ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8a
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Google Pixel 8a, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 39/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, Google Pixel 8a — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (57/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4492 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Google Pixel 8a was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (66/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (57/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.