Should you buy Google Pixel 9 or Google Pixel 8? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Google Pixel 9 starts at ₹ 79,999 and Google Pixel 8 starts at ₹ 75,999.
Google Pixel 9 has screen size of 6.68 inches
and Google Pixel 8 has screen size of 6.61 inches. Google Pixel 9 comes up with internal storage of 256GB and RAM of 12GB. Google Pixel 8 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB and RAM of 8GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.9, wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + PDAF and front camera of 16 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + Auto-HDR whereas latter has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5 telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide) and front camera of 16 MP (f/2.2.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 8 |
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OS | Android 14 | Android 14 |
Screen Size | 6.68 inches | 6.61 inches |
Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G |
RAM | 8GB | 8 GB/12 GB |
Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 76 | 75 | |
OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
Screen Size | 6.68 inches | 6.61 inches | |
Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G | |
RAM | 8GB | 8 GB/12 GB | |
Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB |
GENERAL | |||
Colours | White and Black | White and Black | |
Device type | Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+ | Smartphone | |
Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
Sim | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
DESIGN | |||
Body Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | |
Weight | 190 grams | 210 g |
DISPLAY | |||
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | ||
Pixel Density | 512 ppi density | 512 ppi | |
Screen resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels | |
Screen size | 6.68 inches | 6.61 inches | |
Touchscreen | Yes | Super AMOLED |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G | |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
GPU | Mail-G820 | ||
RAM | 8GB | 8 GB/12 GB |
STORAGE | |||
Card Slot | No | No | |
Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB |
CAMERA | |||
Camera Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | |
Front Camera | 16 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + Auto-HDR | 16 MP (f/2.2 | |
Primary camera | 64 MP (f/1.9, wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + PDAF | 64 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5 telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide) | |
Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
Video Player | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | Yes |
BATTERY | |||
Type | 5000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery | |
Stand By | No | ||
Talk Time | No |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
Edge | Yes | ||
GPRS | Yes | ||
GPS Facility | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | |
USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
2G | Yes | Yes | |
3G | Yes | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
4G | Yes | Yes | |
5G | Yes | Yes |
MORE FEATURES | |||
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, on screen | |
Quick Charging | Fast charging 50W | Fast charging 65W, Fast wireless charging 23W | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer , Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
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Google Pixel 9 comes up with primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.9, wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + PDAF whereas Google Pixel 8 comes up with 64 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5 telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide). Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Google Tensor G3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G respectively. Google Pixel 9 comes up No card slot and Google Pixel 8 comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Google Pixel 9 is Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) and used in Google Pixel 8 is Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55).