Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 7 vs Asus Zenfone 9
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 7 and Asus Zenfone 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus ROG Phone 7, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,754,376
- against 1,413,824
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
Asus Zenfone 9, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 445 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 239 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, RGB Light Strip
- Body Thickness
- 9.1 mm
- against 10.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,754,376 Best value | 1,413,824 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,027 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,241 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2 core at 3.19 GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores at 2.75 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue, White, Red, Black |
| Body Thickness | 10.3 mm | 9.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Body Height | 173 mm | 146.5 mm |
| Weight | 239 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.2 % | 84.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP54, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, RGB Light Strip | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,500 nits Best value | 1,100 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 5.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,448 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 445 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 165 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Color LED Notifications, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, AVRCP, HID, OPP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1, USB Host | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB Type-C |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.485 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.579 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, AVRCP, HID, OPP |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 7 | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2205_C | AI2202-1A006EU, AI2202, AI2202_B |
