Zenfone 9

Main Camera 50 MP Sony® IMX766 flagship sensor - 1/1.56" large sensor, 1.0µm pixel size Quad Bayer technology - 12.5 MP, 2.0 µm large effective pixel size 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer F1.9 aperture 2x2 OCL PDAF Single LED flash 23.8 mm equivalent focal length in 35 mm film camera Ultrawide Camera 12MP Sony®IMX363 flagship sensor - 1/2.55" sensor, 1.4 µm pixel size F2.2 aperture 113 ̊ field of view Supports 4 cm macro shot Dual PDAF Real-time distortion correction 14.4 mm equivalent focal length in 35 mm film camera Camera modes Photo, Video, Portrait, Pro (RAW file support, up to 32 seconds long exposure), Pro video, Light Trail(Beta)*, Panorama, Night, Timelapse, Slo-mo *Light Trail mode is currently in beta. Quality may vary. Official Light Trail mode will be introduced at a future date. Speaker Dual stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound Multi-magnet stereo speakers with Qualcomm WSA8835 smart amplifiers for louder, deeper and less distorted sound effect Audio Output Hi-Res Audio 192k Hz / 24-bit standard for 3.5mm output Qualcomm Audio CODEC (WCD9380) AudioWizard with multiple listening profiles Microphone Two microphones with OZO Audio Noise Reduction Technology Rear Camera 8K UHD (7680 x 4320) video at 24 fps + EIS 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video at 30 / 60 fps + EIS 1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60 fps with HyperSteady 720p HD video recordingat at 30 / 60 fps Time Lapse (4K UHD video) Slow Motion video (4K UHD at 120 fps / 1080p FHD at 240 fps / 720p at 480 fps) Take...

Cons • Gimbal disappoints • Screen doesn’t get bright enough • No wireless charging Since flagship smartphones must squeeze in more cameras, bigger screens, and even styli to appeal these days, the overall size of the devices has increased too. Thus, there have been calls for brands to also do the opposite — make small phones with flagship processors. Asus has listened to your calls and made the Zenfone 9, and it has a whole lot going for it. Contents • • • • • • • Show 2 more items The Zenfone 9’s size follows Asus’s own directive of making a smartphone that’s less than 70mm wide and under 150mm tall to make it perfect for one-handed use, which began with the anonymous and rather overlooked Andy Boxall/Digital Trends The result is the Zenfone 9 weighs 169 grams, it’s 68mm wide, and 146mm tall. This makes it a few millimeters less wide than the Related • • • I’ll be honest at this point and say the Zenfone 9 (and its contemporaries mentioned above) are too small for my own personal liking, but I appreciate others will feel differently. That said, it’s extremely convenient to slip the phone into a pocket and forget it’s there, and to use the entirety of the operating system with my thumb as I hold the phone in one hand. The light weight is also beneficial, as there is absolutely no fatigue when using the Zenfone 9 for long periods of time. It’s extremely convenient to slip the phone into a pocket and forget it’s there. Despite the flat sides, the new polymer rear panel has ...

The ultra-compact, ultra-stylish, and ultra-speedy Zenfone 9 fits perfectly in your hand, yet it packs a big punch thanks to the premium Snapdragon ® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform and long-lasting 4300 mAh battery. The massively upgraded dual-camera system now includes a 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer for super-steady snaps and videos. Big possibilities are waiting for you, so grab your Zenfone 9 and go! Zenfone 9 runs cooler — and faster — than ever, with a totally revamped cooling system. It now uses a high-tech vapor chamber instead of heat pipes, and there’s an advanced heat spreader that uses copper, graphite sheets and thermal paste. That’s twice as large and offers much bigger cooling capacity Zenfone 9 is packed with the latest tech to give you the sharpest photos and videos possible. The brand-new 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer keeps everything blur-free and shake-free, even if you’re moving! Combined with autofocus technology and new algorithms, you can rely on Zenfone 9 to give you super-smooth, professional-looking action shots, whatever the subject! Designed with help from the audio experts at Dirac, Zenfone 9 maximizes the perceived volume and sound quality from its dual stereo speakers. It’s perfect for immersive videos and gaming! And with OZO Audio technology, you'll enjoy clear, high-quality recording featuring 3D surround-sound and wind-noise reduction. The one-handed tool panel allows easier navigation of basic phone settings, and there’s al...

"GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+; FDD-LTE; TD-LTE; 5G Sub 6 SA/NSA ASUS phone 5G/4G band compatibility varies by region, please check compatibility with local carriers. A version DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps ; LTE DL 5CA (DL/UL): 1600/211 Mbps; 5G NR FR1 (DL/UL): 4.5 Gbps/ 0.9 Gbps 5G Non-Standalone (NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n77, n78 5G Standalone (SA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38 , n77, n78 FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19) EDGE/GPRS/GSM (2, 3, 5, 8) B version DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps ; LTE DL 6CA (DL/UL): 2000/211 Mbps; 5G NR FR1 (DL/UL): 4.5 Gbps/ 0.9 Gbps 5G Non-Standalone (NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78 5G Standalone (SA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n41 , n77, n78 FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19) EDGE/GPRS/GSM (2, 3, 5, 8) C version DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps ; LTE DL 6CA (DL/UL): 2000/211 Mbps; 5G NR FR1 (DL/UL): 4.5 Gbps/ 0.9 Gbps 5G Non-Standalone (NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78 5G Standalone (SA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78 FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) WCDMA (Bands 1,...

What's happening The $700 Asus Zenfone 9 has both a tiny 5.9-inch screen and the latest Snapdragon chip. Why it matters The Zenfone is one of the smallest Android phones currently made and one of the cheaper phones to include the most powerful Snapdragon processor. What's next While small Android phones will still be rare, we expect the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip to be in even more Android phones during the second half of 2022. The Asus Zenfone 9, revealed Thursday, can give fans of smaller phones all the specs and power of larger, more expensive flagship phones. The Zenfone 9 includes the newest Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, a 120Hz high refresh rate screen, two rear cameras, Android 12, dual speakers and a headphone jack. I tested the $800 version of the Zenfone 9 for a few days, which includes 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The base $700 model comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Internationally the phone costs 799 euros, which converts roughly to £670 or AU$1,170. A release date has not yet been announced. Phone Screen size Height Width Asus Zenfone 9 5.9 inches 5.76 in (146.5mm) 2.68 in (68.1mm) Apple iPhone 13 Mini 5.4 inches 5.18 in (131.5mm) 2.53 in (64.2mm) The Zenfone's smaller size, along with its impressive specs, have made it a joy to use so far. The phone feels like a little remote control that can handle anything that I throw at it: games, night-mode photos and video calls. When I unlock the phone, there's a peppy wallpaper animation tha...

The Zenfone 9 is a small phone with huge potential. The diminutive design makes it ideal for one-handed use, and it has the same caliber of hardware as $1,000 flagships. The 120Hz AMOLED screen is a joy to use, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is the fastest chipset you'll find today, the cameras are phenomenal, and the battery lasts two days on a full charge. Combine that with an IP68 rating, 3.5mm jack, and clean software without any bloatware, and you get the best small Android phone money can buy today. ASUS offered two models in the Zenfone series last year: the standard Zenfone 8 was aimed at those looking for a small phone, and it was joined by the Zenfone 8 Flip that had a 6.67-inch panel and 5000mAh battery. This year, however, ASUS is going all-in on the small form factor, launching just a single variant of the Zenfone 9 that focuses on one-handed usability. To that effect, the Zenfone 9 is a little narrower and shorter than its predecessor, making it the ideal device for one-handed use. At the same time, ASUS retained the same 5.9-inch 120Hz screen, somehow increased the battery, and added huge camera modules at the back and a thermal cooling layer that's in line with that you'll find on $1,000 flagships. ASUS hasn't removed any features either; the Zenfone 9 still has IP68 dust and water resistance, great stereo sound, and there's even a 3.5mm jack. And on the hardware side of things, it features Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 platform. The small flagship categor...

While it’s not a major player, Asus makes some solid Android smartphones and, this week, the company has confirmed that the Zenfone 10 is right around the corner. In an Instagram It reminds us of Google’s Pixel 5. Also shown in the image are headphones, a camera, a gimbal, and a wireless charging pad. This could all be meant to hint at wireless charging support, a camera with enhanced stabilization – Beyond that, Asus directly confirms a launch on June 29, with the event to be streamed live on YouTube. Notably, that’ll be quite a week for new smartphones, with Asus preparing its launch for the Friday right after The Zenfone 9 stood out last year for its very compact size and solid spec sheet that included the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It stands to reason this new model will take the same route of being a smaller device with flagship-tier specs, but in any case, it’s certainly one to look forward to.

The Zenfone 9 is a cheap phone playing dress-up as a premium one; it’s two middling phones standing on each others’ shoulders in a trench coat and pretending that they’re comparable to the The phone simply shouldn’t cost as much as it does. Asus has given it a similar price to flagships from Samsung and Apple as well as the However, one of the Zenfone’s key features is its small size - that makes it easy to use one-handed, and truly pocket-sized… but when the display is this small, who’s going to be buying the phone for gaming anyway? The chip just doesn’t make any sense, and the phone would have been better off using a mid-range processor. (Image credit: Future) The phone is just ‘fine’ in many other aspects too - a statement that wouldn’t be as scathing if it wasn’t for the price. The battery life is fine, the display is fine, the front camera is fine. Fine, fine, fine - but not great. This is a shame because on the surface, there are things to like about the phone. Its small form factor is fantastic for people who find modern phones too big, as you can easily reach all parts of the phone’s display, and pocket the device without trouble. Too few brands are making small phones these days - possibly because too few people are buying them but there’s definitely a vocal audience for compact devices like this. The phone also has some neat navigation tricks. You can double-tap the back of the phone or swipe up or down on the power button and you can map these shortcuts to cert...

The Zenfone 9 is a cheap phone playing dress-up as a premium one; it’s two middling phones standing on each others’ shoulders in a trench coat and pretending that they’re comparable to the The phone simply shouldn’t cost as much as it does. Asus has given it a similar price to flagships from Samsung and Apple as well as the However, one of the Zenfone’s key features is its small size - that makes it easy to use one-handed, and truly pocket-sized… but when the display is this small, who’s going to be buying the phone for gaming anyway? The chip just doesn’t make any sense, and the phone would have been better off using a mid-range processor. (Image credit: Future) The phone is just ‘fine’ in many other aspects too - a statement that wouldn’t be as scathing if it wasn’t for the price. The battery life is fine, the display is fine, the front camera is fine. Fine, fine, fine - but not great. This is a shame because on the surface, there are things to like about the phone. Its small form factor is fantastic for people who find modern phones too big, as you can easily reach all parts of the phone’s display, and pocket the device without trouble. Too few brands are making small phones these days - possibly because too few people are buying them but there’s definitely a vocal audience for compact devices like this. The phone also has some neat navigation tricks. You can double-tap the back of the phone or swipe up or down on the power button and you can map these shortcuts to cert...

While it’s not a major player, Asus makes some solid Android smartphones and, this week, the company has confirmed that the Zenfone 10 is right around the corner. In an Instagram It reminds us of Google’s Pixel 5. Also shown in the image are headphones, a camera, a gimbal, and a wireless charging pad. This could all be meant to hint at wireless charging support, a camera with enhanced stabilization – Beyond that, Asus directly confirms a launch on June 29, with the event to be streamed live on YouTube. Notably, that’ll be quite a week for new smartphones, with Asus preparing its launch for the Friday right after The Zenfone 9 stood out last year for its very compact size and solid spec sheet that included the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It stands to reason this new model will take the same route of being a smaller device with flagship-tier specs, but in any case, it’s certainly one to look forward to.