The Pixel 9 is Google’s main 2024 phone. It carries the Tensor G4 chip, 12 GB of RAM, a 6.3-inch (160 mm) 60–120 Hz Actua OLED display and the same 50 MP main and 48 MP ultrawide cameras as the Pixel 9 Pro; it has no telephoto camera. Front and back are Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and Google promises seven years of updates. Testing praised the display, camera and battery and criticised the Tensor G4’s performance and slow AI features.
Pixel 9 (GUR25 global model, G2YBB US, G1B60 Japan); 12 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB; Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9a are separate models.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424 at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 |
| Glass and build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; polished back with satin metal frame; IP68 |
| Chip | Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| Memory and storage | 12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch sensor, optical + electronic stabilisation) and 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 8x |
| Front camera and video | 10.5 MP front camera (autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95°); rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps |
| Battery and charging | Typical 4,700 mAh (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours; up to 27 W wired, about 55% in roughly 30 minutes; 15 W wireless with Pixel Stand, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share |
| Operating system and updates | Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Connectivity | 5G sub-6 GHz (the US model adds mmWave); Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS |
| SIM, port and audio | Single nano SIM + eSIM; USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones |
| Size and weight | 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 g |
Google presents the Pixel 9 with Gemini AI features, an IP68 body covered in Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and seven years of update support. Google Pixel Help
TechRadar found the display very bright and colourful for its class, though side by side the Pixel 9 Pro’s screen stayed brighter and sharper. Photos were almost indistinguishable from the Pixel 9 Pro; however, the camera app was criticised for not explaining why some features were disabled, and when the phone overheated in bright sunlight the camera dropped to 12 MP. In Future Labs testing the Tensor G4 trailed the iPhone SE in single-core performance; apps stuttered with many open, and AI features felt slow. The battery lasted more than 13 hours in their rundown test; a 45 W charger made almost no difference over 25 W, and 55% in 30 minutes was confirmed.
TechRadar: Google Pixel 9 reviewMost of the 46 reviews on Best Buy Canada are positive; the camera, battery life, the clean Android interface and speed compared with older Pixel or Samsung phones are the most praised points. Negative non-promotional reviews cover different issues: one owner says Face Unlock fails in the dark and the speaker crackles during calls, another says the battery drains quickly despite about an hour of video a day and that voice typing is weak, and another complains about the lack of a memory card slot. Promotional reviews also mention low call volume, warming after 10–15 minutes of use and occasional freezes. 1-star reviews unrelated to the phone itself, such as a security claim and an iPhone comparison, were not counted.
Best Buy Canada: Google Pixel 9 128 GB customer reviews