New Google Pixel 9 line up (9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold)

4 new Pixels.  In one fell swoop they have inundated us with more phone options in one day than we used to get in a full year.

Let's check out the comparison here:

Pixel 9 Family
Pixel 9Pixel 9 ProPixel 9 Pro XLPixel 9 Pro Fold
Cost$1,099.00$1,349.00$1,499.00$2,399.00
Size6.3"6.33"6.73"6.3" / 8.03"
Display2424x10802856x12802992x13442424x1080
60-120Hz1-120Hz1-120Hz60-120Hz
2152x2076
1-120Hz
ChipTensor G4Tensor G4Tensor G4Tensor G4
RAM12GB16GB16GB16GB
Storage128-256GB128GB - 1TB128GB - 1TB256GB - 512GB
Camera (rear)50MP (f/1.68, 82°)50MP (f/1.8, 82°)50MP (f/1.8, 82°)50MP (f/1.7, 82°)
48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123°)48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123°)48MP ultrawide (f/1.7, 123°)10.5MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 127°)
48MP 5x zoom (f/2.8, 22°)48MP 5x zoom (f/2.8, 22°)10.8MP 5x zoom (f/3.1, 23°)
Camera (front)10.5MP (f/2.2, 95°)42MP (f/2.2, 103°)42MP (f/2.2, 103°)10MP (f/2.2, 87°)
10MP (f/2.2, 87°)
Battery4700mAh4700mAh5060mAh4650mAh
IP68IP68IP68IPX8
$150 in store credit$275 in store credit$275 in store credit$475 in store credit
Free 1 yr of Gemini AdvancedFree 1 yr of Gemini AdvancedFree 1 yr of Gemini Advanced

I'd almost call the Pixel 9 Pro, really the Pixel 9 XL mini... I was somewhat stunned by them saying they wanted the Pro features in a smaller device.  Personally, I think many of us are tired of 'smaller' devices and want bigger.  I'd almost just want a 9 XL... that being said, I loved the days that the XL version of Pixels just meant bigger sizes.  I'm not a fan of having a nerfed option.  Less RAM (really noticeable between the 8 and the 8 Pro), lesser selfie cams, no telephoto, lesser display options.

Sigh... then they really rub it in with the extra bonuses for the Pro models.  More in store credit, free Gemini Advanced.  It really leaves the 9 out in the cold it feels.

What model excites you?

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