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ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Google Pixel 8a

ASUS Zenfone 9
46.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Pixel 8a

Google

Google Pixel 8a

$499

50.6Inno Score
45.8Performance40.2
49.3Display51.5
42.6Camera46.5
39.8Battery47.5
60Features94.7
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 99 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and battery (+8). 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

  • Stronger performance score: 46 vs 40
  • 67% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 18 W
  • 44% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 900,000
  • 10% lower weight: 169 g vs 188 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a

  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
  • 82% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 8a
Screen size5.9 ″6.1 ″+3%
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED (Actua)
Resolution2400x10801080x2400
Pixel density445 ppi+3%430 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits2,000 nits+82%
Screen-to-body—83.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 8a
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Google Tensor G3
AnTuTu 101,300,000+44%Top 31%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,800+7%Top 40%1,690Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600+7%Top 40%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 8a
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.89
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video8K@24fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 8a
Capacity4,300 mAh4,492 mAh+4%
Wired charging30 W+67%18 W
Wireless charging—8 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 8a
Weight169 g+10%188 g
Thickness9.1 mm8.9 mm+2%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 8a
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 8a
OS at launchAndroid 12 (ZenUI)Android 14
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 8a
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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