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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9

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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.

Key product specifications
FeatureGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 9Google Pixel 9
PriceDifferentKSh 57,500.00KSh 73,000.00
DisplayDifferent6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
ProcessorDifferentGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
RAMDifferent8GB12GB
StorageDifferent256GB128GB, 256GB
Rear cameraDifferent50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25μm, AF		50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
BatteryDifferentLi-Ion 4575 mAhLi-Ion 4700 mAh
ChargingDifferent27W wired, PD3.0, PPS
18W wireless
Reverse wireless
Bypass charging		27W wired, PD3.0, PPS
15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)
12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)
Reverse wireless
Bypass charging
WeightDifferent187 g (6.60 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

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SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
General
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9
Announced2023, October 042024, August 13
Design
Dimensions150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Display
Display6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4
Performance
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPUNona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MC7
Memory & Storage
RAM8GB12GB
Storage256GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Rear camera50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25μm, AF		50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
Front camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22μm10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22μm, PDAF
Rear camera featuresLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best TakeSingle-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & Charging
BatteryLi-Ion 4575 mAhLi-Ion 4700 mAh
Charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS
18W wireless
Reverse wireless
Bypass charging		27W wired, PD3.0, PPS
15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)
12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)
Reverse wireless
Bypass charging
Software
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates
Network
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Connectivity
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Durability
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Additional features—Satellite SOS service
Audio
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

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