Google Pixel 9 case leak shows we may get three models

A new entry?

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TheGoogle Pixel 8launched on October 4, 2023, and so we’d expect theGoogle Pixel 9to appear on or around that date this year – but some five months ahead of time, we’ve already got a look at our first Pixel 9 case.

This comes from accessory maker Thinborne and the team atAndroid Central, and the suggestion is that the design and dimensions of theGooglePixel 9 have been confirmed as far as the supply chain and industry partners are concerned.

According to the Thinborne case listings, there will be three models: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. That chimes withearlier rumorstoo – apparently the XL model is the largest of three, as you would expect from its name.

We’ve previously seensome leaked photosof the Pixel 9, and these cases match up with those images: the Pixel 9 is expected to be slightly flatter than the Pixel 8, with a rear camera module that’s more of an island than a bar.

Earlier rumors

As always with leaks and rumors, it’s important to bear in mind that nothing is certain until its official. However, the number of leaks we’ve seen pointing in the same direction mean we’re pretty confident that we know what the Pixel 9 is going to look like.

Another rumorwe’ve previously come across suggests the standard Pixel 9 is going to get an extra camera on the back this year, a telephoto camera that should improve the optical zoom capabilities of the most affordable handset in the flagship series.

There’salso been talkthat the Tensor G4 chipset expected to power the Pixel 9 phones is going to mean a boost in battery life as well as performance. Support for satellite messaginghas been predictedfor these upcoming devices too.

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No doubt there will be more rumors and leaks to sift through between now and October, but in the meantime Google I/O 2024 gets underwayon May 14. We should hear more aboutAndroid 15at the event, and it’s likely that theGoogle Pixel 8awill be unveiled.

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