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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (41/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Google Pixel 9 (36 vs 33).
- Smart: level (37 and 39).
- Premium: not scored for both.
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 8 (93 vs 47).
- Lasting a long time between charges: Google Pixel 9 (22 vs 18).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Google Pixel 9 (23 vs 16).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (0 and 0).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41/100 | 41/100 |
| Performance | 16/100 | 23/100 |
| Camera | 93/100 | 47/100 |
| Display | 89/100 | 99/100 |
| Battery | 18/100 | 22/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 20/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | < 5/100 | < 5/100 |
| Fast charging | 9/100 | 9/100 |
| Brightness | 31/100 | 47/100 |
| Updates | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |