Google Pixel 9 vs Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $799 and $177. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 13/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 199,111); the Google Pixel 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't.
Google Pixel 9
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 828
- Faster charging: 27W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 2/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Cheaper: $177 vs $799
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite, the Google Pixel 9 scores 37 points higher (50/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (75/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $799 | $177 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 684.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $622. Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is cheaper by $622.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (25/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (75/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 37 points (50/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.