Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9a
85.5Performance43.9
65.2Display55.8
56.1Camera42.7
77Battery56.3
68Features94.7
14 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro4 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+42) and battery (+21). Google Pixel 9a 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 44
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 56
- 200% higher RAM (max): 24 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 68
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 18% lower weight: 186 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2424 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 422 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits | 2,700 nits+8% |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 %+1% | 84 % |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+171% | 1,050,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+64% | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+120% | 4,500 |
| 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 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 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 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+14% | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+183% | 23 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 14 h+17% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 186 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9a |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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