Key Points:
- Taiwan’s NCC released detailed photos of the Google Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
- Pixel 9 series improved charging rates. New Pixel phones will have an approximately 45W wall charger with a redesigned plug position.
- The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a relocated selfie camera, slimmer bezels, a reduced display crease, and a 180-degree unfolding screen.
- The latest leak adds to a history of Pixel 9 series leaks, indicating potential security lapses in Google’s handling of its unreleased products.
The detailed photos and specs of Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 series have been exposed before its official launch. The leaked images, found by Android Authority in Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) archives, provide a comprehensive look at the new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold from nearly every angle.
One of the notable upgrades in the new Google Pixel 9 series is the improved charging rates. The base Pixel 9 model offers a charging rate of 24.12W, while the Pixel 9 Pro charges 25.20W. The Pixel 9 Pro XL leads with 32.67W, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold lags with a charging rate 20.25W. These measurements, taken by Taiwanese authorities, often differ slightly from advertised ratings, so Google is expected to promote higher numbers during its official unveiling.
The photos reveal that Google’s new Pixel phones will have a more powerful wall charger, estimated to be around 45W depending on the model. The charger design has also been tweaked, moving the plug from the middle to the top of the brick.
Among the most striking details in the leak is the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The photos showcase the Fold’s design, highlighting the relocation of the selfie camera to the inside screen for a broader field of view. The Fold also features slimmer top and bottom bezels, a reduced crease in the display when unfolded, and a full 180-degree unfolding capability, resulting in a screen just under 10 inches (about 250mm).
The NCC’s photo leak is the latest in a series of leaks surrounding the Google Pixel 9 series. Previously, images of two prototype models for the base and XL versions were circulated, adding to the extensive list of premature revelations. These leaks suggest that Google might need to tighten its security measures to keep its unreleased products under wraps.
