Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Which one is best for you?

Released a year apart, there are some key differences between the devices. As the name may suggest, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a folding device, with two Super Actua displays, an 8-inch internal display and a 6.3-inch external display¹. In comparison, the Google Pixel 8 Pro has one singular 6.7-inch Super Actua display¹ - check out our phablets page to explore the advantages of two screens.

Both devices offer a remarkably similar battery life. On both you'll enjoy a 24+ hour battery life² which is made possible by Extreme Battery Saver - this can extend battery life to up to 72 hours^³,². The Pixel 8 Pro offers more capability when it comes to charging, benefitting from fast wireless charging⁴ and battery share⁵ - so you can charge another device. These two features are missing from the 9 Pro Fold, although it does have wireless charging⁴ (just at a lower speed). The 9 Pro Fold has slightly better RAM capacity at 16GB, in comparison to 8 Pro's 12GB. However, the 8 Pro offers more storage options - up to 1TB⁶ - in comparison to the 9 Pro Fold's 512GB. The 9 Pro Fold also benefits from Google's G4 processor, with the 8 Pro having the previous G3 generation.

Interestingly, the Pixel 8 Pro has a better camera system than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It features a 50MP wide camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 48MP telephoto camera. The 9 Pro Fold has a triple camera system too, but it's less advanced (48MP wide, 10.5MP ultrawide, 10.8MP telephoto). Both offer up to 4K video recording and a similar front camera for selfies - the 8 Pro's is 10.5MP with autofocus, the 9 Pro Fold's is 10MP without autofocus. An advantage though of the 9 Pro Fold is its new AI features, including Video Boost and Super Res Zoom Video which gets you high-quality zoom up to 20x. It also comes with the new Pixel Studio app⁷, so you can create imagery through word prompts.

When you compare the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, they are two very impressive devices. With either phone you'll get a fantastic camera, long-lasting battery life, and similar performance. It comes down to whether you want a foldable phone like the 9 Pro Fold, and if you'll benefit from having two screens for multitasking and productivity.

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Battery
Non-removable Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging	Non-removable Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging
Battery Life
5050 mAh	4650 mAh
Body
Front/back glass, aluminium frame Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dust and waterproof (IP68)	Front/back glass Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dust and waterproof (IPX8)
Camera
50MP + 48MP + 48MP	48MP + 10.5MP +10.8MP
Camera details
50MP (f/1.68) + 48MP (f/1.95) + 48MP (f/2.8) 10.5 MP (f/2.2) Astrophotography Dual exposure controls Face unblur Frequent Faces High-resolution images Live HDR+ Locked folder Macro Focus Magic Editor Magic Eraser Manual white balancing Motion Mode Night Sight Panorama Photo unblur Portrait Light Pro controls Real Tone Super Res Zoom Top Shot Ultra HDR	48MP (f/1.7) + 10.5MP (f/2.2) + 10.8MP (f/3.1) 10MP (f/2.2) Add Me Best Take Dual Screen preview Face Unblur Frequent Faces Hands-free Astrophotography Long Exposure Macro Focus Made You Look Magic Editor Magic Eraser Night Sight Panorama Photo Unblur Portrait Light Portrait mode Real Tone Rear Camera Selfie Super Res Zoom up to 20x Tabletop mode hands-free shots Top Shot Zoom Enhance
Capacity
128 GB/256 GB	256 GB/512 GB
Colour
Obsidian / Porcelain / Bay	Obsidian / Porcelain
Connectivity
2G / 3G / 4G / 5G Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz,2x2 +2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou NFC USB Type-C	2G / 3G / 4G/ 5G / 5G+ Wi-Fi 7 (802.11/be) Bluetooth® v5.3 GPS NFC USB Type-C
Dimensions
6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 mm	155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm
Closed dimensions
Information not available	155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm
Display
6.7 inch	6.3 + 8.0 inch
Display details
LTPO OLED at 489 PPI 1344 x 2992 Corning Gorilla Glass + Victus cover glass 20:9 aspect ratio Always-on display HDR support	OLED capacitive touchscreen External cover: 1080 x 2424 Internal folding: 2076 x 2152 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass HDR support Smooth Display (60–120 Hz) Up to 1,800 nits (HDR) and up to 2,700 nits
Features
Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hearing aid-compatible Magnetometer Panorama Pattern, PIN, password Proximity sensor Temperature sensor	Accelerometer/Gyroscope Android Sensor Hub Barometer Car Crash Detection Dual stereo speakers with 3 mics Emergency SOS eSIM Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Google Assistant Google Tensor G4 security chip Magnetometer Nano SIM Proximity/ambient light sensor Titan M2 security chip
Memory
128 GB/12GB RAM/256 GB	256 GB/16GB RAM/512 GB
Platform
Android Google Tensor G3	Android Google Tensor G4
Weight
213 g	257 g
Video
4K video recording at 24fps, 30fps, 60fps 1080p video recording at 24fps, 30fps, 60fps Front camera 4K video recording at 24fps, 30fps, 60fps 1080p active video stabilisation 10-bit HDR video 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation 4K locked video stabilisation 4K timelapse with stabilisation Astrophotography timelapse Audio Magic Eraser Cinematic Blur Cinematic Pan Digital zoom up to 20x Fused video stabilisation Night Sight Video OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Pro controls Slow motion video support up to 240fps Video Boost Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)	1080p video recording at 24/30/60 fps 1080p video recording at 30/60 fps 10-bit HDR video (rear camera only) 2160p (4K) video recording at 24/30/60 fps 2160p (4K) video recording at 30/60 fps 4K timelapse with stabilisation Active video stabilisation (1080p) Astrophotography timelapse Audio Magic Eraser Cinematic Pan Cinematic Pan video stabilization (4K, 1080p) Fused Video Stabilisation Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p) Macro Focus Video Night Sight Video Optical image stabilisation for video Rear Camera Selfie video Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS Video Boost Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)
Operating system
Android	Android
Box Contains
Quick Switch adaptor SIM tool 1 m USB-C® to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)	SIM tool 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)

Terms and conditions

¹ Pixel 8 Pro: Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 6.7 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the external screen is 6.3 inches, and the internal screen is 8 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

² Pixel 8 Pro: For '24-hour': Estimated battery life is based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and the use of other features. Battery testing conducted on a major operator network. For 'Up to 72 hours': Estimated battery life is based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and the use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity). Battery testing conducted on a major operator network. For both claims: Battery testing was conducted in California in mid-2023 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings except that, for the 'up to 72-hour' claim only, Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Battery life depends upon many factors and the use of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features. Battery testing based on a mix of inner- and outer-screen use and conducted on a major US operator network in California in early 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.

³ Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity). Battery testing based on a mix of inner- and outer-screen use and conducted on a major US operator network in California in early 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.

⁴ Pixel 8 Pro: Wireless charging rates up to 23 W charging with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) (sold separately). Up to 12 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately). Actual results may be slower.

⁵ Pixel 8 Pro: Designed to charge Qi-certified devices. Use of reverse wireless charging significantly reduces Pixel battery life. Cases may interfere with charging and will reduce charging speed. Charging speeds may vary. See Google's wireless charging page for more information.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Qi-certified.

⁶ Storage specifications refer to capacity before formatting. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

⁷ Results may vary. Not available in all languages or countries.

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