ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 39/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,401,321); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably lighter (227g vs 257g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1401321
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4516
- 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: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 21 points higher (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (72/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (41/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1401321 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4516 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | |
| Price | $999 | $1799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 123.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (72/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (58/100 vs 29/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (16/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 21 points (60/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.