Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Leaked Design and Specs Reveal Significant Changes

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A new leak about the upcoming Google Pixel 9 lineup includes a video on YouTube showing the Pixel 8 Pro next to the Pixel 9 Pro XL. The video by Pixophone doesn't reveal anything new about the Pixel 9 Pro XL that we didn't already know. Nonetheless, it's nice to see the handset side by side for what appears to be the first time on video. As you can see in the video, both phones feature the same matte finish on the back and appear very similar in size. However, differences between the two handsets soon become apparent. Recommended Videos The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a flat frame, unlike the curved edges of the Pixel 8 Pro. The cameras are also different; the Pixel 9 Pro XL's camera bar doesn't extend to the edges, and it's a more oval shape. Both phones have rounded corners. The Pixel 9 Pro XL will be unveiled on Tuesday, August 13, at a Made by Google event, along with the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Pixel 9 Pro XL, the first XL version since 2019, is anticipated to have a 6.5-inch display as opposed to the Pixel 9 Pro's 6.1-inch display. Apart from this and the aforementioned design changes, the two Pro phones are expected to have similar features. Both are likely to have primary, ultrawide, and telephoto cameras and incorporate Google Gemini, the company's AI tools, heavily. Recently, we also heard about the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and perhaps the Pixel 9 Pro will have 16GB of RAM. Until now, no Pixel phone has shipped with more than 12GB of RAM. In the past few days, Google has released tease videos for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. We have not seen an official video of the regular Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL, but perhaps Google will share it soon.

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Google's Pixel 9 series may come with a year of free Gemini Advanced Summary Google's Pixel 9 series will come in sizes that are reminiscent of past models, but with some confusing twists in naming conventions. A leaker on TikTok provides a visual comparison of Pixel 9 Pro XL with Pixel 8 Pro, confirming similar sizes. The Pixel 9 Pro XL will feature design tweaks like rounded edges and wider buttons, along with potentially 16GB of RAM for AI capabilities. Google's Pixel 9 series is less than a month away, and considering that Google can't prevent information about its lineup from leaking, it has decided to slowly reveal the upcoming devices itself. We know a lot about the upcoming series, like the fact that there will be three regular Pixel 9 models, namely the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and a Pixel 9 Pro XL, alongside the second-gen Pixel Fold, which will be called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The tech giant has shared several reasons for upgrading to the upcoming series, and it is clear that AI capabilities will play a major role in helping the device stand out from the crowd. Related Google Pixel 9: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window Google's biggest mobile shakeup since Tensor is almost here The Pixel 3XL was the last Google device to don the XL moniker before Google decided to drop it. Compared to the Pixel 3's 5.5-inch display, the Pixel 3XL featured a much bigger 6.3-inch screen. This time around, with the revival of the XL line, things have gotten a little confusing. Here's a very brief breakdown of sizing without going into inch-perfect details: The Pixel 9 will have a footprint similar to the Pixel 8. The Pixel 9 Pro will be slightly bigger than the Pixel 9 and Pixel 8, but smaller than the Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro XL will be the same size as the Pixel 8 Pro. Yes, we know, the sizing scheme is delightfully confusing, in a way that only Google could have done it. To put the new sizing into perspective, frequent Pixel 9 series leaker @pixo_unpacking on TikTok has shared a new video that puts the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 8 Pro side-by-side. Not many similarities beyond the size In the video shared by Pixo, at roughly the 18-second mark, we can see that the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the same size as the Pixel 8 Pro when placed together, confirming the sizing speculation. Other similarities between the two generations of devices include a matte-black rear in slightly different tones, although it could be the lighting playing a trick on us. Source: @pixo_unpacking The camera alignment also appears to be identical, complete with the rear flash and temperature sensor, albeit with a refreshed camera bar, but if you've read this far, you likely already know that. The video also reveals slight tweaks between the two models, like the Pixel 9 Pro Xl featuring slightly more rounded edges than the Pixel 8 Pro, wider power and volume buttons, and an overall flatter side-rail look. Elsewhere, from what we already know, the phone is speculated to boast 16GB RAM, which should help it efficiently run AI models like Gemini Advanced on-device. Related Google's Pixel 9 series may come with a year of free Gemini Advanced A gateway to Gemini dependence? 1

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Ian Sherr (he/him/his) grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so he's always had a connection to the tech world. As an editor at large at CNET, he wrote about Apple, Microsoft, VR, video games and internet troubles. Aside from writing, he tinkers with tech at home, is a longtime fencer -- the kind with swords -- and began woodworking during the pandemic. Google is preparing for upgraded closeups with its upcoming Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL phones. The tech giant is planning to announce upgraded cameras and charging capabilities for its smartphones during its Aug. 13 Pixel hardware event, according to a series of reports last week. Google is reportedly planning to equip its upcoming Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL phone cameras with sensors capable of taking 50-megapixel images, which could mean clearer and better-lit shots, according to reports by Android Authority. Google is planning to upgrade sensors for its rear telephoto and ultrawide cameras, the publication added, in addition to faster charging and sleeker designs. The latest Pixel 9 leaks suggest Google will once again focus on the quality of images its smartphone cameras can take as a key differentiator. The internet giant's cameras have regularly earned high marks when compared to market leaders Apple and Samsung, in part due to the software smarts Google develops specifically for its Pixel line of phones. Read more: Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 Ultra Aside from hardware plans, Google has already revealed some software improvements that may become key parts of its Pixel 9 lineup. In May, Google unveiled improvements that allow users to hold live conversations with its artificial intelligence software, including using a mix of the phone's video features and its microphone. Google has also signaled AI improvements across its product lineup, timed for release sometime later this year. Samsung and Apple, meanwhile, appear to have focused much of their attention on AI upgrades for this year's newest devices. Samsung marketed its $1,100 Galaxy Z Flip 6 and $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 6 as mobile AI machines, with new features such as interactive spoken translations and advanced photo editing. Meanwhile, Apple is expected to announce more details about its upcoming Apple Intelligence AI service, as well as improvements for the cameras, screens and designs for its iPhone 16 line. Expect to learn more about Google's devices at its Aug. 13 event. Representatives for Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.