Google is set to launch its Pixel 9 series along with a number of hardware announcements at the company’s annual Made by Google event today. This is the first time in 8 years (since the inception of the Pixel series) that the Android maker has held its hardware event before the iPhone launch of the year. Another first is the launch of 4 new Pixel smartphones this year: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
When and where to watch Google’s Pixel 9 series launch event?
Like last year, the Made by Google event will be streamed live on the company’s official YouTube channel. To save you the hassle, we have embedded a direct streaming link below that will take you straight to the launch event as soon as it starts.
What to expect from Made by Google event today?
1) Pixel 9:
Rumours suggest that the Pixel 9 will likely have a 6.3-inch display and be available in four colourways: black, light grey, porcelain, and pink. The phone is likely to have the same camera setup as its predecessor and could feature a glossy glass exterior. The new Tensor G4 chipset could power it and come with up to 12GB of RAM.
The Pixel 9 is expected to cost €899 in Europe and between $599 and $799 in the US.
2) Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL:
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are likely to be powered by the Tensor G4 SoC and come with 16GB of RAM. The Pro model is expected to come with a 4,558mAh battery, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL could come with a 4,942mAh battery.
The Pixel 9 Pro could be priced at £1,099 for the 128GB variant, £1,199 for the 256GB variant and £1,329 for the 512GB variant.
4) Pixel 9 Pro Fold:
Pixel 9 Pro Fold is expected to come with a 6.4-inch cover display and an 8-inch inner display. The successor to the Pixel Fold is likely to feature a triple camera setup on the back, including a 48MP primary, 10.5MP ultra-wide-angle and 10.8MP telephoto shooter. For selfies and video calls, there is expected to be a 10MP shooter on the front.
5) Pixel Watch 3:
Several reports confirm that Google may be planning to launch the Pixel Watch 3 at the 13 August event. The watch is expected to have similar specs to its predecessor, including the Snapdragon W5 chip and a custom processor. The watch is likely to be available in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm.
The biggest changes are likely to be in terms of the display, with rumours suggesting that the Pixel Watch 3 will come with 4.5mm bezels, a significant reduction from the 5.5mm bezels on its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Watch 3 is also expected to have a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, compared to 1,000 nits on the Watch 2.
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Published: 13 Aug 2024, 11:20 AM IST