Google’s First Foldable Smartphone Hits Indian Markets
Google has officially launched its much-anticipated Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphone during the ‘Made by Google’ event, marking the company’s first entry into India’s foldable smartphone market. Last year’s Pixel Fold did not make it to Indian shores, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold aims to rival the likes of the OnePlus Open with its powerful AI capabilities. In addition to this, Google has introduced three more smartphones: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, and expanded its product range with the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Pixel 9 Series: A New Era of Smartphones
Pixel 9
The Pixel 9, compatible with dual-SIM (Nano+eSIM), operates on Android 14 and guarantees seven years of OS updates, security patches, and Pixel drops. The device is equipped with a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,424 pixels, a pixel density of 422ppi, a peak brightness of up to 2,700 nits, and a dynamic refresh rate of 60Hz to 120Hz. The screen is fortified with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Powered by the Tensor G4 SoC and enhanced by the Titan M2 security coprocessor, the Pixel 9 starts at $799.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL share the same SIM, software, and chipset as the Pixel 9. However, the Pixel 9 Pro boasts a 6.3-inch Super Actua (LTPO) OLED display with a higher resolution of 1,280 x 2,856 pixels, a pixel density of 495ppi, a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits, and a refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL, on the other hand, features a larger 6.8-inch Super Actua (LTPO) OLED display with a resolution of 1,344 x 2,992 pixels, a pixel density of 486ppi, and the same peak brightness and refresh rate capabilities as the Pixel 9 Pro. Both models are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The starting price for the Google Pixel 9 Pro is $999, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL begins at $1,099.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold stands out with its 8-inch LTPO OLED Super Actual Flex inner screen, offering a resolution of 2,076×2,152 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 2,700 nits. The exterior sports a 6.3-inch OLED Actual display with a resolution of 1,080×2,424 pixels, the same refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and matching brightness levels. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is priced at $1,799.
Expanding the Wearable Tech and Audio Accessories
Pixel Watch 3
The Pixel Watch 3 maintains the familiar design of its predecessor while incorporating the Snapdragon W5 chipset and a custom processor. Available in two sizes, the 41mm version is priced at $349, and the 45mm version at $399.
Pixel Buds Pro 2
Alongside the smartphones and smartwatch, Google unveiled the Pixel Buds Pro 2, which showcases a refreshed design with a larger speaker grill and wing tips. These earbuds come with advanced features like noise cancellation and spatial audio playback. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are uniquely egg-shaped and include a USB-C port and an LED indicator for charging. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are priced at $229.
