Google Expands Pixel 9 Lineup, Tests Premium Pricing Waters
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Google is developing 3 Pixel 9 models instead of just 2, including a smaller Pro model with a telephoto lens for the first time since the Pixel 4
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With more models, Google may have to raise prices across the board, marking the end of Pixel as a "value" smartphone option
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The Pixel 9 Pro could cost over $1,000, rivaling premium Samsung and Apple devices, but Google's phones still have fit and finish issues
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Google might be making this premium jump a generation too early before fully fixing underlying software problems with Tensor
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Reviewers may be less forgiving of bugs and glitches if Google charges Apple/Samsung-level prices for lower hardware quality