ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
45.8Performance43.7
49.3Display60.6
42.6Camera64.4
39.8Battery54.3
60Features94.7
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 99 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+22). 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
- 37% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 950,000
- 21% lower weight: 169 g vs 213 g
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.7 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1344x2992 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 489 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,400 nits+118% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Google Tensor G3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+37%Top 31% | 950,000Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+3%Top 40% | 1,750Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+5%Top 40% | 4,400Top 43% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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+14% | 11 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,050 mAh+17% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 23 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+21% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.8 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |