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ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Google Pixel 9a

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

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
45.8Performance43.9
49.3Display55.8
42.6Camera42.7
39.8Battery56.3
60Features94.7
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 99 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and battery (+17). 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

  • 30% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 23 W
  • 24% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 1,050,000
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
  • 145% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 9a
Screen size5.9 ″6.3 ″+7%
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2424
Pixel density445 ppi+5%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits2,700 nits+145%
Screen-to-body—84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 9a
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 101,300,000+24%Top 31%1,050,000Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,800Top 40%1,900+6%Top 38%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600+2%Top 40%4,500Top 42%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 9a
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Max video8K@24fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 9a
Capacity4,300 mAh5,100 mAh+19%
Wired charging30 W+30%23 W
Wireless charging—8 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 9a
Weight169 g+9%186 g
Thickness9.1 mm8.9 mm+2%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 9a
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 9a
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Google Pixel 9a
OS at launchAndroid 12 (ZenUI)Android 15
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

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

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