Pixel 9 Series: Which One Fits You? (9, Pro, Fold Comparison)
Discover the Pixel 9 series lineup! Compare models, features, and prices to find the perfect Pixel 9 phone for you.
Thanks to Tuesday’s Made by Google event in Mountain View, CA, we now have all the details about the new Pixel 9 series lineup, including each phone’s starting price, availability, specs, and features.
Google introduced the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro with a fresh design that moves away from the iconic camera bar and also added a new foldable option, Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
With multiple models to choose from, deciding which Pixel 9 phone is the right one for you can be challenging. To make your decision easier, we’ve gathered all the key differences between each Pixel 9 device so you can choose the best one for your needs.
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Pixel 9 Series Comparison: 9 vs. Pro vs. Fold
| Feature | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $1,799 or $49.97/month (36 months) | $999 or $27.75/month (36 months) | $799 or $22.19/month (36 months) |
| Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Colors | Obsidian (Black), Porcelain (White) | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony |
| Dimensions | Height: 6.1 in, Width: 3 in (Folded) / 5.9 in (Unfolded), Depth: 0.4 in (Folded) / 0.2 in (Unfolded) | Height: 6 in, Width: 2.8 in, Depth: 0.3 in | Height: 6 in, Width: 2.8 in, Depth: 0.3 in |
| Display (Cover) | 6.3-inch Actua display, 1080 x 2424 OLED, 60-120Hz | 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO, 1280 x 2856 OLED, 1-120Hz | 6.3-inch Actua display, 1080 x 2424 OLED, 60-120Hz |
| Display (Internal) | 8-inch Super Actua Flex, 2076 x 2152 OLED, 1-120Hz | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | 24+ hours, 4,650 mAh, Up to 72-hour Extreme Battery Saver | 24+ hours, 4700 mAh, Up to 100-hour Extreme Battery Saver | 24+ hours, 4700 mAh, Up to 100-hour Extreme Battery Saver |
| Charging | Fast & Wireless Charging | Fast & Wireless Charging, Battery Share | Fast & Wireless Charging, Battery Share |
| Durability | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IPX8 Water Resistance | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 Dust & Water Resistance | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 Dust & Water Resistance |
| Memory & Storage | 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB | 16GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 12GB RAM, 128GB/256GB |
| Security | Google VPN, Titan M2 Security | Google VPN, Titan M2 Security | Google VPN, Titan M2 Security |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Rear Camera | 48MP wide, 10.5MP ultrawide, 10.8MP 5x telephoto, Super Res Zoom up to 20x | 50MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x telephoto, Super Res Zoom up to 30x | 50MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, Super Res Zoom up to 8x |
| Video Recording | 4K 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p 24/30/60 FPS, Digital Zoom up to 20x | 8K 30 FPS, 4K 24/30/60 FPS, Super Res Zoom Video up to 20x | 4K 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p 24/30/60 FPS, Digital Zoom up to 7x |
| Front Camera | 10MP, f/2.2, 87° FOV | 42MP, f/2.2, 103° ultrawide FOV | 10.5MP, f/2.2, 95° ultrawide FOV |
| Camera Features | Pro Controls, Super Res Zoom, Night Sight, Portrait Mode | Pro Controls, Super Res Zoom, Night Sight, Portrait Mode | Super Res Zoom, Night Sight, Portrait Mode |
| Editing Features | Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take |
| Video Features | Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Audio Magic Eraser | Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Audio Magic Eraser | Audio Magic Eraser, Night Sight Video |
| Audio | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Spatial Audio | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Spatial Audio | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Spatial Audio |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
Pixel 9 Series: Price and Availability
The base Pixel 9 starts at $799, which is $100 more than the Pixel 8’s launch price. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro keeps the same $999 starting price as its predecessor.
Google’s latest foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is the biggest phone in the lineup and starts at $1,799, matching the original Pixel Fold’s launch price.
Launch Dates:
- Pixel 9: August 22
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: September 4
- Pixel 9 Pro: September
At launch, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will have limited availability and will be sold in the US, Canada, and select countries across Europe, Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will be available in all these regions, plus additional markets, including Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Malaysia.
Pixel 9 Series: Design
Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro introduce a new design with a pill-shaped camera bump, replacing the camera bar that debuted with the Pixel 6 in 2021.
Both phones come in Obsidian and Porcelain. Pixel 9 also offers Wintergreen and Peony, while the Pixel 9 Pro comes in Hazel or Rose Quartz.
All models feature scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back, along with a fingerprint-resistant coating. Pixel 9 has a polished back with a satin-finish metal frame, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold feature a silky matte back with a polished metal frame.
Pixel 9 Series: Display
The Pixel 9 series has similar displays, with slight differences in resolution and refresh rate as you move to the Pro models.
The Pixel 9 has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 1080 x 2424 resolution and a 60-120Hz variable refresh rate. The Pixel 9 Pro keeps the same 6.3-inch size but upgrades to LTPO OLED, a 1280 x 2856 resolution, and a smoother 1-120Hz refresh rate.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features both an external and internal display. The external screen matches the Pixel 9’s display, while the internal 8-inch LTPO OLED panel has a 2076 x 2152 resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate.
Pixel 9 Series: Processor
All Pixel 9 models are powered by Google’s new Tensor G4 processor and Titan M2 security coprocessor, designed for better performance and AI tasks than the previous Tensor G3.
The Pixel 9 comes with 12GB of RAM, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold offer 16GB for smoother multitasking and better performance.
Pixel 9 Series: Cameras
For the best camera experience, the Pixel 9 Pro is the top choice. It features a 42MP front camera and a triple rear setup with a 50MP wide lens, 48MP ultrawide lens, and 48MP telephoto lens.
The Pixel 9 shares the same 50MP wide and 48MP ultrawide lenses but lacks a telephoto lens and has a lower-quality 10.5MP front camera.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the weakest camera setup, with a 10MP front camera and a triple rear setup: a 48MP wide, 10.5MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto lens.
Conclusion
Google has expanded the Pixel lineup, offering four Pixel 9 series phones. While the Pixel 9a is expected next year, you still have plenty of options.
For an affordable way to experience the Tensor G4 chip’s speed and AI power, the Pixel 9 is the best choice.
If you want the best camera setup, go for Pixel 9 Pro.
For a larger screen with great cameras, Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the premium option.
And if you’re interested in foldable phones, Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the way to go, though it comes at a high price of $1,799.
