Google Pixel Pixel 8 Obsidian 256GB
Google
61 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB
ASUS
76 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Battery Life
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Budget
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel Pixel 8 | ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 2500 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| RAM | 8 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 | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP★ |
| Front Camera | — | 32 MP★ |
| Video | — | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 5,800 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | — | 65W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast 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 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel Pixel 8 Obsidian 256GB
- Strong build (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong display (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong performance (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
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
- Below average social proof (32th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro
Scores 76 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 35 specs.