Google Pixel 8 vs Redmi 9C
40.9Performance20
54.3Display20
44.2Camera20.5
52.9Battery38.8
94.7Features28
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 83 spec wins — Redmi 9C
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and display (+34). Redmi 9C 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
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.53 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+59% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+745%Top 54% | 110,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+110% | 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+170% | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+5% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+1% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |