Google announced four new Pixel smartphones quite recently. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the new large flagship from the company, and we’re here to compare it to its predecessor. In this article, we’ll
This article will hopefully help you make a purchasing decision. The Pixel 8 Pro may be worth keeping around for some of you. We will first list the specifications of both of these smartphones. Following that, we’ll compare their designs, display, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. So, let’s see what’s what, shall we?
Specs
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, respectively
– Screen size:
6.7-inch Super Actua AMOLED display (flat, 120Hz LTPO, HDR10+, 2,400 nits)
6.8-inch QHD+ OLED (120Hz, HDR, 3,000 nits)
– Display resolution:
2992 x 1344
– SoC:
Google Tensor G3
Google Tensor G4
– RAM:
12GB (LPDDR5)
16GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 3.1)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 82-degree FoV, 1.2um pixel size, OIS), 48MP (ultrawide, f/1.95 aperture, 125.5-degree FoV, 0.8um pixel size), 48MP (telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, 0.7um pixel size, 5x optical zoom)
50MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1.2um pixel size, OIS, EIS), 48MP (ultrawide, f/1.7 aperture, 123-degree FoV), 48MP (periscope telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, OIS, EIS, 5x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
10.5MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1.22um pixel size)
42MP (f/2.2 aperture)
– Battery:
5,050mAh
5,060mAh
– Charging:
30W wired, 23W wireless, reverse wireless (charger not included)
37W wired, 23W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W Qi wireless, 5W reverse wireless (no charger)
– Dimensions:
162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8mm
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
– Weight:
213 grams
221 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3
– Security:
In-display fingerprint scanner (optical) & facial scanning
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner & facial scanning
– OS:
Android 14
– Price:
$999+
$1,099+
– Buy:
Google Pixel 8 Pro (Best Buy)
Pixel 9 Pro XL (Best Buy, Google Store)
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Design
Both of these smartphones are made out of metal and glass. Google once again used aluminum for the frame, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back. The two phones also have similarly rounded corners. The thing is, the Pixel 9 Pro XL offers a flat frame all around, unlike the Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 8 Pro’s frame is rounded a bit. Both devices include physical keys on the right-hand side, with the power/lock key being positioned above the volume rocker buttons.
Both smartphones include a flat display. That display on both devices also has a centered display camera hole up top, though with a slightly different placement. The one on the Pixel 8 Pro is positioned a bit higher. The bezels are thin on both smartphones, and they’re also uniform. When we flip them around we’ll notice two…