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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9

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GooglePixel 8GooglePixel 9
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023August 2024
Display
Screen size6.2″6.3″
Resolution2400 × 10802424 × 1080
Sharpness424 pixels per inch421 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,700 nits
Display typeActua; OLEDActua display; OLED
Pixel density428 ppi422 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,800 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,700 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G3Tensor G4
Memory8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP48 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera10.5 MP10.5 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 size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 125.8° field of view; Lens correction48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor
Front camera10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 95° ultrawide field of view10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8xSuper Res Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1× and 2×
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; 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 7x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264); Audio; Audio Magic Eraser; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoom4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital video zoom up to 7×; HEVC and AVC
Front video4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps4K at 30/60 fps
Camera featuresUltra 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+; Long Exposure; Action Pan; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; Single-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wideAdd 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; single-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor
Battery and charging
Battery4,575 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 27 WUp to 27 W
Wireless chargingUp to 18 WUp to 15 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4485 mAh24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 27 W; USB PD 3.0 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 18 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersQi-certified; up to 15 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
Weight187 g198 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.5 mm
Height × width150.5 × 70.8 mm152.8 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frameGorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing)
ColoursObsidian, Hazel, Rose, MintObsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
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; BarometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
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 Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist
Safety features–Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts
In the boxPixel 8; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorPixel 9, 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 GUR25
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
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 3.2USB 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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