Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)


Quick Comparison


Google Pixel 9 has better RAM than Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)
RAM12 GB8 GB
Display6.3 in6.2 in
Internal Memory256 GB256 GB
Battery4700 mAh4575 mAh
Camera50 MP + 48 MP Dual50 MP + 12 MP Dual
PriceRs. 79999Rs. 49999

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Detailed Comparison


Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 is Rs. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) is Rs. 49999.

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9's 6.3 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has display density of 428 PPI & Google Pixel 9 has only 422 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.

Memory comparison

Google Pixel 9's larger 12 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 9 has 50 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 10.5 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.

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Full Comparison


NameGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)
General
ModelPixel 9, GA05842-INPixel 8
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano-SIM + eSIMNano+eSim
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateAugust 13, 2024October 04, 2023
In The BoxPixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool
Design
Dimensions72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm
Weight198 g187 g
Bezel lessNo
ColorsPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, ObsidianHazel, Obsidian, Rose
Display
TypeColor OLED Screen (16M Colors)Color OLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
PPI~ 422 PPI~ 428 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 89.3%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
FeaturesUpto 1800 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2700 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR SupportActua 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
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1
Card SlotNoNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bandsn1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5GYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMOWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HDYes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USBYes, USB-C v3.2Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
Extra
GPSYes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavICYes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsProximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYes, 1.5 m upto 30 minYes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP68IP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesStereo speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI)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 Camera50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle)
82° field of view, 1/1.31" Image Sensor Size, Super Res Zoom up to 8x1
48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide)
123°, 1/2.55
50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesSuper Res Zoom up to 8x12, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces,, Editing Features, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait LightUltra 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 Recording4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
FlashYes, Dual LEDYes, Dual LED
Front Camera10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
95°
Punch Hole
10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD
Technical
OSAndroid v14, upgradable to v15Android v14
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4google Tensor G3
CPU3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor3 GHz, Nine Core Processor
Core Details1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
GPUMali-G715 MC7Mali-GU
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesYes
VideoYesYes
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 27W Fast ChargingYes, 30W Fast Charging
Wireless ChargingYes, 15WYes
Reverse ChargingYesYes

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