Google Pixel 8 vs Redmi Note 9S

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 20/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 514,398); the Google Pixel 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 210g).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 30 points (50/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 37
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1762
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 187g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4575 mAh
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Google Pixel 8 scores 30 points higher (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Redmi Note 9S
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 1443431 514398
Geekbench Single 1722 746
Geekbench Multi 4458 1762
Display 6.2" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 27W 18W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 187 g 210 g
Price $699 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
20/100 -180.6%
514398 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Redmi Note 9S by 180.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Redmi Note 9S
$200

Price difference: $499. Redmi Note 9S is cheaper by $499.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 30 points (50/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.