Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Google Pixel 9a
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Software | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Software | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | April 10, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | April 10, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Type | AMOLED | 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 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | 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 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Weight | 238 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 238 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 7 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 7 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| 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 | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, OIS | ||
| 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 | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 23 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 23 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true |
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 | ||
| 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, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
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 Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur |
