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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs iPhone 8 Plus

WINNER
G
62.3Inno Score
VS
iPhone 8 Plus

Apple

iPhone 8 Plus

$799

28.6Inno Score
50.2Performance20
63.9Display26.2
71Camera35.3
54Battery21.3
94.7Features60
18 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro1 spec wins — iPhone 8 Plus

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 28.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and camera (+36). iPhone 8 Plus 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 9 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 50 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60

Reasons to pick the iPhone 8 Plus

  • 12% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Screen size6.3 ″+15%5.5 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1280x28561920x1080
Pixel density495 ppi+23%401 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+380%625 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 8 Plus
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A11 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,150,000Top 37%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+86%Top 35%1,050Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+96%Top 39%2,400Top 75%
RAM (max)16 GB+433%3 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB64GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP—
Telephoto48 MP+300%12 MP
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera42 MP+500%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Capacity4,700 mAh+75%2,691 mAh
Wired charging27 W+80%15 W
Wireless charging21 W+180%8 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Weight199 g+1%202 g
Thickness8.5 mm7.5 mm+12%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 8 Plus
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 8 Plus
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 11
OS update pledge7 years+40%5 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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