Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 9 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2022 3:23 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:07 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) Compare Asus Zenfone 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)

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20 Advantages Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	vs	11 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)93% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+5.9"13% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.56" inches54% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.4" inches
+(front) 12MP138% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen
446 PPI	vs	+565 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

f/1.9 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Other model names	Zenfone 9z AI2202-1A028BR, AI2202-1A006EU, 90AI00C3-M000X0	Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Microsoft
Release date	9/15/2022, Announced: 7/28/2022	11/20/2015
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.1 x 146.5 millimeters (2.68 x 5.77 in)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
System version	Android 12	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	ZenUI 9	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1083028 (v9) Geekbench: 4338 (v5.1) GFXBench: 89fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) C version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78) B version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) C version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) C version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.214.4mm113°1/2.93"1.4µmAF	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Triple LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.93" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Silver	• Colors: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 9 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate