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ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: Which One Should You Buy?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Asus · 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9

ASUS ROG Phone 9
90/ 100
Launch price$1,099
Google · 2024

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Pixel 9 Pro XL
87/ 100
Launch price$1,099
Head-to-head

ASUS ROG Phone 9 wins 3 of 8 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

ASUS ROG Phone 9
ASUS ROG Phone 9
3 wins
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Pixel 9 Pro XL
1 win
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
ASUS ROG Phone 9Pixel 9 Pro XL
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedPixel 9 Pro XL
    90
    95
  • CameraTie
    91
    91
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieASUS ROG Phone 9
    88
    40
  • BatteryASUS ROG Phone 9
    94
    86
  • DisplayASUS ROG Phone 9
    100
    90
  • ConnectivityTie
    95
    95
  • SecurityTie
    100
    100
  • ValueTie
    55
    55
Key differences
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery5,800 mAh vs 5,060 mAh
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 charges faster65W vs 37W
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger screen6.8" vs 6.78"
  • Pixel 9 Pro XL is lighter221 g vs 227 g
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 10.5 MP
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
  • Pixel 9 Pro XL has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite vs Google Tensor G4
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • ✓Bigger 5,800 mAh battery (+740 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.78" display at 185 Hz
Reasons to buy Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • ✓6 g lighter (221 g), easier to hold
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.8" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationASUS ROG Phone 9Pixel 9 Pro XL
1. Display & Screen🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO AMOLEDLTPO OLED
Screen Size6.78"6.8"
Resolution & Density2400x1080 (388 ppi)2992x1344 (486 ppi)
Refresh Rate185 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness2,500 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Pixel 9 Pro XL Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 830Mali-G715 MP7
Operating SystemAndroid 15Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-70050 MP, f/1.68, OIS, Samsung GN2
Telephoto Zoom32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.448 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS
Ultrawide Camera13 MP, f/2.248 MP, f/1.7
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP, f/2.510.5 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Pixel 9 Pro XL Lightest Chassis
Dimensions163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight227 g221 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,800 mAh5,060 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast charging37W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging15W wireless charging23W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1099$1099
Our verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 9 wins — BeastScore 89.5/100

After comparing all the specs, ASUS ROG Phone 9 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 87.2 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+740 mAh more).

Buy ASUS ROG Phone 9 if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 87.2 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+740 mAh more)

Buy Pixel 9 Pro XL if you want

Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 2,500 nits · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

Common questions

Which is better: ASUS ROG Phone 9 or Pixel 9 Pro XL?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.5/100 compared to Pixel 9 Pro XL (87.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 87.2 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+740 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery. Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch display and 5060 mAh battery.

How do ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL compare for speed?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 90/100 for performance; Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 95/100.

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