Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 74/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5060); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,672,795).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
- Better camera (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1672795
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 37W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Lighter: 218g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 86/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 16 points higher (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 58/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1672795 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 160 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 57.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Realme GT 8 Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (91/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.