Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Redmi 9
43.7Performance20
60.6Display29.6
64.4Camera20.5
54.3Battery39
94.7Features28
18 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro2 spec wins — Redmi 9
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and camera (+44). Redmi 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+3% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi+24% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000+265%Top 51% | 260,000Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+327%Top 42% | 410Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400+233%Top 43% | 1,320Top 97% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+31% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+1% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+67% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 198 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+3% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |