We may never know why Google can’t keep its Pixel phones under wraps until launch, but here we are again in 2024 with a new set of leaks. They started back in January with the new Pixel 9, which apparently will come in three sizes. Then, in February, we got a glimpse of the Pixel Fold 2, which might be called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The official word is that Google is holding a “Made by Google” Pixel event on August 13th. The timing indicates Google might launch the new Pixel 9 and 9 Pro series well ahead of the usual October release, which could give it a buzzy lead ahead of the iPhone 16 expected in September. However, it would mean the current flagship Pixel 8 lineup’s time in the spotlight would get cut short — it feels like it was just reviewed!
Google seems to be bringing back the “XL” moniker for a larger Pixel 9 Pro, something it had dropped with the 2020 launch of the Pixel 5. From leaked images, it looks like the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL will have the same camera systems, so unlike previous years, those who prefer an easier-to-hold device don’t have to opt for the non-Pro Pixel with a lesser camera.
The prices for all the new hardware might get a slight bump, too, according to reports from Dealabs and Android Authority.
Scroll down to see all the rumors, including a future tablet, the inevitable Pixel 9A, and watches.
We might not have to wait until August to get a full-on look at the Google Pixel 9 lineup. A new set of videos posted to the TikTok account pixo_unpacking shows what appears to be the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL, as spotted earlier by GSMArena.
The videos track with the leaks we’ve seen so far, with the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL swapping out the Pixel 8’s camera visor for an oval-shaped housing that protrudes from the back of the device. As shown in the video embedded below, the Pixel 9 Pro XL looks much larger than the base Pixel 9 and nearly as large as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Pixel 9 Pro XL also seems to come with a three-camera setup compared to the Pixel 9’s two cameras.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the August 13th event, where Google is expected to officially unveil the Pixel 9 series and potentially other exciting devices.
