Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Google Pixel 8 comparison
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| Released at Mar, 2018 | Released at Oct, 2023 |
Pros
- Screen with a higher pixel density
- More performance in the GeekBench test
- Battery with a higher capacity
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and the Google Pixel 8. The key differences between them: 3500mAh vs 4575mAh battery, 4 / 6GB vs 8GB RAM and 189g vs 187g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
73.8 mm (2.91″)
158.1 mm (6.22″)
70.8 mm (2.79″)
150.5 mm (5.93″)
8.5 mm
8.9 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Google Pixel 8
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-G965F / SM-G965U / SM-G965W / SM-G9650 / SM-G965U1 / SM-G965N / SCV39 / SM-G965X / SC-03K | GKWS6 / G9BQD / GA04851-US / GZPFO / GPJ41 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 14 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 2.5 | |||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.8 x 158.1 x 8.5mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 189g | 187g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Midnight Black / Coral Blue / Titanium Gray / Lilac Purple / Burgundy Red / Sunrise Gold / Ice Blue / Polaris Blue | Obsidian / Hazel / Rose / Mint | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2" | 6.2" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super AMOLED | OLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1440x2960 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 529ppi | 428ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | |||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | 50MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 8MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF / 2MP | |||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 / 6GB | 8GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR4 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 / 128 / 256GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| + | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac | a / b / g / n / ac / 6e / 7 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.0 | 5.3 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||||||||
Audio
| Earphone Jack | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm mini-jack | |||||||||
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3500mAh | 4575mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246660 (v7) | 926801 (v9) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 8883 (v4.4) | 3526 (v5) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy S9+ and the Pixel 8?
The main differences are: 3500mAh vs 4575mAh battery, 4 / 6GB vs 8GB RAM and 189g vs 187g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Galaxy S9+ or the Pixel 8?
The Pixel 8 has the bigger battery: 4575mAh vs 3500mAh.
Which is lighter, the Galaxy S9+ or the Pixel 8?
The Pixel 8 is lighter: 187g vs 189g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy S9+ or the Pixel 8?
The Pixel 8 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 926801 (v9) vs 246660 (v7).
