ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; launch prices were $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,499,601); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Performance 82
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 54
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 56
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1499601
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5100
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 37W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099

  • Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Google Pixel 9 Pro — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 8 Google Pixel 9 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 2313311 1499601
Geekbench Single 2205 1880
Geekbench Multi 7192 5100
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 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 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 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
Launch price $1099 $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Google Pixel 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2313311 AnTuTu
Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100 -54.3%
1499601 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 8
$1099
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999

Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel 9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (80/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (66/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.