Google Pixel 9 Pro UK release date, price and how to pre-order today
There's a new addition to the Google Pixel ecosystem — and we've got all the details.
Tuesday 13th August marked a major date in Google's 2024 calendar: the Made by Google event, which took place at 10am PST.
This event saw the launch of several much-hyped products which, in typical Google fashion, had little mystery surrounding them. Notably, this is the first time that Google have scheduled their launch event ahead of the Apple event in September, marking a change from their usual October launch dates.
The tech giant is set to release a grand total of four new pixel devices at this year's meeting, which are the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
As you can guess from the name, the Google Pixel 9 Pro boasts a range of new specs and features, especially when it comes to the AI technology incorporated in the phone.
Customers will also be delighted with the new design features, as Google begins to pivot away from their signature rounder edges, opting for a sharper, sleeker design.
We've rounded up all the need-to-know details about Google's latest flagship smartphone, including the release date, price, design features and more.
Pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro for £999 at John Lewis
Fancy refreshing your knowledge of Google products? Take a look at our guides to the Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 8 in mint green.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro UK release date
Good news! The Google Pixel 9 Pro is available for pre-order now, following the Made by Google event on Tuesday
And it keeps getting better; the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is available for pre-order from tomorrow onwards as well.
Pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro for £999 at John Lewis
Google Pixel 9 Pro design
Compared to its predecessors, the entire Pixel 9 range will boast a new and flatter edge design, more akin to the iPhone 15 than the rounded aesthetic of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models.
The phone's finishes have also been updated, with a silky glass matte back and polished metal sides. According to Google, these models are twice as durable as the Google Pixel 8.
The model will also feature a redesign of the camera bar which will be a triple-lens array on a wide, pill-shaped island. This is in contrast to earlier Pixel models, where the camera bar spanned the full width of the back of the phone.
The pixel 9 Pro comes with a 6.3-inch display and boasts a display 35% brighter than the previous Pixel 8 model.
Pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro for £999 at John Lewis
Google Pixel 9 Pro specs and features
It's an exciting time for Google fans, as there are a range of projected brand-new capabilities exclusive to the Pixel 9 range.
Firstly, tech fans will be happy to hear that a new Tensor G4 chip is making its debut with this range, offering a performance boost over the G3 chip.
Google's Pixel 8 models were emphasised as being AI-first phones, and this is set to continue with their successors. The improved Tensor G4 chip, if included, will be put to good use improving the on-device AI performance, which is a key pillar for the Pixel 9 collection.
The new Tensor G4 chipset comes with 16GB of RAM for the Google Pixel 9 Pro and is designed to improve the everyday tasks, such as opening apps and browsing the internet.
Screen sizes are also undergoing a bit of a change, moving to a 6.3 inch display and a 6.8 inch super actual display.
One of the most publicised details has been the new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. While this may seem like a return to older times, the new fingerprint technology means that this feature will mean much faster phone unlocking in comparison to the current biometric facial recognition.
As well as some exciting new features, the Google Pixel 9 Pro also boasts improvements on classic features, such as a 20% longer battery life during active screen usage (in comparison to the Google Pixel 8) and seven years of OS, Pixel Drops and security updates.
Pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro for £999 at John Lewis
What is the Google Pixel 9 Pro camera like?
The new Google Pixel 9 Pro is a new addition to the realm of smartphones with high-quality cameras.
The phone boasts a 42MP front camera, accompanied by a 50MP wide, 48MP ultrawide and 48MP telephoto rear camera.
The front camera now comes with an autofocus feature, perfect for taking sharper selfies.
Pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro for £999 at John Lewis
Google Pixel 9 Pro price
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is currently priced at £999 across a range of UK retailers.
Pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro for £999 at John Lewis
How to pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro in the UK
Google's brand-new Pixel 9 Pro model is available to pre-order at a number of UK retailers:
And if you want to check out the Pixel 9's predecessors, you can shop the Google Pixel 8 series at a number of UK retailers:
- Buy Google Pixel 8 for £899 at John Lewis
- Buy Google Pixel 8a for £499 at Currys
- Buy Google Pixel 8 Pro for £899 at Amazon
We've got the low-down on deals for the latest phones; just check out our release date pages for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.
