Asus Zenfone 12 vs Asus ZenFone 9
Quick Comparison
Both Asus Zenfone 12 and Asus ZenFone 9 comes with same RAM. Asus Zenfone 12 has more internal memory than Asus ZenFone.
| Name | Asus Zenfone 12 | Asus ZenFone 9 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 63990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Asus Zenfone 12 is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 28, 2022. The Expected cost of Asus ZenFone 9 is Rs. 63990.
Display comparison
Asus ZenFone 9 has screen size of 5.9 inches which falls short to Asus Zenfone 12's 6.4 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Asus ZenFone 9 has display density of 446 PPI & Asus Zenfone 12 has only 411 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Asus Zenfone 12 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Asus ZenFone 9 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus Zenfone 12 has 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Asus ZenFone 9's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Asus Zenfone 12 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 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 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus Zenfone 12 | Asus ZenFone 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | Zenfone 12 | ZenFone 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 29, 2025 (Expected) | July 28, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.1 x 146.5 x 9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 1100 nits Peak Brightness, 112% DCI-P3, 151.9% sRGB color gamut |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor | 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, IP65/IP68 | Yes, IP65/IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | Sony IMX766 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo | 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 | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |