ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $999 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5060); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,585,585).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1585585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 5200
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 37W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 34/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
- Lighter: 221g vs 227g
- Better camera (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (23/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1585585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 5200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2992x1344 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 23W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 160 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1099 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 97.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (72/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (88/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (23/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.