Google is all set to launch its Pixel 9 series smartphones tomorrow in the Global markets, while the company has planned an India-specific launch for August 14th. The company has been dropping hints about the Pixel 9 series India launch since last week, and now their retail partners have ruined all the fun.
With the Pixel 9 series, Google is returning to the offline retail model and will sell the lineup via multiple retail partners, including Reliance Digital, Croma, and Flipkart. This is a big move that has been in the making for a while now. By going to the offline retail space, Google aims to draw in customers who would have gotten Apple or Samsung flagships otherwise.
Their online partner Flipkart has already jumped the gun and revealed that only the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the much anticipated Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be launched in India.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL specifications
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 6.73-inch OLED panel with a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,050 nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It is powered by the Tensor G4 SoC with a Titan M2 security chip.
Under the hood, the phone packs a 5,050mAh battery with up to 30W charging support. It ships with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. In terms of optics, the phone features a 50MP selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto sensors.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold specifications
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold will have an 8-inch Super Actua main display and a 6.3-inch cover display with a Full HD+ resolution. Like the Pixel 9 Pro XL, it will also be powered by the Tensor G4 GPU, the Titan M2 chip, and up to 16GB RAM.
On the optics side, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rumored to get a 10MP selfie camera and a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, a 10.5MP ultrawide lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens. This second-generation Fold is set to come with battery gains, and we can see a large 4,700mAh battery inside the phone with support for 30W fast charging.
Google Pixel 9 series India Pricing
Recent leaks have suggested that the Pixel 9 series could see a price bump over previous generations. According to the reports, the Pixel 9 Pro XL could retail at $1,099 (Rs 93,000) for the base 128GB option, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold could come in at $1,699 (Rs 1,43,000).
Make In India Plans
Just a day prior to the Pixel 9 series launch, Google India announced that the company has started rolling the first batch of Made in India Pixel 8 phones in the market. This is a big milestone for Google which eyes to cut into the premium smartphone segment.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsExcited to announce that the first of our Made in India Google #Pixel8 devices have started rolling off the production lines 🥹
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) August 12, 2024
Grateful for the partnership with Hon'ble Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw as we look forward to bringing the #TeamPixel experience to people across India 🤝 pic.twitter.com/6nKvvcyFkj
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