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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
63.8Inno Score
43.7Performance50.8
60.6Display65.3
64.4Camera71
54.3Battery59.3
94.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and camera (+7). Google Pixel 8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 64
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 54
  • 300% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 11 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Screen size6.7 ″6.8 ″+1%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1344x29921344x2992
Pixel density489 ppi+1%486 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits3,000 nits+25%
Screen-to-body87.4 %89 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 10950,0001,180,000+24%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7501,980+13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,4004,750+8%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128/256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.68
Ultra-wide48 MP48 MP
Telephoto48 MP48 MP
Optical zoom5 x5 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP42 MP+300%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Capacity5,050 mAh5,060 mAh
Wired charging30 W37 W+23%
Wireless charging23 W23 W
Active use endurance10 h11 h+10%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Weight213 g+4%221 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.5 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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