Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 8Global · 8GB · 128GB · GPJ41
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 ProGlobal · 16GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · GPJ41
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Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Global · 16GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.3Design & Materials 7.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.4Performance & Hardware 7.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.0Camera 9.6Camera
Connectivity score 8.2 Connectivity 8.5 Connectivity
Battery score 5.8 Battery 6.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
30 reviews
9.2
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

Specs Google Pixel 8 price comparison Google Pixel 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · GPJ41 		Google Pixel 9 Pro price comparison Google Pixel 9 Pro
Global · 16GB · 128GB
Inches 6.2" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 87% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 70.8 mm
150.5 mm
8.9 mm 		72.0 mm
152.8 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 187 g 199 g
Micro Tensor G3
Nine-Core 		Tensor G4
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 876.512
v10 		1.501.032
v11
Battery 4575 mAh 4700 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
GNV
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
GNK
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 10.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 50 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 15 Android 15

Brand
Brand Google Google
Aliases GPJ41 GEC77

Release Date
Release date October 2023,
2 years ago 		August 2024,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Size
70.8 mm • 150.5 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 152.8 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 187 g 199 g
Usable surface 87 % 86 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Pink
Green
Cyan
Beige
Black
White
Gold
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 6.3"
Type Oled Oled
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1280 x 2856 px
Density 428 Pixels per inch 497 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 2000 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1400 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 3000 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 2000 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
9.2
Number of reviews
30 reviews
10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor G3 Google Tensor G4
CPU 1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 +4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 1x3.10 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520
Type Nine-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Mali-G715 940 MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
876.512
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 82% of devices
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1.501.032
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Magnetometer

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.5
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
8.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.0
7.3
Number of reviews
30 reviews
10 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.69 ƒ/ 1.69
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung GNV Samsung GNK
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.31" 1/1.3"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
12 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sony IMX858
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Pixel size
0.80 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.9"
1/2.51"
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.8
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Sony IMX858
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.51"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10.8 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung S5K3J1 Sony IMX858
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.65" 1/2.51"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
148
Mobile
152
Photo
148
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.4
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
8.4
9.1
Quality of selfies
8.1
9.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
8.6
Number of reviews
30 reviews
10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n14 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 900)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B75 (450)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • NavIC System
  • GNSS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB)
  • Satellite SOS connectivity

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.8
9.1
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.4
Number of reviews
30 reviews
10 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4575 mAh
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4700 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
27.0W 		Yes,
27.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 67%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
30 reviews
10 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 15
    Android 15 , 1 year ago
  • Android 15
    Android 15 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 40%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 14%
    Every six months
  • 86%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 11%
    Every six months
  • 89%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
30 reviews
10 reviews
Prices
From $ 300 --
From $ 572 --

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