Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone 9 vs Honor Magic V
Comparison between Asus Zenfone 9 and Honor Magic V: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic V, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone 9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Honor Magic V, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,750 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 30 W
- Usable Surface
- 88.6 %
- against 84.6 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,413,824 | 1,060,600 |
| CPU Description | 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. | Octa-core CPU with 1x 3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x 2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 and 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A510. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Red, Black | Titanium, Silver, Black, Orange, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm Best value | 14.3 mm |
| Body Width | 68.1 mm | 141.1 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 160.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 293 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % | 88.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.7 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,750 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 7.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,984 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,272 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 445 ppi Best value | 381 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | OLED, HDR10, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.45″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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, 4G LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, AVRCP, HID, OPP Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, AVRCP, HID, OPP | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2202-1A006EU, AI2202, AI2202_B | MGI-AN00 |
