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Google Pixel 9

Standard Pixel with 120Hz Actua OLED display, Tensor G4 processor, and 12GB of RAM.

List price

$799

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Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Weight

198 g

Size

6.3 inches

Chipset

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

RAM

12 GB

Max optical zoom

2x optical quality crop (8x digital)

Capacity

4,700 mAh

What it does well

  • Smooth 120Hz Actua display with 2,700 nits peak brightness
  • Generous 12GB RAM for snappy on-device Gemini AI
  • Industry-leading 7 years of full software support

Where it gives ground

  • No telephoto zoom lens
  • Slower charging compared to Chinese brand rivals

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Full specifications

Body

Dimensions
152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm
Weight
198 g
Build
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, satin metal frame
Water / dust rating
IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Stylus
No

Display

Type
Actua OLED
Size
6.3 inches
Resolution
1080 × 2424
Pixel density
~422 ppi
Refresh rate
60–120 Hz Smooth Display
Peak brightness
2,700 nits peak / 1,800 nits HBM
HDR
HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display
Yes

Platform

Operating system
Android 14 (upgradable)
Software support
7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drops
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU
8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 3× A720 + 4× A520)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7

Memory

RAM
12 GB
Storage
128 GB UFS 3.1
Storage options
128 GB / 256 GB
microSD
No

Rear camera

Main
50 MP Octa PD, f/1.68, 25 mm, 1/1.31", OIS
Ultrawide
48 MP Quad PD with Macro Focus, f/1.7, 123°
Telephoto
None (Super Res Zoom up to 8x)
Max optical zoom
2x optical quality crop (8x digital)
Stabilization
OIS on main wide lens
Video
4K 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR

Front camera

Selfie camera
10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, f/2.2
Selfie video
4K 60 fps

Battery & charging

Capacity
4,700 mAh
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet
27 W fast charging
Wireless charging
15 W wireless with Pixel Stand / Qi
Reverse wireless
Yes (Battery Share)
Charger in box
No

Audio

Speakers
Stereo speakers
Headphone jack
No

Connectivity

Cellular
5G (sub-6 + mmWave)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 3.2
SIM
Single Nano-SIM + eSIM

Features

Biometrics
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + Face Unlock
Extra controls
Power and Volume keys
Standout features
Gemini Live AI, Pixel Screenshots app, Add Me, Clear Calling
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Google Pixel 9 spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does Google Pixel 9 cost?

Google Pixel 9 lists at $799 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Google Pixel 9’s key specs?

Key specifications for Google Pixel 9 include weight (198 g), size (6.3 inches), and chipset (Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)).

What does Google Pixel 9 compare against?

Google Pixel 9 is compared head to head against Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 vs ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8a, Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.