Refurbished prices
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | October 4, 2023 | August 13, 2024 |
| Released | October 12, 2023 | August 22, 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2424 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50 MP (Wide, f/1.68), 12 MP (Ultra-wide, f/2.2) | 50 MP (Wide, f/1.68), 48 MP (Ultra-wide, f/1.7) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 10.5 MP |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
Pixel 9 is newer, from 2024, and Pixel 8 came out in 2023.
Pixel 9 has the bigger battery, 4,700 mAh against 4,575 mAh.
Spec sheet sources
Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 tech specs | Google Store (Internet Archive snapshot of store.google.com 20231004, US store) · September 28, 2026
- Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: Features, specs, price (Google blog) · September 28, 2026
Pixel 9
- New Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL: Specs, design, price and more (Google blog) · September 28, 2026
- Pixel 9 hardware specifications - Google Pixel Help · October 2, 2026