Google Pixel 9 vs Realme GT 8
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 69/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,561,427).
Google Pixel 9
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 198g vs 209g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 11 points higher (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $799 | $350 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Google Pixel 9 by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $449. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $449.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (92/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Realme GT 8?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Realme GT 8?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Realme GT 8?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.