Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Pixel 8 Pro: Google launched the Pixel 9 series at the Made by Google 2024 event on August 13. This year, Google has taken a greater step in launching four new models under the Pixel 9 series including a new Google Pixel 9 Pro XL which could be a direct successor to last year’s Pixel 8 Pro, considering both are the top flagship smartphones by Google. Therefore, it is worth comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 8 Pro to know how the company has integrated new upgrades.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Pixel 8 Pro
Design and display: This year, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was launched with some major upgrades and design changes. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is bigger, heavier and taller than the Pixel 8 Pro. Additionally, the smartphone comes with more curved edges, a new camera module, and a flatter design, making it look even more premium. However, the smartphone still retains an aluminium build and IP68 rating as the Pixel 8 Pro.
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The smartphone displays have also been upgraded, the Pixel 9 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch Super Actua OLED display with LTPO technology. It offers up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, and QHD+ resolution. On the other hand, the Pixel 8 Pro sports a 6.7-inch Super Actua display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2400nits peak brightness. Another difference is that the Pixel 9 Pro XL display comes with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner which is faster than Pixel 8 Pro’s optical scanner.
Camera: In terms of camera upgrades, the Pixel 9 Pro XL features a triple-camera setup that consists of a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 48MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and Super Res Zoom of up to 30x. On the front, the smartphone comes with a 42 MP Dual selfie camera with autofocus.
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The Pixel 8 Pro also features a triple camera system that includes a 50 MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 48MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. While the camera specs look the same, the image sensor has been upgraded in the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Additionally, Pixel 9 Pro XL offers new AI-powered editing capabilities such as Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, and more.
Performance and Battery life: For performance, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is equipped with Tensor G4 chipset and Titan M2 security coprocessor coupled with 16GB RAM. The smartphone also runs Gemini Nano on-device for advanced AI capabilities. On the other hand, the Pixel 8 Pro is powered by Google Tensor G3 SoC and Titan M2 security coprocessor paired with 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM.
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For lasting battery life, the Pixel 9 Pro XL features a 5060 mAh battery and 45W charging support, whereas, the Pixel 8 Pro comes with 5050 mAh that supports 30W charging.
Price: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was announced with a starting price of Rs.1,24,999 for a 16GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. On the other hand, the Pixel 8 Pro was launched with a starting price of Rs. 97,999.
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