Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Pixel 9 Pro
Battery capacity (4,700 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Pixel 8
AnTuTu benchmark (926,801 pts)
WinsDisplay
Pixel 9 Pro
Screen size (6.3")
WinsWeight
Pixel 8
Total weight (187g)
WinsValue
Pixel 9 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.2" | 6.3" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,280 × 2,856 | |
| OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| — | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, thermometer (skin temperature) | |
Performance | ||
| Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | |
| 926,801 | 838,931 | |
| — | 2,574 | |
| 8 GB | 16 GB | |
| 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,575 mAh | 4,700 mAh | |
| 27W | 27W | |
| 18W | 21W | |
Build | ||
| 187g | 199g | |
| 8.9mm | 8.5mm | |
| Glass front and back with aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Google Pixel 8
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.