The Google Pixel 8 launched on October 4, 2023, and so we expect the Google Pixel 9 to launch on or around that date this year – but about five months in advance we’ve already taken a look at our first Pixel 9 case .
This comes from accessories maker Thinborne and the team at Android Centraland the suggestion is that the design and dimensions of the Google Pixel 9 have been confirmed in terms of supply chain and industry partners.
According to the Thinborne case listings, there will be three models: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. That also ties in with previous rumors – apparently the XL model is the largest of the three, as you would expect based on the name.
We’ve seen some leaked photos of the Pixel 9 before, and these cases match those images: The Pixel 9 is expected to be slightly flatter than the Pixel 8, with a rear camera module that’s more of an island than a bar.
Previous rumors
As always with leaks and rumors, it’s important to keep in mind that nothing is certain until it’s official. However, the number of leaks we’ve seen along the same lines means we’re pretty confident we know what the Pixel 9 will look like.
Another rumor we’ve come across before suggests that the standard Pixel 9 will get an additional camera on the back this year, a telephoto camera that should improve the optical zoom capabilities of the most affordable device in the flagship range.
The Tensor G4 chipset expected to power the Pixel 9 phones is also said to mean an improvement in battery life and performance. Satellite messaging support has also been predicted for these upcoming devices.
There will undoubtedly be more rumors and leaks to sort through between now and October, but in the meantime, Google I/O 2024 kicks off on May 14. We should hear more about Android 15 at the event, and it’s likely the Google Pixel 8a will be unveiled.