Asus Zenfone 9 vs Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4300mAh, 30W | 5500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 5.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4300mAh, 30W | 5500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not available in India | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not available in India | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Starry Blue, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, Midnight Black | Phantom Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 28, 2022 | January 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 15, 2022 | January 18, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,000 | ₹94,999 | ||
| Colors | Starry Blue, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, Midnight Black | Phantom Black | ||
| Launch | July 28, 2022 | January 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 15, 2022 | January 18, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,000 | ₹94,999 |
Display
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 5.9 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 445 ppi | 388 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits | 2500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 5.9 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 445 ppi | 388 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits | 2500 nits |
Body
| Weight | 169 grams | 225 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorila Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker (OZO Audio), Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 169 grams | 225 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorila Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker (OZO Audio), Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 750 |
Main Camera
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Slow-Mo, Time Lapse | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, Slow Motion | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Slow-Mo, Time Lapse | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, Slow Motion | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Zen UI | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Generative Wallpapers, AI Noise Suppresion | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Zen UI | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Generative Wallpapers, AI Noise Suppresion |
Selfie Camera
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-pixel PDAF | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Features | Dual-pixel PDAF | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 65 W | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 65 W |
Memory
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou(B1/B2a), BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS GPS(L1/L5), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, NavIC (L5), QZSS(L1/L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou(B1/B2a), BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS GPS(L1/L5), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, NavIC (L5), QZSS(L1/L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
