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Google Pixel 9 Pro

USD 999USD 1,0999%

Released August 2024 · Specs verified September 8, 2026

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Google's compact flagship with 5x zoom, 16 GB RAM and class-best point-and-shoot photos — the photographer's Android.

62score

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Our take: Choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro if camera matters most — it scores 95/100 there. It costs USD 999 (down from USD 1,099).

At a glance

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About the Google Pixel 9 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (Google, 2024) Google's compact flagship with 5x zoom, 16 GB RAM and class-best point-and-shoot photos — the photographer's Android. Its standout is camera (95/100), followed by display (77/100). Its weakest category is price (41/100) — keep that in mind if price is what you care about.

Full specs

Performance

Performance score

Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.

1,050,000 pts

28/100

Chipset

The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.

Google Tensor G4
RAM

More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.

16 GB

100/100

Storage

Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.

128 GB

14/100

Display

Screen size

Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.

6.3 in

47/100

Pixel density

Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.

495 ppi

73/100

Refresh rate

How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.

120 Hz

71/100

Brightness

Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.

3,000 nits

55/100

Camera

Main camera

Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.

50
Selfie camera

Resolution of the front camera.

42 MP

81/100

Telephoto lens

A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.

Yes

100/100

Video quality

Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.

96 pts

90/100

Camera quality

Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.

153 pts

91/100

Battery

Battery

Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.

4,700 mAh

49/100

Charging speed

Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.

27 W

9/100

Wireless charging

Whether the phone charges wirelessly.

Yes

100/100

Price

Price

Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.

999 USD

40/100

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