Head to head
Pixel 9 vs Pixel 8
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 is the newer phone (2024 vs 2023).
- Pixel 9 has the larger display (6.3" vs 6.2").
- Pixel 9 carries the bigger battery (4,700 mAh vs 4,575 mAh).
- Pixel 8 is lighter (187 g vs 198 g).
- Pixel 8 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $189 vs $199 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| Pixel 9 | Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-08-22 | 2023-10-12 |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.2" Actua OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide + 48MP ultrawide | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 10.5MP | 10.5MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 27W wired, Qi wireless (15W), Battery Share | USB-C, 27W wired, Qi wireless (18W), Battery Share |
| Dimensions (mm) | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 |
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g |
| Colors at launch | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint (added Jan 2024) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
| 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 | Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
FAQ
Pixel 9 vs Pixel 8, answered.
Which is newer, the Pixel 9 or the Pixel 8?
The Pixel 9 is newer — it launched in 2024, while the Pixel 8 launched in 2023.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Pixel 9: 4,700 mAh vs 4,575 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $189 for the Pixel 8 and $199 for the Pixel 9 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 8?
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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