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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 8 Pro: Smaller size, bigger punch

Google is finally offering users a choice of size without the missing features.

While Tensor G4 isn't a massive leap in everyday performance, it sports exponentially better AI processing — which means Google's exclusive Pixel apps and features all run better. CategoryGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 8 ProDisplay6.3-inch Super Actua display, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (1-120Hz), 2856x1280, HDR, 3000 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 240Hz PWM dimming6.7-inch Super Actua display, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (1-120Hz), 2992x1344, HDR, 2400 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 240Hz PWM dimmingChipsetGoogle Tensor G4, Titan M2 security moduleGoogle Tensor G3, Titan M2 security moduleRAM16GB12GBStorage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB/1TBRear camera 150MP f/1.68, 1/1.31" sensor, Octa PDAF, 82-degree FoV, OIS, 4k/60 recording50MP f/1.68, 1/1.31" sensor, Octa PDAF, 82-degree FoV, OIS, 4k/60 recordingRear camera 248MP f/1.7, 1/2.55" sensor, 123-degree wide-angle, macro, autofocus, Quad-PD, 4k/60 recording48MP f/1.95, 1/2.55" sensor, 125.5-degree wide-angle, macro, autofocus, Quad-PD, 4k/60 recordingRear camera 348MP f/2.8, 1/2.55" sensor, OIS, 5x optical zoom, Quad PD, 4k/60 recording48MP f/2.8, 1/2.55" sensor, OIS, 5x optical zoom, Quad PD, 4k/60 recordingRear LDAF sensorMulti-zone laser autofocusMulti-zone laser autofocusFront camera42MP f/2.2, 103-degree wide-angle, autofocus, 4k/60 recording10.5MP f/2.2, 1.22um pixels, 95-degree wide-angleConnectivityWi-Fi 7, 5G (mmWave and Sub-6), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, AptX HD, USB-C 3.2, Physical and eSIM, Satellite SOS, UWBWi-Fi 7, 5G (mmWave and Sub-6), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, AptX HD, USB-C 3.2, Physical and eSIM, UWBIngress ProtectionIP68 dust and water resistanceIP68 dust and water resistanceSecurityIn-screen ultrasonic fingerprint module, face unlockIn-screen optical fingerprint module, face unlockAudioStereo sound, USB-CStereo sound, USB-CBattery4700mAh, 45W wired charging, 20W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging5050mAh, 30W wired charging, 20W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless chargingDimensions152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm, 199g162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8mm, 213gColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose QuartzMatte Black, Porcelain, BaySoftware support7 years of Pixel and OS updates7 years of Pixel and OS updates As Google's official product support page states, "Gemini Advanced is far more capable at highly complex tasks like coding, logical reasoning, following nuanced instructions, and creative collaboration."

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