Google Pixel 9 Lineup Expands with Smaller, Dual-Camera Model
Recent leaks have unveiled details about Google's upcoming Pixel 9 lineup, including a third, smaller device anticipated to join the flagship series in 2024. Unlike its larger counterparts, the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL, this new addition is expected to feature a dual-camera setup rather than the triple-camera array found in the other models. The standard Pixel 9 is rumored to sport a 6.03-inch display, which is slightly smaller than the displays on the Pro versions.
The design of the smaller Pixel 9 mirrors that of the Pro models with flat sides and a redesigned camera bar at the back. Notably, the bottom of the device has been reconfigured to replace the speaker cutout with a SIM tray. Renders provided by industry insider OnLeaks suggest that the phone's dimensions will be approximately 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm. The upcoming Pixel 9 series is also expected to introduce a new Tensor G4 SoC, manufactured by TSMC, which may contribute to a thinner profile for the smartphones.
The implications of this new lineup extend beyond design and hardware; there is speculation that the introduction of the smaller Pixel 9 could signal the phasing out of Google's more budget-friendly "A" series by 2025. The imminent release of the Pixel 8a and the shift towards a three-device flagship strategy underscore the evolving approach Google is taking with its smartphone offerings.
