Pixel 9 Pro review: a real contender for the best small phone

All the camera, AI and performance of Google’s top Android squeezed into a tighter body

The Pixel 9 Pro is a rare beast: a smaller phone that keeps the same bold design, specs and camera as Google’s biggest and most expensive model. It makes it an instant contender for the best small phone going.

At £999 (€1,099/$999/A$1,699), it is cheaper than its larger Pixel 9 Pro XL sibling but still firmly in the high-end bracket. What sets it apart is the 6.3in screen is significantly tighter than the monster 6.7in-plus sizes you usually need to get the very best hardware.

Screen: 6.3in 120Hz QHD+ OLED (495ppi)

Processor: Google Tensor G4

RAM: 16GB of RAM

Storage: 128, 256, 512GB or 1TB

Operating system: Android 14

Camera: 50MP + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 5x telephoto, 42MP selfie

Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, wifi 7, UWB, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3 and GNSS

Water resistance: IP68 (1.5m for 30 minutes)

Dimensions: 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5mm

Weight: 199g