Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)

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

11/14/2022 3:24 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:07 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom S X Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

12mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)

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!

22 Advantages Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+16GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)95% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (118GB available)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+446 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.9"7% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP158% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.56" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.5" inches
+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)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 13MP7% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Other model names	Zenfone 9z AI2202-1A028BR, AI2202-1A006EU, 90AI00C3-M000X0	Asus Zenfone Zoom S ZE553KL, Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Indonesia
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	9/15/2022, Announced: 7/28/2022	5/1/2017
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.1 x 146.5 millimeters (2.68 x 5.77 in)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
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 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	ZenUI 9	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
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)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1083028 (v9) Geekbench: 4338 (v5.1) GFXBench: 89fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
RAM memory	16GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
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 Cat4 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.214.4mm113°1/2.93"1.4µmAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.93" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	1008 hours (42 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Silver, Rose Gold • ASUS ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 500nits brightness screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Sony IMX214 front camera sensor • DTS sound enhancement • 24-bit/192kHz audio • 100GB Google Drive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
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