Google Pixel 9 Pro Series Officially Released: Satellite Communication Takes Center Stage, Starting at $999

Google Pixel 9 Pro Series Officially Released: Satellite Communication Takes Center Stage, Starting at $999Google officially released its latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, early morning on August 14th (Beijing time). As Google's annual flagship product, both models have undergone comprehensive upgrades in core configurations and features, with the most notable addition being the newly introduced satellite communication capability

Google Pixel 9 Pro Series Officially Released: Satellite Communication Takes Center Stage, Starting at $999

Google officially released its latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, early morning on August 14th (Beijing time). As Google's annual flagship product, both models have undergone comprehensive upgrades in core configurations and features, with the most notable addition being the newly introduced satellite communication capability.

The Pixel 9 Pro features a 6.3-inch 28561280 display, is powered by the Google Tensor G4 processor, comes with 16GB of RAM, and boasts a 4700mAh battery capacity. On the camera front, it sports a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera (with a 1/1.31-inch sensor), a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens. Upfront, it is equipped with a 42MP selfie camera. Furthermore, the Pixel 9 Pro supports 45W fast charging.

The Pixel 9 Pro XL, on the other hand, is equipped with a larger 6.8-inch 29921344 display, also utilizes the Google Tensor G4 processor and 16GB of RAM, and features a boosted battery capacity of 5060mAh. The camera configuration remains consistent with the Pixel 9 Pro, and it also supports 45W fast charging.

It's worth noting that both phones support satellite communication. Users can connect their phones to low-Earth orbit satellites, allowing them to utilize satellite emergency services to connect with the outside world in areas where cellular service is unavailable. This feature will be free for the next two years and is not subject to carrier restrictions.

Price-wise, the starting price for the Google Pixel 9 Pro is $999 (approximately RMB 7100), while the Pixel 9 Pro XL starts at $1099 (approximately RMB 7900).

The Pixel 9 Pro series, released this time, showcases Google's latest technological prowess in the mobile device arena, both in terms of hardware configuration and features. The addition of satellite communication, in particular, provides a more reliable guarantee for communication during emergencies and offers a new point of reference for future mobile phone development directions.

The Pixel 9 Pro series is expected to officially hit the market shortly, and it is anticipated to garner significant consumer enthusiasm.