Design & Display
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Features a 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display with an adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rate.
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The screen is very bright, with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness and a contrast ratio over 2,000,000:1.
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Protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back.
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Compact high-end design: smaller than typical flagships, which helps for one-handed use.
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Build is durable and premium, with IP68 water and dust resistance.
Performance & AI
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Runs on Google’s Tensor G4 chip, which is optimized for on-device AI, machine learning, and Google’s smart features.
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Comes with 16 GB of RAM, which gives it strong multitasking capabilities and support for heavier AI workloads.
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Security is robust: includes the Titan M2 security chip, Tensor security core, and built-in Google VPN.
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Runs Android 14 out of the box
Camera System
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Triple rear camera setup:
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50 MP wide (main) with OIS.
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48 MP ultrawide with a 123° field of view.
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48 MP telephoto with 5× optical zoom and Super Res Zoom up to 30×.
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Front camera: 42 MP, giving very high-resolution selfies.
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Video capabilities: supports 4K recording, and Google leverages AI to upscale to 8K in some cases.
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Google’s AI-powered photo features (e.g., Magic Editor, Best Take) are enhanced by the Tensor chip, making editing more powerful.
Battery & Charging
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Equipped with a 4,700 mAh battery (typical) for the 6.3″ model.
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24+ hour battery life is claimed under typical use, and up to 100 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode.
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Fast wired charging: Google says you can get ~55% in about 30 minutes with the 45W USB-C charger (sold separately).
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Wireless charging (Qi-certified) plus reverse wireless charging (“Battery Share”) are supported.
Memory & Storage
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Storage options: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB, all paired with 16 GB RAM.
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No microSD slot — storage expansion is not supported.
Connectivity & Extras
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Full 5G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC.
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Security: in addition to Titan M2, there’s Google’s multi-layer hardware security and built-in anti-phishing.
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Google includes 7 years of security and OS updates, making it a long-term device.
Strengths
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AI-Centric Experience: The Tensor G4 enables powerful AI features that go beyond just performance (photo edits, assistant, on-device processing).
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Premium Camera Setup: With the 50 MP main lens, ultra-wide, and 5× telephoto, you get a very flexible camera system.
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Long Software Support: 7 years of updates is a major plus, especially for futureproofing.
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Size Advantage: Compared to many “Pro” phones, the 9 Pro is compact, making it more usable for those who don’t want a huge phone.
Potential Drawbacks
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Thermal / Performance Constraints: Some users report the Tensor G4 doesn’t match top-tier Snapdragon or Apple chips in raw performance.
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Charging Speed: While “fast,” the wired speed is not class-leading, and you need to buy the 45W charger separately.
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Default Resolution Setting: Out of the box, the phone may use a lower resolution to save battery, so users need to manually switch to full resolution to use all the screen pixels.
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Thermal Management: A few users mention it can get warm under load.