All the big Android handsets are arriving earlier than usual in 2024, with Google's new Pixel devices set to release on August 22 instead of their usual October timeframe.
Google's Pixel 9 is now available for pre-order in Australia, along with the new Pixel 9 Pro XL — the search giant's first XL-branded smartphone since 2019's Pixel 4 XL. At present, pre-orders for the announced Pixel 9 Pro haven't opened yet — we'll update you when that changes.
The Pixel 9 starts at AU$1,349 and will be available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony colour options. In terms of price, this is a AU$150 step up from last year's Pixel 8, which started at AU$1,199.
As for the pro-level models, the Pixel 9 Pro starts at $1,699, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL starts at AU$1,849. Both devices will offer Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel and Rose Quartz colourways at launch.
In terms of specs, all three models in the Pixel 9 series are powered by Google's new Tensor G4 chipset, which boasts improved Gemini AI features and battery life, along with a Titan M2 security co-processor. The Pro models also offer a whopping 16GB of RAM, while the standard Pixel 9 comes with 12GB of RAM.
Both the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL boast Google's brightest Super Actua displays to date, said to achieve a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, while the Pixel 9's standard Actual display can reach 2,700 nits. Each model supports HDR and full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours.
Read on to find out more about the best Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL pre-order deals and bonuses being offered by Australia's top telcos and retailers.
Google Pixel 9 pricing
| Google Pixel 9 | 128GB | AU$1,349 |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | 256GB | AU$1,499 |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | 128GB | AU$1,699 |
| Row 3 - Cell 0 | 256GB | AU$1,849 |
| Row 4 - Cell 0 | 512GB | AU$2,049 |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 128GB | AU$1,849 |
| Row 6 - Cell 0 | 256GB | AU$1,999 |
| Row 7 - Cell 0 | 512GB | AU$2,199 |
| Row 8 - Cell 0 | 1TB | AU$2,549 |
Best Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL offers
- Google | Up to AU$700 cash back + up to AU$450 store credit
- Optus | Save up to AU$800 off over 24 or 36 months
- Vodafone | AU$200 discount + AU$500 in bonus trade-in credit on selected plans
- JB Hi-Fi | Bonus gift card valued up to AU$350 with Pixel 9 purchase
As with previous years, there are some seriously enticing pre-order bonuses on offer for Google's new Pixel 9 devices from Australia's leading carriers and retailers. At present, only the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available to pre-order — we'll keep you posted on the Pixel 9 Pro.
Google is offering AU$700 cash back via redemption with purchases of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. On top of that, you also get AU$450 in Google store credit which can be used for your next purchase.
Optus is offering a reduced pricing on monthly repayments for devices purchased on one of its 24 or 36 months plans, adding up to big savings of up to AU$800 over the entire contract period.
Meanwhile, Vodafone is offering bonus credit valued up to AU$700 for customers who purchase a Pixel 9 device and stay connected to any Vodafone Infinite plan for 12, 24 or 36 months.
Read on to find out more about all the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL pre-order bonuses we've spotted so far.
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