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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9

The Google Pixel 9 comes out ahead on 5 counts and the Google Pixel 8 on 3.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 8 for

  • Faster wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter: 187 g vs 198 g (11 g less)
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799

Pick the Google Pixel 9 for

  • Thinner: 8.5 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Brighter display: 2,700 vs 2,000 nits peak
  • OS updates for longer, until Aug 2031
  • More RAM: up to 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Newer: launched August 2024

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 8 is 2.3 mm shorter, 1.2 mm narrower, 0.4 mm thicker and 11 g lighter than the Google Pixel 9. Its screen is 0.1" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 8150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
AnnouncedOctober 4, 2023August 13, 2024
ReleasedOctober 12, 2023August 22, 2024
Launch price$699 (better)$799
BodyGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
Size150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.5 mm (better)
Weight187 g (better)198 g
Framesatin metalPolished metal
Backpolished glassSilky matte glass
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursHazel, Obsidian, Rose, Mint, Bay, PorcelainPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1
DisplayGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
Size6.2"6.3"
TypeActuaActua
Resolution1080 × 24001080 × 2424
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits12,700 nits1 (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus1Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G4
CPUNona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201
Process4 nm1—
Ships withAndroid 14Android 14
OS updates7 years (to Oct 2030)7 years (to Aug 2031) (better)
Security updates7 years (to Oct 2030)7 years (to Aug 2031) (better)
MemoryGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
RAM8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB128 GB / 256 GB
Card slot—No1
CamerasGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
Rear50 MP Main 12 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front10.5 MP10.5 MP
Video4K video at 24, 30, or 60 FPS4K
BatteryGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
Capacity4,575 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired charging27 W127 W1
Wireless charging18 W1 (better)15 W
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 71Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
Headphone jackNo1No1
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messaging—Yes
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
FingerprintYes1Under display1
Stereo speakersYesYes1

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 9 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 8 bigger than the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 8 is 2.3 mm shorter, 1.2 mm narrower, 0.4 mm thicker and 11 g lighter than the Google Pixel 9. Its screen is 0.1" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 8 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery: 4,700 mAh against 4,575 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Google Pixel 9: its maker promises OS updates until around August 2031, against October 2030 for the Google Pixel 8.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Google Pixel 8 launched at $699, against $799 for the Google Pixel 9 (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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