Google Pixel 9 leads
by 4 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 9 leads overall versus Pixel 8 Pro. Battery: 53.9 vs 84.6.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
Google Pixel 9
Best for users who prioritize performance and battery.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone A leads | 6.7"Better | 6.3" |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1344 x 2992Better | 1080 x 2424 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2400 nits | 2700 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 490 ppiBetter | 421 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Close match | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 12GB | 12GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.91GHz | 3.1GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 9 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 1x2.91GHz + 4x2.37GHz + 4x1.70GHz | 1x3.1GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.92GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1151243 | 1224020Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1151243 | 1224020Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 3613 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 4462 | 4489Better |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Phone B leads | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
Rear Camera
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Rear Sensor Size
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Close match | 50MP + 48MP | 50MP + 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.31 | 1/1.31 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 5x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 30x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
Front Camera Close match | 10.5MP | 10.5MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 | Not available |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Multi-zone Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 9 generally outperforms Pixel 8 Pro across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.3" This makes Pixel 9 the better choice for most users, though Pixel 8 Pro may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. Pixel 8 Pro offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Best for users who prioritize performance and battery. Pixel 9 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 75,040 – Rs 139,720 | ≈ Rs 110,852 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 9 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Google Pixel 9 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 9 is the better choice overall, winning in 2 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), Resolution (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 9 advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), CPU Clock (Google Pixel 9 advantage).
Google Pixel 8 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Google Pixel 9 tends to last longer on a charge.
Google Pixel 8 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 75,040 – Rs 139,720; PTA not entered. Google Pixel 9: non-PTA approximately Rs 110,852; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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