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Pixel 9 Pro 128GB
Tensor G4 · Pixel-first Android · 128GB
90
/ 100
From $999
VS
Pixel 9 Pro 128GB wins by 3
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Pixel 8 Pro 128GB
Tensor G3 · Pixel-first Android · 128GB
87
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Pixel 9 Pro 128GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 9 Pro 128GB lands at 90 and Pixel 8 Pro 128GB at 87. That puts Pixel 9 Pro 128GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 9 Pro 128GB if…
- ✓Clean Android with long updates
- ✓Best computational photography
- ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Pick Pixel 8 Pro 128GB if…
- ✓Clean Android with long updates
- ✓Best computational photography
- ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Pixel 9 Pro 128GB 90
vs 87 Pixel 8 Pro 128GB
Score breakdown
Pixel 9 Pro 128GB
90 cpu 88
gpu 85
camera 93
battery 87
display 90
design 89
Pixel 8 Pro 128GB
87 cpu 85
gpu 82
camera 90
battery 84
display 87
design 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 9 Pro 128GB | Pixel 8 Pro 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Tensor G4 | Tensor G3 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 |
Pixel 9 Pro 128GB
Pros
- +Clean Android with long updates
- +Best computational photography
- +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Cons
- −Tensor thermals
- −Slower charging
- −Limited regional availability
Pixel 8 Pro 128GB
Pros
- +Clean Android with long updates
- +Best computational photography
- +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Cons
- −Tensor thermals
- −Slower charging
- −Limited regional availability
FAQ: Pixel 9 Pro 128GB vs Pixel 8 Pro 128GB
Which is better, Pixel 9 Pro 128GB or Pixel 8 Pro 128GB? +
Pixel 9 Pro 128GB scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 9 Pro 128GB worth the price? +
At $999, Pixel 9 Pro 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in camera.
Is Pixel 8 Pro 128GB worth the price? +
At $999, Pixel 8 Pro 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in camera.
Does Pixel 9 Pro 128GB or Pixel 8 Pro 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.