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ASUS Zenfone 9 vs 12

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

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ASUS Zenfone 9
· 2022

ASUS Zenfone 9

$699
80.0/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
80.0
Benchmark
Performance80/100
Camera88/100
Battery70/100
12
· 2024

12

$799
79.9/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
79.9
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera84/100
Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy ASUS Zenfone 9:
  • ✓36g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($699 vs $799)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy 12:
  • ✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+700 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationASUS Zenfone 912
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechAMOLEDAMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size5.9"6.7"
Resolution & Density2400x1080 (445 ppi)N/A
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
Brightness1,100 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 12Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB12 GB
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB256GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX76650 MP
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera12 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
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 Lens12 MP, f/2.4532 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mmN/A
Weight169 g205 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity4,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging30W wired fast chargingN/A
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.2Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.1USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$699$799
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 ASUS Zenfone 9:
Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.9 · Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W
When to buy 12:
Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+700 mAh more) · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS Zenfone 9 vs 12

Which phone is better: ASUS Zenfone 9 or 12?

ASUS Zenfone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to 12 (79.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.9 and Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between ASUS Zenfone 9 and 12?

ASUS Zenfone 9 is equipped with a 5.9-inch display and 4300 mAh battery, while 12 features a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between ASUS Zenfone 9 and 12?

In lab hardware evaluations, ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 88/100 in camera performance, while 12 scores 84/100.

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