Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Asus ZenFone 9
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 has better RAM than Asus ZenFone 9. Asus ROG Phone 8 has more internal memory than Asus ZenFone.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Asus ZenFone 9 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 5.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 63990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 8 is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 28, 2022. The cost of Asus ZenFone 9 is Rs. 63990.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Asus ZenFone 9's 5.9 inch screen. Asus ROG Phone 8 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ZenFone 9 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Asus ZenFone 9 has display density of 446 PPI & Asus ROG Phone 8 has only 388 PPI display density. Asus ROG Phone 8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ZenFone 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus ZenFone 9's lower 8 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 8 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Asus ZenFone 9 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 has 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Asus ZenFone 9's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Asus ROG Phone 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Asus ZenFone 9's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Asus ZenFone 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 8 | ZenFone 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 08, 2024 | July 28, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | 68.1 x 146.5 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 169 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Rebel Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 1100 nits Peak Brightness, 112% DCI-P3, 151.9% sRGB color gamut |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v1.4 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, IP65/IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) 13 MP ƒ/1.9-ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | Sony IMX766 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Photo, Video, Portrait, Pro (RAW file support, up to 32 seconds long exposure), Pro video, Light Trail(Beta)*, Panorama, Night, Timelapse, Slo-mo |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |