Pixel 9 Pro — Screen Size, Resolution & PPI
The Pixel 9 Pro was released by Google in Sep 2024, running Android. It features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with 2856 × 1280 resolution at 495 PPI and 120 Hz refresh rate.
Full Specifications
Display
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Resolution
- 2856 × 1280
- Pixel density
- 495
- Display technology
- LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Hardware & OS
- Operating system
- Android
- Device type
- Phone
Release info
- Brand
- Release date
- Sep 4, 2024
What these specs mean
At phone viewing distance (around 15 cm / 6 inches), pixel density is the first thing you notice — above 300 PPI individual pixels disappear and text looks printed rather than pixelated. Refresh rate controls how smooth scrolling and games feel: 60 Hz is the long-standing baseline, 90–120 Hz noticeably cuts motion blur, and LTPO OLED panels can ramp from 1 Hz up to 120 Hz to save battery on static content. OLED's per-pixel contrast also makes blacks look genuinely black, which matters for dark-mode reading and overall battery behavior.
Google's Pixel lineup uses Actua and Super Actua OLED displays tuned for color accuracy rather than maximum saturation, with LTPO refresh that ranges from 1 Hz to 120 Hz on Pro models. Pixels favor everyday readability and battery life over high-refresh gaming specs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pixel density of the Pixel 9 Pro?
- The Pixel 9 Pro has a 495 PPI pixel density on its 6.3-inch display — high enough that individual pixels are indistinguishable at typical viewing distance. Combined with the screen's LTPO OLED technology, this determines how sharp text and images actually render.
- When was the Pixel 9 Pro released?
- Google launched the Pixel 9 Pro in Sep 2024. Release date matters when checking software support windows: most manufacturers commit 5–7 years of security updates and 3–5 years of major OS upgrades from launch.
- What operating system does the Pixel 9 Pro run?
- The Pixel 9 Pro ships with Android. Google typically delivers OS updates over-the-air — check the device's Settings app or Google's support page for the latest available version.