The next Made by Google event kicks off on Tuesday, August 13, where Google is expected to unveil the next generation of Pixel hardware and, of course, some fun AI tools and more.
But what exactly will Google announce? Here’s the full breakdown, including the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Watch 3, and more.
Google Pixels 9
We’ll kick things off with the Google Pixel 9. This will be the base model of the next generation Pixel, but it will also be available in a Pro and Pro XL variant (which we’ll get to in a moment). Thanks to all the leaks and rumors leading up to the event, we already know pretty much everything about the device.
The Pixel 9 is said to have a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display. The edges seem to be thinner and more even this time, so all sides should be the same. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is also said to improve durability.
The Pixel 9’s body will have rounded corners and flat edges on the frame. The camera bar has a new look: an elongated capsule shape on the back instead of a bar that flows into the sides of the device. The back glass will look glossy, while the frame itself and the camera module will be matte. We expect a variety of colors for the Pixel 9, including beautiful pinks and greens.
The Pixel 9’s cameras will likely feature a dual-camera system on the back, possibly with a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The front-facing selfie camera is said to be a 10.5MP sensor with autofocus.
In terms of specs, Google should make some nice changes for the base model Pixel 9. It will likely come with 12GB of RAM as standard, which is a necessary upgrade to run Google’s AI models efficiently. It also reportedly comes with the Google Tensor G4 chip, which is said to be faster than its predecessor and even more power efficient.
Does all this lead to a higher price? We’re not sure, but considering Google increased prices between the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8, the precedent is set.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Pixel 9 Pro will be the new middle child of the Pixel 9 series. Those who have been asking for a smaller Pro model can finally say “Hallelujah!”
The Pixel 9 Pro’s design is said to be similar to the regular Pixel 9. It now has flat edges with rounded corners. The back glass appears to have a soft-touch matte finish with polished metal sides, which is likely the opposite of the Pixel 9. The camera bar also has the new revamped look, but with three lenses instead of two. The Pixel 9 Pro is said to come in four colors, including a new rose shade.
The Pixel 9 Pro’s display is likely to be a 6.3-inch Super Actua OLED panel, which will be thinner and feature uniform bezels. Google is also expected to use Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for the Pixel 9 Pro.
The triple camera system is expected to include a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. A new 50MP selfie camera is also expected. In other words, we could see 50MP sensors across the board.
Google is said to equip the Pixel 9 Pro with the Tensor G4 chip and 16GB RAM. The price is also unknown.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is new this year and the first time Google has used the “XL” name since the Pixel 4 XL in 2019.
With the Pixel 9 Pro XL, we expect pretty much the same specs and features as the regular Pixel 9 Pro. That means the design, the triple camera system in the new camera module, the selfie camera, the colors, Tensor G4, and 16GB of RAM. The storage capacities should also be the same as the Pixel 9 Pro.
The difference, however, is in the name. The “XL” is there because the Pixel 9 Pro XL is rumored to have a 6.8-inch display instead of the 6.3-inch we expect for the Pixel 9 Pro. This puts the Pixel 9 Pro XL closer to the size of last year’s Pixel 8 Pro, which measures 6.7 inches.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL should also have a slightly larger battery capacity than the Pixel 9 Pro, though probably the same charging speed. And of course, we expect the Pixel 9 Pro XL to be the most expensive of the three Pixel devices.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Although we originally thought it would be called Pixel Fold 2, We now assume that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be Google’s second foldable device and the successor to the original Pixel Fold.
Even though this is only the second generation of Google’s foldable device, there is already a big design change planned. From what we saw in Google’s teaser video, we know what those changes are.
Like the rest of the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will have flattened edges and a redesigned camera module. Instead of the classic Pixel camera bar, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold now has a rectangular module in the corner that takes up most of the top of the back. Inside this rectangular module are two elongated, capsule-shaped camera lenses, as well as an LED flash. The inner selfie camera has also been moved to the top right corner, instead of being off-center like the original.
As for the displays, the cover is rumored to be a 6.3-inch Actua display, and the main inner display is expected to be a whopping 8-inch display. The outer screen is said to be thinner and have smoother bezels, and the inner display is said to be brighter. This would make the Pixel 9 Pro Fold one of the largest foldable devices on the market, beating even the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the OnePlus Open.
Although the Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks like it has a quad-camera system, it’s actually a triple-lens camera. It’s said to have a 48MP or 64MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10.5MP telephoto camera. The selfie cameras are said to have new sensors, which likely means better image quality.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will almost certainly also have the new Tensor G4 chip and 16GB of RAM. According to some recent leaks, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s battery seems to be smaller than before at 4,560mAh, while the first-gen Pixel Fold had a 4,821mAh battery. Hopefully the Tensor G4’s power efficiency can make a difference here.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will likely be quite expensive, presumably with a similar starting price of $1,800 that we saw for the first Pixel Fold.
Google Pixel Watch 3
When Google launched the Pixel Watch a few years ago, it wasn’t particularly impressive. Its successor was a big improvement, and with the upcoming Pixel Watch 3, Google seems to be improving things even further.
First, the Pixel Watch 3 will finally be available in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. The 41mm size appears to have a thinner bezel than its predecessor, and we expect the slim bezels to carry over to the 45mm option as well. Both sizes will reportedly feature Google’s Actua Display, with brightness levels reportedly reaching up to 2,000 nits.
The Pixel Watch 3 is said to charge 20% faster, while the Pixel Watch 3 XL is said to have a larger battery than any previous Pixel Watch. In power saving mode, we expect battery life of up to 36 hours.
Finally, other leaked marketing materials hint at new health/fitness features for the Pixel Watch 3 – including new running features, a readiness score, and a “morning brief” that tells you your key health metrics every morning. That all sounds pretty good. We just hope Google gets the price right.
Google AI
It wouldn’t be a Google event without some AI goodies. Thankfully, Google will be revealing plenty of them, as we’ve already seen through some recent leaks.
When you take screenshots on your device, they are now transferred to a new Pixel Screenshots app. With Pixel Screenshots, you can save, organize, and access your screenshots from search.
Another upcoming AI feature is Add Me. With Add Me, you take a group photo and then have someone swap it. You go into the shot and have the person take the photo again. Add Me then stitches the two photos together to create a single composite image so everyone is in the photo. It sounds a bit similar to Best Take, but serves a different purpose.
What else is coming for AI? Other leaks suggest that a new “Studio” feature is in the works, which could be some kind of image generation. We also suspect that Gemini will be the default assistant, rather than the perpetually outdated Google Assistant.
There may be more AI tools coming to the Pixel lineup, but these are some of the biggest we know are coming.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google is also expected to unveil the next generation of Pixel Buds Pro 2 at this event. At first glance, they look quite similar to the current generation of Pixel Buds, but there are some notable changes.
First, it seems that the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will bring back an integrated wing to the design to ensure a better fit in the ear. The current model doesn’t have this, but the cheaper Pixel Buds A-series does. We’re also expecting some new colors, including pink and green tones, to match the Pixel 9 phones.
