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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

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GooglePixel 8 ProGooglePixel 9 Pro
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023September 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.3″
Resolution2992 × 13442856 × 1280
Sharpness490 pixels per inch497 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits3,000 nits
Display typeSuper Actua; LTPO OLEDSuper Actua display; LTPO OLED
Pixel density489 ppi495 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,600 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,400 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G3Tensor G4
Memory12 GB16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP48 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera10.5 MP42 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.68 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor size50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.95 aperture; 125.5° field of view; Lens correction48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera; 0.7 μm pixel width; f/2.8 aperture; 21.8° field of view; 5x optical zoom; Super Res Zoom up to 30x48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Front camera10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Autofocus; 95° ultrawide field of view42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 30x; 5× optical telephoto zoomSuper Res Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×
Video recordingRear camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Dual exposure on wide camera; Front camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Audio Magic Eraser; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 20x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264); Audio; Audio Magic Eraser; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoom8K at 30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Res Zoom Video up to 20×; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC and AVC
Front video4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps4K at 30/60 fps
Camera featuresPro controls; High-resolution images; Ultra HDR; Best Take; Macro Focus; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Motion mode; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Astrophotography; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Super Res Zoom; Motion auto-focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; High-Res (up to 50 MP); Long Exposure; Action Pan; Magic Editor; Zoom Enhance; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephotoPro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces; Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Zoom Enhance; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor
Battery and charging
Battery5,050 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 27 W
Wireless chargingUp to 23 WUp to 21 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4950 mAh24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W; USB Power Delivery (PPS); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 27 W
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 23 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersQi-certified; up to 21 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devicesBattery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight213 g199 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.5 mm
Height × width162.6 × 76.5 mm152.8 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 front and silky matte back; polished aluminium frameGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing)
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, MintObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer; Temperature sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Android 14
Software updates7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel DropsSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)
AI featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call AssistGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live
Safety features–Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts
In the boxPixel 8 Pro; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorPixel 9 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GEC77
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
Ultra WidebandUltra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientationUltra-wideband chip
NFCYesYes
Satellite features–Satellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningDual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)

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