Google Pixel 8 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
40.9Performance23.1
54.3Display29.7
44.2Camera32.3
52.9Battery46.6
94.7Features28
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 87 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 31.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and display (+25). Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 23
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 11% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 27 W
- 10% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,575 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.67 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+8% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+135%Top 54% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+136%Top 43% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+129%Top 45% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,020 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 30 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+11% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |