Asus·Flagship · Released Jul 2022
Zenfone 9
The 5.9" compact flagship — SD8+ Gen 1 with gimbal OIS.
80/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$699
Color · Midnight Black
Display
5.9" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.9
Battery
4,300 mAh
Weight
169 g
AI Snapshot
One of the last true small flagships.
Zenfone 9 put SD8+ Gen 1, gimbal OIS and IP68 in a 5.9" / 169 g body with a headphone jack. A compact-flagship cult favourite.
Subscores · 0–100
Display82
Camera78
Performance84
Battery74
Build80
Value82
- Genuinely compact 5.9" flagship.
- Gimbal OIS main camera.
- SD8+ Gen 1 + IP68.
- Headphone jack returned.
Full specifications
Type
AMOLED, 120 Hz
Size
5.9 inches
Resolution
2,400 × 1,080 px
Peak brightness
1,100 nits
Main
50 MP Sony IMX766, f/1.9, gimbal OIS
Ultrawide
12 MP
Selfie
12 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -32.1%
This
1,100,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -37.2%
This
1,820
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -40.7%
This
4,800
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -38.7%
This
38.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Zenfone 9 released?
The Zenfone 9 was released in Jul 2022.
What is the Zenfone 9 screen size and type?
The Zenfone 9 has a 5.9" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Zenfone 9 use?
The Zenfone 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Zenfone 9 have?
The Zenfone 9 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Zenfone 9 battery capacity?
The Zenfone 9 has a 4,300 mAh battery.
What is the Zenfone 9 main camera?
The Zenfone 9 has a 50 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the Zenfone 9 have 5G?
The Zenfone 9 supports 5G (Sub-6).
Is the Zenfone 9 waterproof?
The Zenfone 9 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.