Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads overall versus Pixel 8. Battery: 56.9 vs 76.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 8
Best for users who prioritize camera.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Best for users who prioritize performance and display.
Data completeness: Google Pixel 8 100%, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 40%. Blue shows the higher available score, not a final winner.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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60
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 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.2" | 8"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1080 x 2400 | 2076 x 2152Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 2700 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 424 ppiBetter | 374 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Not available |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 16GBBetter |
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 | 1158631 | 1222228Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1158631 | 1222228Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 3526 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 4404 | 4783Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
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
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone A leads | 50MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 12MP | 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.31Better | 1/2 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 5x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 8x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 10.5MPBetter | 10MP |
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 | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 9 Pro Fold generally outperforms Pixel 8 across key categories. Display Size: 8" vs 6.2" This makes Pixel 9 Pro Fold the better choice for most users, though Pixel 8 may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. Pixel 8 offers superior camera capabilities with excellent image quality.
Best for users who prioritize performance and display. Pixel 9 Pro Fold excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 56,000 – Rs 98,000 | ≈ Rs 237,440 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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 Pro Fold wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold advantage), Resolution (Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 8 advantage), RAM (Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold advantage).
Google Pixel 8 has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold tends to last longer on a charge.
Google Pixel 8: non-PTA approximately Rs 56,000 – Rs 98,000; PTA not entered. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: non-PTA approximately Rs 237,440; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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