GB version, £1,094/€1,199 for the 256GB version, and £1,202/€1,329 for the 512GB version.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL will cost £1,022/€1,199 for the 128GB version, £1,202/€1,299 for the 256GB version, £1,310/€1,429 for the 512GB version, and £1,562/€1,689 for the 1TB version.
Rumor has it that Google will offer a free storage upgrade for pre-orders between August 13 and September 3.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold is taller, thinner, and has updated hardware
Google is also set to update its first foldable phone with Pixel 9 Pro Foldable. We're expecting a significant redesign with a taller, thinner body, which is rumored to measure 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5mm when folded and 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1mm when unfolded. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is also expected to be fully open flat unlike its predecessor. It's also said to weigh 257 grams, which is still heavier than its main competitors, but a nice 26 gram reduction over the original Pixel Fold.
The two displays will get a major overhaul, with a 6.24-inch cover display and an 8-inch OLED main display. Both will have a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 2,700 nits, and will offer updated aspect ratios with a taller, narrower cover display and a square folding screen.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold unfolded
The rear cameras should include a 48-megapixel main, 10.5-megapixel telephoto, and 12-megapixel ultra-wide cameras, as well as two 10-megapixel selfie shooters — one for each display. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will also feature the new Tensor G4 chip with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Images Leaked), Obsidian
One area that won't be getting an update is the battery – Google is rumored to be going with a 4,650mAh battery, which is 171mAh smaller than the first-generation Pixel Fold. Hopefully, the new and improved Tensor G4 will make up for the smaller capacity.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Images Leaked) Porcelain
Pre-orders are tomorrow, with public sales expected to begin in September. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is expected to cost from £1,670/€1,899 for the 256GB version and £1,850/€2,029 for the 512GB version.
New AI features – why not?
It wouldn’t be a Google keynote without some new AI features built in. The new Pixels are expected to come with Pixel Screenshots, which uses Gemini to help you extract information from your screenshots and initiate searches directly. We’re also expecting new Gemini interactions with the ability to ask for help from any screen on your device.
Add Me is one of the most interesting features coming to the Pixel Camera app, which will allow you to add people to photos where they weren't originally in them. Google is also rumored to be updating Magic Editor with the ability to replace photo backgrounds with text suggestions.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 with wing tips
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 should retain the same stem-less design as their predecessors, but will bring back the wingtips for a better fit. They are expected to be available in Charcoal, Porcelain, Aloe, and Hot Pink, and will feature a slightly larger body that could hide a larger 650mAh battery.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Hot Pink
We didn't see much else in terms of specs, but we're hoping for improved sound and better noise cancellation.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are set to launch on September 26, priced at $229/€249/£219. You can also expect to see them in pre-order bundles alongside new Pixel phones.
Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes
For the first time in its lineup, the Pixel Watch 3 is expected to come in more than one size, namely a 45mm diameter version as well as a 41mm version. Both will look nearly identical to the Pixel Watch 2 with circular AMOLED displays, but will offer larger panels thanks to new thinner bezels. Both new watch models will also offer 2,000 nits of peak brightness and a 60Hz refresh rate, a welcome improvement over the Pixel Watch 2's 30Hz panel.
The hardware inside will remain largely unchanged, with the same Snapdragon Wear 5100 and Cortex M33 coprocessor as last year's Pixel Watch 2. These will be joined by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. The battery in the 41mm Pixel Watch 3 is expected to be 310mAh, while the 45mm version will have a 420mAh capacity.