Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is official, but don’t let the “XL” fool you

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has been launched alongside Pixel 9 and 9 Pro. This model builds on the Pixel 9 Pro with a larger display and enhanced battery life. In this article, let’s discuss the latest Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, including its expected price in Nepal and full specifications.  

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Overview

Design and Display

The naming of current Pixel 9 Pro phones can be quite confusing. So, before starting, let me clear you… The Pixel 9 Pro XL is almost the same size as the previous Pixel 8 Pro. However, now the regular Pixel 9 Pro comes in a much smaller size. For instance, the Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm and weighs 221 grams.  It features a glass front and back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame. The phone is IP68-rated, providing resistance to dust and water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. 

The device sports a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display compared to the 6.3-inch display in the Pixel 9 Pro and 6.7-inch display found in the Pixel 8 Pro. It comes with a resolution of 1344 x 2992 pixels. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, with a peak brightness of 3000 nits. 

Performance

The Pixel 9 Pro XL runs on Android 14 and is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset. It includes up to 16GB of RAM and storage options from 128GB to 1TB, which are the same as those in the Pixel 9 Pro.

Camera System

The Pixel 9 Pro XL features a triple-camera system: a 50 MP wide camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 48 MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and OIS, and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. This setup supports 8K video recording and includes dual-LED flash and Ultra-HDR. The Pixel 9 Pro has a similar camera system but lacks the dedicated 5x optical zoom found in the Pro XL.

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Battery and Charging

The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 5060 mAh battery, larger than the 4700 mAh battery in the Pixel 9 Pro. It supports 37W wired charging, compared to 27W on the Pixel 9 Pro. 

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Specifications 

• Dimensions: 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
• Weight: 221 g
• Build: Glass front and back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, IP68 (dust and water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
• Display: 6.8 inches LTPO OLED, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak brightness
• OS: Android 14
• Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
• RAM/Storage Options: 16GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB storage (UFS)
• Main Camera:
  • 50 MP wide, f/1.7, OIS
  • 48 MP telephoto, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom, OIS
  • 48 MP ultrawide, f/1.7
• Selfie Camera: 42 MP ultrawide, f/2.2
• Video Recording: 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
• Battery and Charging: 5060 mAh, 37W wired, 23W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (Qi compatible)
• Color Options: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Price in Nepal and Availability

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL costs USD 1,099 for the base trim. If and when it arrives here, we expect the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL price in Nepal to start at NPR 176,000. 

• Meanwhile, watch our review of Pixel 8