Google Pixel 9

The Google Pixel 9 is the most affordable Pixel 9 flagship series smartphone.

Google announced four smartphones in August 2024, two months ahead of what was expected. The Google Pixel 9 is the most affordable out of the four, though it’s still a flagship-level phone. The Pixel 9 does look a bit different this time around, and it feels different in the hand. It is flatter than its predecessor, that’s for sure. It has flat sides all around, and a flat back. Still, it’s quite comfortable as the edges are tapered off.

The Pixel 9 also has a flat display with rather thin bezels. A display camera hole sits at the top of the display. All the physical buttons sit on the right-hand side of the device. A pill-shaped camera island is placed on the back of the device, with a pill-shaped cutout for the cameras themselves. There are two of them here, and that camera island does help make the phone stable while sitting on the table.

This smartphone is made out of aluminum and glass. It is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, and it’s the lightest in the Pixel 9 series. Well, it’s basically the same weight and dimensions as the Pixel 9 Pro. It does support both wired and wireless charging, on top of reverse wireless charging. The charging is not all that fast, though, and the charger is not included in the package.

There are two cameras situated on the back here. A 50-megapixel main snapper is backed by a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera. There is an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner included under the display. Android 14 pre-installed on the Google Pixel 9, as it launched a lot earlier than expected. Android 15 will land in October. The Pixel 9 comes in four color variants and also features a set of stereo speakers.