Google - Pixel 9 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
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Specifications
- Screen Size6.3 inchesRear-Facing Camera50 megapixelsCarrier CompatibilityAT&T, Verizon, Google Fi, T-Mobile, Sprint, VisibleBuilt-in Storage128 gigabytesPhone Memory (RAM)12 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 6.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Rear-Facing Camera: 50 megapixels
- Carrier Compatibility: AT&T, Verizon, Google Fi, T-Mobile, Sprint, Visible
- Built-in Storage: 128 gigabytes
- Phone Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) temporarily stores data so that it can be accessed quickly. The size of the RAM determines how efficiently the phone can handle large amounts of information at once, such as switching between several open apps.)
- General
- Brand: Google
- Model Number: GA05226-US
- Product Name: Pixel 9 128GB (Unlocked)
- Color: Obsidian
- Series: Pixel 9 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Screen Size: 6.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2424 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Display Type: OLED
- Foldable Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 2700 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: Front, Rear, Ultrawide
- Front-Facing Camera: 10.5 megapixels
- Rear-Facing Camera: 50 megapixels
- Ultrawide Camera: 48 megapixels
- Network
- Carrier: Unlocked
- Carrier Compatibility: AT&T, Verizon, Google Fi, T-Mobile, Sprint, Visible
- Network Connectivity: 5G (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Unlocked: true (Can be used with any carrier, typically by exchanging the phone's SIM card with another one compatible for the intended area of service. Can be used with a new or existing cellular service plan.)
- Mobile Hotspot Capability: true (A hotspot-enabled device is able to connect wirelessly to a cellular network and share the connection via Wi-Fi with nearby compatible devices.)
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Power
- Battery Capacity: 4700 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Fast Charging Capability: Wired, Wireless
- Compatibility
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Works With: Google Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- SIM Card Size: Nano SIM, eSIM
- Features
- Model Family: Google Pixel 9
- Sensors: Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Magnetometer, Barometer (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- GPS Enabled: true
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Google Pay
- Protective Qualities: Fingerprint resistant, Scratch resistant, Water resistant, Dust resistant
- Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance: 3.3 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: IP68 (A 4 to 6 character code classifying a product's degree of protection against intrusion of solid particles and liquids as well as impact. Each number in the IP Code denotes a level of protection, determined through testing and published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The first digit represents the degree of protection against solid foreign objects or particles and the second digit represents the degree of protection against water ingress.)
- Security Features: Fingerprint reader, Facial recognition, Passkey
- Built-in Storage: 128 gigabytes
- Performance
- Operating System: Android 14 (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Phone Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) temporarily stores data so that it can be accessed quickly. The size of the RAM determines how efficiently the phone can handle large amounts of information at once, such as switching between several open apps.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 0.3 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 7 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 840353911017
Meet Pixel 9 with Gemini. Engineered by Google, Pixel gets the best of Google’s AI first. So you can take amazing photos, make edits like magic, and get things done even easier. Pixel can protect against spam and other threats. It helps you in an emergency.10 And it’s built to last.
- Universal Unlocked: Compatible with all major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. Also compatible with prepaid carriers including Cricket Wireless, MetroPCS, Google Fi, Total Wireless, Tracfone, and Mint.
- The power behind AI on Google Pixel: Google Tensor G4 is Pixel’s most powerful chip yet. It’s built for advanced AI like Gemini, cutting-edge photos and videos, and smarter ways to help all day.¹
- Gemini. Your built-in AI assistant: Gemini helps you supercharge your ideas. Hold the power button to start writing, planning, learning, and more.²
- Advanced camera. Next-level amazing: The award-winning Pixel Camera includes a 50 MP main sensor for incredible image and video quality. And a new 48 MP ultrawide camera for stunning Macro Focus.
- Pixel helps keep your info safe.: Pixel 9 phones have multiple layers of hardware security to help keep you and personal information safe. Pixel 9 phones were recently recognized as the highest-rated for security when tested among other smartphones by a third-party global research firm.
- The amazing Actua display: The 6.3-inch Actua display is sharp, vibrant, and super bright.³ It runs fast, up to 120Hz, for smooth gaming, scrolling, and switching between apps.⁴
- Powerful performance: Pixel 9 runs fast and smooth with 12 GB of RAM. And it’s designed to handle Google’s advanced AI.
- Super fast charging, all-day battery: The Pixel 9 battery can last over 24 hours, and up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver.⁵ And it can charge to 55% in about 30 minutes.⁶
- Give photos a whole new vision: Reimagine photos in Magic Editor, like adding fall leaves or green grass. Just tap what part you want to change in the photo, and type what you want to see.⁷
- It’s built to last: Pixel can handle everyday drops, spills, and dust.⁸ And the display is scratch and damage resistant, made with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.⁸
- Take the picture. And be in it, too: Add Me makes sure no one is left out of a photo. Take one with the group, then swap in the photographer. Pixel magically merges both photos.⁷
- Turn up sound. Turn down noise: Use Audio Magic Eraser to reduce distracting noise in video, like music and wind. And turn up the sounds you want.⁹
- Fast help in an emergency: If you’re in an emergency, press the power button 5 times. Pixel can call emergency services and share your location with contacts.⁰
- Goodbye, spam calls. Pixel helps you avoid unwanted calls: Call Screen on Pixel can detect and filter out spam calls.1 If it’s not spam, Pixel can let you know who’s calling and why.¹¹
- Pixel Drops make your phone feel new: Your Pixel gets a boost of helpfulness with automatic Pixel Drops.12 They include new camera features, helpful tools, and more. So your Pixel keeps getting better over time.
Whats Included
- 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)
- SIM tool
Disclaimers
- ¹ Compared to earlier Pixel phones.
- ² Gemini mobile app available on select devices, languages, and countries. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.
- ³ Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 6.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
- ⁴ Not available for all apps or content.
- ⁵ For “over 24 hours”: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features. For “Up to 100 hours”: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity).
- ⁵ For both claims: Battery testing conducted on a major US carrier network in California in early 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that, for the “up to 100 hours” claim only, Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.
- ⁶ Charging speed based upon testing with device batteries drained to 1% and charged with Google 45W USB-C® Charger. Charging testing conducted by Google in early 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings with the device powered on. Charging speed depends upon many factors including usage during charging, battery age, and ambient temperature. Actual charging speed may be slower.
- ⁷ Results may vary. Not available for all cameras, apps or modes.
- ⁸ Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory but the device is not water or dust proof. The accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage.
- ⁸ Phone is not drop/tumble proof and dropping your device may result in loss of water/dust resistance. Damage from drops, tumbles, and other external forces are not covered under warranty. Liquid damage voids the warranty. See g.co/pixel/water for details.
- ⁹ May not work on all audio elements.
- ⁰ Personal Safety app features are dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all areas. For more information, see g.co/pixel/personalsafety.
- ¹¹ Not available in all languages or countries. See g.co/pixel/callassist for details.
- ¹² See g.co/pixel/updates for details on when your Pixel is eligible to receive Pixel Drops. Availability of some Pixel Drops may vary.
Q: Does the Pixel 9 have a fingerprint reader?
A: The Pixel 9 has a fingerprint reader.
Q: Is the Pixel 9 water resistant?
A: The Pixel 9 has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP68.
Q: What is the screen size of the Pixel 9?
A: The Pixel 9 has a screen size of 6.3 inches.
Q: What operating system does the Pixel 9 run on?
A: The Pixel 9 runs on Android 14.
Q: Does the Pixel 9 support Google Pay?
A: The Pixel 9 supports Google Pay.
Q: What is the rear-facing camera resolution?
A: The Google Pixel 9 has a 50-megapixel rear-facing camera.
Q: What is the screen size of this Google Pixel phone?
A: The Google Pixel 9 has a 6.3-inch screen.
Q: How does Gemini help in an emergency?
A: If you press the power button 5 times, Pixel can call emergency services and share your location with contacts.
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Meet Pixel 9 with Gemini. Engineered by Google, Pixel gets the best of Google’s AI first. So you can take amazing photos, make edits like magic, and get things done even easier. Pixel can protect against spam and other threats. It helps you in an emergency.10 And it’s built to last.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smooth, Smart, and Totally Worth It
Really impressed with the Pixel 9 so far. The camera is fantastic, the phone feels smooth and fast, and the clean software experience is a big plus. Battery life has been solid for my daily use. Overall, a reliable and enjoyable upgrade.
This review is from Google - Pixel 9 128GB (Unlocked) - Peony
DebilaT Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simply the best after one year of real life usage
After 1 year, I can confidently say the Google Pixel 9 is a game-changer. From the moment I powered it on, the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. First off, the speed is phenomenal. Navigating through apps, multitasking, and even demanding games feel incredibly smooth and responsive. There's no lag or stutter, just pure, unadulterated performance that keeps up with everything I throw at it. What truly sets the Pixel 9 apart, however, is its ease of use. Google's clean Android interface is intuitive and a joy to interact with. Everything is where you expect it to be, making daily tasks effortless. It's a testament to thoughtful design that doesn't overwhelm you with unnecessary features. And then there's the camera – simply amazing. Whether it's vibrant landscapes, detailed portraits, or challenging low-light shots, the Pixel 9 consistently captures stunning photos with incredible clarity and true-to-life colors. The AI enhancements are subtle yet powerful, turning everyday moments into professional-looking photographs without any effort. It's truly a point-and-shoot marvel. Finally, the absence of bloatware is a breath of fresh air. You get a clean, pure Android experience without any pre-installed junk apps hogging storage or resources. This contributes significantly to the phone's overall speed and responsiveness, allowing you to customize your device exactly how you want it. In summary, the Pixel 9 is a masterclass in smartphone design and engineering. It's blazing fast, wonderfully easy to use, boasts a class-leading camera, and offers the unadulterated Android experience we all crave. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a top-tier smartphone without the fuss.
This review is from Google - Pixel 9 128GB (Unlocked) - Porcelain
YingC Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 9 (128GB) is a cool phone. The camera is the best feature. The Google software is good and it has cool AI features. It has a good battery life but the battery can get a little warm at times. But overall nice phone.
This review is from Google - Pixel 9 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
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