FPSVersusGoogle Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance score
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 11% faster than Google Pixel 8 Pro by our estimate.
A smartphone's score is the score of its chip — our calculation from specs, not a benchmark. See screen, battery and cameras in the tables below.
Overview
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 18.35 | 20.41 |
| Chip | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Brand | ||
| Release date | Q4 2023 | Q3 2024 |
| Launch price | $999 | $1099 |
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
Display
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7″ | 6.8″ |
| Resolution | 2992×1344 | 2992×1344 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 37 W |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 42 MP |
| Weight | 213 g | 221 g |
Pros and cons
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- lighter: 213 vs 221 g
- cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- chip is 11% faster
- faster charging: 37 vs 30 W
- more RAM: up to 16 vs 12 GB
- newer: released in 2024
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