Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a
85.5Performance40.2
65.2Display51.5
56.1Camera46.5
77Battery47.5
68Features94.7
15 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and battery (+30). Google Pixel 8a 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 40
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 48
- 261% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 18 W
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 68
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 17% lower weight: 188 g vs 227 g
- 11% higher Pixel density: 430 ppi vs 388 ppi
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | OLED (Actua) |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 430 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits+25% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 %+2% | 83.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+217% | 900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+85% | 1,690 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+130% | 4,300 |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.89 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+50% | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+29% | 4,492 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+261% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 14 h+27% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 188 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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