Phone Comparison
Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Overview
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Google Pixel | Google Pixel |
| Category | Flasghip | Flasghip |
| Price | $530 | $295 |
| Display | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 (2 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | Li-ion 5050 mAh | Li-ion 5050 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50MP | 50MP |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16 with 7 Years of Updates | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, + up to 7 major android upgrades |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / (850 / 900) 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GMS |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GMS |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G | HSPA LTE 5G |
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~490 ppi density) | 1344 x 2992 pixels (~490 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (2 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A720) | Non-core Octa-core (2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | Triple |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, | 48 MP, f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom | 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Multi-beam Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Video | 10-bit HDR10+, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-ion 5050 mAh | Li-ion 5050 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min, Bypass charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min, Bypass charging |
| Wireless | 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) & 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) | 23W wireless |
| Reverse | Reverse wireless | Yes |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.2 x 8.5 mm (6.4 x 3.0 x 0.33 in) | 162.6 x 74.6 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 221 g (7.80 oz) | 213 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM - dual eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |