Google has launched the Pixel 9 in India today with a starting price of Rs 74,999. This new smartphone features Google’s Tensor G2 chip, which promises smooth performance, a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,700 nits of peak brightness, and a dual rear camera setup. The rear cameras include a 50MP wide lens and a 48MP ultrawide lens, while the phone is powered by a 4,700mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
The Pixel 9 offers 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage and runs on Android 14. It also promises seven years of OS and security updates.
If you’re considering alternatives to the Pixel 9, here are some top rivals:
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
Priced at Rs 64,999, the Samsung Galaxy S23 5G features a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It has a triple camera setup with a 50MP main sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens for 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. It offers 8GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB, runs on Android 13, and includes a 3,900mAh battery with fast charging support.
OnePlus 12 5G
Available from Rs 59,999, the OnePlus 12 5G comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a 120Hz ProXDR display. It features a Hasselblad-tuned camera system and has a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone offers up to 16GB of RAM and runs the latest OxygenOS based on Android.
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
At Rs 67,999, the Samsung Galaxy S24 5G has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 2,600 nits. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and includes 8GB of RAM with storage options of 128GB or 256GB. Its rear camera setup features a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens, with a 12MP front camera. The phone has a 4,000mAh battery supporting 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 starts at Rs 71,290 on Amazon and features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display powered by the A16 Bionic chip. It comes with a dual camera system with a 48MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The iPhone 15 also includes improved battery life, Dynamic Island, and potentially USB-C charging. It runs on iOS 17 and is available in various storage options and colors.
