Reno8 5G 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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· 2022

Reno8 5G

$399

79.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery78/100

· 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 Reno8 5G:

✓$300 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $699)
✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+200 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy ASUS Zenfone 9:

✓10g 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

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Reno8 5G	ASUS Zenfone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.4"	5.9"
Resolution & Density	N/A	2400x1080 (445 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	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	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 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	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	32 MP	12 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm
Weight	179 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	4,500 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 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	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	$399	$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 Reno8 5G:

Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+200 mAh more) · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

When to buy ASUS Zenfone 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.5 · Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Reno8 5G vs ASUS Zenfone 9

Which phone is better: Reno8 5G or ASUS Zenfone 9?

ASUS Zenfone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to Reno8 5G (79.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.5 and Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W.