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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (56/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (67 vs 56).
  • Smart: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (64 vs 57).
  • Premium: not scored for both.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: level (90 and 92).
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Google Pixel 8 Pro (31 vs 17).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Google Pixel 8 Pro (30 vs 23).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (90 and 90).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Overall score56/10056/100
Performance30/10023/100
Camera90/10092/100
Display88/10091/100
Battery31/10017/100
Working memory (RAM)60/10090/100
Storage90/10090/100
Fast charging12/10019/100
Brightness41/10054/100
Updates90/10090/100
New price checkednot measured$840
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How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 8 Pro sheet → Google Pixel 9 Pro XL sheet →

And if neither?

OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (77 vs 64) for a lower new price ($699 vs $840).

OnePlus 15R sheet →