13 Pro 5G vs Zenfone 9

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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Realme · 2024

13 Pro 5G

$300

83.4/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.4

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

Asus · 2022

Zenfone 9

Price on request

82.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

82.8

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera84/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy 13 Pro 5G:

✓$9699 lower launch MSRP ($300 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,200 mAh battery capacity (+900 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Zenfone 9:

✓23g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓5.92" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	13 Pro 5G	Zenfone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.7"	5.92"
Resolution & Density	N/A	1080x2400 (444 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	50.3 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	145.6 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm
Weight	192 g	169 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,200 mAh	4,300 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$300	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

13 Pro 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.4/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, 13 Pro 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy 13 Pro 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 83.4 vs top rival 82.8 · Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+900 mAh more)

When to buy Zenfone 9:

Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: 13 Pro 5G vs Zenfone 9

Which phone is better: 13 Pro 5G or Zenfone 9?

13 Pro 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.4/100 compared to Zenfone 9 (82.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.4 vs top rival 82.8 and Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+900 mAh more).