Asus Zenfone 9

Asus Sep 15, 2022

Overview

The Asus Zenfone 9 is a 2022 smartphone from Asus. It features a 5.9" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (446 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1100 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 (4 nm process) with 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-2 cores, 3x 2.8GHz Cortex-710 cores and 4x 2GHz Cortex-510 cores, 8GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and Qualcomm Adreno 730 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 12MP Wide Angle + Macro, plus a 12MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4300 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 30W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 12, upgradable to 14. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Midnight Black, Starry Blue, Moonlight White, Sunset Red.

Basic Information

Asus Zenfone 9
BrandAsus
ModelAsus Zenfone 9
Launch DateThursday, September 15, 2022
Release Year2022
Dimensions146.5 × 68.1 × 9.1 mm
Weight169 g
Volume90.79 cm³
Available Colors
  • Midnight Black
  • Starry Blue
  • Moonlight White
  • Sunset Red

Asus Zenfone 9 was released on Thursday, September 15, 2022. The phone measures 146.5 × 68.1 × 9.1 mm with a volume of 90.79 cm³ and weighs 169g. It features a 5.9" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (446 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Midnight Black, Starry Blue, Moonlight White, Sunset Red.

Display

Size5.9"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density446 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1100 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • External display type - Super AMOLED
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 105% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Asus Zenfone 9 features a 5.9" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (446 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1100 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include external display type - super amoled, dci-p3, full srgb standard, 105% ntsc, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Asus Zenfone 9 features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity4300 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging30W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Asus Zenfone 9 is equipped with a 4300 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 30W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
CPU
  • 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-2
  • 3x 2.8GHz Cortex-710
  • 4x 2GHz Cortex-510
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 4 nm
  • max freq: 3.2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 730 @ 875 MHz
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Asus Zenfone 9 Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score1,232,500 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
Audio Features
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4300 mAh

The Asus Zenfone 9 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 built on 4 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-2 and 3x 2.8GHz Cortex-710 and 4x 2GHz Cortex-510. Graphics processing is handled by Qualcomm Adreno 730 running at 875 MHz. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 1,232,500 points. Audio capabilities include Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4300 mAh battery. The Asus Zenfone 9 is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Asus Zenfone 9 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Asus Zenfone 9 comes with Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption supporting AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), LE (Low Energy), OPP (Object Push Profile), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Asus Zenfone 9 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Asus Zenfone 9 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Asus Zenfone 9 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Asus Zenfone 9 supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • EIS

The Asus Zenfone 9 features a 2-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.56" size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The Asus Zenfone 9 also includes a 12MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.2). For selfies, the Asus Zenfone 9 uses a 12MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture featuring 1/2.93" sensor size and 1.22 µm pixel size. The Asus Zenfone 9's camera system includes 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital zoom.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Sony IMX766
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.56"

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.45
Sensor Model: Sony IMX663
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.93"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Second camera depth, macro (up to 4cm), night and panoramic mode.
  • Video 4K up to120fps
  • Video 8K 24fps
  • 6-axis gimbal stabilization
Flash:
  • Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 480 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Gimbal
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version12
Max OS Version14

The Asus Zenfone 9 runs on Android 12 and is upgradable to 14. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset with 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-2, 3x 2.8GHz Cortex-710 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 561.21
USD 608.13
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 670.00
USD 726.01
256 GB 16 GB
Amazon UK GBP 899.00
USD 1,169.60
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 634.82
USD 825.90
256 GB 16 GB
Amazon DE EUR 561.21
USD 608.13
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 670.00
USD 726.01
256 GB 16 GB
Amazon UK GBP 899.00
USD 1,169.60
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 634.82
USD 825.90
256 GB 16 GB