ASUS Zenfone 9 vs T1 5G

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

Smartphone Battle

Comparing 2 devicesSwipe across ⇄

· 2022

ASUS Zenfone 9

$699

80.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.0

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

· 2022

T1 5G

$269

79.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

Swipe across ⇄

Reasons to buy ASUS Zenfone 9:

✓12g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓5.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy T1 5G:

✓$430 lower launch MSRP ($269 vs $699)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+700 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Swipe across ⇄

Specification	ASUS Zenfone 9	T1 5G
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	5.9"	6.58"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (445 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	1,100 nits peak	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 12	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX766	50 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	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	12 MP, f/2.45	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm	N/A
Weight	169 g	181 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	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,300 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W wired fast charging	N/A
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 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.1	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	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	$699	$269

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 79.6 · Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W

When to buy T1 5G:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+700 mAh more) · Lower launch price: $269 (save $430)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS Zenfone 9 vs T1 5G

Which phone is better: ASUS Zenfone 9 or T1 5G?

ASUS Zenfone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to T1 5G (79.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.6 and Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W.