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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you value camera performance and are willing to pay more, the Asus Zenfone 9 has better overall camera quality, but the Google Pixel 6a offers excellent camera quality for a lower price. The Asus Zenfone 9 also boasts a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, yet the Google Pixel 6a has a larger screen which might enhance media consumption. Battery life is similar between the two devices. If headphone jack and reverse wireless charging are important to you, only the Asus Zenfone 9 has these features. Both phones run on Android, but each has its unique software experience. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Asus Zenfone 9
  • The Asus Zenfone 9 has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 6a.
Advantages of the Google Pixel 6a
  • Good for taking photos
  • Good for recording videos

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

6.2
Zenfone 9
Pixel 6a
7.6
The Google Pixel 6a has good overall camera quality, while the Asus Zenfone 9 has only fair overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

6.0
Zenfone 9
Pixel 6a
7.4
The Google Pixel 6a takes good photos, while the Asus Zenfone 9 takes only fair photos.

Video Quality

6.4
Zenfone 9
Pixel 6a
7.2
The Google Pixel 6a takes good videos, while the Asus Zenfone 9 takes only fair videos.

Screen Size

The Asus Zenfone 9 has a screen size of 5.9 inches and the Google Pixel 6a is 6.1 inches.

Cost

$700
Zenfone 9
Pixel 6a
$400
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The Asus Zenfone 9 has a price of $700 and the Google Pixel 6a costs $400.
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Key similarities

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Battery

7.8 Hours
Zenfone 9
Pixel 6a
7.6 Hours
The Asus Zenfone 9 has 7.8 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 6a has 7.6 hours of battery life.

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How the Asus Zenfone 9 and the Google Pixel 6a compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Asus Zenfone 9Google Pixel 6a
Asus Zenfone 9Google Pixel 6a

GENERAL

Price
$700
$400
Brand
AsusGoogle
Operating System
AndroidAndroid
Release Date
September 15, 2022July 21, 2022

SCREEN

Screen Size
5.9"6.1"
Resolution
2400 x 10802400 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
445429
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
SD8+G1Tensor
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
6 GB6 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
6.3/107.6/10
Photos Score
6/107.5/10
Videos Score
6.5/107.3/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide
Main Camera
50 megapixels + OIS12.2 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.8 Hours7.6 Hours
Battery Capacity
4300 mAh4410 mAh
Wireless Charging
NoNo
Wireless charging Speed
0 W0 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
5.77" x 2.68"5.99" x 2.83"
Weight
5.96 oz6.28 oz
Back Material
PlasticPlastic
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.25.2
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
6e6e
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 89(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Fingerprint sensor: SideFingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
NoYes (Except Verizon Models)
Color
Sunset Red, Starry BlueChalk, Sage, Charcoal
Stock Android
YesYes
SD Card
NoNo

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Android Authority

Robert Triggs | March 2023
"The Asus Zenfone 9 is a compact device that still packs more than enough power under the hood. It's compact size, Bluetooth and audio features (including a headphone jack!), and hardware gestures combine to offer a package that does enough differently to warrant your attention."

Google Pixel 6a

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Ron Amadeo | July 2022
"it's very hard to find fault with the Pixel 6a. It has a processor that, in the US at least, blows away other Android phones in this price range. The design is great, the camera is fine, and the price is right. What's not to like?"

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About ASUS

Asus is a well-known player in the mobile world, and in the past few years it has been known for covering specific niches in the smartphone market. Their Zenfone line of devices appeal to small phone enthusiasts, by providing very well-rounded and capable phones at a package that is not too large to operate with one hand – something hard to find in modern Android smartphones. Conversely, their ROG line of devices cater to mobile gamers, by providing a slew of hardware and software features, specifically tailored to enhance the mobile gaming experience. Additionally, Asus is one of the only manufacturers left that continues to include headphone jacks in their lineup of phones, a feature that has become exceedingly rare in today's market.

About Google

Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.

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