Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Redmi Note 8

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $999 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 17/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 329,457); the Google Pixel 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 33 points (50/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
Redmi Note 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 33 points higher (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Redmi Note 8
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 1499601 329457
Geekbench Single 1880 321
Geekbench Multi 5100 1128
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2856x1280 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 37W 18W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 13 MP
RAM 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Price $999 $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
17/100 -355.2%
329457 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 355.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Redmi Note 8
$180

Price difference: $819. Redmi Note 8 is cheaper by $819.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (77/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 33 points (50/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 17/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 28/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

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

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