ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Zenfone 9: Which One Should You Buy?
Zenfone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
ASUS Zenfone 10
Zenfone 9
ASUS Zenfone 10 wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedZenfone 98095
- CameraASUS Zenfone 108884
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieASUS Zenfone 108860
- BatteryTie7070
- DisplayASUS Zenfone 109286
- ConnectivityASUS Zenfone 108870
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie6868
- ASUS Zenfone 10 has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Zenfone 9 is lighter169 g vs 172 g
- ASUS Zenfone 10 has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- ASUS Zenfone 10 has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
- Zenfone 9 has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- ASUS Zenfone 10 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Zenfone 9 wins — BeastScore 82.8/100
After comparing all the specs, Zenfone 9 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 81.2 and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB.
Smoother display: 144Hz refresh rate vs 120Hz
Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 81.2 · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB
Common questions
Which is better: ASUS Zenfone 10 or Zenfone 9?
Zenfone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.8/100 compared to ASUS Zenfone 10 (81.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 81.2 and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB.
What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS Zenfone 10 and Zenfone 9?
ASUS Zenfone 10 has a 5.92-inch display and 4300 mAh battery. Zenfone 9 has a 5.92-inch display and 4300 mAh battery.
How do ASUS Zenfone 10 and Zenfone 9 compare for speed?
ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 80/100 for performance; Zenfone 9 scores 95/100.
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