Asus Zenfone 8 vs Asus Zenfone 9 Comparison

Class	Smartphone	Smartphone
Status	Available	Available
SIM Type	Dual slots : 5G+5G or 4G dual-SIM / dual	Dual slots: 5G*+5G or 4G dual-SIM
Network	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. Data Rate DC-HSPA+ : DL 42 Mbps, UL 5.76 Mbps 6DL+FR1 (EN-DC 2+1.8) : DL 3.8 Gbps, UL 542 Mbps Gigabit LTE : DL 6CA 2.0 Gbps (Cat 20), UL 2CA 150 Mbps (Cat 13) B Version FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19) EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2) 5G Bands : n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n40, n38, n66, n71, n77, n78 5G Standalone (SA) : n77, n78 SIM Cards : Slot 1: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card Slot 2 : 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card 5G services are only supported in 5G network-enabled locations in 5G-ready countries. Dual SIM slots	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. 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, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19) EDGE/GPRS/GSM (2, 3, 5, 8)
Operating System	Android 11	Android 12
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, Qualcomm Adreno 660	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, Qualcomm Adreno 730
In The Box	Ejector pin (SIM tray needle), USB power adapter (30.0 W), USB-C to USB-C cable, Aero case	Documentation (user guide, warranty card) Ejector pin (SIM tray needle) USB power adapter (30.0 W) USB-C to USB-C cable Phone case

Dimension (HxWxD)	148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm	146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm
Weight	169 g	-- g

Size	5.9-inch 20:9 (2400x1080)	5.9-inch
Resolution	--	(2400 x 1080)
Other Features	1100 nits peak brightness, Delta-E < 1, HDR 10 and HDR10+ certified, 112% DCI-P3, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB color gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for best screen protection, Supports Always-on display, Capacitive touch panel with 10 points multi-touch (supports glove touch)	120Hz Samsung AMOLED display 1100 nits maximum brightness Color accuracy, Delta-E < 1 112% DCI-P3, 151.9% sRGB color gamut Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Supports Always-on display HDR 10 and HDR10+ certified

Internal Memory	UFS3.1 128GB, UFS3.1 256GB	UFS3.1 128GB, UFS3.1 256GB
RAM	--	LPDDR5 8GB, LPDDR5 1

Type

4000mAh high-capacity battery

4300mAh (typ) battery

Primary Camera(Rear)	Sony flagship IMX686 64 MP image sensor-1/1.73”	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 Ultrawide Camera 12MP Sony IMX363 flagship sensor - 1/2.55" sensor, 1.4 µm pixel size F2.2 apert F2.2
Secondary Camera(Front)	Sony flagship IMX663 12 MP dual pixel image sensor	12 MP Sony IMX663 flagship sensor - 1/2.93" sensor F2.45 aperture Dual PDAF 27.5 mm equivalent to 35 mm film camera
Features	CAMERA FEATURES Quad Bayer technology - 16 MP, 1.6 µm large effective pixel size F1.8 aperture 26.6 mm equivalent focal length in 35 mm film camera 78.3° field of view 2x1 On-chip-lens phase detection autofocus 4-axis, optical image stabilization LED flash Instant cameras switching Ultrawide Camera : Sony flagship IMX363 12 MP dual pixel image sensor - 1/2.55" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size F2.2 aperture Dual PD autofocus Real-time distortion correction 14.3 mm equivalent focal length in 35 mm film camera Supports 4 cm macro shot Ultrawide Camera : Sony flagship IMX363 12 MP dual pixel image sensor - 1/2.55” sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size. F2.2 aperture Rear camera modes : Photo, Portrait, Pro (RAW file support, up to 32 seconds long exposure), Panorama, Night VIDEO RECORDING 1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60 fps with HyperSteady 3-axis electronic image stabilization for rear cameras Motion Tracking video (4K UHD video at 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 still photo while recording video (do not support in 8K video recording) Rear video modes : Auto video, Pro video, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Motion Tracking	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

GPRS	--	--
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2(HFP +A2DP + AVRCP + HID + PAN + OPP)	--
Wi-Fi	Integrated WiFi 6/6E* (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO)	Integrated WiFi 6/6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO) Supports Tri-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz/ 6 GHz WiFi

Music Player	--	--
LoudSpeaker	Yes	--
Video Player	8K UHD (7680 x 4320) at 24 fps for main camera 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30 / 60 fps for secondary	--
Video recording	720p HD video recording at 30 fps	Front : 4K/30fps or FHD/60fps

SMS	Yes	--
Email	Yes	--

Java	--	--
Sensors	In-display fingerprint sensor, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient-light sensor, ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 5 and grip press, Gyroscope sensor, E-compass sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, In-display fingerprint sensor, Accelerator sensor, Face recognition sensor	Accelerator E-Compass Proximity Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyro (Support ARCore) Hall sensor
FM Radio	FM Receiver, FM radio function	--
Additional Features	Power Adapter : Output : +3.3-11.0 V 3.0 A, supports up to 30.0 W, PD 3.0 PPS, QC4.0 Direct Charge adapter USB power adapter (30.0 W) Speaker Dual stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound Multi-magnet stereo speakers with dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 smart amplifiers for louder, deeper and less distorted sound effect Audio Output Hi-Res Audio 384 kHz / 32-bit standard for 3.5mm output Qualcomm Audio CODEC (WCD9385) AudioWizard with multiple listening profiles Microphone : Triple microphones with OZO Audio Zoom & ASUS Noise Reduction Technology	Navigation : GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC Power Adapter : Output: +3.3-11.0 V 3.0 A, supports up to 30.0W, PD3.0 PPS / Direct Charge / QC4.0 adapter USB power adapter (30.0 W)

Colors

Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver

Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, Starry Blue