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Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) vs Nokia N97 mini

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 9 vs Nokia N97 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N97 mini X Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) 28Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)} 28 Advantages Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) vs N97 mini} 5 Advantages Nokia N97 mini
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)12 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR563 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+128GB (104GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)80%
Thinner
vs16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+446 PPI95%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+5.9"84%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 12MP155 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.1MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps555 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4300 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)22%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
 
ModelZenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)N97 mini
Other model namesZenfone 9z AI2202-1A028BR, AI2202-1A006EU, 90AI00C3-M000X0Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAsusNokia
Release date9/15/2022, Announced: 7/28/202210/28/2009
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 146.5 millimeters (2.68 x 5.77 in)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.9" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)446 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
System versionAndroid 12Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceZenUI 9feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUOcta-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)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)feature not registered
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)Nokia N97 mini
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5128MB SDRAM
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
8GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 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
Primary 5G networkA 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.214.4mm113°1/2.93"1.4µmAF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@480fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)QCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.93" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity4300 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Silver• Colors: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps
• Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)Nokia N97 mini
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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