A78 vs ASUS 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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· 2023

A78

Price on request

79.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

· 2022

ASUS Zenfone 9

$699

80.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.0

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy A78:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+700 mAh more capacity)
✓50.1MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.56" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy ASUS Zenfone 9:

✓19g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9300 lower launch MSRP ($699 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	A78	ASUS Zenfone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.56"	5.9"
Resolution & Density	720x1612 (269 ppi)	2400x1080 (445 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,100 nits peak
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 12	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.1 MP	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX766
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	12 MP, f/2.2
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	8 MP	12 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.8 x 75.04 x 7.99 mm	146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm
Weight	188 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	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,300 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	33W wired fast charging	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 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.1
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
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	Price on request	$699

Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS Zenfone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS Zenfone 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy A78:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+700 mAh more)

When to buy ASUS Zenfone 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.8 · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: A78 vs ASUS Zenfone 9

Which phone is better: A78 or ASUS Zenfone 9?

ASUS Zenfone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to A78 (79.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.8 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz.