Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB). Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 124999 | Rs. 91999 |
Related Products
Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 124999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) is Rs. 91999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8 inch screen. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has OLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has Screen type. Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) has display density of 490 PPI & Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has only 482 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
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 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 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 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 256 GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | GA05985-IN | Pixel 8 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 | 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 | 76.5 x 162.6 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO OLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 482 PPI | ~ 490 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 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 | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/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 |
| 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 | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates | 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) |
| 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) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 5x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/1.95 (Ultra Wide) |
| 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 | 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+ |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| 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 Cores 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 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| 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 | 5050 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 | |