Google Pixel 9 event: rumors and what to expect

Google’s earlier-than-expected Pixel hardware event is just around the corner – it’s scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th. Thanks to the relentless stream of leaks that have emerged over the past few weeks, we have a good idea of ​​what to expect.

Google has already confirmed that it is launching the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but the company may have other surprises in store, including the Buds Pro 2 and perhaps even the Pixel Watch 3.

Here’s a summary of everything we know so far.

Alongside the Pixel 9, Google is expected to launch the Pixel Pro in two sizes: a larger 6.8-inch model and a smaller 6.3-inch variant. It will be the first time that Pro features will be available in two different sizes, with the telephoto camera previously only reserved for the larger phone model.

As shown in the image shared by Google itself (and many, many leaks), the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro will also come with some design changes. Both the Pro and standard models have flatter edges and a rounded camera module that protrudes from the back of the device.

A leaked spec sheet from OnLeaks suggests that the Pixel 9 Pro models will come with an updated Tensor G4 chip and 16GB of RAM. The base Pixel 9, on the other hand, is expected to have the same chip with a 6.3-inch screen and 12 GB of RAM.

The cameras on both devices will also likely receive some upgrades, with the leaked spec sheet showing the Pixel 9 with a 10.5MP selfie camera, a 50-megapixel main camera, and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Meanwhile, the leak indicates that the Pixel 9 Pro will have a 42MP selfie camera and three cameras on the back, including a 50MP main camera, 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and 48MP telephoto camera.

Other report of Android Authority suggests that Google may add an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor to the Pixel 9 lineup, which could improve some of the issues users have been experiencing with the existing under-display optical sensor. The Pixel 9 is expected come in obsidianporcelain, pink and green, while the The Pro model is rumored to come in charcoalporcelain, rose and hazelnut.

These three phones aren’t the only ones Google plans to launch this summer. It is also preparing to launch its next-generation foldable, now called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

When compared to last year’s device, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold appears to be taller and thinner. This design change is also reflected in the squirrel-shaped camera housing on the back of the device, which now comes with two sets of cameras.

In terms of specifications, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rumored to come with a 6.3-inch external display and an 8-inch internal display. That’s larger than the 5.8-inch external screen and 7.6-inch internal screen of the original Pixel Fold. The leaked spec sheet indicates that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will come with the same Tensor G4 chip as the other devices in the line, in addition to 16 GB of RAM.

It could also have a 10MP front camera, with a 48MP main camera, a 10.5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto sensor on the back of the phone.

With Samsung and now Apple making an effort to bring AI to their phones, it’s no surprise to see Google doing the same. A set of leaked OnLeaks marketing materials suggests, among other features, a new Pixel Screenshots feature that “helps you save information you want to remember later – like events, places, and more.”

This follows a previous leak of Android Police, which suggests the feature can “save and process useful details” from your screenshots, allowing you to search through them. It looks a bit like Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature, but it appears to only work on manually taken screenshots rather than scanning the entire device. The marketing materials also show an integration with Google’s Gemini AI chatbot along with Circle to Search.

A leaked Pixel 9 ad posted by Android Headlines (which has since been removed) gave us an idea of ​​a feature called “Add Me,” which appears to use AI to put someone in a photo when they weren’t originally there. It looks like Google is planning update your Magic Editor toolalso, allowing you to replace an image’s background based on a prompt.

It’s been two years since the original Pixel Buds Pro 2 launched, and now it looks like Google is planning to update them. Leaked images from OnLeaks show the Pixel Buds Pro 2 with a small wing tip that sticks out on the side of each bud – like a smaller version of the “stabilizing arc” of the original Pixel Buds.

Other small changes include larger grilles that match the button colors, as well as a charging case that appears to come with a small speaker (perhaps to make a noise when using Google’s Find My feature?). The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are expected to come in grey, white, green and pink.

We may have a good idea of ​​what the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will look like, but we don’t know much about the specs. A regulatory listing spotted earlier this year suggests the case could come with a larger 650mAh battery. Other than that, we can probably expect the Pixel Buds Pro 2 to feature the same active noise cancellation and multi-point capabilities as its predecessor.

So far we have only seen Pixel Watch 3 renders which show a device with a slightly more robust design. Unlike its predecessor, the Pixel Watch 3 is expected to come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. The 41mm version is rumored to come with a 10% larger display than its similarly sized predecessor thanks to thinner bezels.

Recent leaks also suggest that both Pixel Watch 3 models will have a brighter 2,000-nit display and an ultra-wideband chip that could make location tracking more accurate. The 41mm watch is also rumored to come with a slightly larger 310mAh battery and 20% faster charging than the Pixel Watch 2.

Both sizes can offer up to 24 hours of battery life with always-on display enabled or up to 36 hours with a new battery saver mode, according to leaked marketing materials shared per Android Headlines. The materials also suggest support for offline Google Maps, new camera controls when connecting to a Pixel phone, and the ability to view live feeds from your Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell from your watch.

Unfortunately, you may not be able to use your current Pixel Watch 2 bands with the larger 45mm device. One report suggests that the 45mm version has an “altered” bandwidth connection this could make it incompatible with smaller bands. The 45mm Pixel Watch 3 may also not have as many band options as the 41mm version, according to Android Headlines.

It may seem like we already know everything we know about Google’s next hardware event, but the company could still surprise us. On the one hand, there is the possibility of taking a look at the new “Google TV Streamer”, which 9to5Google Published leaked images from July. Looks path different from the Chromecast, but we still don’t have details on the specifications.

That’s all we know for now, but there’s still time between now and Google’s August 13th event, which means there’s still a chance for more leaks.