Between the Find X8 and Pixel 9, the Find X8 comes out ahead in wireless charging and front camera, while the Pixel 9 wins on promised os updates. Overall, the Find X8 scores 70.9 and the Pixel 9 scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Find X8 edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.9 vs 63.5), but the 7.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Find X8 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are wireless charging, front camera, wired charging, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9 if you care most about promised os updates. Its strongest claims are promised os updates.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Find X8 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Oppo - Find X8 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 196.30% more. 80 W vs 27 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 108.06% more. 2580000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 19.79% more. 5630 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 9.00% more. 460 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 5.00 g less. 193 vs 198.
- ▲Screen size — 4.60% more. 6.59 " vs 6.3 ".
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Oppo - Find X8 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 glead | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.85 mmlead | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Oppo - Find X8 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.59 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Oppo - Find X8 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 10.5 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Oppo - Find X8 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5630 mAhlead | 4700 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 80 Wlead | 27 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 Wlead | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Oppo - Find X8 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Oppo - Find X8 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Find X8 or Pixel 9?+
Find X8 has 19.8% more battery — 5630 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Find X8 or Pixel 9?+
Find X8 is 5g lighter — 193g vs 198g.
Is Find X8 waterproof?+
Find X8 has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 9 support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Find X8 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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