Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9
40.9Performance47.2
54.3Display58.1
44.2Camera51.8
52.9Battery53.3
94.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 810 spec wins — Google Pixel 9
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+8) and performance (+6). Google Pixel 8 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
- 20% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 44
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2424 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+1% | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,700 nits+35% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 86.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 1,100,000+18% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 1,940+13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 4,600+6% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 11 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 4,700 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+6% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |