Google just launched the Pixel 8 line, but the tech community is already looking towards the future, in particular the next model, the Pixel 9. Following the launch of the new series, an important figure such as Ross Young (head of Supply Chain Display) has revealed the very first details of the 2024 series which will consist of three models: Pixel 9, 9a and 9 Pro. Here's what we know about it.
What the Pixel 9 series displays will look like
Rumors regarding the Pixel 9 and its potential launch roadmap are starting to circulate despite the recent release of its predecessors. Ross young, recognized insider and often source of accurate predictions in the mobile world, га condiviso in its Advanced Smartphone Report some interesting information that could outline the future of Google devices.
Attention is focused, among other aspects, onincrease in display size, an evolution that is not surprising, but which opens up various food for thought.
Increasing the size of the display is not a decision without implications. On the one hand, there is the ergonomics challenge: Ensuring a comfortable user experience when the device is used with one hand becomes crucial. On the other, the energy issue: Larger screens require more power, which raises questions about how Google intends to manage the battery life of the device, given that the Pixel 7 has already come under criticism for its energy performance compared to rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 .
Read also: Pixel 8 and 8 Pro won't just have 7 years of software updates
A consolidated trend
The hypothesis of a expanded screen size for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel Fold's potential can be interpreted in light of the needs expressed by users and their market trends. User experience is central to the development strategies of tech devices: a larger display makes it easier to view content, interact with apps and video games and better supports multitasking use, making smartphone use more comfortable and engaging. Plus, with competitors like Apple and Samsung progressively increasing the size of their devices, Google seems to align with a consolidated trend.
Cover image | Android Central
