Google has rocked the tech world by announcing its next Made By Google Event much earlier than usual, and that means we’re getting a rare Pixel-themed summer treat.
That comes in the form of the Pixel 9 range, and unlike previous two-device releases, this year’s Pixel range is set to be comprised of a whopping four devices, including an entirely new entry to the Pixel range and a new foldable.
It gets even better; the Pixel 9 range has extensively leaked over the past few months, giving us a pretty clear picture of what to expect from the mid-August announcement – and it’s set to be a doozy.
To save you the hassle of scouring the web yourself, we’ve collated everything there is to know about the Pixel 9 range right now, from release date and pricing rumors to the latest design and spec leaks, as well as our Trusted Take on what the Pixel 9 needs to excel.
Google Pixel 9: At a glance
- The Pixel 9 range will be revealed on 13 August 2024
- There will be four models in the Pixel 9 collection, including a foldable
- The Pixel 9 range should feature the new Tensor G4 chipset
- New on-device AI capabilities and photo editing tools
Google Pixel 9 rumored release date & pricing
- The Pixel 9 reveal is set for 13 August 2024
- Pixel 9 could be more expensive in Europe
Like Apple and its September iPhone launch, you could set your watch to the Pixel launch in October. In fact, every single flagship Pixel launch has happened sometime in October (except the Pixel 5’s late September announcement) so it’s a pretty easy one to predict.
Not this year though; Google has announced a ‘Made By Google’ event set to take place on 13 August 2024, a whole two months earlier than expected, and the company is making no secret of the fact that the Pixel 9 range will be in attendance, teasing the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold and new Gemini features.
However, little is known about the pricing of this year’s Pixel range. For reference, the Pixel 8 will set you back £699/$699, while the Pixel 8 Pro comes in at a cool £999/$999 – a £100/$100 price hike compared to the Pixel 7 range.
While we could see something similar this year, especially with rumors that the standard Pixel 9 might see a €100 price hike in Europe, the hope is that Google can stick to its Pixel 8-level pricing. Either way, it’s likely we’ll hear more about pricing as we get closer to the 13 August reveal.
How many models of Google Pixel 9 will there be?
- Four phones in the Pixel 9 collection
- New Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Also includes a second-gen foldable
While in previous generations of Pixel, we’ve seen a combination of a standard Pixel and a Pixel Pro, rumors suggest that the Pixel 9 collection is set to expand by quite a bit, with four devices in this year’s collection.
The rumor initially came way back in December 2022 with a leak allegedly sharing Google’s roadmap for future Pixels, noting that the Pixel 9 collection would be comprised of three models.
Fast forward to this year and we’ve seen plenty of sources pointing towards three models of Pixel 9 – the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL – including rather reputable sources like @OnLeaks, and Android Central has shared photos of what appear to be Thinborne cases of the Pixel 9 range, including both a Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL.