Google Pixel 9 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR8694
ZAR1350288
Price of Google Pixel 9 in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: Google
Display: 6.3" OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Camera: Dual: 50 MP wide + 48 MP ultrawide
Battery: 4,700 mAh / 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min
Memory: 12 GB RAM / 125 GB storage
Should you buy the Google Pixel 9?
Reasons to Buy
- 4,700 mAh battery capacity
- 6.3" OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ display for media and everyday use
- Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2024-08-13 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2024-08-22 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60 |
Body
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Display
| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 125 GB |
| Storage type | UFS |
| Card slot | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | Dual: 50 MP wide + 48 MP ultrawide |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP |
| Rear features | Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Selfie camera | Single: 10.5 MP ultrawide |
| Selfie camera MP | 10.5 MP |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
Battery
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) |
| Reverse charging | Reverse wireless, Bypass charging |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | under display, ultrasonic |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony |
| SAR | 0.99 W/kg (head), 1.40 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 27, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Google Pixel 9 was officially 2024-08-22.
The starting retail price for the Google Pixel 9 in South Africa is currently za ZAR8694. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR1350288.
It features a 6.3" OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ display with 1080 x 2424 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Dual: 50 MP wide + 48 MP ultrawide, with video recording listed as 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR.
The device lists a 4,700 mAh Li-Ion battery, with 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min wired charging.
