ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Google Pixel 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $999 and $799. 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 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Google Pixel 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 33/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Better camera (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Google Pixel 9, 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 leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (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 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1561427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4900 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" Actua OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2424x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 143 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2700 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 | 198 g | |
| Price | $999 | $799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Google Pixel 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Google Pixel 9 by 100.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Google Pixel 9 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (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 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (75/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (58/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Google Pixel 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Google Pixel 9 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Google Pixel 9?
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?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.