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£204.12

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In a nutshell

They share the same 50MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Pixel 8 has the lower launch price, a lighter 187g body and a smaller 6.2-inch screen. The Pixel 9 counters with longer OS support until 2031, more memory with 12GB of RAM and the newer Google Tensor G4 chip.

At 128GB, the Pixel 8 launched at £699 and the Pixel 9 at £799.

Available models

Pixel 8

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Good

Pixel 9

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 8 76/100
Pixel 9 83/100

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

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

Front glass:The Pixel 8 has Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and the Pixel 9 Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Weight:The Pixel 8 weighs 187g and the Pixel 9 198g, so the Pixel 8 is the lighter phone.

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

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2030
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

187gLighter
198g

Release date

12 October 2023
22 August 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Fingerprint; Face Unlock

Security updates until

2030
2031

Performance

Pixel 8 73/100
Pixel 9 88/100

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

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

Memory:The Pixel 9 has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the Pixel 8, 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 and 256GB sizes.

Chip

Google Tensor G3
Google Tensor G4

RAM

8GB
12GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 8 87/100
Pixel 9 93/100

The Pixel 9 has the bigger screen, at 6.3 inches.

Size:The Pixel 9's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Pixel 8.

Panel:The Pixel 8 uses an Actua OLED panel at 2400 x 1080 and the Pixel 9 an Actua OLED panel at 2424 x 1080.

Brightness:The Pixel 9 peaks at 2700 nits against 2000 on the Pixel 8, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.2"
6.3"Bigger screen

Screen type

Actua OLED
Actua OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2400 x 1080
2424 x 1080

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
2700 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 8 46/100
Pixel 9 54/100

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

Ultrawide:The Pixel 8 has a 12MP ultrawide and the Pixel 9 a 48MP one.

Zoom:Neither has a telephoto lens, and both offer the same 2x crop from the main sensor.

Selfies:Both have the same 10.5MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 4K 60fps 10-bit HDR, the same top setting.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

12MP
48MPMore megapixels

Telephoto

None
None

Optical zoom

None
None

Front camera

10.5MP
10.5MP

Video recording

4K 60fps 10-bit HDR
4K 60fps 10-bit HDR

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens

Battery

Pixel 8 75/100
Pixel 9 73/100

The Pixel 9 has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Pixel 9 has the bigger battery, 4700mAh against 4575mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Pixel 8 supports Pixel Stand 18W, Qi 12W and the Pixel 9 Pixel Stand 15W, Qi 12W.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 27W over a cable.

Battery

4575mAh
4700mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

27W
27W

Wireless charging

Pixel Stand 18W, Qi 12W
Pixel Stand 15W, Qi 12W

Connectivity

Pixel 8 86/100
Pixel 9 86/100

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

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2) port.

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)
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 if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 187g body. Buy the Pixel 9 if you want longer OS support until 2031 and more memory with 12GB of RAM.

Buy the Pixel 8 if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 187g body
  • You want a smaller 6.2-inch screen
Shop from £204.12

Buy the Pixel 9 if

  • You want longer OS support until 2031
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want the newer Google Tensor G4 chip
Shop from £294.80

FAQs

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

The Pixel 9's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Pixel 8.

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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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