Pixel 9 Pro 128GB Review
Tensor G4 · Pixel-first Android · 128GB
Specdex verdict The Pixel 9 Pro 128GB earns a 90/100 — flagship-tier performance with no significant weak spots, a pick we'd recommend to anyone shopping in this category.
Google's Pixel 9 Pro (128GB) — the Pixel generation running on Tensor G4.
Pixel 9 Pro 128GB versus its closest rivals
- +Clean Android with long updates
- +Best computational photography
- +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
- −Tensor thermals
- −Slower charging
- −Limited regional availability
Who's the Pixel 9 Pro 128GB for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.
Battery sub-score of 87 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Camera sub-score of 93 — one of the strongest mobile imaging packages on the market today.
Mid-tier pricing at $999 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Pixel 9 Pro 128GB.
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Tensor G4 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS | Android 14 |
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