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Compare Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8

Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.

Google Pixel 9

Google Pixel

Google Pixel 9

$354

Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel

Google Pixel 8

$243

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Overview

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
BrandGoogle PixelGoogle Pixel
CategoryMidrangerMidranger
Price$354$243
Display6.3 inches6.2 inches
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4 (4 nm)Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
RAM12GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
BatteryLi-ion 4700 mAhLi-ion 4575 mAh
Main Camera50 MP50 MP
OSAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgradesAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades

Network

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 781, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258
5G Bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261, SANS / Sub6 / mmWave / e-G2YBB1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261, SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GKW56, G8BQD
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE-A, 5G

Display

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
Size6.3 inches, 94.7 cm^2 (~88.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
TypeOLEDOLED, 120Hz
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
BrightnessHSPA, LTE, 5G1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
HDRHDR10+HDR10+

Performance

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4 (4 nm)Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)Non-corea - 2x1.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510
GPUMali-G715 MC7Mali-G715 MP7
RAM12GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
ExpandableNoNo

Main Camera

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
TypeDualDual
Main50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
FeaturesSingle-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best TakeLaser Aided - LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps - gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Selfie Camera

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
TypeSingleSingle
Selfie10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Video1080p@30/60fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps

Battery

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
CapacityLi-ion 4700 mAhLi-ion 4575 mAh
Charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min, Bypass charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min, Bypass charging
Wireless15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)18W wireless
ReverseReverse wirelessN/A

Body

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
Dimensions152.2 x 71.8 x 5.6 mm (6.02 x 2.82 x 0.22 in)150.5 x 70.6 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.78 x 0.35 in)
Weight196 g (6.88 oz)187 g (6.60 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Water ResistanceIP68 dust and water resistant (immurable up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, PeonyObsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint

Features & Connectivity

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band - Wi-Fi Direct
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
BiometricsFingerprint (under display)Fingerprint (under display, optical)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Audio

SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
AudioYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm JackNoNo
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