Google Pixel 9 vs POCO X8
46.2Performancechip33.7
58.1Display66.5
51.8Camera42.6
53.3Battery77.2
94.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 97 spec wins — POCO X8
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 scores 56 against 56 for POCO X8. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 34
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 11% lower weight: 198 g vs 223 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the POCO X8
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 53
- 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
- 77% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10.5 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.83 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 447 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,500 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 89.5 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,798Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,501Top 47% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 8,340 mAh+77% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 67 W+148% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+11% | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+1% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |