Folks, it looks like the early leaks were true. New hands-on photos of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro have been released, giving us our first glimpse of his iPhone-like design, which appears to completely revamp Google’s flagship device and give it an all-new look. Here are some real photos, let’s take a closer look.
These hands-on photos from Rozetked (thanks to an anonymous source) showcase the Pixel 9 Pro from different angles. This phone is rumored to be the middle child of the upcoming Pixel 9 lineup. And yes, those early renderings back in January weren’t a lie. The new protruding camera bar design on the back is a big change. In the photo, you can clearly see what appears to be his three cameras, the LED flash, and the Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor.
Taking a closer look at the device, the Pixel 9 Pro appears to feature a glossy metal frame and a contrasting matte back. It has all the usual features, including a USB-C port, speaker grill, microphone, and SIM tray. On the right side you’ll find the power and volume controls, and notice the mmWave 5G antenna nestled in the top frame.
As a bonus, one of these photos divulges some trivia about the interior. The bootloader screen shows 128 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM. This is a solid upgrade from the Pixel 8 Pro with 12GB of RAM.
So, how do I feel about this new design?
To be honest, I wasn’t sold on the new look at first, but the design is eerily similar to the boring iPhone designs Apple has been using lately, and is an unnecessary take from Google’s Pixel design language. I still completely agree with Robbie’s opinion that this is a serious deviation. Built from the ground up. But these photos? It’s coming here. It has that signature Pixel vibe with its camera bar, yet stands out. I’ll hold off on making a final decision until I make a final decision, but for now I’m feeling cautiously optimistic and curious.
We’ll probably have to wait until Google’s final hardware announcement in October, but Google might release a teaser for the Pixel 9 Pro a few months later at Google I/O 2024. Until then, buckle up, because I don’t see the hype slowing down anytime soon and there will be more leaks in the future.
Let us know what you think about these leaks in the comments section. Do you like the new design or are you still on the fence?
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