Should we give up the iPhone in favor of the new Google Pixel 9 phones?

Google held its annual event “Made by Google or made by Google“, which was held yesterday, in which Google revealed a group of exciting products, including the new Pixel 9 series of phones, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 headphones, the Pixel 3 watch, and more. Naturally, more emphasis was placed on generative artificial intelligence techniques throughout the event. In addition to the hardware, Google announced new Gemini capabilities in Android 15, including the launch of the long-awaited Gemini Live. All AI features are also included in Android 15, including photo editing, phone calls, and more.

If you didn't have the opportunity to follow the Google event, here are the details of all the products and services that were revealed so you don't miss anything.

Pixel 9 phone

The Pixel 9 phone has a completely new design; The camera bump has become more prominent this time, but it no longer extends across the entire back of the phone. It also features a flat-edged design, similar to the iPhone, thus providing better grip. The main improvements lie in the screen, camera and performance. Here is a breakdown of the most important improvements:

◉ The phone features a 6.3-inch Actua screen, not Super Actua.

◉ The screen has become brighter than before, reaching 1800 nits for HDR content compared to 1400 nits previously, and a maximum brightness of 2700 nits, compared to 2000 nits previously.

◉ The Pixel 9 phone now features two rear cameras, one of which is wide with a resolution of 50 megapixels, and the second is ultra-wide with a resolution of 48 megapixels with macro focus, and supports Super Res zoom up to 8x and optical quality at 0.5x.

◉ It comes with a 10.5-megapixel selfie camera with auto focus, ƒ/2.2 lens aperture, and a 95-degree ultra-wide field of view.

◉ Google increased the random memory from 8 GB to 12 GB. With storage capacities starting from 128 GB and 256 GB.

◉ The phone now contains a Tensor G4 chip, which aims to improve the performance of artificial intelligence.

◉ As for the battery, Google stated that the battery can last for more than 24 hours in normal use. Battery life can reach up to 100 hours when ultra battery saving mode is activated.

◉ Typical battery capacity is 4700mAh, minimum 4558mAh. This variation is due to manufacturing processes, and the user will not notice the difference.

◉ The battery can be charged up to 55% in about 30 minutes using a 45-watt Google USB-C charger (sold separately). It supports fast wireless charging (Qi certified).

◉ It supports Battery Share, which is a modern technology that allows the phone to work as a wireless charger for other devices.

◉ The price of the Pixel 9 phone starts at $799 for the 128 GB model. The phone is available in Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Wintergreen (mint green), and Peony (light pink) colors.

Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL

Both models also feature the same design changes as the Pixel 9, and most features remain the same as the Pixel 8 Pro.

The Pixel 9 Pro phone comes in two different sizes: the Pixel 9 Pro with a 6.3-inch screen and the Pixel 9 Pro XL with a 6.8-inch Super Actua screen that supports a refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz.

Both displays are also brighter than the Pixel 9, offering up to 2000 nits of brightness for HDR content and 3000 nits of maximum brightness, making them among the brightest phone displays.

In terms of camera, the Pro phones come with a 50-megapixel wide-angle triple camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera. It supports 8K video recording at a rate of 30 frames per second, supported by Video Boost technology, and supports 4K video recording at a rate of 24/30/60 frames per second.

The Pixel 9 Pro now features a significantly improved 42MP selfie camera with a slightly wider field of view for better group selfies. It supports 4K video recording at 30/60 frames per second.

You can now shoot 8K videos using the rear camera, but there is a condition. The camera uses Video Boost to improve video quality, so you'll need to wait a while for it to process in the cloud. During this processing, you can see a lower resolution preview.

Both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have the same Tensor G4 chip with 16 GB of RAM, and it is believed that it should be more than enough for all types of tasks.

As for charging, the Pixel 9 Pro XL can be charged up to 70% in just 30 minutes using a 45-watt charger.

Pixel Pro users also get a one-year Google One AI Premium plan, which includes access to Gemini Advanced, Gemini Live, and 2TB of cloud storage.

The price of the Pixel 9 Pro starts at $999 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL starts at $1099 for the 128GB versions, with storage options of up to 1TB.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has received the most important upgrades compared to its predecessor. The external screen has expanded from 5.8 inches to 6.3 inches, while the internal screen now features much thinner bezels and an 8-inch screen, making it one of the largest and thinnest foldable phones. Both displays can reach a peak brightness of 2700 nits.

The camera settings remain largely the same, with only minor upgrades to the front camera.

Google stated that new AI-based photography features make up for the lack of camera upgrades. One such feature is “Add Me,” which lets you take a group photo and then let someone else in the group take another photo. The feature will merge the two photos, making them look like one group shot.

There is also another new AI feature, “Pixel Screenshots,” which is similar to Microsoft’s Recall feature. This feature uses on-device AI to remember the contents of your screenshots and allows you to interactively retrieve any information you need from them. These smart features are not limited to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold; It is available on all Pixel 9 series phones.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold also has a Tensor G4 chip and 16GB of RAM.

The price of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1799 for the 256GB version.

Pixel 3 watch

Google added a larger 3mm size to the Pixel 45 watch and was not limited to the 41mm size that many users complained about. F

Both sizes of the Pixel 3 watch come with a noticeably brighter display, with a maximum brightness of 2000 nits. It can also dim to just one candle in dark environments.

The screen is also able to reach a 60Hz refresh rate, which is a huge improvement.

In addition, the Pixel 3 comes with many new features. Many of these features are fitness-related that are powered by AI features to analyze and improve your routines and intense workouts. It monitors how hard your heart is working during exercise and can suggest when to take a break, helping you avoid under- or over-training. You can get more personalized suggestions if you have a Fitbit Premium subscription.

It also comes with a new “Morning Brief” feature, which is a collection of insights and information about things like the weather, your level of readiness, and various other data that is tracked like sleep, and more.

There are also new “Heart Load” and “Target Load” features to help you set and achieve your goals.

There are also some other additions, like streaming Nest video to anyone with Nest cameras. And if you live in the UK or EU, the Pixel 3 will offer a first-of-its-kind “lose pulse detection” feature.

The Pixel 3 starts at the same price as last year of $349 for the 41mm version, while the new 45mm version will set you back $399.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 headphones

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 may look similar to last year, but they've gotten major upgrades. It now features a new Tensor A1 chip, which dramatically enhances active noise cancellation (ANC) and AI capabilities by up to twice the previous performance.

In addition to improved battery life, it supports Google's Find My Device network, making it easier to track.

The price of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 is $259, which is $30 higher than the price of the previous model.

Conclusion

There is no doubt that there are many details that we have not mentioned. Thus, we see that Google provided general improvements and some new features and technologies, but its support with artificial intelligence made it important and much in demand, as artificial intelligence was used at the system level and integrated into several applications, either to improve the quality of images and video, or to provide new features. What caught our attention is that Google also started quoting the iPhone, like other companies.

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