Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold – Price, Specs & Features

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Google Pixel 8 Pro

Tensor G3
4 nm
5050 mAh
30W
6.7"
1344x2992 pixels
50 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Tensor G4
4 nm
4650 mAh
45W
8.0"
2076 x 2152 pixels
48 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
Specs

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

General

Launch Date

October 04, 2023

August 13, 2024

Availability

Available Now

Coming Soon

Android 14

Custom UI

Pixel UI

OS Updates

7 Years

Security Updates

7 Years

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji, Magic Compose

Gemini - AI assistant, Add Me, Pixel Screenshots, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji and more

Body

Folded Dimensions

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm

155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm

Folded Thickness

8.8 mm

10.5 mm

UnFolded Dimensions

155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm

UnFolded Thickness

5.1 mm

Weight

213 g

257 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

Plastic Front (unfolded), Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

IPX8 (Water resistant)

Display

Size

6.7 inches

8.0 inches

Type

LTPO OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

LTPO OLED, HDR10

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2400 nits

2700 nits

Resolution

1344x2992 pixels

2076 x 2152 pixels

Pixel Density

490 ppi

374 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

87.4 %

89.0 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Cover Display

Size

6.3 inches

Type

OLED, HDR

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

1800 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2424 pixels

Pixel Density

422 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G3

Google Tensor G4

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510

Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Mali-G715 MC7

RAM & Storage

12GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 3.1)

16GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
16GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS

48 MP
f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom

48 MP
f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF

48 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, muti-zone Laser AF, OIS

10.8 MP
f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom

10.5 MP
f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", PDAF

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps

4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps

Video Recording Features

Slo-motion, Video HDR, Macro Video, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording, gyro-EIS, OIS

10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

10.5 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF

10 MP
f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, panorama

HDR, panorama

Selfie Video Recording

4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps

Cover Camera

10 MP
f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

5G Support

Yes

21 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78

Yes

25 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Yes

Battery

Capacity

5050 mAh

4650 mAh

Type

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

30W

45W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

23W

7.5W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Others

Satellite SOS service

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

Obsidian

Price in India

₹98999

₹172999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Both Google Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offer the same software support — 7 years of OS updates and 7 years of security updates.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with a larger 5050 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 30W on Google Pixel 8 Pro. Google Pixel 8 Pro offers faster wireless charging at 23W, while Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports 7.5W.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Google Pixel 8 Pro offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.