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Gemini vs. Gemini Advanced: What’s the Difference?
Everything you need to know about Google AI options.
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For a technology that’s all about giving people answers, many still wonder - “What is Gemini?” “What can it do?” and “Is it worth upgrading to Google AI Pro?”-So we thought we’d run through the features of both, and how they can help you navigate life more easily.

The new Pixel phones have arrived, and you can use them to supercharge your ideas with Gemini – or upgrade to Gemini Advanced. AI development is happening super fast, and these phones are built to take advantage of both the latest in AI and the innovation to come. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to buy a Pixel phone. Here’s a synopsis of Gemini and Gemini Advanced.

Gemini is the built-in AI assistant from Google on your Pixel phone1

Whether you buy a Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, or Pixel 9, your phone comes out of the box with the Gemini AI app.

Gemini is your built-in AI assistant. However fast you move through your day, Gemini can help by:

  • Finding answers and info from all kinds of sources: Google apps, images, text input, audio, or even something you’re seeing on your screen or in real life. For instance, you can take a photo of your veggie drawer and ask, “What can I make with these ingredients?” Gemini will get you answers, fast.

  • Get a little inspiration. Need a brainstorming partner or help planning something? Gemini only needs a prompt to get started. Ask something like, “Help me plan a date night – find a sushi restaurant open this Friday at 8pm,” then follow up with “Find me a dessert spot within walking distance.” (Hint: The more details, the better the results.)

  • Bring your imagination to life. Completely different but just as awesome: You can generate an image with Gemini just by typing in your idea. Dream big, then easily drop it into Google Messages or Gmail to share.2

  • Summarising things for you. Long articles, a bloated inbox – who has time for all that? Well, Gemini does, and it can outline the important bits in just a few moments. For example: “Summarise all the emails from the kids’ school and tell me what I need to know and do.” Gemini will provide an overview of your inbox and highlight where you might need to respond.

A Pixel 9 Pro phone with a Global Mobile Award logo

2025 Award Winner: Breakthrough Device Innovation

This award recognises Gemini’s impact on innovative technology that advances the user experience and enhances smartphone capabilities.

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A Pixel 9 Pro phone with a Global Mobile Award logo

2025 Award Winner: Breakthrough Device Innovation

This award recognises Gemini’s impact on innovative technology that advances the user experience and enhances smartphone capabilities.

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Gemini Advanced: Your ultimate pass to Google’s next-gen AI 

Experience Google’s most capable AI models and get priority access to new features with Gemini Advanced. Plus, other perks like 2 TB of cloud storage and Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more are included with the Google One AI Premium Plan. Eligible users get one year of the plan on us  with the purchase of Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL or Pixel 9 Pro Fold (exclusions apply).3

Gemini Advanced features are made to tackle life’s most complex projects. They’re far more capable at logical reasoning, analysis, coding, and creative collaboration, so you can get more done, faster. 

Keeps up with your conversation – and learns from it.
Instead of typing, go Live with Gemini Advanced to chat naturally back and forth using your voice. Ask it to help you rehearse for a job interview, go deep on a topic, and more. Gemini can follow along, even if you change course mid-thought or interrupt.4

A Pixel phone screen showing how Gemini can help with your messages. Options include summarizing this email, listing the next steps, or suggesting a reply.

Respond to emails faster with Gemini in Gmail.
No more struggling to write the perfect response on a small screen – Gemini can craft contextual smart replies to offer longer, more detailed suggestions with one tap. This feature is available through the Google One AI Premium plan for both desktop and Pixel.3

Power through complex projects.
Because Gemini Advanced comes with a massive one million token context window, it’s better equipped to get the answers you need, faster.

Think of a context window a bit like focus, but for AI. The more you have, the more information you can keep in mind when considering a question or problem. It’s the same for Gemini – the bigger the context window, the more information it can use to get you the answers you need.

And with Gemini Advanced’s one million token context window, it can explore, understand, analyse, and summarise large data sets from documents and spreadsheets up to 1,500 pages – saving you hours of time and effort.

Now that you’re up to speed on the differences between Gemini and Gemini Advanced, it’s time to shop Pixel Pro phones.

Takeaways
Gemini on new Pixel phones helps supercharge creativity and productivity1Gemini Advanced is part of the Google One AI Premium plan and gives you priority access to Google’s next-gen AI2A year of Gemini Advanced is included with the purchase of Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro Fold2
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  1. Available on select devices, languages, and countries. Works with compatible accounts. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.

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  3. By subscribing, you agree to the terms for Google One and offers. See how Google handles data. Gemini Advanced and Gemini for Gmail, Docs and more are only available for those aged 18+. Gemini for Gmail, Docs and more is only available in English. Actual value is $395.88. Google One AI Premium plan offer does not apply to Google One members billed through third-party providers, Google One family plan members or Google One members on a 5 TB plan or above. The Google One AI Premium plan offer is available to eligible users with the purchase and activation of a Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL or Pixel 9 Pro Fold by the offer expiration date of 31 October, 2025 at 11.59 p.m. PT. Redeem the Google One AI Premium plan offer by 15 November, 2025 at 11.59 p.m. PT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged the $32.99/mo for Google One AI Premium until the respective trial periods expire. Cancel at any time. Return of purchased device may result in cancellation of all subscriptions. See one.google.com/offer/terms-and-conditions/pixel9pro&profold for full terms. 

  4. Google One AI Premium subscription required and compatible with certain features. Internet connection required. Language and country availability may vary. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Check responses for accuracy.