ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3; estimated prices are $1376 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 48/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Google Pixel 8a
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1376
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Google Pixel 8a, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 15 points higher (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (65/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (75/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 15 / 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 | 227 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $499 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 129.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $877. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $877.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (75/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (58/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (65/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (75/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Google Pixel 8a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.