Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
85 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
ASUS
76 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Battery Life
Flagship
Foldable
Compact
Business
Photography
Rugged
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9a | ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 2700 nits★ | 2500 nits |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | — |
| Processor Model | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 3.10★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 2x★ | — |
| Video | 4K | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 5,800 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 23W | 65W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | USB-C Power Delivery | PD 3.0, QC 5.0 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5 | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM, nano-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong build (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93th percentile)93th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9a
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 42 specs.