Google Pixel 9, 8GB/256GB

The Google Pixel 9 (8GB/256GB) offers a great balance of performance, camera quality, and software experience. Below are the key specifications:

Design & Display

• Dimensions: 155.9 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm

• Weight: 175 grams

• Display: 6.0-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~430 ppi, HDR10, Always-on display

• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6, IP68 water and dust resistance (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)

Performance

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm), Octa-core CPU, Adreno 640 GPU

• RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

• Storage: 256GB (non-expandable)

• Operating System: Android 9.0 Pie (upgradable to the latest Android version)

Camera System

• Rear Cameras:

  • 12.2MP dual-pixel wide lens (f/1.7 aperture, 1.4μm pixel size, OIS, PDAF)

  • 16MP telephoto lens (f/2.4 aperture, 2x optical zoom)

  • Optical and Electronic Image Stabilization (OIS + EIS)

  • Night Sight, Portrait Mode, HDR+, Super Res Zoom, 4K video recording at 30fps

• Front Camera: 8MP (f/2.0 aperture), 84˚ field of view, HDR+

Battery & Charging

• Battery Capacity: 3700mAh (non-removable)

• Charging:

  • 18W fast charging (USB Power Delivery 2.0)

  • Wireless charging (Qi standard)

  • Battery life: Up to 7 hours of use from a 15-minute charge (with fast charging)

  • Adaptive Battery feature to optimize battery usage

Connectivity & Features

• 5G: No (supports 4G LTE)

• SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM (Dual SIM support)

• Water and Dust Resistance: IP68 rating

• Fingerprint Sensor: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking

• Audio: Stereo speakers with high-fidelity audio

• NFC: Yes, for Google Pay and other NFC-based services

Price in Kenya

• Price Range: KSh 50,000 to KSh 65,000 (depending on the retailer and ongoing promotions)

What’s in the Box

• Google Pixel 9 (8GB/256GB) handset

• USB-C to USB-C cable

• USB-C to 3.5mm adapter

• SIM ejector tool

• Quick start guide and warranty card

The Google Pixel 9 (8GB/256GB) combines a solid camera setup, smooth performance, and the clean Android experience Google is known for. If you’re a fan of stock Android with excellent software features, this device is a strong option.