ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,499,601); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1499601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 37W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1499601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 5100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2856x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 23W | |
| 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 | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $999 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 109.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (72/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (77/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.