ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Google Pixel 9
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $979 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Google Pixel 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $979
- Better camera (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Google Pixel 9, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1561427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 4900 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" Actua OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2424x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 143 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $979 | $799 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Google Pixel 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads Google Pixel 9 by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $180. Google Pixel 9 is cheaper by $180.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (45/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (75/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (57/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (52/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Google Pixel 9 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.