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Published on August 14th, 2024 | by Adrian Gunning

Google announces the new Pixel 9 Range, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

In exciting news for fans of Android smartphones, Google has announced that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is coming to Australia this September. Google also unveiled a new range of Pixel 9 devices, with the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Google’s first – and only – foldable phone which offers the best of Google AI on an epic scale is now available for pre-order Down Under.

Engineered by Google and brings you the best of Google’s AI first. You can multitask in Split Screen1 and enjoy big screen entertainment on the 8-inch Super Actua Flex inner display. Snap brilliant selfies with the powerful rear camera and use tabletop mode for hands-free pics. With Pixel’s fastest, most powerful Tensor G4 processor and 16 GB of RAM, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is super quick and efficient, delivering Google’s cutting-edge AI features seamlessly.

  • A full 6.3” Pixel phone when folded, the Fold opens to become a 8” immersive display – perfect for multitasking with Split Screen, enjoying big screen entertainment and making the most of Google’s AI-powered photo editing suite.
  • Designed to fit easily in your pocket, it’s slim, sophisticated and made with a high-strength hinge to ensure it’ll hold up fold after fold.
  • Featuring an ultra-thin advanced triple rear camera system with AI built in, it’s easy to snap brilliant selfies, take incredible group pics and add custom edits.
  • The Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $2,699 (RRP), is now available for pre-order and will be on shelves starting 2 September. It comes in Porcelain and Obsidian and is available at the Google Store, JB HIFI, Telstra, Optus, Harvey Norman, Officeworks, and Vodafone.

Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL

Powered by the new Google Tensor G4 chip, the Pixel 9 range offers more options than ever before and Google’s most advanced AI capabilities yet.

  • For the first ever time, the Pro model offers the same specs and features just in two different sizes: Pixel 9 Pro (6.3”) and Pixel 9 Pro XL (6.8”) – alongside the classic Pixel 9 (also 6.3”)
  • The Pixel 9 Pro & Pro XL feature the most powerful Pixel camera yet, cutting-edge video quality, alongside new AI powered editing features such as Add Me – which lets you retroactively add people to group pictures
  • The built-in Gemini AI assistant allows you to supercharge your productivity, while the seven years’ guarantee of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates means its created to last
  • The Pixel 9 Pro starts at $1,699 (RRP) and the Pixel 9 Pro XL starts at $1,849 (RRP) and come in Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel and Rose Quartz, while the Pixel 9 starts at $1,349 (RRP) and is available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. All devices are now available for pre-order, and will be on shelves from 22 August at the Google Store, JB HIFI, Telstra, Optus, Harvey Norman, OfficeWorks and Vodafone. 

Google Pixel 9 Range Specifications

Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Price From $1,349 From $1,699 From $1,849 From $2,699
Screen size 6.3-inch Super Actua display 6.3-inch Super Actua display 6.8-inch Super Actua display 8-inch Super Actua Flex inner + 6.3-inch Actua front displays
Battery 4,700mAh with 24+ hour battery life  4,700mAh with 24+ hour battery life 5,060mAh with 24+ hour battery life  4,650mAh with 24+ hour battery life
Chipset G4 Tensor Chip G4 Tensor Chip G4 Tensor Chip G4 Tensor Chip
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB,
Rear camera Dual 50-megapixel wide angle and 48-megapixel ultra-wide cameras Triple 50-megapixel wide, 48-megapixel ultra-wide and 48-megapixel telephoto cameras Triple 50-megapixel wide, 48-megapixel ultra-wide and 48-megapixel telephoto cameras Triple 48-megapixel wide, 10.5-megapixel ultra-wide and 10.8-megapixel telephoto cameras
Front camera 10.5-megapixel selfie camera 42-megapixel selfie camera 42-megapixel selfie camera 10-megapixel selfie camera
Operating system Android 14 Android 14 Android 14 Android 14
Colours Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz Obsidian, Por

Also joining the new Pixel 9’s is the Pixel Watch 3 (available from 10 September) and Pixel Buds Pro 2 (available from 26 September).

The Pixel Watch is the latest smartwatch engineered by Google, designed for performance inside and out to help you maximise your fitness routine and stay on top of your day. Now available in two sizes, 41 mm and 45 mm, the Pixel Watch 3 offers more display than ever,2 making room for richer and more glanceable information. The cutting-edge Actua display is bigger, brighter and more responsive than before, delivering brilliant clarity, even in bright daylight.

The Pixel Watch 3 starts at $579 (RRP) and will be on sale starting September 10 available at the Google Store, JB HIFI, Telstra, Optus, Harvey Norman and Officeworks. On the 41mm size, it’s available in Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain and Rose Quartz. On the 45mm size, it’s available in Hazel, Obsidian and Porcelain.

Pixel Watch 3 Specifications

Pixel Watch (41mm) Pixel Watch (45mm)
Price $349 (Bluetooth), $449 (LTE) $399 (Bluetooth), $449 (LTE)
Colors Black on an Obsidian band, Silver on a Porcelain band, Silver on a Rose Quartz band, Gold on a Hazel band Black on an Obsidian band, Silver on a Porcelain band, Hazel on a Hazel band
Dimensions 41.0 x 12.3 mm 45.0 x 12.3 mm
Weight 31 g (without band) 37 g (without band)
Display 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO display with 2,000 nit max brightness, 60 Hz refresh rate 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO display with 2,000 nit max brightness, 60 Hz refresh rate
Battery 306 mAh battery rated up to 24 hours (always-on display), 36 hours (Battery Saver mode) 420 mAh battery rated up to 24 hours (always-on display), 36 hours (Battery Saver mode)
Connectivity 4G LTE (optional), Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + 5GHz, NFC, Ultra-Wideband 4G LTE (optional), Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + 5GHz, NFC, Ultra-Wideband
Durability Gorilla Glass 5, 50 meters water resistance, IP68 rated Gorilla Glass 5, 50-meter water resistance, IP68 rated
OS Wear OS 5.0 Wear OS 5.0
Compatibility Android 10.0 or newer Android 10.0 or newer
Storage 32GB 32GB
Processors Qualcomm SW5100, Cortex M33 co-processor Qualcomm SW5100, Cortex M33 co-processor
Sensors Altimeter, SpO2, ECG, heart rate, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, skin temperature, cEDA, barometer, magnetometer Altimeter, SpO2, ECG, heart rate, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, skin temperature, cEDA, barometer, magnetometer


About the Author

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Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.


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