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Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro XL X Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) 02Points
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X
6.8"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

42mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5060
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)} 2 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) vs Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)} 17 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)vs+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5Xvs+16GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)vs+1TB (968GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1344x2992 pixels55%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+482 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"vs+6.8"10%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP136%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 10.5MPvs+(front) 42MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4575 mAhvs+5060 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27Wvs+37W37%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

42 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / LTPO OLED
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
+35 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
ModelPixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 GPJ41Google Pixel 9 Pro XL GGX8B
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/20238/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)76.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Display typeOLEDLTPO OLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI482 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
2000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUNona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1380141 (v10)
Geekbench: 4854 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
1TB (968GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels42 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels7483x5612 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)17mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4575 mAh5060 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
37W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
23W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• Satellite SOS

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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