ROG Phone 8 vs Pixel 9 Pro XL

Asus ROG Phone 8 512GB

AED 3,950

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB

AED 4,199

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Best Battery

ROG Phone 8

Our Verdict

ROG Phone 8 vs Pixel 9 Pro XL

The Asus ROG Phone 8 512GB wins on battery life with 5500mAh and 65W wired charging (100% in 39 min), compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s 5060mAh and 37W wired (70% in 30 min). Gamers and heavy users needing rapid recharge and extended screen time should choose the ROG Phone 8 for its 65W wired charging and 5500mAh capacity. Photographers prioritizing computational imaging and long-term software support should pick the Pixel 9 Pro XL for its 7 major Android upgrades and 486 ppi display with superior pixel density. In UAE at AED 3950 vs AED 4199, the ROG Phone 8 is better because it offers double the storage and 28W faster charging for less. In India at ₹78999 vs ₹109999, the ROG Phone 8 wins on value because it delivers 512GB storage and 65W charging at ₹31000 less than the Pixel’s 128GB and 37W charging.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

ROG Phone 8

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades

Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

Screen Size

6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)

6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Display Type

5500 mAh

Li-Ion 5060 mAh

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)

1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)

Main Camera

- International model - 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm - SEA/China/India model - 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro)

50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,

Storage

512

128

Battery

5500 mAh mAh

5060 mAh mAh

Charging

65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min - International 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS - India 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired

37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging

NFC

Yes

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G