Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone 9 vs Huawei Mate Xs 2
Comparison between Asus Zenfone 9 and Huawei Mate Xs 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.5 |
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 Pixel Density
- 445 ppi
- against 424 ppi
Huawei Mate Xs 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,880 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 30 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.8 %
- against 84.6 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,413,824 | 886,400 |
| 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 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Red, Black | Black, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm Best value | 11.1 mm |
| Body Width | 68.1 mm | 139.3 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 257 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % | 89.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Leather, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 5.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,880 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 | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 7.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 2,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,480 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 445 ppi Best value | 424 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | Foldable Display, OLED, Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | EMUI 12 |
| OS Family | Android | EMUI |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| 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 | A2DP, LE, 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 Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Mate Xs 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2202-1A006EU, AI2202, AI2202_B | PAL-AL00, PAL-LX9 |
