Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
85.5Performance58.5
65.2Display67.3
56.1Camera71
77Battery62.2
68Features94.7
10 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro11 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 67.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and battery (+15). Google Pixel 10 Pro XL still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 62
- 104% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,850,000 vs 1,400,000
- 60% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,900 vs 6,200
- 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 56
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 68
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1344x2992 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 486 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits | 3,300 nits+32% |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | 89.4 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G5 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+104% | 1,400,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+36% | 2,300 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+60% | 6,200 |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 MP+50% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 42 MP+31% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+12% | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 14 h+27% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g+2% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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