Asus ROG Phone 6 vs Google Pixel 9a
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165 Hz | 6.3", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165 Hz | 6.3", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2022 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 13, 2022 | April 10, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹71,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2022 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 13, 2022 | April 10, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹71,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| Type | AMOLED | Full HD+ OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 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 | 20.4:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | Full HD+ OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 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 | 20.4:9 | 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 | 239 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, Accessory Connector | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IPX4 (splash resistance) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (2 amplifiers), Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 239 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, Accessory Connector | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IPX4 (splash resistance) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (2 amplifiers), Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nano-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nano-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| Camera Resolution | 50 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 | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, DIS, OIS, Panorama, HDR, Macro Mode, PDAF, RAW, LED Flash | Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 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 | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, DIS, OIS, Panorama, HDR, Macro Mode, PDAF, RAW, LED Flash | Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Panorama, HDR | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Panorama, HDR | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 23 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 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 | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer | ||
| AI Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer | ||
| AI Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur |
