Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
80
Beebom Score
80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.7", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 27W | 5050mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 | ||
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.7", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 27W | 5050mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Display, Battery and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Display, Battery and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Bay, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | October 04, 2023 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | October 12, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹1,06,999 | ||
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Bay, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | October 04, 2023 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | October 12, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹1,06,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 8 Pro
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 489 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 2400 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 489 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 2400 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Weight | 198 grams | 213 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 198 grams | 213 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Chipset Brand | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Tensor G3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | ||
| Chipset Brand | ||||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Tensor G3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto |
Operating System
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Gemini, Video Boost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Name | Android | Google Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Gemini, Video Boost | ||
| Software Name | Android | Google Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 8 Pro
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5050 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 30 W | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5050 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Thermal Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Thermal Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
