Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8
Tensor G4 against Tensor G3, 4,700 vs 4,575 mAh, 6.3-inch vs 6.2-inch screens. Every spec side by side.
Design & Dimensions
152.8 mm
72 mm
Google Pixel 9
Thickness: 8.5 mm
Weight: 198 g
150.5 mm
70.8 mm
Google Pixel 8
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 187 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Google Pixel 9  | Google Pixel 8  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2024 | October 2023 |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Starting Price (India) | ₹79,999 (12 GB + 256 GB) | ₹75,999 (8 GB + 128 GB) |
| India: 8 GB + 128 GB | Not offered | ₹75,999 |
| India: 8 GB + 256 GB | Not offered | ₹82,999 |
| India: 12 GB + 256 GB | ₹79,999 | Not offered |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 152.8 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Width | 72 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g |
| Frame Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back Material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Front Material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Frame Finish | Satin | Matte |
| Ingress Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.3-inch | 6.2-inch |
| Panel Type | Actua OLED | Actua OLED |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit | 24-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | >2,000,000:1 | >1,000,000:1 |
| HDR | Supported | Not published by Google |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 428 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60 to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) | 60 to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) |
| Peak Brightness | 2,700 nits | 2,000 nits |
| HDR Brightness | 1,800 nits | 1,400 nits |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
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 | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Options | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | 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 | 12 MP |
| Ultra-Wide Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-Wide Field of View | 123 degrees | 125.8° |
| Ultra-Wide Autofocus | Yes (Macro Focus) | Yes |
| Optical-Quality Zoom | 2x | Not published by Google |
| Max Digital Zoom | 8x (Super Res Zoom) | 8x (Super Res Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP | 10.5 MP |
| Front Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Autofocus | Yes | No (fixed focus) |
| Front Field of View | 95 degrees | 95° |
| Video | Rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, slow motion up to 240 fps | 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 | 4700 mAh typical (4558 mAh minimum) | 4575 mAh typical (4485 mAh minimum) |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 27W |
| Wireless Charging | 15W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 18W (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 | 55% 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 | No | No |
| USB Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Notable Features | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, stereo speakers, spatial audio, satellite SOS (US) | Under-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers, spatial audio |
| OS Updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security Updates | 7 years | 7 years |