Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Google Pixel 8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Google Pixel 8 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has more internal memory than Google Pixel 8 5G
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 93999 | Rs. 36999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 93999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 5G is Rs. 36999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has display density of 482 PPI & Google Pixel 8 5G has only 428 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 8 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 8 5G'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 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | GA05985-IN | Pixel 8 |
| 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 | August 13, 2024 | October 04, 2023 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 482 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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 |
| 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) | 148 (DxOMark) |
| Speaker Score | 77 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 12.43 hours | |
| 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 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, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | 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+ |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Front Camera Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14, upgradable to v15 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Mali-GU |
| 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 | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |