Compare Google Pixel 9 Vs Google Pixel 8

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.

Google Pixel 9 Vs Google Pixel 8

SpecificationsGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8
OSAndroid 14 Android 14
Screen Size6.68 inches 6.61 inches
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G
RAM8GB 8 GB/12 GB
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB
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Summary
Specs Score7675
OSAndroid 14 Android 14
Screen Size6.68 inches 6.61 inches
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G
RAM8GB 8 GB/12 GB
Internal Storage128GB / 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 pixels1440 x 3120 pixels
Screen size 6.68 inches 6.61 inches
Touchscreen YesSuper 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 NoNo
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-HDR16 MP (f/2.2
Primary camera 64 MP (f/1.9, wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + PDAF64 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, OISYes
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 YesYes
3G YesHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G YesYes
5G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Fingerprint Sensor YesYes, 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) supportFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer , Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Fast charging
  • Good camera
  • Comes with high-resolution
  • Google Tensor G3 processor and Titan M2 security coprocessor
Cons
  • Limited availability of accessories
  • Premium pricing

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Detailed Comparison of Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8

Camera Comparison: Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8

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 .

Performance Comparison: Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8

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).

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Google Pixel 9 or Google Pixel 8?

Google Pixel 9 has a RAM of 8GB which is higher than Google Pixel 8 which has a RAM of 8 GB/12 GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Google Pixel 9 or Google Pixel 8?

Google Pixel 9 is bigger with 6.68 inches screen than Google Pixel 8 that has 6.61 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Google Pixel 9 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Google Pixel 9 are: Apple IPhone 16, Apple iPhone 14 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Fold.