Pixel 9 Pro leak reveals its price tag, and let's just say your wallet might cry

What you need to know

• A new leak reveals Pixel 9 Pro prices in the U.S.: $1,000 with a T-Mobile plan, and $1,200 for the Pro XL (256GB and 512GB).
• Google might offer a storage upgrade and free Gemini Advanced for Pixel 9 Pro preorders in the U.S., similar to Europe.
• The Pixel 9 Pro Fold might stay at its current price, making it a competitive option in the foldable market.

We've been in the dark about the Pixel 9 's U.S. prices, but that's finally changed as we've got fresh numbers for the Pro and Pro XL models, just days before the big launch.

A recent Reddit leak , picked up by Android Police , hints that the Pixel 9 Pro could start at $1,000 with a T-Mobile plan. Since the leak came from T-Mobile, it's likely we'll see different prices depending on the carrier.

Two Pixel 9 Pro models are listed at that price point. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is priced at $1,200 for both the 256GB and 512GB storage options.

Interestingly, Google is rumored to offer a storage upgrade and a free year of Gemini Advanced with Pixel 9 Pro preorders in Europe. The leaked U.S. prices hint that American buyers might get a similar preorder bonus.

Though the base Pixel 9 Pro is priced at $999, matching the Pixel 8 Pro , the Pixel 9 Pro XL is actually the true successor to the Pixel 8 Pro. This could mean a price bump for the top-end model in Google’s lineup.

This leak hints at a $200 price increase over last year’s Pro model. If Google follows the same pricing trend for the base Pixel 9, we might see it debut at $900.

The leaked U.S. prices for the Pixel 9 series line up with the earlier European leaks . Despite regional factors affecting final costs, the trend of a base price for the Pixel 9 Pro and a premium for the Pixel 9 Pro XL stays the same.

While the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro might see price hikes, there are rumors that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold could keep the same price tag as its predecessor. This could make Google's foldable phone a more competitive choice in the high-end foldable market.

The leaked prices might be a letdown for consumers. While it’s not surprising given Google's growing focus on high-end hardware, these price hikes make Pixel phones feel more exclusive than before.