Head to head
Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 8 Pro
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Pixel 9 Pro is the newer phone (2024 vs 2023).
- Pixel 8 Pro has the larger display (6.7" vs 6.3").
- Pixel 8 Pro carries the bigger battery (5,050 mAh vs 4,700 mAh).
- Pixel 9 Pro is lighter (199 g vs 213 g).
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-09-04 | 2023-10-12 |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 5x telephoto | 50MP wide + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 42MP | 10.5MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 27W wired, Qi wireless (21W), Battery Share | USB-C, 30W wired, Qi wireless (23W), Battery Share |
| Dimensions (mm) | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g |
| Colors at launch | Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint (added Jan 2024) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | nano-SIM + eSIM | nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Obsidian | Obsidian |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $229 | $229 |
| Battery replacement | $99 | $89 |
FAQ
Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 8 Pro, answered.
Which is newer, the Pixel 9 Pro or the Pixel 8 Pro?
The Pixel 9 Pro is newer — it launched in 2024, while the Pixel 8 Pro launched in 2023.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Pixel 8 Pro: 5,050 mAh vs 4,700 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement costs the same for both at BK Wireless: $229.
Does BK Wireless repair the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 8 Pro?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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