After all, it is nonetheless method too early to know something for positive concerning the Pixel 9, 9 Professional, 9 Professional XL, and 9 Professional Fold. The truth is, these very names are removed from etched in stone, and if you happen to ask this author, following the merely branded first-gen Pixel Fold with a Pixel 9 Professional Fold could be a horrible advertising and marketing transfer on Google’s half.
However the price ticket of the search big’s sophomore foldable effort is rather more essential than its moniker, and the identical undoubtedly goes for the three anticipated sequels to final 12 months’s Pixel 8 duo.
That is loads of (European) cash for the “vanilla” Pixel 9
128GB Pixel 9 – €899;
256GB Pixel 9 – €999;
128GB Pixel 9 Professional – €1099;
256GB Pixel 9 Professional – €1199;
512GB Pixel 9 Professional – €1329;
128GB Pixel 9 Professional XL – €1199;
256GB Pixel 9 Professional XL – €1299;
512GB Pixel 9 Professional XL – €1429;
1TB Pixel 9 Professional XL – €1689;
256GB Pixel 9 Professional Fold – €1899;
512GB Pixel 9 Professional Fold – €2029.
Earlier than we even begin to analyze these rumored numbers, it is essential to focus on (as soon as once more) that we’re coping with mere hypothesis in the interim and that nothing is confirmed simply but. It is equally essential to remind you that there is not any level in changing these European costs into US {dollars}, which might solely create pointless panic.
The Pixel 9 could possibly be significantly dearer than the Pixel 8.
No, the Pixel 9 will most positively not begin at $975 (which is the equal of €899) stateside, and the Pixel 9 Professional Fold is all however assured to price lower than $2200 (which equals €2029 at at the moment’s conversion price) in a top-of-the-line 512GB storage configuration.
Sadly, the non-Professional and non-XL Pixel 9 could be a whopping €100 dearer than the “customary” Pixel 8 in an entry-level 128 gig variant and a merely bonkers €140 costlier with 256GB storage in France if this new report pans out. That would definitely lead to a big value hike around the globe (North America included), which goes to be fairly laborious to abdomen even for essentially the most devoted Google followers on the market.
On the intense facet, the Pixel 9 Professional will not be at present tipped for the same value enhance, which is smart when you think about the doable addition of a brand new XL mannequin to the inventory Android-running handset household. The state-of-the-art Pixel 9 Professional XL will naturally price greater than the Pixel 8 Professional and reportedly are available in a grand complete of 4 storage configurations, which might be relatively uncharacteristic for Google.
Final however definitely not least, the Pixel 9 Professional Fold (aka Pixel Fold 2) is anticipated to develop past its predecessor’s 4 markets and retain the first-gen Pixel Fold‘s base European value whereas costing €10 extra with 512GB storage.
So what must you count on when it comes to US costs?
128GB Pixel 9 – $799;
256GB Pixel 9 – $899;
128GB Pixel 9 Professional – $999;
256GB Pixel 9 Professional – $1099;
512GB Pixel 9 Professional – $1229;
128GB Pixel 9 Professional XL – $1099;
256GB Pixel 9 Professional XL – $1199;
512GB Pixel 9 Professional XL – $1329;
1TB Pixel 9 Professional XL – $1589;
256GB Pixel 9 Professional Fold – $1799;
512GB Pixel 9 Professional Fold – $1929.
To be completely clear, these figures are merely one author’s educated guesses primarily based on the comparatively reliable Dealabs Journal predictions listed and mentioned above, in addition to latest historical past and basic widespread sense.
The Pixel 9 Professional Fold (aka Pixel Fold 2) is more likely to stay simply as costly because the first-gen Pixel Fold.
If the whole lot pans out as predicted, Google might have an enormous downside advertising and marketing the Pixel 9 Professional XL at increased costs than Apple’s iPhone 15 Professional and presumably the upcoming iPhone 16 Professional as effectively. Happily for Large G, the likes of the iPhone 15 Professional Max and Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Extremely will stay costlier, however it’s unclear if the value distinction is massive sufficient to make the Pixel 9 Professional XL a stable worth proposition.
The identical goes for the “vanilla” Pixel 9, which must go head-to-head in opposition to the non-Plus and non-Extremely Galaxy S24, whereas the Pixel 9 Professional Fold is anticipated to stay a bit cheaper than the new new Galaxy Z Fold 6 (killer pre-order offers however).
Though loads of issues about Google’s impending handsets appear to have been prematurely revealed by rock-solid tipsters and leakers, loads of key particulars that might make or break the Pixel 9 household are nonetheless below wraps. Which means you must proceed to maintain your eyes peeled on our web site for the eventual fruits of this very fascinating saga.
Adrian, a cell know-how fanatic because the Nokia 3310 period, has been a dynamic presence within the tech journalism area, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Tendencies, and Pocketnow earlier than becoming a member of PhoneArena in 2018. His experience spans throughout varied platforms, with a selected fondness for the variety of the Android ecosystem. Regardless of the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood along with his work, Adrian’s ardour for tech tendencies, working, and films retains him energized. His dedication to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic assortment of gadgets, saved from private chapter by his choice for ‘ample’ over ‘overpriced’.
