The Pixel 9 appeared in a new set of CAD-based renders suggesting that Google is going for a new approach to its phone launch schedule. We previously saw two sets of renders back in January which are now said to have been the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
The new images show the same basic design as the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL with a flat metal frame and revised camera island which now adopts an oval shape without warping into the frame like the visors on the previous two generations of Pixels.
Google Pixel 9 renders
The source claims Pixel 9 will offer a 6.03-inch display (presumably 120Hz OLED) compared to the 6.1-inch Pixel 9 Pro and 6.5-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL. The vanilla Pixel 9’s listed dimensions are 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm. The other key difference on the vanilla Pixel 9 is the dual camera setup compared to the three shooters on both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
From left to right: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL renders
It seems that Google may take a new approach with the Pixel 9 series by launching three device models at once. It remains to be seen how Google will price its upcoming devices and if the vanilla Pixel 9 will put an end to the Pixel A-series phones. We should have a clear picture in the coming months judging by past Pixel series leaks. The official launch is likely to take place sometime in October when Google usually unveils its flagships.
