Tech Desk
Aug 14, 2024
The Alphabet-owned company, Google has finally launched its Pixel 9 series with some major upgrades including the use of a new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor similar to the one used in Samsung Galaxy devices.
Previously, the Pixel devices including the Pixel 8 series used an optical in-display fingerprint sensor that had several issues.
However, now with the Pixel 9 series launch, Google has equipped its devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon’s Sonic Gen 2 ultrasonic fingerprint scanner which is also used in the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup.
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The new ultrasonic fingerprint scanner will be available on Pixel 9 series including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, except the Pixel 9 Pro Fold which already features a side-mounted sensor.
Google claimed that the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is 50% faster than the sensors used in previous Pixel devices.
Furthermore, Qualcomm on X (formerly Twitter) posted that the latest Google Pixel 9 series has used its 3D Sonic Gen 2 fingerprint sensor.
Pixel 9 series pricing and availability
Google Pixel 9 series includes some new features such as more intuitive AI-powered software, slicker designs, and better display technology.
Pixel 9 starts at $799, the Pixel 9 Pro at $899, the Pixel 9 Pro XL at $1,099, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold costs $1,799. The shipments for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will start from August 22. Meanwhile, Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available from September 4 onwards. These devices are available for preorder on Google Store.
