Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44499 | Rs. 93999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is May 07, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 44499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 93999.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has display density of 482 PPI & Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 430 PPI display density. Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 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 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
| Name | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | GA05985-IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2024 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 430 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 | 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 | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | 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 Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,293,659 (Total) (v10) 396,086 (CPU) 449,039 (GPU) 213,660 (Memory) 234,874 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 4,610 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,932 (Single Core) 8,385 (OpenCL) 8,502 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 2,537 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 158 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 77 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 12.43 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | 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 | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates, AI Mobile (Google AI), LPDDR5x RAM, Stereo Speakers, 2 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Stereo Recording, Speech Enhancement, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Magic Eraser | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure | 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 @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 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-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 | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 37W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 23W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |