Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Google Pixel 10a
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 5100mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Software | Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | February 18, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | March 06, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| Weight | 238 grams | 183 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, EIS, HDR, Macro Mode, OIS, Panaroma, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Best Take, Long Exposure, Macro Mode, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Pixel Shift, Portrait mode, Timelapse, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Photo Editing, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini Apps, Gemini Live, Gemini Nano, Google Gemini, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Portrait Mode | Face Detection, Face unlock, HDR Photos, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
