ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
45.8Performance58.5
49.3Display67.3
42.6Camera71
39.8Battery62.2
60Features94.7
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 914 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+28). ASUS Zenfone 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- 27% lower weight: 169 g vs 232 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.8 ″+15% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1344x2992 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 486 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 3,300 nits+200% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Google Tensor G5 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000Top 31% | 1,400,000+8%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | 2,300+28%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 6,200+35%Top 24% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 42 MP+250% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,200 mAh+21% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | — | 25 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+27% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.5 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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