ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5060); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,585,585).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
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: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 86/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Better camera (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | 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 | 185 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 | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 47.7% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (88/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.