Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Google Pixel 9a

Asus ROG Phone 5 image

57

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Google Pixel 9a front and back in Iris

75

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Google Pixel 9a

₹49,999

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Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 888 5GGoogle Tensor G4
Display6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz6.3", OLED, 120 Hz
Camera64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP48MP+13MP/13MP
Battery6000 mAh5100 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

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Recommended ForDisplayPerformance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality, Main Camera and Multimedia

General

ColorsPhantom Black, Storm WhiteIris, Porcelain, Obsidian
LaunchMarch 10, 2021March 19, 2025
AvailabilityApril 15, 2021April 16, 2025
Launch Price₹49,999₹49,999

Display

Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate144 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR
Size6.78 inches6.3 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2448 pixels2424 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch395 ppi422 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits2700 nits

Body

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Weight238 grams185.9 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area)Aluminium Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingNo RatingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerDIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)Stereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Chipset BrandQualcommGoogle
Chipset NameSnapdragon 888 5GTensor G4
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 660Mali-G715 MC7
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinROG UIGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)2 year7 year

Main Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Camera Resolution64 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution13 MP13 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesAuto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch FocusDual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR
StabilizationEISHybrid Stabilization
Video3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHDgyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Front Camera Resolution24 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleUltrawide
FeaturesHDR, PanoramaAuto-HDR, Panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Capacity6000 mAh5100 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtrue
Charging Speed65 w23 w

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.25.3
PositioningBDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5)BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
AI FeaturesBest Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur