What to expect from Google’s Pixel 9 event

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the upcoming Google Pixel hardware event, providing details on the expected Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro smartphones, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold foldable phone, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds, and the Pixel Watch 3. It also mentions some additional products and features that Google may unveil at the event.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro

1. What are the key features of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro smartphones?

• The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will feature a flatter design with rounded camera modules.
• The Pixel 9 Pro will come in two sizes: a larger 6.8-inch model and a smaller 6.3-inch variant.
• The Pixel 9 is expected to have a 6.3-inch display, 12GB of RAM, and a 50MP main camera, while the Pixel 9 Pro will have a 16GB of RAM, a 42MP selfie camera, and a triple-camera setup with 50MP, 48MP, and 48MP lenses.
• Both phones are rumored to use the G4 Tensor chip and may include an Exynos 5400 modem for satellite SOS features.

2. What color options are expected for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro?

• The Pixel 9 is expected to come in obsidian, porcelain, rose, and green.
• The Pixel 9 Pro is rumored to come in charcoal, porcelain, rose, and hazel.

[02] Pixel 9 Pro Fold

1. What are the key changes in the design and specifications of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold compared to the previous Pixel Fold?

• The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is expected to be taller and slimmer than the previous model.
• It will have a 6.3-inch cover display and an 8-inch inner display, which are larger than the 5.8-inch outer and 7.6-inch inner displays of the original Pixel Fold.
• The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rumored to be thinner, measuring 5.1mm when unfolded and 10.5mm when folded, and may lay completely flat when unfolded.
• The phone is expected to use the same G4 Tensor chip and 16GB of RAM as the other Pixel 9 devices.
• The camera setup is said to include a 10MP front-facing camera, a 48MP main camera, a 10.5MP ultrawide lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto sensor.

[03] Pixel Buds Pro 2

1. What are the key new features of the Pixel Buds Pro 2?

• The Pixel Buds Pro 2 will have a small wing tip that sticks out from the side of each bud, similar to the "stabilizer arc" on the original Pixel Buds.
• They are rumored to feature a new "Tensor A1" chip that enables improved active noise cancellation (ANC).
• The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are expected to offer up to 30 hours of battery life with the case (or up to 8 hours without), though it's unclear if this is with ANC turned on or off.
• Other changes include larger grills that match the bud colors and a charging case with a small speaker, possibly for the Find My feature.

[04] Pixel Watch 3

1. What are the key differences between the Pixel Watch 3 and its predecessor?

• The Pixel Watch 3 is expected to come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm, unlike the single size of the previous model.
• The 41mm version is rumored to have a 10% larger screen than the similarly sized predecessor, thanks to thinner bezels.
• Both sizes are said to feature a brighter 2,000-nit display and an ultra wideband chip for improved location tracking.
• The 41mm model is expected to have a slightly bigger 310mAh battery and 20% faster charging than the Pixel Watch 2.
• The Pixel Watch 3 may not be compatible with current Pixel Watch 2 bands, especially the larger 45mm version.

[05] Other Announcements

1. What other products and features did the article mention that Google may unveil at the event?

• Google has already announced the release of a new TV Streamer that could rival the Apple TV 4K.
• The company also released the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and new Gemini-powered features in the Google Home app.
• Google is expected to release a new weather app alongside the Pixel 9 lineup, which may provide features like rain notifications, AI weather summaries, and a weather map.