ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; launch prices were $1376 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,401,321); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (227g vs 257g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1401321
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1707
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 4431
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4650 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Lighter: 227g vs 257g
- Cheaper at launch: $1376 vs $1799
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 36/100; 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 9 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1401321 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1707 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 4431 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2076x2152 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 21W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 257 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 134.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $423. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro was $423 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (93/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (67/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users.