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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
Google Pixel 9

Google

Google Pixel 9

$799

57.4Inno Score
43.7Performance47.2
60.6Display58.1
64.4Camera57.4
54.3Battery53.3
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8 Pro scores 58.4 against 57.4 for Google Pixel 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8 Pro edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 57
  • 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
  • 53% higher Wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
  • 16% higher Pixel density: 489 ppi vs 422 ppi
  • 11% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 27 W

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 44
  • 16% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,100,000 vs 950,000
  • 13% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,400 nits
  • 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,940 vs 1,750
  • 10% higher Active use endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Screen size6.7 ″+6%6.3 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1344x29921080x2424
Pixel density489 ppi+16%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits2,700 nits+13%
Screen-to-body87.4 %+1%86.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 10950,0001,100,000+16%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7501,940+11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,4004,600+5%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.68
Ultra-wide48 MP48 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP11 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Capacity5,050 mAh+7%4,700 mAh
Wired charging30 W+11%27 W
Wireless charging23 W+53%15 W
Active use endurance10 h11 h+10%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Weight213 g198 g+7%
Thickness8.8 mm8.5 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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