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5.0/5 (2 reviews)
3.0/5 (2 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 50MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Pixel 9 Pro has longer OS support until 2031, more memory with 16GB of RAM and the newer Google Tensor G4 chip. The Pixel 8 Pro counters with faster 30W wired charging, a bigger battery and a bigger 6.7-inch screen.

At 128GB, both launched at the same £999.

Available models

Pixel 8 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Pixel 9 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 8 Pro 76/100
Pixel 9 Pro 83/100

The Pixel 9 Pro should be supported for longer, with OS updates until 2031 against 2030 on the Pixel 8 Pro.

Software support:The Pixel 8 Pro should get OS updates until 2030 and the Pixel 9 Pro until 2031. That gives the Pixel 9 Pro the longer support window.

Weight:The Pixel 8 Pro weighs 213g and the Pixel 9 Pro 199g, so the Pixel 9 Pro is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2030
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

213g
199gLighter

Release date

12 October 2023
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Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Fingerprint; Face Unlock

Security updates until

2030
2031

Performance

Pixel 8 Pro 81/100
Pixel 9 Pro 88/100

The Pixel 9 Pro has the newer chip, the Google Tensor G4.

Chip:The Pixel 8 Pro runs the Google Tensor G3 and the Pixel 9 Pro the Google Tensor G4. The Google Tensor G4 is the newer chip, from 2024.

Memory:The Pixel 9 Pro has 16GB of RAM against 12GB on the Pixel 8 Pro, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

AI features:Both support Google's AI features, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes.

Chip

Google Tensor G3
Google Tensor G4

RAM

12GB
16GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 8 Pro 94/100
Pixel 9 Pro 99/100

The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger screen, at 6.7 inches.

Size:The Pixel 8 Pro's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the Pixel 9 Pro.

Panel:The Pixel 8 Pro uses a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2992 x 1344 and the Pixel 9 Pro a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2856 x 1280.

Brightness:The Pixel 9 Pro peaks at 3000 nits against 2400 on the Pixel 8 Pro, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.7"Bigger screen
6.3"

Screen type

Super Actua LTPO OLED
Super Actua LTPO OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2992 x 1344
2856 x 1280

Peak brightness

2400 nits (maker figure)
3000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 8 Pro 81/100
Pixel 9 Pro 88/100

The same 50MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Selfies:The Pixel 9 Pro has a 42MP selfie camera against 10.5MP on the Pixel 8 Pro.

Video:The Pixel 8 Pro records video at up to 4K 60fps 10-bit HDR and the Pixel 9 Pro at up to 8K 30fps with Video Boost.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 48MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 5x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

48MP
48MP

Optical zoom

5x
5x

Front camera

10.5MP
42MPSharper selfies

Video recording

4K 60fps 10-bit HDR
8K 30fps with Video Boost

Battery

Pixel 8 Pro 85/100
Pixel 9 Pro 78/100

The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger battery, 5050mAh against 4700mAh.

Wired charging:The Pixel 8 Pro charges at up to 30W over a cable against 27W on the Pixel 9 Pro.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Pixel 8 Pro supports Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W and the Pixel 9 Pro Pixel Stand 21W, Qi 12W.

Battery

5050mAhBigger battery
4700mAh

Wired charging

30WFaster charging
27W

Wireless charging

Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W
Pixel Stand 21W, Qi 12W

Connectivity

Pixel 8 Pro 91/100
Pixel 9 Pro 86/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:The Pixel 8 Pro has USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and the Pixel 9 Pro USB-C (USB 3.2). The Pixel 8 Pro's port moves files faster over a cable.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
USB-C (USB 3.2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 8 Pro if you want faster 30W wired charging and a bigger battery. Buy the Pixel 9 Pro if you want longer OS support until 2031 and more memory with 16GB of RAM.

Buy the Pixel 8 Pro if

  • You want faster 30W wired charging
  • You want a bigger battery
  • You want a bigger 6.7-inch screen
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Buy the Pixel 9 Pro if

  • You want longer OS support until 2031
  • You want more memory with 16GB of RAM
  • You want the newer Google Tensor G4 chip
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FAQs

The Pixel 8 Pro should get OS updates until 2030 and the Pixel 9 Pro until 2031. That gives the Pixel 9 Pro the longer support window.

The Pixel 8 Pro's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the Pixel 9 Pro.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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