Google Pixel 9 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro
47.2Performance20.6
58.1Display29.7
51.8Camera33.1
53.3Battery34.1
94.7Features28
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 94 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 28.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and display (+28). Redmi Note 8 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 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- 90% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 11 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.53 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+249%Top 42% | 315,000Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+288%Top 37% | 500Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+188%Top 40% | 1,600Top 91% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 20 MP+90% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+4% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+50% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+1% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+3% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 8 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 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |