Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Comparing 2 products
Basic Information
General Overview
Device Type
Bar
Bar
Model
GKWS6, G9BQD
GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S
Announced
2023, October
2024, August
Released
2023, October
2024, August
Status
Available
Available
Design
Type
Bar
Bar
Dimensions
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)
221 g (7.80 oz)
Protection
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Network
2G Network
Yes
Yes
3G Network
Yes
Yes
4G Network
Yes
Yes
5G Network
Yes
Yes
SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Nano-SIM, eSIM
Display
Display Type
OLED
OLED
Size
6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
1344 x 2992 pixels
Display Colors
1B colors
68B colors
Pixel Density
428 ppi density
486 ppi density
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Features
120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Always-on display
Media
FM Radio
No
No
Earphone Jack
No
No
Camera
Camera Set
Dual Cameras
Triple Cameras
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
2nd Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
Camera Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Features
Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Multi-zone Laser AF, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Flash
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Selfie Set
Single Camera
Single Camera
Selfie Camera
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
Auto-HDR, panorama
3rd Camera
-
48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,
Software
OS
Android 14
Android 14
Hardware
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Mali-G715 MC7
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
Internal Storage
128/256 GB
128/256/512 GB / 1 TB
Card Slot
No
No
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Satellite SOS service
Circle to Search
Connectivity
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes, 18W wireless / Reverse wireless
23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) / 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) / Reverse wireless
Data
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Yes
Yes
Speed
HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity
4575 mAh, Battery
5060 mAh, Battery
Placement
Non-removable
Non-removable
Fast Charging
Yes, 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
Yes, 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min (advertised)