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Leaked Pixel 9 renders reveal a huge upgrade we weren't expecting

By Anam Hamid

Updated: Jan 26, 2024, 7:01 AM

Leaked Pixel 9 renders reveal a huge upgrade we weren't expecting

Yesterday, we got our first look at the Pixel 9 Pro, and the same source has brought us Pixel 9 renders.

The Pixel 9 Pro’s renders took everyone by surprise, leaking much earlier than anticipated, and showcasing an iPhone-like design with flat edges and a redesigned camera island borrowed from the Pixel Fold.

Steve H.McFly and 91mobiles have teamed up to show us what the Pixel 9, which will probably be announced sometime in October, will look like.

Like the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 will also have flat edges and a new camera bar. On top of that, it will also gain two new sensors

The Pixel 9 renders point to an even bigger generational upgrade than the Pixel 9 Pro. The phone is said to have dimensions of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm (or 12 mm if you count the camera bump), meaning it will slightly be taller and wider than the Pixel 8. The screen will go down in size from 6.2-inch to 6.1-inch.

Like its bigger stablemate, the Pixel 9 also has flat sides and its camera bar no longer extends all the way to edges. While that in itself is a massive change, it has been overshadowed by what looks like a periscope telephoto camera.

The Pixel 8 only has a main and an ultrawide camera and even though it's one of the best camera phones around without a telephoto camera, it's going to become a real threat for the competition with a third sensor.

This would be the first time a standard Pixel model would be equipped with three cameras. With Google leaning more heavily on AI than physical hardware, it probably thinks it's alright to reduce specs differentiation between the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro. Not only has the company equipped the smaller model with a third sensor, but it also has a thermometer sensor apparently, which was previously exclusive to the Pro model.

Google's new phones will be powered by the rumored Tensor G4 chip, which will be based on Samsung's updated 4nm process.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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