New alleged renders of the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have surfaced on the X, reinforcing the idea that Google’s upcoming flagship phones will look similar to their predecessors.
Posted by a fairly reliable informant Sudhanshu AmbhoreThe Pixel 9 render shows what’s supposed to be the phone in a pastel pink color, with a pill-shaped camera bar; the latter would mark a departure from the sharper rectangular camera bar, though the Pixel’s design DNA is still apparent.
It’s pretty much the same with the Pixel 9 Pro render, which shows what’s supposed to be the phone in a creamy white color, and features three cameras, also in a pill-shaped bar. Based on previous Pixel Pro phones, that camera lineup would likely include a main sensor, an ultra-wide, and a telephoto lens.
Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL render pic.twitter.com/zO5BoMhpItJuly 22, 2024
Other than that, the renders don’t reveal much, as all that’s shown is the back of the phones. But there have been plenty of rumors and information to give us an idea of what to expect from the next pair of Google phones.
In short, the main improvements will likely be a new Tensor chip to power fast AI tools and query responses; improved cameras – though more on the software side than with new sensors; and the possibility of adopting titanium in the design to make the phones stronger and lighter, for the Pixel 9 Pro if not the standard Pixel 9. Flatter sides for the phones have also been mentioned, but we’re not so sure, since such a design looks a lot like the iPhone and tends not to be adopted by the best Android phones.
Overall, it seems like Google will be relying more on software and AI tools to deliver upgrades to its upcoming Pixel phones, rather than making big changes on the hardware side. That said, the search giant could still surprise us. A Pixel-themed showcase is scheduled for August 13, so we can expect to see the new phones then, potentially alongside a second-generation Pixel Fold.