Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
Comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Google Pixel 8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Camera | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.5 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 2,400 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 37 W
- against 30 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Google Pixel 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Weight
- 213 g
- against 221 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,769
- against 1,600
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.91 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,499,303 | 1,151,243 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | 1,769 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 Best value | 4,111 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.92 GHz Cortex-A520. | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.37 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.70 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,540 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Green, Beige, Pink | Black, White, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, Beige, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 162.8 mm | 162.6 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 213 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % Best value | 87.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,060 mAh Best value | 5,050 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 37 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h 30 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 23 W | 23 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits Best value | 2,400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px | 1,344 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,992 px | 2,992 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 486 ppi | 489 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Thermometer Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Thermometer Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 14 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Dual Band | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2 | UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, USB 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,199 € | — |
| Model numbers | GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S | GC3VE, G1MNW |
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