Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
Tensor G4 against Tensor G3, 5,060 vs 5,050 mAh, 37W vs 30W charging, 6.8-inch vs 6.7-inch screens. Every spec side by side.
Design & Dimensions
162.8 mm
76.6 mm
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Thickness: 8.5 mm
Weight: 221 g
162.6 mm
76.5 mm
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Thickness: 8.8 mm
Weight: 213 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL  | Google Pixel 8 Pro  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2024 | October 2023 |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,24,999 (16 GB + 256 GB) | ₹1,06,999 (12 GB + 128 GB) |
| India: 12 GB + 128 GB | Not offered | ₹1,06,999 |
| India: 16 GB + 256 GB | ₹1,24,999 | Not offered |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 162.8 mm | 162.6 mm |
| Width | 76.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 213 g |
| Frame Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back Material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Front Material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Back Finish | Matte | Not published by Google |
| Frame Finish | Polished | Polished |
| Ingress Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.8-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Panel Type | Super Actua LTPO OLED | Super Actua LTPO OLED |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit | 24-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | >2,000,000:1 | >1,000,000:1 |
| HDR | Supported | Not published by Google |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Pixel Density | 486 ppi | 489 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 1 to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) | 1 to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) |
| Peak Brightness | 3,000 nits | 2,400 nits |
| HDR Brightness | 2,000 nits | 1,600 nits |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 x 3.1 GHz + 3 x 2.6 GHz + 4 x 1.92 GHz | Nona-core, 1 x Cortex-X3 + 4 x Cortex-A715 + 4 x Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| AI Engine | Titan M2 security chip | Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Options | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Storage Type | Not published by Google | UFS 3.1 |
Cameras | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.68 |
| Main OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Main Field of View | 82 degrees | 82° |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Ultra-Wide Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.95 |
| Ultra-Wide Field of View | 123 degrees | 125.5° |
| Ultra-Wide Autofocus | Yes (Macro Focus) | Yes |
| Telephoto Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto Optical Zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Telephoto Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Telephoto OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Telephoto Field of View | 22 degrees | 21.8° |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Max Digital Zoom | 30x (Super Res Zoom) | 30x (Super Res Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 42 MP | 10.5 MP |
| Front Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Front Field of View | 103 degrees | 95° |
| Video | Rear 8K at 30 fps (Video Boost), 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR | 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, slo-mo up to 240 fps; front 4K at 24/30/60 fps |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5060 mAh typical (4942 mAh minimum) | 5050 mAh typical (4950 mAh minimum) |
| Wired Charging | 37W | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) |
| Qi EPP Wireless Charging | Not published by Google | 12W |
| Qi EPP Charging | 12W | Not published by Google |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Supported (Battery Share) | Supported (Battery Share) |
| Charge Time | 70% in about 30 min | 50% in about 30 min |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| Cellular | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (India), Wi-Fi 7 elsewhere | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6 in India) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| UWB | Yes | Yes |
| USB Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Notable Features | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, stereo speakers, spatial audio, temperature sensor, satellite SOS (US) | Under-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers, spatial audio, temperature sensor |
| OS Updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security Updates | 7 years | 7 years |