Lo, behold the Pixel 9 series, Google’s next opus in the realm of smartphones. As the mists of rumor swirl, whispers abound that the Pixel 9 Pro hath been unveiled six moons prior to its official introduction. A leak, verily, hath revealed the device in its full splendor, causing many a tech enthusiast to raise their brows in wonderment. Yet, amidst the exultation, a shadow of concern looms over one particular aspect.
If thou art a faithful follower of the Pixel chronicles, thou wilt know that the Pixel 9 series is to comprise four noble devices – the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold. While the 9 Pro Fold doth masquerade as the Pixel Fold 2, the 9 Pro standeth as a fresh creation with a new guise in the lineage. Let us first address the “issue” that hath come to light ere we delve into the other facets of the leak, as hath been shared on the scrolls of Rozetked.
Upon gazing at the leaked images, one cannot overlook the sight of the Pixel 9 Pro in Fastboot mode, a spectacle to behold. This screen doth reveal certain tidings, such as the device’s codename “Caiman” and the 16GB LPDDR5 RAM unit hailing from Micron. Yet, a revelation doth emerge – the storage, marked as “UFS”, doth bear witness to the number “128GB Samsung”. This dost suggest that the storage be of UFS 3.1 stock, and not the latest UFS 4.0. Forsooth, UFS 4.0 doth commence at 256GB.
‘Twas but a grievance of mine own with the Pixel 8 Pro, the absence of UFS 4.0 storage whilst flagship brethren like the Galaxy S24 did boast such grandeur. Should this be true, ’twill be a disappointment indeed, for UFS 4.0 doth offer nigh double the read and write speeds, and is twice as efficient as UFS 3.1. I did hold hope for the Pixel 8 Pro’s 256GB variant to sport UFS 4.0, yet such dreams were dashed. Nevertheless, I do hold out hope for such an upgrade in the Pixel 9 Pro series.
Furthermore, the leaked images of the Pixel 9 Pro doth unveil a triple camera configuration, a sight to dazzle the eyes. The camera bar hath become a floating isle, rather than stretching to the very edges of the device. ‘Tis boxy on the flanks and curved at the rims, not unlike the countenance of the iPhone 15 Pro. The camera bar doth hint at the presence of a temperature sensor still held in Google’s embrace. The form of the 9 Pro doth bear a visual semblance to the Pixel 8 in many respects.
Verily, the design of the Pixel 9 Pro marketh a departure from Google’s previous curved and inviting aesthetics, as witnessed in the Pixel 8 lineage. ‘Tis clear that this new design shall offer a familiar in-hand feel to those coming from the realm of iPhone. Alas, the same cannot be said for loyal Pixel users who may seek to make the transition to the Pixel 9 Pro. Whilst the design itself doth not perturb me, the Android landscape hath seen many a curvy visage in the past triennium, such that a sharper design may not mesh seamlessly.
What sayest thou regarding Google’s decision to eschew speedier storage in the Pixel 9 series? Doth this matter hold weight in thy mind? Share thy thoughts with us in the comments below, dear readers.
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