ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Google Pixel 11a
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,933,536).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Google Pixel 11a
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1933536
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2755
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 7563
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Google Pixel 11a, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Google Pixel 11a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1933536 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2755 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 7563 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2424 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3350 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Google Pixel 11a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Google Pixel 11a by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 11a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 11a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Google Pixel 11a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Google Pixel 11a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Google Pixel 11a — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 11a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 11a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Google Pixel 11a?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users.