ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,499,601); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1499601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 37W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1199
- Better camera (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1499601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 5100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2856x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 23W | |
| 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 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 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 | 199 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Google Pixel 9 Pro is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (47/100 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 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (57/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (51/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro by just 3 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 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (47/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.