Google launches Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphones with advanced cameras

Google announced new Pixel phones with advanced cameras and AI enhancements: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Along with Pixel 9 Pro Fold, they are all powered by the new Google Tensor G4 chip.

Pixel 9 has a 6.3-inch Actua display, which is is 35% brighter than Pixel 8 and has been rated the best display in its class. As for the camera, you’re getting the same main and ultrawide cameras as Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. That’s a huge upgrade for the ultrawide lens, from 12MP on Pixel 8 to 48MP on Pixel 9. And the front camera now has autofocus for even sharper selfies.

Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL share the same best-in-class pro triple rear camera system, and the company says the new 48MP 5x telephoto lens has an upgraded sensor that improves autofocus so you can get sharper images — even with low light. These two phones also have a new 42 MP front camera. On Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, the user an use up to 20x Super Res Zoom in Night Sight Video or Video Boost. It combines details from the upgraded telephoto camera with advanced machine learning to add rich details.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an ultra-thin advanced triple rear camera system, including an ultrawide camera that now supports Macro Focus for photos and videos. The upgraded selfie cameras are now identical whether folded or unfolded.