ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $1055 and $1099. Both devices score the same overall rating of 53/100. Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5060); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,585,585).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1585585
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5200
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 37W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $1055 vs $1099
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Better camera (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 18/100)
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL received the same MobileRank rating — 53/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (23/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1585585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 5200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2992x1344 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 23W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 160 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $1055 | $1099 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 47.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $44. ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is cheaper by $44.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (45/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (88/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (23/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
Both devices scored 53/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (45/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.