ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Google Pixel 4 XL
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 4 XL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 2 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 4 XL is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Google Pixel 4 XL
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 77/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Google Pixel 4 XL, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (61/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Google Pixel 4 XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3040 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 3700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.4×75.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 4 XL
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3040
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Google Pixel 4 XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Google Pixel 4 XL by 280.4% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 4 XL
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (42/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (67/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (61/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 4 XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Google Pixel 4 XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Google Pixel 4 XL — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 4 XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 4 XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Google Pixel 4 XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Google Pixel 4 XL is a better fit for everyday use.