Asus Zenfone 9 vs Google Pixel 6
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone 9 and the Google Pixel 6, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| Price | $699 | $112 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,614 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 21W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.9 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 169 g | 207 g |
| Released | Jul 2022 | Oct 2021 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone 9 is ahead on wired charging, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 6 is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Asus Zenfone 9 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 6 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 5.9 inches, 84.6 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~445 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 17 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR5 | — |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS3.1 | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| Modules | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, 6-axis gimbal OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 113˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| Modules | 12 MP, f/2.45, 28mm (wide), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, AF | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Features | — | Auto-HDR, panorama |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4614 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 74 min (advertised) | Fast charging 21W (advertised 50% in 30 min), USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast wireless charging 21W, Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.2 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches) |
| Weight | 169 g | 207 g (7.30 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone 9 | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|
| Announced | July 28, 2022 | October 2021 |
| Released | September 15, 2022 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2021, October 28 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 9 or Google Pixel 6?
Google Pixel 6 — 4,300 mAh for the Asus Zenfone 9 versus 4,614 mAh for the Google Pixel 6.
Which has the smoother screen, Asus Zenfone 9 or Google Pixel 6?
Asus Zenfone 9 — 120 Hz for the Asus Zenfone 9 versus 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 6.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone 9 or Google Pixel 6?
Asus Zenfone 9 — 169 g for the Asus Zenfone 9 versus 207 g for the Google Pixel 6.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone 9 or Google Pixel 6?
Asus Zenfone 9 — Jul 2022 for the Asus Zenfone 9 versus Oct 2021 for the Google Pixel 6.
Is the Asus Zenfone 9 or the Google Pixel 6 rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone 9 9/10 and the Google Pixel 6 9/10.
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