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Zenfone 9 vs Galaxy S25 FE

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

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Asus · 2022

Zenfone 9

Price on request

82.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

82.8

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera84/100

Battery70/100

Samsung · 2025

Galaxy S25 FE

$649

82.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

82.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera91/100

Battery78/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Zenfone 9:

✓21g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓5.92" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy S25 FE:

✓$9350 lower launch MSRP ($649 vs $9999)
✓Larger 4,900 mAh battery capacity (+600 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Zenfone 9	Galaxy S25 FE
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	5.92"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (444 ppi)	2340x1080 (385 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,900 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 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
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	12 MP	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	145.6 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm	161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight	169 g	190 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	4,300 mAh	4,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
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 5.2	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
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	$649

Editorial Lab Verdict

Zenfone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Zenfone 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Zenfone 9:

More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB · Lighter body: 169g (21g lighter in hand)

When to buy Galaxy S25 FE:

Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+600 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 30W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Zenfone 9 vs Galaxy S25 FE

Which phone is better: Zenfone 9 or Galaxy S25 FE?

Zenfone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.8/100 compared to Galaxy S25 FE (82.8/100), driven by advantages in More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB and Lighter body: 169g (21g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Zenfone 9 and Galaxy S25 FE?

Zenfone 9 is equipped with a 5.92-inch display and 4300 mAh battery, while Galaxy S25 FE features a 6.7-inch display and 4900 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Zenfone 9 and Galaxy S25 FE?

In lab hardware evaluations, Zenfone 9 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S25 FE scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Zenfone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Zenfone 9 vs Galaxy S25 FE

Which phone is better: Zenfone 9 or Galaxy S25 FE?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Zenfone 9 and Galaxy S25 FE?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Zenfone 9 and Galaxy S25 FE?

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