Google Pixel 8 Pro Obsidian 256GB
Google
51 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
ASUS
70 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Battery Life
Flagship
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Budget
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 2400 nits | 2500 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP★ |
| Front Camera | — | 32 MP★ |
| Video | — | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,050 mAh | 5,800 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | — | 65W★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | — | PD 3.0, QC 5.0 |
| Connector | — | USB-C★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| NFC | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.1★ |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | eSIM, nano-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | — | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8 Pro Obsidian 256GB
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Scores 70 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.