Google Pixel 9 vs Redmi Note 8

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $799 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 17/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 329,457); the Google Pixel 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 33 points (50/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Google Pixel 9 scores 33 points higher (50/100 vs 17/100). 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 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 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 Redmi Note 8
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 1561427 329457
Geekbench Single 1850 321
Geekbench Multi 4900 1128
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2424x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 198 g 190 g
Price $799 $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • 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
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
17/100 -373.9%
329457 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Redmi Note 8 by 373.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Redmi Note 8
$180

Price difference: $619. Redmi Note 8 is cheaper by $619.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (33/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (97/100 vs 55/100).

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

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

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

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

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 28/100).

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

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

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

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