Google Pixel 8 vs iQOO Z9s 5G
40.9Performance46.7
54.3Display54.5
44.2Camera42.6
52.9Battery56.8
94.7Features73.3
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 88 spec wins — iQOO Z9s 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8 scores 52 against 52.1 for iQOO Z9s 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO Z9s 5G edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 11% higher Pixel density: 428 ppi vs 387 ppi
- 11% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,800 nits
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9s 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 53
- 63% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 27 W
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iQOO Z9s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.77 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+11% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+11% | 1,800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 90.3 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iQOO Z9s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| AnTuTu | 930,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iQOO Z9s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iQOO Z9s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,500 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 44 W+63% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iQOO Z9s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 180 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.5 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iQOO Z9s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iQOO Z9s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iQOO Z9s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |