Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
40.9Performance43.6
54.3Display57.8
44.2Camera38.7
52.9Battery51.7
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 89 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8 scores 52 against 52.2 for Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 39
- 29% higher Wired charging: 27 W vs 21 W
- 27% lower weight: 187 g vs 257 g
- 15% lower thickness: 8.9 mm vs 10.5 mm
- 14% higher Pixel density: 428 ppi vs 374 ppi
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,799
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 35% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,000 nits
- 29% higher Screen size: 8 ″ vs 6.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 8 ″+29% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Foldable LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2076x2152 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+14% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,700 nits+35% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 89 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu | 930,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 42% | 1,982+15%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 45% | 4,536+4%Top 44% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 77 %Bottom 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+14% | 11 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 11 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 4,650 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+29% | 21 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11.9 h+8% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+27% | 257 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+15% | 10.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |