Asus has unveiled the new Zenfone 9, which is especially good news for fans of compact smartphones. In fact, the smartphone looks pretty good on the spec sheet and offers some of the features that make it the manufacturer’s new flagship. The entry-level price of 799 euros is still relatively modest given the price on offer.
- Asus officially unveils Zenfone 9
- Pre-order now with a special gift
- Prices start at 799€
With the Zenfone 9, Asus is targeting the premium smartphone market. The Zenfone 9 is a real winner for fans of compact smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S22, because not only does it have a spec sheet that fits all the bills, but it also has a really cool design.
The smartphone features a 5.9-inch AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, 1100 nits screen brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. On the back, there are two protruding cameras. The main camera has a resolution of 50 MP and an aperture of F1.9. The ultra-wide-angle camera has a resolution of 12 MP and an aperture of F2.2. The selfie camera is also 12 MP with an f/2.45 aperture.
ASUS Zenfone 9: Small but mighty flagship
Although the Zenfone 9 looks small, it’s very powerful. In fact, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ animates the flagship and provides the necessary power to get the most out of the game mode. Smartphones offer three different memory configurations:
- 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage
- 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage
- 16 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage.
The Asus Zenfone 9’s dual-camera module is impressive. / © ASUS
According to the manufacturer, the 4300 mAh battery should last less than two days. Our tests will tell us if this is true. The included charger provides 30W of charging power. ZenUI 9, Zenfone 9 runs Android 12.
Game Mode and ZenTouch
With Game Mode, you’ll have the potential to further improve your gaming experience, such as blocking notifications or incoming calls or adjusting the screen’s refresh rate while you’re playing. We’ll of course have to test the Game Genie mode ourselves before we can tell you more.
The “Game Genie” mode offers a variety of options! / © ASUS
The multifunction keys on the side, called ZenTouch, make it possible to control the smartphone with one hand without any problems. The Zenfone 9’s haptic controls have also been improved. For example, you can use One-Touch controls with your thumb, or directly trigger certain functions by moving your finger in different directions.
Zenfone 9: Price and availability
The Asus Zenfone 9 is available now. You can pre-order the smartphone from partner resellers as well as the ASUS online store. Official marketing will begin on August 12th. You will find all the information in the table below:
Asus Zenfone 9: Price and availability
memory configuration | 8/128 GB | 8/256 GB | 16/256 GB |
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price | 799€ | 849€ | 899€ |
Until the end of August, you can enjoy very interesting pre-order bonuses. In fact, if you buy the Zenfone 9 from one of our partner resellers or the ASUS online store, you’ll get an ASUS Chromebook (CX1) for free. This laptop alone costs 379 euros.
What do you think of Asus’ new Zenfone 9? Are you a fan of compact smartphones? Let us know in the comments!