Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB). Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 94990 | Rs. 139999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 94990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 139999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has OLED Screen type. Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 490 PPI & Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has only 482 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 512 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) 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 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8 Pro | GA05985-IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 04, 2023 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 162.6 x 8.8 mm | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO OLED (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 490 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,600 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,400 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support, Super Actua Display | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| 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/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 A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor | 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 | LPDDR5X RAM, Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Call Assist, Battery Share, Audio Magic Eraser, Video Boost, AI Mobile (Google AI) | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.68 (Wide Angle) 48 MP 5x optical zoom f/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP f/1.95 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP f/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP f/1.7 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Pro Controls, High Resolution Images, 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+ | Pro Controls, High-Res (Upto 50MP), Super Res Zoom Upto 30X, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 10.5 MP f/2.2 with Autofocus | Punch Hole 42 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine Cores 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 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | 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 | 5050 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 23W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |