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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 9

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

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9

$199

28.5Inno Score
43.7Performance20
60.6Display29.6
64.4Camera29.8
54.3Battery39
94.7Features28
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro3 spec wins — Redmi Note 9

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and camera (+35). Redmi Note 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 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9

  • 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 9
Screen size6.7 ″+3%6.53 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1344x29922340x1080
Pixel density489 ppi+24%394 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits—
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 9
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 10950,000+252%Top 51%270,000Top 93%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+317%Top 42%420Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+226%Top 43%1,350Top 96%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 9
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+500%8 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera11 MP13 MP+24%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 9
Capacity5,050 mAh+1%5,020 mAh
Wired charging30 W+67%18 W
Wireless charging23 W—
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 9
Weight213 g199 g+7%
Thickness8.8 mm+1%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 9
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 9
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 10 (MIUI 11)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 9
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 9
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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