Google Pixel 8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Here you can compare Google Pixel 8 5G and Samsung Galaxy S9. Comparing Google Pixel 8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S9 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Google Pixel 8 5G stands against Samsung Galaxy S9 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Google Pixel 8 5G is ₹37,699 and for Samsung Galaxy S9 is ₹26,869. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 19, 2026.
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 5G | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Display | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Price | ₹37,699 | ₹26,869 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 66 / 100 Better Specs | 52 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.2 in Bigger Display | 5.8 in |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1440 x 2960 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% Less Bezels | ~ 83.6% |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP |
| Weight | 187 g | 163 g Lighter |
| Battery | 4575 mAh Bigger Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Unique Features | 5G No No No Reverse Charging | No 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio Memory Card Support No |
General
| Model | Pixel 8 | Galaxy S9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 04, 2023 | February, 2018 |
Design
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm | 68.7 x 147.69 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 163 g |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 428 PPI | ~ 568 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% | ~ 83.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Curved Display | Yes |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Performance
| Camera Score | 148 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, PDAF |
| Features | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Mali-GU | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Java | No | Yes, via 3rd party |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
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