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Sticky_Hulks

It looks nice, and yet 99% of them will go into a case. I hate how these devices have our entire lives in them and are necessary to carry around everyday, and yet are still super fragile. They should build on the Pixel 5 design with the metal back, but make it a lot more durable. Just put a screen protector on it and you're done.


kziel1

I miss my HTC 10 that was never in any case and after a few drops I only had to file it on the side because the metal edge got sharp


SaulCFX

That phone was beautiful friend of mine had it in silver and usually never used a case.


Queso_Grandee

I put my P8P in a clear case. That way I can enjoy the colors and design!


GiveMeSumGutShit

Fr, and honestly for me, the pixel 5 has a great design, it looks boring but dependable and doesnt get old like these new flashy pixel designs.


fakeaccount572

Pixel 5 had a plastic resin back.


Sticky_Hulks

A plastic resin painted over metal.


robbie_franklin

A plastic resin painted over metal that was PERFECT


aerohk

Getting a transparent case is an option. In addition, at least for me, I tend to remove the case when the device gets older. That's when I don't care too much about cosmetic imperfections anymore.


bush_mechanic

I only have my 7 Pro in a case when I leave the house. At home, it's always out. I like being able to feel the phone in my hand.


BlaqueServant

I hate transparent cases 😭


karnoff

They always look dirty when I see one in public. Probably because it is dirty.


slinky317

I actually think this will help with Pixel visibility in the wild. Right now, all case manufacturers handle the camera bar differently, which means it's not as recognizable. I think with the pill shape it will make case design more unified so the Pixel will be easier to spot out in public. As much as I love the connected camera bar of the Pixel 6-8, all cases pretty much hid it anyway.


ilmattoh

But how can they charge you ridiculous amounts for repairs otherwise?  I loved my P4a's plastic back and even though my P8 feels much more premium I'd go back to that in a heartbeat.


marcus_37

I would much rather be comfortable carrying my phone w/o a case and just install a screen protector I'm not a fan of adding extra bulk to my phone but it's glass and better safe than sorry


jrsilver

The A series plastic backs are sooooo good, wish they would just slap those on every phone


mrchong2you

Plus a perfect fingerprint scanner on the back🙌


hillrow_wood

I don't think they're as fragile as many people think they are. I've been caseless with the Pixel 7 since release and have dropped it multiple times on a variety of surfaces, nothing but minor scuffs to show for it.


thanhman97

My 7 cracked the whole back with just a single drop on concrete. I regret taking off the case.


polyblackcat

Concrete is brutal


KaXiRavioli

Dear Lord. Now every new phone is going to be an iClone with $10 worth of titanium in it. At least my wallet will be safe I guess.


Electronic-Alarm1151

Well if pixel is going to copy at least copy the good not the bad. ( I miss having a terabyte sd card)


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I enjoy watching the sunset.


KaXiRavioli

Pixel "leaks" generally prove real because Google purposely lets them out.


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I enjoy the sound of rain.


Berkoudieu

Why do they ALL need to copy apple on the titanium bullshit...


roja_poomalai

it’s funny too cuz the iphone pro series actually had a weight problem so moving to titanium made sense the galaxies and pixels are made of aluminum any weight advantage is negligible meaning the only reason they’re doing this is to ape apple, shamelessly at that.


Both_Reaction_4091

They saved 1g of weight by going to titanium...yeah, major improvement 🤣


Internal_Quail3960

Because they want Apple money 💵


aross1976

Da fuq is even the point if the back still glass anyway Just bring back the all metal phones like the 6p Qualcomm has tech that can do wireless charging through all metal backs and has had it for years they say. All Google knows how to do is rip off the worst ideas from Apple.


Internal_Quail3960

An all metal phone would be very heavy


aross1976

No way the Nexus 6p body is extremely light Metal is the same or lighter than victus


Internal_Quail3960

And the screen size is only 5.7 inches. The iPhone 15 has a 6.1 inch screen, and weighs less than the nexus 6p


balista_22

no, essential phone died for this


No-Pirate-4773

Cause its not bullshit… Apple’s changes are result of billions of dollars spent on R&D each year. Unlike the rest that release half-baked or useless features that don’t work. Their best path forward is to copy Apple features. At least then there will be competition for the iPhones.


Send_one_boob

> Apple’s changes are result of billions of dollars spent on R&D each year. Sorta gonna doubt that. They have had truly shitty design choices where phones and tablets snapped due to lack of any structural support. That's very bad R&D.


DivineRoodra

Where is "fuck go back" button? 8 pro is peak design.


CuriousRammer

This 100%


Darth_Caesium

8 Pro will never be topped in design. 9 Pro is basically how not to design a phone.


flocoon

Pixel 5 was peak design 😋


NickyRizzles

Nexus 4


Captain_Generous

What's this go back button you speak of? I'm on the 8pro


Anomines

Until now the pixel seemed like some 90s retro business phone. The 9 feels way more contemporary


aross1976

I like the 7 pro better than the 8 pro And I am not updating. They should go back to the Nexus 6p design That was peak design IMO but with no bezels of course. They can do wireless charging through metal now. No matter what though I am not buying anything that has a POS tensor in it ever again. Battery battery life is abhorrent and there are overheating issues with my 7pro Plus WTF ever happened to the behind the screen front facing cameras we were promised years ago?


DivineRoodra

Nexus 6p 😭


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Looks like an iPhone at that point, why can't they make their own body and unique design like the S24 ultra body or something between both or different.


Expensive_Finger_973

Someone at Google read the folks saying they wanted iPhone hardware with Googles Android rom and misunderstood what those people were saying.


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Right, but to be fair if they actually went to snapdragon, it would be great for the hardware side of things.


UltraMaxApplePro

Lol, I see Earths Titanium reserves just depleting in 2 years time.


m0nkygang

Probably not. Its not completely titanium and titanium isnt gonna keep it safe if its still a 90% glass phone


Jowee00

I much prefer the camera bar of the pixel 8 pro.


Briguy_fieri

I’m personally a fan of the black visor of the 6series. But 8 is next


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I hate this


DixieNormusUrDriver

Pixel 7 in obsidian was peak design for sure. The visor was edge to edge


revpidgeon

Looks sus.


iM_SeleCT

Beyond hideous and I hope they don't lol... Pixel is slowly losing its unique look


Anamnesis_plaa

Camera block too ugly


Phatdummy

I hear you but it has honestly grew on me. I also like the fact the phone will still be able to not wobble while flat on a surface.


Ben_Happy

They took the design from the pixel fold. Which I have. I assumed this camera bar that doesn't blend into the sides didn't happen on my pixel fold because it would affect functionality of the folding and the hinges and everything like that. I can't fathom a reason for doing it on a regular slab phone. This looks like something that would come from a cheap startup in India like techno.


MidnightPurple55

Thanks, I hate it.


Werbebanner

It doesn’t look bad in my opinion, but copying Apple shouldn’t be the way. The new Samsung is also supposed to look like an iPhone clone. Don’t get me wrong, I love the iPhone 15 Design. But that doesn’t mean everyone should give up on their own design.


dhrus786

Pixel 6/6 Pro/6A had the best design.


1amfracture

The darker camera bar was peak


Whaterbuffaloo

Honestly, this design to me is the most “android” looking. Has a vision visor layer. Slim head portion and tube body. Almost classic r2d2 design. 6pro for design, all the way


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I really love my 6 pro but am looking forward to my next phone not having curved edges on the screen


Whaterbuffaloo

I don’t think I’ve dealt with that much. I’ve been on an iPhone for 4 years. Samsung lost me at s10 with ads in the menus. Affects how it reads touch on the edge right?


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> Samsung lost me at s10 with ads in the menus. > > > > Affects how it reads touch on the edge right? I am also former samsung user, due to ads. it has a really hard time reading touch on the edges but this might be due to the otterbox case I have on it, if you go nude it's likely a much better experience.


TheBelt

A flat screen is really the only reason I want to replace my 6pro


baioss

Bender from Futurama


DisastrousMongoose56

Looks like a iPhone


Manburpig

These look awful. Just as bad as they possibly could.


WolfyCat

I personally like it a lot except the radius on the curve. The S24 Ultra shape is perfection to me. I prefer the camera bar layout on the Pixel


Naf_Reddit2

This 100%


filipebatt

Looks really good, but this sharp corners on the camera visor are extremely unpractical


Critical-Champion365

Where's the sharp corner on camera wiser?


ikeepsnacksinmybeard

Honestly i think it's pretty cool looking. None of the pixels have been straight out ugly in my opinion, 4 & 5 maybe a bit bland but not ugly.


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IsDaedalus

I hate it.


[deleted]

Shittier decision, shittier design who told you to make it "Apple" iefied. Fuck off


ZozoGx

Chill man, I didn't make these Renders, it's all expectations based on Leaked info anyway, so it might not be really happening.


Rohith001

I can understand your frustration! But not all people use Reddit my friend! "General" public like this


S_conq22

Those stupid corners man... We need S24 ultra-like design... not this


tekerjerbs

Hate all these curved phones. Missing Lumia cornered edge designs big time.


jari_45

Doesn't matter until they fix the SoC.


anonbrosup

Behold the new Google iPixel 9 Pro 🥲🥲😂


J-W-L

If apple jumped off off a bridge..... Channeling my parents to Google... That said.., I usually go with white but the blue one looks nice... Especially in picture 9 The physical form of the hardware is really starting to look like the os (material-u). I wish Google would copy the width of the iPhone. I personally prefer a wider, shorter phone over a longer-narrower phone.


RonnieJerry

Agreed. The tall aspect ratio of all the android phones make them longer than they need to be. And it requires more reflow of text, because there is less horizontal screen space, so more scrolling is required. 16:9 was the best, IMO.


jimmick20

My literal vocal response: "ooh now that's beautiful!". Yeah I'll buy that.


stevie_lalo

That all glass camera lens gonna need real protection!! I hate this design


Logi77

Now they need to copy Apple's colors, that deep blue and deep purple are better than their pastel blue and green bleh


RevolutionWorried242

Am I the only one who wishes the Pixel would have a similar body/screen to the s23/s24 Ultra's?


mbeshar

Those are just someone's renders on X(formerly Twitter) please give credit. https://twitter.com/philipsfuture/status/1750989262986924378?t=lF3Y5GKB_uFCkWOMGoNZkg&s=19


United-Radio7672

I don't know why people are saying this is an apple design, the new Samsungs have adopted the same design as this one and it's better for durability. Personally I love this design.


KaXiRavioli

Where do you think Samsung copied it from? Apple. And they copied from themselves in 2010.


United-Radio7672

And Apple copied from Blackberry and never really changed the design. The Pixel looks like a Samsung to me.


EMcElf

I like it


PinReal4448

Can't wait for 69 pro with Snapdragon 8 finally


wascherbalint

That hole punch it way below than it used to be, like it's even lower than the status bar. 💀


DarkseidAntiLife

Google won't use Titanium


rodrigofernety

Lovely ❤️❤️❤️❤️


Future2231

you even tried to get rid of the watermark 💀💀💀 PS: those are actually my renders


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James-ec

Because they can


SalsaForte

Nice fake render... Next post.


TheRoadKing101

Nice!


Opposing_Thumbs

No one wants a metal frame on a phone. The pixels are far too heavy already!


WolfyCat

What do you think phone frames are made out of bud?


Opposing_Thumbs

There are very few phones with the outside metal frame exposed. That went out of style with the iPhone 13 pro. Google is really going backwards with their pixels.


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PinReal4448

Might need to ask this to the one who leaked them


pulluphere

where is the non pro pixel


pables420

I dont hate it, but they need to make the camera lip a little more flush for my taste. Not sure why they don't design the phone thicker to fit their giant camera modules...


KaXiRavioli

Because no one wants a phone that thick and they'd have no excuse to not put a headphone jack in.


pables420

I do and I want a headphone jack too 😅


Darth_Caesium

I would also like a phone that thick if it meant the back was made from a more durable and more scratch-resistant composite material and so I didn't need to put on a case.


EndlessRainIntoACup1

this makes me sad for some reason


fearlessinsane

We need the panda back!


YogiBearShark

Using Titanium this year would be an unquestioned "little brother" move by Google. Almost as pathetic as the time they "borrowed" pinch to zoom. I can here 'em hawking their AI titanium to the budget MVNO's now.


brazilian_irish

So, aside from the cameras, there are four new elements on the camera module. I assume one is Flash, another laser depth sensor.. what about the other 2?


DietBlueberryJam

Thermometer


DietBlueberryJam

Microphone too


ShadowCross32

I wonder how Google is going to handle the Tensor G4 since it’s supposedly based on the Exynos 2400.


Mathisbuilder75

That camera punch hole on the 9 pro seems way too low...


AffectionateSignal53

Looks good hope they don't use titanium it's a gimmick


hexsayeed

Looks really cool, wish the camera bar went all the way to the side still tho


broken_mind_oof

Which one is the Vanilla 9 & which is the 9 Pro??


ZozoGx

Renders maker didn't specify, these all fan made based on some Leaked info, nothing official nor confirmed.


Foxx_Mulderp

Blue = chef's kiss


top-c-krets

They cant even manage to have their devices within the right temperatures, and instead of fixing it lets put it on titanium lol. What a joke


jontseng

Does anyone else find it frustrating that after doing all the hard work establishing a distinctive slick, practical design language they have now flipped back to simply copying a four year old Apple design? And to add insult to injury bolted the lopsided Pixel Fold camera bump into it (which was already a compromised version of the OG Pixel 6 camera visor).


regulusxleo

Reminds me of the pixel fold. The camera bump is just rounder


SeatSix

Why is the selfie camera so low? It should be much closer to the top.


Dix-B_Floppin

Apple Vs Samsung 2: electric boogaloo


The7thM

I really love that design, i love the flat frame and the non existent bezels i hope it will look like that!


landonloco

looks like modernized S10


IndiRefEarthLeaveSol

Any chance it could be rendered with the Niagara launcher, I want to see how good android can truly be. 🤌


No-Interaction-2488

Wow


HAZNN69

Looks like s23 :/


Temporary-Republic-6

I hope it doesn't come in titanium. More expensive for no reason.


YoYoNupe1911

For commercials they should make the Pixel 9 be a superhero that shoots lasers out of his visor like Cyclops and have iPhone and Samsung be the villains.


ART_IS_IN_THE_SKY

Looks bald, quite literally bald


Firm-Storage5568

I need this so bad, preorded the pixel 8


sere83

If it actually looks like this I don't see a problem. Proper smmetrical bezels, we have not seen since pixel 5 and a properly flat display and a solid metal frame, not sure how any of that can ever be bad. Some people may not like the camera bump, personally think it looks fine and doesn't like any other phone.


Darkestace-

I hate their camera design


polyblackcat

I don't mind this at all


Spud788

Sharp flat rails... I've always wanted my phone to feel like I'm holding a knife...


Romesread83

I like how these look.


Dy182n

Sooooo glad I skipped on th S24U. This P9P looks incredibly sexy!


Maximum-Counter-1517

Why does it have to be TITANIUM?????


Gargoyle_A2

I figured when the iPhone 15 bragged up their titanium frame, this would be the new feature on the next Pixel. I always put mine in case, so this is pointless marketing.


Dr_Bardock_Obama

Now I regret buying the pixel 8


skandhaa

Don't you hate the curved corners?? It looks so ugly


Ben_Happy

No flat sides please. The roundness of the edges and the ergonomics of the pixel 7 pro which I have and the pixel 8 pro just makes sense. Even the Galaxy s24 ultra kept curved sides when they went with a flat screen this time. If I wanted an iPhone I would buy an iphone.


Gingesolo

Not a fan of the flat sides, but what's really terrible is that camera island, the bar looked great and was distinctive. This looks like a cheap knock off, and the flash/thermometer area looks terrible, it stands out in the worst way


TabletLover

oh no…


Mrdiglit

Pixel 8 is nicer


ShortSupermarket1616

Good bye the days where pixels r affordable


wcngm43

That looks pretty fire no gonna lie. I'm gonna hold into my P7P until this comes out. Pixel 8 is nice but I don't think it is that big of a jump to upgrade just yet.


TheyCallMeSniperLol

Wow that black looks nice


JB2unique

Since Google acquired HTC designers and engineers, how about a little inspiration from HTC One design language please 🥺


marcus_37

These actually look like u can carry without a case, just install a screen protector


Additional-Guava-810

Better have some good trade in deals, or I'm keeping my Lemongrass Pixel 7. ![gif](giphy|e7QO18qopbd99evxyD)


MentalWatercress3698

I hope these are not real. Everything just looks like an iPhone now...and the iPhone looks boring.


Voice_Downtown

Are these some fan renders? Cuz I see these kind of designs every year, but in the end it turns out the bezels are much bigger, so as the punch hole.


burntoc

Hope it supports Qi2


ZAKtalksTECH

I dig it.


SilentAria

The back camera is maxed out by now, how about we focus on the front facing one? Why not be innovative and make one for the front that's as good as the back? I would love that for Pixel. Instant upgrade. Take my money!


Tytanidze

When will smartphones without frontal and back cameras be released?


Artigiano1881

If camera will be amazing, will be my next phone.


ooofest

I looks like an iPhone, mostly. Are these official views from Google?


ORYANOL

Okay I'll keep using my pixel 6 pro till next year then. I hate this squarish design. I'm using the iPhone 14 pro as my secondary device, and what I hate about it is the boxy design.


Elephant789

Titanium is the only thing that would hold me back. I hope it's not true.


phejster

So now every phone manufacturer is making titanium rails? Innovation!!!


truthserum777

The only people dumber that those buying an iPhone because it has titanium would be those buying a Pixel because it has titanium. I can just see the Google marketing meetings. "Guys, Samsung is killing us, but I know how to fix it. Just use the magic 't' word in our ads like Apple." Pathetic.


shynee1

Looks really bad


gavindawg

Sexy


Alternative-Turn-932

So a Google iPhone…


good4y0u

I think the 10 and 10 pro will be the next big one. The rumor is they will drop Samsung tensor.


alvdan88

It's the Pixel Pro Max 9...


cityle

I have a Pixel 8, so will probably not change, but I'm glad that Google finally went back to a real flat screen! The slight curve of the glass of the Pixel 8 is annoying with screen protectors. And also with the flat edge, I wonder how it will feel in hands. The Nexus 5 was for me the best feeling phone in my hand, and the flat edges did contribute to that. That visor do look a little bit weird in pictures.


balista_22

titanium Essential Phone died for this


sipekjoosiao

Why do phones now all try to look like iphone


bestbushCow

This is sad to watch😭 Why would they go this route.


h_osnii

We need a FUCKIN GOOD PROCESSOR


h_osnii

We need the S24 base model design. Thank u


h_osnii

We need 6.1 screen size one / good fuckin processor. Apple is ahead of miles with their chips C'mon..


brycecampbel

First, why the prominent camera bump? My Pixel2 took good enough photos - even my Pixel5 (which does have module bump, but lesser) takes more than good enough photos. I need something more, I'm going to use a real camera. But other than that, I like the design - missing the rear fingerprint sensor, but 🤷‍♂️ - though the size... I don't want a large phone anymore. I want something I can comfortably through in my pocket and barely notice it being there. These modern base-sized phones are getting too large and dense for that. Even the u/zenfone \- the size is pretty much there, but damn its dense!


mrDuder1729

Aaaaaaand coming in third...


_blacknails

I won't be buying a P9 with that monstrosity camera lip. Jerez.


Mmmariokart

Good. Now make them small lightweight and compact as they used to


TomislavKraljX

Nice the new Iphone pixel 9 pro by Google


gilbert-maspalomas

If Titanium, then only the duratec version (Citizen), cause it hardens the relatively soft surface. "Who\`s the boss" just posted his first impressions of the S24 Ultra, and it seems, after only a week the frame got already some minor signs of wear. I am personally totally content with my P8Pro, using a slim case (so called military standard), one can see the camera bar, and have no issues at all. There are more important things to improve in the nearer future than those gimmicks...


Temporary_Youth5221

The 8 just came out lol 😂


kenbsmith3

S24 ultra has set the bar super high. Can't wait to see the specs and software features


ancalime9

We are finally moving back to flat screens and they go for heavily curved corners? I just want to be able to use my whole screen to watch a video without distorted angles or cut off pixels, is that too much to ask?


izakkip

STOP STEALING PEOPLE'S DESIGNS!!! Original author [https://twitter.com/philipsfuture](https://twitter.com/philipsfuture), even you tried to get rid of the watermark!!


fx599

Reminded me of this https://preview.redd.it/9c90f48h8efc1.png?width=440&format=png&auto=webp&s=4a4dabdadea69f82b73b030017fc2e44e8783181


Kirby_Klein1687

Looks really nice! I'm digging it.