Tech Desk 
Aug 14, 2024
The Google Pixel 9, Google's formidable contender in the foldable smartphone arena, is no longer a mystery for Pixel geeks.
From capturing the gaze of onlookers at the Google Keynote 2024 held yesterday to giving top-notch smartphone manufacturers a reason to upgrade, the full Pixel 9 series has jacked up the benchmark to assess foldable's potential.
Pixel 9 vs Pixel 8 in terms of display
As far as the display of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 is concerned, the former sports a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display, offering a slightly larger and more refined screen compared to the Pixel 8’s 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED panel, in spite of a slight screen difference, both feature a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Pixel 9’s higher resolution has crisper visuals.
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Performance-wise, there should not be any doubt cast on Pixel 9 prowess as it's powered by Google's Tensor G4 chip, promising greater performance and efficiency than the Pixel 8’s Tensor G3. This chipset bump does not let smoother multitasking, faster app launches, and improved AI capabilities be vague.
Pixel 9 vs Pixel 8: Evaluating camera capabilities
Triple-camera setup is what Google infused on the Google Pixel 8, carrying a 50MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto, with a 10.8MP selfie shooter, but on the other hand, the Pixel 9 yesterday brought a more advanced camera system, featuring a quad-camera array based on a 64MP wide angle lens, 50MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto, 12MP periscope zoom, and not to mention a 12MP front camera.
Battery timings of Pixel 9 and Pixel 8
The newer Pixel 9 is backed by a 5,500 mAh battery with 35W fast charging, just a few steps ahead of the Pixel 8 with a 5,050 mAh battery and 30W charging. The extra 450mAh on the Pixel 9 ensures better charging speed, longer usage, and quicker refills.
