Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro has better RAM than Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro has better resolution of 2856 x 1280 than Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 47999 | Rs. 99999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) is Rs. 47999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro's 6.3 inch screen. Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has OLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 9 Pro has Screen type. Google Pixel 9 Pro has display density of 494 PPI & Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has only 428 PPI display density. Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9 Pro's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera. Google Pixel 9 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 42 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSim | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 04, 2023 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO OLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1280 x 2856 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 428 PPI | ~ 494 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support | Up to 2000 nits (HDR) and up to 3000 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ | Super Res Zoom up to 30x & optical quality at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/24/240/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 42 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| Chipset | google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-GU | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 27W fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 21W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |