Overall Score
75.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#521)75.3
Performance(#548)91.7
Camera(#711)87.9
Display(#565)93.5
Battery(#3168)29.8
Build(#1386)75.7
Connectivity(#49)89.8
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone 9
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone 9 features a compact design with dimensions of 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 169 grams, utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and an aluminum frame for durability.
- Its 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, it delivers high performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU, ensuring efficient multitasking and gaming.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor with gimbal OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording video in up to 8K resolution.
- With a 4300 mAh battery, it supports 30W fast charging, though it lacks wireless charging.
- The software runs on Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, providing a modern user experience.
- Special features include stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing audio options.
- Connectivity options are robust, with 5G support, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Starry Blue and Midnight Black.
- Overall, the Zenfone 9 combines a compact form factor with high-end specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, July 28
Announced2022, July 28
DescriptionAlso known as Asus Zenfone 9z
Display
Size5.9"
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, gimbal OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 113° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (standard), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC45W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm (5.77 x 2.68 x 0.36 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsStarry Blue, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, Midnight Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/211 Mbps, 5G 4.5/0.9 Gbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass