We have already regarded on the Google Pixel 9 and the 9 Professional XL which stand on the two ends of the spectrum within the new Pixel 9 lineup. Now it is time to additionally take a deep dive into the Pixel 9 Professional. Because the title suggests, it delivers the entire “Pro” options with out the “XL” measurement.
Left: Pixel 9 Professional • Proper: Pixel 9 Professional XL
Truthfully, we’re sort of amazed that Google managed to suit a lot extra {hardware} inside what’s mainly the identical footprint because the common Pixel 9. The Pixel 9 Professional has the very same dimensions as its non-Professional sibling at 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm. That’s fairly compact by right now’s requirements. The Professional mannequin can be only a single gram heavier, tipping the size at 199 grams. That is not significantly gentle, and the Pixel 9 Professional nonetheless feels hefty to carry, however it packs fairly a little bit of {hardware}.
Left: Pixel 9 Professional • Proper: Pixel 9
So, what does the Professional really ship on prime of the already fairly compelling Pixel 9? The obvious addition might be the 48MP, 5x optical zoom periscope telephoto digicam. It joins the 50MP important cam and the 48MP ultrawide.
The Professional additionally upgrades the selfie digicam to a relatively unique, resolution-wise, 42MP snapper. One other improve is the higher 6.3-inch OLED show. It’s nonetheless 120Hz and HDR10+ licensed, however it has a better decision (1280 x 2856 pixels) than the non-Professional, can be brighter and has LTPO tech for extra dynamic refresh price adjustment.
The Pixel 9 Professional additionally will get 21W wi-fi charging assist with the Pixel Stand, in comparison with 15W on the vanilla. Shockingly, the battery stays the identical throughout each units at a decent 4,700 mAh. That is a bit lower than final yr’s massive Pixel 8 Professional mannequin, however we will not maintain that towards the compact Pixel 9 Professional. The Pixel 9 Professional additionally will get Extremely Wideband (UWB) assist. Final however in all probability not least, given the massive push Google is making in the direction of AI, the Pixel 9 Professional has 16GB of RAM throughout all of its variants to deal with complicated fashions and conventional multitasking.
This yr’s Pixels ship in a recycled paper field with a sleeve. There is a USB-C cable within the field and that is that.
We even have the €40 official Pixel 9 case, which is out there in six colours. It matches completely snugly on the telephone, particularly across the digicam bar. Upfront, it is not too intrusive. It is a smooth silicone, however it would not prove your pocket while you take the telephone off like some low-cost ones do.
Google selected flat to be the theme with the Pixel 9 telephones – flat glass entrance, again, and flat sides. The body is a elegant steel that picks up fingerprints very quickly however seems to be posh and premium.
Our Pixel 9 Professional unit is the dignified and understated black shade, formally generally known as Obsidian.
In comparison with final yr’s Pixel fashions, the 9 Professional has a quicker Tensor G4 chipset and now ships with a whopping 16GB of RAM. It has an ever-so-slightly larger show (0.1″) too. The digicam system is similar to final yr’s Pixel 8 Professional – however the ultrawide angle digicam has a considerably brighter lens, and the selfie shooter appears like a giant improve at 42MP.
Keep tuned for our full evaluate.